News about Canadian comics for July 19, 2025

Here’s the latest news about Canadian comic book creators for Saturday, July 19, 2025

Canadian creators return to Gotham Academy
Comics Beat reported that Karl Keschl and Brenden Fletcher will team up for the new Gotham Academy comic book series. The write-up indicates that Becky Cloonan will also join the six issue mini prequel series that goes on sale on October 1. Read more here https://www.comicsbeat.com/gotham-academy-first-year-announced/

Canadian graphic novels for the summer
CBC Books published a list of  Canadian graphic novels to read this summer. The creators and their works include:

• Michael DeForge with Holy Lacrimony from Drawn & Quaterly
• Jim Munroe and illustrator Eric Kim with Zeroed Out from At Bay Press
• Nyala Ali and illustrator Lisa Mendis with Curb Angels Vol. 2 from At Bay Press
• Guy Delisle with Muybridge from Drawn & Quarterly
• Jeff Lemire with 10,000 Ink Stains from Penguin Random House Canada
• Scott Chantler with Three Thieves vol. 2 from Papercutz
• Shane Connery Volk with Prarie God’s from Mad Cave Studios
• Rachel Deutsch with The Mother from Douglas & McIntyre
• Stefano Jun with Modern Asian Family: Straight Outta Busan from Renegade Arts Entertainment
• Jordana Globerman with Soul Machine from Annick Press

Read more at https://www.cbc.ca/books/canadian-comics-to-read-this-summer-1.7577520

New comic book store opens in Centretown
CTV reported about a comic book store that opened in Centretown, Ontario. The article revealed that Nefarious Comics, owned by Ryan Jordan, offers a variety of fan-related offerings that include comic books, graphic novels, and more. Read more at https://www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/article/new-comic-book-shop-on-bank-street-helping-to-revitalize-centretown/

Wacom announces new drawing pad
In a press release, Wacom featured a new drawing device that is being promoted for creators on the go. Wacom MovinkPad 11 is described as a “lightweight all-in-one tablet … for spontaneous creativity, whether you’re doodling on the couch or capturing an idea on the go.” Read more at https://wacomstore.ca/product/wacom-movinkpad-11/

Captain Canuck in the spotlight for exhibit
The Daily Universe reported that Captain Canuck is currently featured in a new exhibit at the Harold B. Lee Library. The exhibit of Canada’s superhero, co-created by Richard Comely, continues until October. Read more at https://universe.byu.edu/campus/library-exhibit-shows-the-power-of-sharing-the-gospel-through-superheroes

Jason Loo gets ready for ‘Age of Revelation‘
In a LinkedIn post, Jason Loo announced that he will write the upcoming X-Vengers #1 as part of Marvel’s ‘Age of Revelation’ series. Jason wrote that he will be joined by artist Sergio Davila with the sale date planned for October. Read more here https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jasonloo_just-announced-im-reuniting-with-my-werewolf-activity-7351648762240360448–QG0

And in case you missed them, check out the latest podcasts

• Marilyn Reaume chats with True North Country Comics Podcast about her series of ‘The Village’ poetry books
• Made in Canada – Creator Resources chat with Mark J. Jones about ‘The Starving Artist Myth’

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