Canadian comic book news for Aug. 2, 2025

Here’s the latest news about Canadian comic book creators for Saturday, August 2, 2025

Von Allan awarded grant for Wolf’s Head series
The City of Ottawa has awarded Von Allan a grant as part of the city’s 2025 Creation and Production Fund for Professional Artists. Von Allen is one of several artists and organizations who are funded through the program. The funding will support the ongoing production of the independent comic book series Wolf’s Head which has previously received City of Ottawa grant support. Read more about Von Allan at https://www.vonallan.com/

Michael Cho receives Inkpot Award at SDCC
In an Instagram post, Michael Cho announced that he received the Inkpot Award at the recent San Diego Comic Con. Comic-Con International’s Inkpot Awards are given to individuals for their contributions to the worlds of comics, science fiction/fantasy, film, television, animation, and fandom services. Read more here https://www.instagram.com/p/DMs1-ngvBro/

Canadians recognized for Eisner wins
As previously noted in last week’s news, Quill & Quire reported that Boum, Mariko Tamaki and Joshua Barkman all won at the 2025 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards. The article wrote about the July 25 event that took place in San Diego, California along with the each of the winning titles. Read more here https://quillandquire.com/omni/boum-mariko-tamaki-joshua-barkman-among-2025-eisner-winners/

Darwyn Cooke’s Batman work to be collected
ICv2 wrote that DC plans to publish Batman by Darwyn Cooke: Absolute Edition with a sale date of April 7, 2026. The article reports that the 544-page hardcover will feature highlights from Darwyn’s efforts working on Batman including a gallery of covers, original art and essays from his collaborators. Read more here https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/60159/dc-publish-batman-darwyn-cooke-the-absolute-edition

Aaron Reynolds announces book deal with major publisher
In a Bluesky post, Aaron Reynolds wrote that will has entered into an agreement with Penguin Random House for a three book deal. The post features a redacted image of the legal agreement with no date, swearing or other details provided. Read more at https://bsky.app/profile/effinbirds.com/post/3lv4m54xauk2m

DCAF announces talks with professionals
On its Instagram feed, DartmouthComix announced a series of talks as part of the Dartmouth Comic Arts Festival. Taking place between 11 am and 4 pm on Saturday, August 9, at the Alderney Gate Public Library, the schedule of talks range from WorldBuilding in Comics to Grant Writing and more. Read more at https://www.instagram.com/p/DMpv2mIO__5/

Angela Odusanya wins award for children’s book
In an Instagram post, Angela Odusanya announced that her book Amelia’s Loose Part Art – A Day At The Beach was given the Purple Dragonfly Book Award. The award recognizes and celebrates children’s books that are original, innovative, and creative in content and design. Read more at https://www.instagram.com/p/DMsf7oKuvod/

Michael Cho outlines his art process for new Avengers book
AIPT Comics provided an exclusive look at Michael Cho’s creative design process for The Avengers in The Veracity Trap, co-written by Chip Kidd. The article features rough thumbnails to final inked pages plus Michael’s insight about pencils and inks along with the illustrated work. Read more at https://aiptcomics.com/2025/07/31/exclusive-michael-cho-the-avengers-in-the-veracity-trap/

Canadian graphic novels featuring on CBC Bookends
CBC Books wrote about the 20 powerful nonfiction books featured on Bookends with Mattea Roach. Canadian graphic novel creators were featured including:
– Sarah Leavitt’s Something, Not Nothing published by Arsenal Pulp Press
– Teresa Wong’s All Our Ordinary Stories published by Arsenal Pulp Press
– Alison McCreesh’s Degrees of Separation published by Conundrum Press
Read more at https://www.cbc.ca/books/bookends/nonfiction-books-featured-on-bookends-with-mattea-roach-1.7579746

Abrams to publish John Byrne’s X-Men: Elsewhen
ICv2 reported that Abrams plans to publish X-Men: Elsewhen written and inked by John Byrne. The article noted that publication date for April 2026 for volume 1 that’s coloured by Lovern Kindzierski. Read more at https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/60140/sdcc-abrams-publish-x-men-elsewhen


And in case you missed these podcast interviews, check out:
– Made in Canada – Creator Resources chat with Daryl Hatton CEO of Crowdfundr
– Michael Hirsh chats about his book Animation Nation