Canadian comic book news for July 26, 2025

Here’s the latest news about Canadian comic book creators and supporters for Saturday, July 26, 2025

Canadian creators win Eisner Awards
Last night, Canadians were recognized by the 37th Annual Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards held in conjunction with 2025 San Diego Comic-Con International. Winners included:
– Boum, translated by Robin Lang and Helge Dasher, for The Jellyfish (Pow Pow Press) in the Best U.S. Edition of International Material category
– Mariko Tamaki for Zatanna: Bring Down the House (DC) in the Best Limited Series category
Congratulations to all the participants. Read more at https://www.comic-con.org/awards/eisner-awards/

Whitney Gardner chats about a free (not haunted) piano
CBC News interviewed Whitney Gardner about her new graphic novel Free Piano (Not Haunted). During the interview, Whitney discusses the story and its background, along with her inspiration for creating the story. Read more at https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/whitney-gardner-graphic-novel-1.7589128

Curt Pires discusses his new ComiXology Original
Geek Vibes Nation spoke with Curt Pires about his new project entitled Stillman for ComiXology Originals. Curt spoke about his motivation for writing comic books, his thoughts about TECC Content, and details about Stillman. Read more at https://geekvibesnation.com/gvn-talking-comics-interview-writer-curt-pires-for-comixology-originals-stillman/

Boum’s The Jellyfish wins another award
In a Facebook post, Boum announced that her graphic novel The Jellyfish won a Graphic Medicine Award. The book published by Pow Pow Press recently won a Doug Wright Award and an Eisner Award (see above). Congratulations! Read more at https://www.facebook.com/100053453028074/posts/1450812626710491/?rdid=PpN8j9BWVBQMldDD

Canadian creators get creepy this October
Comic Book Club Live reported that Ed Brisson and Riley Rossmo will join other creators for Super Creepshow Special #1, a new horror anthology ongoing comic book series. The article featuring artwork from the comic book also reveals that Skybound and Image Comics will publish the first issue of three creepy stories on October 8, 2025. Read more at https://comicbookclublive.com/2025/07/20/the-dark-night-returns-with-super-creepshow-special-this-october/

Jeff Lemire chats about 10,000 Ink Stains
The Orange County Register interviewed Jeff Lemire about his new illustrated memoir 10,000 Ink Stains. In the article, Jeff answers questions about the book, his suggestions for other graphic novels, his collaborations with other creators and more. Read more at https://www.ocregister.com/2025/07/11/comics-legend-jeff-lemire-on-10000-ink-stains-dc-marvel-and-creative-freedom/

Guy Delisle discusses his new graphic novel Muybridge
CBC Radio spoke with Guy Delisle about his latest graphic novel Muybridge. During the chat, Guy revealed his interest in Eadweard Muybridge as a subject for his book, why photography fascinates him and some details about a topical murder. Read more at https://www.cbc.ca/radio/day6/eadweard-muybridge-photography-1.7590960

Kevin Roditeli launches new production company
ICv2 reported on the new Roditeli Productions effort from Massive Publishing co-founder and former president Kevin Roditeli. The article indicates the Roditeli Productions will help publishers with their ready-to-publish material based on original content and licensed properties. Read more at https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/60120/joe-illidge-kevin-roditeli-launch-new-creative-services-agencies

Amazon announces comic book reader device for kids
In a press release, Amazon revealed the Kindle Colorsoft Kids featuring an illustrated cover, one year of Amazon Kids+, and a two-year worry-free guarantee. The announcement also mentioned that the device offers young readers a Vocabulary Builder and Word Wise to learn new awards, the OpenDyslexic font and Bluetooth connectivity allowing to listen to audiobooks with headphones. US pricing is $269.99. Read more at https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/devices/kindle-colorsoft-expansion-first-color-kindle-for-kids

And in case you missed it, check out these recent interviews:
– Made in Canada – Creator Resources chat with Chris Ware from Micro-Vision Computers
– Angela Odusanya chats about publishing children’s picture books