Canadian comic book news for Dec. 13, 2025

Here’s a round up of the latest news about Canadian comic book and graphic novel creators and supporters for Saturday, December 13, 2025

Winnipeg artists critical of AI use for creating art
The Winnipeg Free Press interviewed several creators about the impact AI is having on their livelihoods. Creators such as Sam Beiko, Alex Plante, Nyco Rudolph and Sam Posnick are quoted as being highly critical of AI use and how it’s encouraging to see customers want human-made artwork.

CBC lists best Canadian comics of 2025
CBC Books published a list of the ‘best Canadian comics of 2025’. The article features:
– Cannon by Lee Lai, published by Drawn & Quarterly
– The Antifa Comic Book by Gord Hill, published by Arsenal Pulp Press
– Love by Alexander Finbow, edited by Shea Proulx, illustrated by Jillian Fleck, published by Renegade Arts Entertainment
– Something Not Nothing by Sarah Leavitt, published by Arsenal Pulp Press
– Muybridge by Guy Delisle, published by Drawn & Quarterly
– 10,000 Ink Stains by Jeff Lemire, published by Penguin Random House Canada
– This Place Kills Me by Mariko Tamaki, illustrated by Nicole Goux, published by Abrams Fanfare
– 9 Times My Work Has Been Ripped Off by Raymond Biesinger, published by Drawn & Quarterly
– Fela by Conor McCreery and Jibola Fagbamiye, published by Harper Collins Publishers

Kelly Bastow in the spotlight
JoBlo.com interviewed Kelly Bastow with a focus on the new book entitled Fogged In from Heavy Sweater Comics. Along with some of select art pieces, Kelly answers questions related to getting started as an artist, inspirations for creating art, advice for budding artists, and more.

Commander Rao anniversary edition coming in 2026
In an Instagram post, Fell Hound announced that Commander Rao: Anniversary Edition will launch in the webstore in January 2026. The anniversary edition coincides with the 5th anniversary of the graphic novel and offers the original stories, a cover gallery, and a brand new 16-page titled ‘Old Ghosts’.

Captain Canuck potential in the spotlight
CG Magazine wrote about Captain Canuck with the headline ‘Will We Ever See Captain Canuck Hit The Mainstream?’ The article ponders the question of why Captain Canuck hasn’t been as big as the other superheroes in TV and film with comparisons to DC’s and Marvel’s popular outings. Time will tell…

Andy Belanger to exhibit at Lake Como Art Festival 2026
The Lake Como Art Festival announced the artists planned to exhibit at the 2026 event. Currently, the sole Canadian in the mix is Andy Belanger. The three-day event begins April 24 in Cernobbio, Lake Como, Italy.

Jeff Lemire signs on for Superman/Spider-Man cross over comic book
CBR.com wrote about the upcoming Superman/Spider-Man #1 comic book, slated for stores March 25, 2026, that will team up the two iconic heroes for a fan-worthy event. The article reports that Jeff Lemire will team up with Rafa Sandoval for a story that features both Pa Kent and Peter Parker’s Uncle Ben with an ‘unexpected encounter’.

Kate Beaton talks about her new stamp
CBC Listen interviewed Kate Beaton about being chosen for Canada Post’s new line of stamps that feature Canadian graphic novel creators. During the chat Kate explains how she was picked for the prestigious opportunity, why Ducks: Two Years In The Oil Sands was the graphic novel of focus and what the recognition means to her.

CBC lists best Canadian children’s books of 2025
CBC Books published a list of the best Canadian children’s books for 2025. Notables on the list include:
– Nathan Fairbairn and Michele Assarasakorn for PAWS: Hazel Has Her Hands Full
– Mariko Tamaki and Nicole Goux for This Place Kills Me

Marvel reviews best of 2025
In a blog post, Marvel revisited ‘The Best of 2025’ including comic books and Canadian creators are in the mix including:
– Ryan North for One World Under Doom #1, along with R.B. Silva
– Jed MacKay for X-Men: Age of Revelation (2025) #0, along with Humberto Ramos
– Anthony Oliveira and Bailie Rosenlund for Avengers Academy: Marvel’s Voices, along with Carola Borelli and Pablo Collar

In case you missed it, check out this interview with Alina Tysoe about her latest graphic novel My Sister, The Werebeast