Canadian comic book news Dec. 20, 2025

Here’s a round up of the latest news about Canadian comic book and graphic novel creators and supporters for Saturday, December 20, 2025

Michael Walsh to tour with Exquisite Corpses in 2026
AIPT.com wrote about the Exquisite Corpses tour planned for 2026 featuring Michael Walsh along with James Tynion IV, and the rest of the Tiny Onion crew. The write up indicates the tour plans to bring intimate Q&A, signings, exclusive cards for Exquisite Corpses: The Game, and other items for purchase.

Jed MacKay offers sneak peak for Moon Knight
Marvel.com interviewed Jed MacKay about his plans for the new series Marc Spector: Moon Knight #1. Jed sets the scene for what’s to come for Marc Spector and what his enemies want from him. The article also includes details about Jed’s goal for this new series plus what fascinates him about the character.

Exhibitor applications now open for Prairie Comics Festival
In an Instagram post, the Prairie Comics Festival announced that applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Prairie Comics Festival. Applications will be accepted until February 14, 2026 for the event slated to take place September 5 to 6, 2026 at The Manitoba Museum, Alloway Hall in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Quill & Quire list 2025’s best books for young readers
In a post, Quill & Quire published a list of the best books of 2025 for young readers according to Canada’s book community. Notables include:
– This Place Kills Me written by Mariko Tamaki and illustrated by Nicole Giroux (published by Abrams Fanfare)
– True Colors by Elise Gravel (published by Drawn & Quarterly)
– The History of Everything by Victoria Evans (published by HarperAlley)

Varethane offers list of printers and merch suppliers for creators
In a recent blog, Varethane presented research about a variety of services for comic book and graphic novel creators related to printers, sticker makers and other merchandise suppliers. Information has been gathered by the SpiderForest Webcomic Collective and other knowledgeable sources.

Inservice Comics announces new Vivi Partridge graphic novel
In an Instagram post, Inservice Comics announced a new auto-bio graphic novel from creator Vivi Partridge. Vivisect is slated for release in 2026 and described as “a raw and rambunctious diary comic about a big breakup, making your first graphic novel, therapy, mental health, and befriending characters from manga, by the author of Quiet Crossings (Conundrum Press)”.

Tate Brombal takes on the New Titans
In a Bluesky post, Tate Brombal announced that he plans to take over writing duties for the DC team book starting with New Titans #33 in March. Tate will be joined by illustrator Sami Basri and promises new members, new villains and new stories.

In case you missed it, check out this interview with Zach Gross about his new comic book Doo Doo The Clown’s Unbelievable Adventure