Canadian comic book news for June 7, 2025

Here’s the latest news about Canadian comic book creators for Saturday June 7, 2025

Chip Zdarsky comments on Captain America #1
Newsarama published an interview with writer Chip Zdarsky about the forthcoming Captain America #1 slated for sales on July 2. The article includes art by Valerio Schiti, in addition to comments from Chip about the differences between his work in Avengers Twilight, how Doctor Doom fits into the story, what it’s like working with Valerio, and other juicy tidbits. Read more at https://www.gamesradar.com/comics/marvel-comics/captain-america-takes-on-doctor-doom-in-a-flashback-story-that-sets-up-steve-rogers-next-big-adventure/

TCAF in the spotlight
Anime News Network wrote about the Toronto Comic Arts Festival currently underway. The article highlights the various events occurring in and around the festival including the annual kick-off panel featuring Canadian cartoonists hosted by TCAF executive director Amie Wright. Read more at https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2025-05-31/toronto-comic-arts-festival-returns-june-7-8-2025/.224965

Mad Cave Studios announces talent search
With a goal of finding talent around the world, Mad Cave Studios announced the 8th Annual Talent Search. The initiative is to ‘shine a light on bold, original voices who haven’t yet had the change to break into the comics industry’. Read more here https://madcavestudios.com/mad-caves-2025-talent-search-opens/

And in case you missed it, check out this podcast interviews from this week

Ann Pirvu and Christopher Giroux discuss the ‘Doctor Awesome Woman’ comic book

Amie Wright talks about TCAF 2025

Kathleen Gros reveals her new graphic novels and plans for TCAF

Ivan Kocmarek promotes The Cartoon Foundry 2025

Jordana Globerman reveals ‘Soul Machine’

Salgood Sam promotes ‘Mind Engine’ at TCAF 2025

[Yes, I know the news is a bit light this week. Sorry about that But lots of TCAF coverage and news planned for the coming weeks. Hope to have more news next week. Thanks for sticking around.]