Canadian comic book creator news for May 10, 2025

Here’s the latest news about Canadian comic book creators for Saturday, May 10, 2025

Okotoks artist Dario Carrasco Jr. in the spotlight
Western Wheel interviewed Dario Carrasco Jr. about this artist work in comic books. In the article, Dario talks about his background in comic books from his early beginnings to his professional work in Marvel Comics and Dark Horse Comics. He also spoke about Comics for a Cause created to raise funds for charitable initiatives. Read more at https://www.westernwheel.ca/foothills-magazine/foothills-magazine-okotoks-artist-making-a-difference-with-comics-10403809

Chip Zdarsky introduces Rapid to Marvel Comics
Screen Rant wrote that Giant-Size Amazing Spider-Man #1 will feature a new character named Rapid from Chip Zdarsky. The article includes comments from Chip about the character along with artwork by Cafu. Read more at https://screenrant.com/new-marvel-superhero-rapid-speedster-preview/

Emilia Strilchuk in the spotlight
Guelph Today interviewed Emilia Strilchuck about her debut graphic novel Be Yourself! Oh, Not Like That. In the article, Emilia shares her thoughts about living in Guelph, growing up in Ukraine, and her recent nomination for a Doug Wright Award for Best Small or Micro-press book. Read more at https://www.guelphtoday.com/local-news/guelph-graphic-novelist-shares-her-autism-journey-in-debut-book-10629119

Brantford Comic Con in the spotlight
The Expositor wrote about the Brantford Comic Con taking place today in Brantford, Ontario. According to the write up, attendees will be entertained by a variety of pop culture folk including Brantford artist and letterer Andrew Thomas. Read more at https://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/news/local-news/inaugural-brantford-comic-con-coming-may-10

Canadian creators awarded in 2025 Lynd Ward Graphic Novel Prize
Penn State Libraries announced that The Jellyfish by Boum published by Pow Pow Press; and Dave Lapp’s The Field published by Conundrum Press, were named 2025 Lynd Ward Prize honor books. The Lynd Ward Graphic Novel Prize is presented annually to the best graphic novel, fiction or nonfiction, published in the previous calendar year by a living U.S. or Canadian citizen or resident. Read more at https://www.psu.edu/news/university-libraries/story/beth-hetlands-tender-wins-2025-lynd-ward-graphic-novel-prize

Jed MacKay to sign in Toronto
On its Bluesky feed, The Beguiling announced that Jed MacKay will be signing at the comic book store on Sunday, May 11 at 1 pm. The post notes that Jed is the writing for many Marvel comic book series including X-Men, The Avengers, Moon Knight, Blood Hunt, Doctor Strange, Black Cat and more. Read more at https://bsky.app/profile/thebeguiling.bsky.social/post/3loosvtwav22t

Ron Kasman interviewed for Pigskin Peters Award nomination
Beach Metro spoke with Ron Kasman about his graphic novel The Cosmic Con as it was nominated for the Pigskin Peters award as part of the upcoming Doug Wright Awards. In the interview, Ron spoke about his background for the story as it relates to his time growing up and living in Toronto. Read more at https://beachmetro.com/2025/05/07/beach-comic-artist-ron-kasmans-cosmic-con-nominated-for-prestigious-pigskin-peters-award/

Zub snubbed in ‘Thunderbolts*’ credits
CBR wrote about the omission of Jim Zub’s name from the creator credits listed in the new Marvel Studios’ ‘Thunderbolts*’ movie. The article captures Jim Zub’s reaction to being made award of the issue in addition to the reference of Jim writing the third and fourth volumes of Thunderbolts. Read more here https://www.cbr.com/comic-industry-icons-call-out-thunderbolts/

And in case you missed it, check out these interviews:
– Chris Sanagan and Jason Lapidus chat about their new graphic novel Peregrines: Flights, Fiends, & Fisticuffs from Group of 7 Comics.
– Britt Saunders talks about her new graphic novel All Frugg’d Up from Kitten Coast Comics