Canadian comic book news for Dec. 6, 2025

Here’s a round up of the latest news about Canadian comic book and graphic novel creators and supporters for Saturday, December 6, 2025

Ivan Kocmarek announces new Cartoon Foundry YouTube channel
In an Instagram post, Ivan Kocmarek announced that Cartoon Foundry – Hamilton’s annual non-profit cartooning event – now has a YouTube channel. The write up encourages subscribers and suggestions to make the channel the best it can be.

Toronto Comic Arts Festival announces auction Dec 1 to 12
On its website, the Toronto Comic Arts Festival is currently running a silent auction until December 12 featuring one-of-a-kind original art from Canadian creators including Ryan North, Jillian Tamaki, Chip Zdarsky, Derek Laufman, Jen Woodall, Faith Erin Hicks, Ho Che Anderson and many more. All funds raised in the auction go to support TCAF’s 2026 programming.

George Todorovski signs today in Kingston
In an Instagram post, George Todorovski announced he is signing his latest art books today at Kingston Nexus Holiday Artisan Alley. George mentioned that all of his publications including the George Todorovski Sketchbook Volume Two will be available to be purchased and signed.

Agnes Garbowska to exhibit at Seoul Comics Week
The Korea Times reported that Agnes Garbowska will be among 14 graphic artists, creators and animators at Seoul Comics Week taking place December 11 to 14. The article continued with details about attendees having the opportunity to meet artists at the Dice & Comics Café in eastern Seoul.

Canadian creators to speak about graphic novels about art and life
In an Instagram post, Conundrum Press encouraged attendees to the Art and Life in Graphic Novels panel taking place Sunday, December 7 at Casa d’Italia in Montreal. The write up indicated D. Boyd, Juli Delporte, and Pascal Girard will be on the panel hosted by François Vigneault between 3 pm to 4 pm.

NYPL 2025 list of best kids books features Canadian creators
The New York Public Library published a list of the ‘Best Books for Kids 2025’ and Canadian creators are in the mix including:
– Kathleen Gros for Carousel Summer
– Whitney Gardner for Free Piano (Not Haunted)
– Kate Beaton for Shark Girl

Rhael McGregor signs today in Winnipeg
In an Instagram post, Rhael McGregor announced a signing session today from 1 pm to 4 pm at Matter Shop in Winnipeg. In addition, the post mentions that items to be sold include zines, stickers and sticker sheets.

2026 Doug Wright Awards calls for entries
In an Instagram post, the Doug Wright awards announced it’s accepting submissions for the 2026 slate of awards. According to the website, submissions for books published in the 2025 calendar year will be accepted until January 9, 2026 in the following categories: The Doug Wright Award for Best Book, The Nipper/The Doug Wright Award for Emerging Talent, The Pigskin Peters/The Doug Wright Award for Best Small- or Micro-Press Book, The Egghead/The Doug Wright Award for best kids’ book, and The Giants of the North/The Cartooning Hall of Fame.

Renee Nault announces new graphic novel
In an Instagram post, Renee Nault announced her new graphic novel entitled Salvage. The write up includes details about pre-ordering the hardcover and paperback in advance of the July 21 sale date from publisher Ten Speed Graphic.

Rosa Fung wins Foreword Indies Book of the Year award
In an Instagram post, Rosa Fung announced winning that Age 16 was honoured as the Gold Winner in the Graphic Novels & Comics category for the Foreword Indies 2025 Book Awards. The post includes a photo of the award along with Rosa’s graphic novel.

Patrick Jenkins at Bound Book Arts Fair
In an Instagram post, Patrick Jenkins announced that he plans to exhibit at the Bound Book Arts Fair on Sunday, December 7 in Toronto. The write up mentions the event takes place at the Arts and Letters Club and Patrick will be selling and signing his flip books and graphic novel.

In case you missed it, check out this interview with Bill Slavin about the conclusion of his ‘Mordecai Crow’ trilogy.