Canadian comic book news for Sep. 27, 2025

Here’s the latest news about Canadian comic book and graphic novel creators and supporters for Saturday, September 27, 2025

Jarret Hartnell wins Alberta Book Publishing Awards
In his Instagram post, Jarret Hartnell thanked the Book Publishers Association of Alberta for being recognized for his book Shout Kill Revel. Published by Renegade Arts Entertainment, Jarret won for Best Graphic Novel of the Year, Douglas Barbour Award for Speculative Fiction, and Book Illustration of the Year. Congratulations! Listen to Jarret talk about his book in this podcast conversation.

Todd McFarlane goes to the zoo
AZ Central wrote that Todd McFarlane plans to team up with the Phoenix Zoo for a new exhibit that combines comic books and conservation. The article mentioned that Todd now resides in Phoenix with the conservation exhibition event planned for October 4.

Sarah Leavitt wins writing award
In her Instagram post, Sarah Leavitt announced that she won the Jim Deva Prize for Writing that Provokes. The BC and Yukon Book Prizes recognized Sarah’s graphic novel memoir entitled Something, Not Nothing published by Arsenal Pulp Press.

Amazing Stories gets the spotlight celebrating Batman Day 2025
Saskatoon comic book store Amazing Stories was featured on CTV News for participating in this year’s Batman Day celebration. The TV report features store owner Jeff Kocur and store customers offering their insight into the popularity of the Dark Knight.

Faith Erin Hicks goes to Singapore
Nylon wrote that about the upcoming Singapore Writers Festival at which Faith Erin Hicks will appear. The article indicates that the 28th edition of the festival will take place November 7 to 16 with the theme ‘Shape of Things to Come’.

Andrew Wheeler to write more D&D Epic Adventures
Dungeons & Dragons Fanatics reported that Andrew Wheeler will be writing the Player’s Workbook of Epic Adventures (Dungeons & Dragons): An Official Companion to the Player’s Handbook. The article cited May 2026 as the release date for the book that serves as an entry point for new players.

Francine Delgado in the Costa Rican spotlight
On an Instagram post, Francine Delgado shared a Costa Rica newspaper article highlighting the news about her nomination for the Ringo Awards. Francine commented about what the home-town recognition means to her as an artist for the world to see.

CBC offers list of books for tweens and teens to read this fall
CBC Books published a list of books created for middle-grade and YA readers to jump into this fall. Among the 23 books are the following notables:
– This Place Kills Me written by Mariko Tamaki and illustrated by Nicole Groux (published by Abrams Fanfare)
– 7 Generations: A Plains Cree Saga by David A. Robertson (published by Groundwood Books)
– Qallupilluit: The Takers of Children (an Inuit folktale) by Louise Flaherty, Neil Christopher and illustrated by Megan Kyak-Monteith (published by Inhabit Media)
– Quiet Crossings by Vivi Partridge (published by Conundrum Press)
– Always Raining Here by Hazel and Bell (published by First Second)

Todd McFarlane to talk about ‘creator as brand’
ICv2 revealed that Todd McFarlane will be a participate in an ICv2 Insider Talks session in association with New York Comic Con. The writeup cites the event October 9 session hosted by Rob Salkowitz will take place from 5:15 to 7:30 pm at the Javits Center in New York City.

While at the recent 2025 Dartmouth Comic Arts Festival, Canadian creators shared what they like most about the province of Nova Scotia

In case you missed it, check out these podcasts:
– Rhael McGregor talks about illustrating ‘Touching Grass’
– Brooklin Stormie chats about her new graphic novel ‘Astronautical!’

Psst. E-commerce consultant offers Canada Post alternatives
CindyLouWho2 posted a blog about Canada Post alternatives and other shipping companies in Canada. This timely set of information may help comic book creators and supporters with getting their products to customers.