Canadian comic book news for June 28, 2025

Here’s the latest news about Canadian comic book creators for Saturday, June 28, 2025

Scott Chantler signs Three Thieves
On his LinkedIn post, Scott Chantle announced that he’s signing his Three Thieves books today. Scott indicated that Fanfare Books, in Stratford, Ontario is the place to get his signature on the graphic novels from 12 noon to 3 pm. Read more here https://www.insta,gram.com/p/DLPpyWCM6Ks/

Shawn Daley announces new TerraQuill Horizons
In a Bluesky post, Shawn Daley wrote about his next book TerraQuill Horizons. Interested readers are encouraged to go to TerraQuill.com to sign up for notification about the launch. Read more here https://bsky.app/profile/shawndaley.bsky.social/post/3lsmtzwpdkc2j

Canadians to get new social media app
Mobile Syrup reported that Gander Social Inc., a new social media app, led by Ben Waldman, will launch in October to compete with the major platforms currently on the market. Notable business leaders Arlene Dickinson and Amber Mac are advisors helping to guide the app to success. Read more at https://mobilesyrup.com/2025/06/24/canadian-twitter-replacement-called-gander-coming-in-october/

Faith Erin Hicks announces new graphic novel Inbetweens
In an Instagram post, Faith Erin Hicks announced a new graphic novel entitled Inbetweens. With a planned release date of March 31, 2026 and to be published by First Second, pre-orders are currently taking place. Read more at https://www.instagram.com/p/DLTEYbaTovs/?igsh=bTloanFjcjZ4Ym95

Graphic novel creators nominated for Alberta Book Publishing Awards
Quill & Quire published a list of the nominees for the Albert Book Publishing Awards. Nominees in the category of Graphic Novel of the Year are:
– Bill Slavin for Quid Pro Crow: Mordecai Crow (published by Renegade Arts Entertainment) – also nominated for the Mystery and Thriller Book of the Year
– Jarret Hartnell for Shout Kill Revel (published by Renegade Arts Entertainment) – also nominated for the Douglas Barbour Award for Speculative Fiction, Book Illustration of the Year, Book Cover Design of the Year and Book Design of the Year
– Richard Van Camp and Christopher Shy (illustrator) for Wheetago War Roth (published by Renegade Arts Entertainment) – also nominated for the Douglas Barbour Award for Speculative Fiction
Congratulations to all the nominees! Read more at https://quillandquire.com/omni/shortlists-for-2025-alberta-book-publishing-awards-announced/

West coast creators to gather for Comix & Stories
Straight.com announced that Simon Roy, Cole Pauls, Adam de Souza, Cam Hayden and Aaron Navrady will participate in one day event on July 6 at 11 am. The article indicated the location as Heritage Hall, 3102 Main St. Vancouver to celebrated comic creators and publishers. Read more at https://www.straight.com/listings/events/1457111#

MOFT announces new multi-purpose tripod by Shantell Martin
UK-born artist Shantell Martin has teamed up with MOFT for a multi-purpose extremely portable tripod for creators. The minimal but powerful MOFT Tripod opens easily to support an iPhone while capturing creator productivity. Read more at https://www.moft.us/pages/shantell-martin

Fell Hound announces July signings for S.I.R.
In a Bluesky post, Fell Hound announced upcoming signings for the graphic novel S.I.R. The first takes place on July 6 from 2 to 5 pm at the Indigo Eaton Centre Toronto, Ontario and the second occurs on July 19 from 12 noon to 4 pm at Indigo Markville Mall, Markham, Ontario. Read more at https://bsky.app/profile/fellhound.bsky.social/post/3lslwnzmruc2h

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