Canadian comic book news for Mar. 7, 2026

Here’s a round up of the latest news about Canadian comic book and graphic novel creators and supporters for Saturday, March 7, 2026

Michael Schwartz announces new book Till Death
AIPT Comics wrote about the new book from Michael Schwartz called Till Death from Clover Press. The article mentioned that the forthcoming Kickstarter project will feature cover and interiors art by illustrator Tula Lotay.

University of Pennsylvania calls for papers about Intersectional Resistance(s) in Canadian comics and graphic novels
Studies in Canadian Literature at the University of Pennsylvania is asking for submissions in essay form about intersectional resistance(s) in Canadian comics and graphic novels. The request for papers is based on the thesis that “marginality can be understood through questions of place, understandings of multiculturalism, identity, language, and access to visibility”.

Siegfried: Dragon Slayer creators present at St. Thomas More College
In a LinkedIn post, Jasmine Redford referenced a recent presentation about the graphic novel Siegfried: Dragon Slayer. Along with writer Mark Allard-Will, Jasmine presented the book to an English class at St. Thomas More College in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Jeff Lemire announces new graphic novel series
In his Substack post, Jeff Lemire announced a new three book graphic novel series called Mr. Oblivion. Along with artist Teddy Kristiansen, the supernatural detective series is to be published by Harper Collins’ Harper Alley imprint with the first volume Incantations slated for Summer 2027.

Johnnie Christmas to speak at Baltimore County Public Library
In an Instagram post, Johnnie Christmas announced that he will be speaking about his graphic novel Gamerville at Baltimore Country Public Library today. He will talk about his process, do a Q&A session and sign books at 10 am at the Randallstown Branch and at 2 pm at the Perry Hall Branch.

Hobtown Mystery Stories 3 gets review in The Comics Journal
The Comics Journal reviewed Hobtown Mystery Stories 3: The Secret of The Saucer by Kris Bertin and Alexander Forbes. The review praises Alexander’s artwork while comparing Kris’ story to the films of David Lynch and Nobuhiko Obayashi.

Joanna Cacao announces new YA graphic novel deal
In an Instagram post, Joanna Cacao revealed that Henry Holt has bought the world rights to the graphic novel adaptation of Dan Gemeinhart’s middle grade novel The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise. Joanna noted that she will illustrated the graphic novel planned for publication in the spring/summer of 2029.

Canadian creators win GLAAD Media Award
In a Bluesky post, Anthony Oliveira announced that Avengers Academy won the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Comic Book. In the post, the award also recognized Bailie Rosenlund as part of the creative team.

Graphic novel and comic book creators on CSFFA 2025 eligibility list
On its homepage, the Canadian Science Fiction and Fantasy Association listed the eligible works for consideration in the 2026 awards. Many graphic novel and comic book creators made the list including:
– Altered States: Purgatori Grindhouse by Ray Fawkes (Dynamite Comics)
– Astronautical! by Brooklin Stormie (Annick Press)
– Atana and the Jade Mermaid by Vivian Zhou (HarperCollins)
– Avengers Academy #29-60 by Anthony Oliveira (Marvel Comics)
– Big City Buns (Fluffle Bunnies, Book #2) by Anna Humphrey, illustrated by Irma Kniivila (Tundra Books)
– Blood and Motor Oil by Allison Danger (Wayside Creative)
– Blood Letters by Ariel Gordon (Great Plains Press)
– Blue Palo Verde by Ray Fawkes (Mad Cave Studios)
– Captain America #1-6 by Chip Zdarsky (Marvel)
– Conan the Barbarian: Scourge of the Serpent (FCBD 2025) by Jim Zub (Titan Comics)
– Cult of the Lamb: Schism Special by Troy Little (Oni Press)
– Cursed at Sea by Nancy Zhang ((self-published))
– Doctor Awesome Woman by Ann Pirvu and Christopher Giroux (Vortex Comics)
– Everything Dead and Dying #1-4 by Tate Brombal (Image)
– Forward by Mason “Tailsteak” Williams (webcomic)
– Free Piano (Not Haunted) by Whitney Gardner (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers)
– Future Me is Fat by Mollie Cronin (Conundrum Press)
– Galactic by Curt Pires (DSTLRY)
– Goblins by Ellipsis Hana Stevens (webcomic)
– Hobtown Mystery Stories: The Secret of the Saucer by Kris Bertin and Alex Forbes (Oni Press)
– Holy Lacrimony by Michael DeForge (Drawn and Quarterly)
– It Never Rains by Kari Maaren (webcomic)
– Krypto: Last Dog of Krypton #1-6 by Ryan North (DC Comics)
– Life: The Necropolis – Six Doomwrecked Knights, Everything Dead and Dying #1-4 by Nick Kilie, Tate Brombal (webcomic, Image)
– Lost Fantasy volume 1 by Curt Pires (Image)
– Minor Arcana vol. 1 by Jeff Lemire (Boom! Studios)
– Minor Arcana vol. 2 by Jeff Lemire (Boom! Studios)
– Moon Patrol by GMB Chomichuk (Stranger Fiction)
– Mordecai Crow: Blood and Fire by Bill Slavin (Renegade Arts Entertainment)
– Murderbird! My love! by Jillian Fleck (webcomic)
– My Sister the Werebeast by Alina Tysoe (Macmillan)
– Not-So-Sweetie Pie (Weenie Featuring Frank and Beans Book #3) by Maureen Fergus, illustrated by Alexandra Bye (Tundra Books)
– One World Under Doom by Ryan North (Marvel Comics)
– Orphan and the Five Beasts: Bath of Blood by James Stokoe (Dark Horse Comics)
– Phantom Road #11-15 by Jeff Lemire (Image)
– Pluto Rocket: Full Blast! (Pluto Rocket #3) by Paul Gilligan (Tundra Books)
– Pluto Rocket: Over the Moon (Pluto Rocket #4) by Paul Gilligan (Tundra Books)
– Prairie Gods volume 1 by Shane Connery Volk (Mad Cave Studios)
– Precious Metal: From the World of Little Bird by Darcy Van Poelgeest (Image)
– Questionable Content by Jeph Jacques (webcomic)
– Quiet Crossings by Vivi Partridge (Conundrum Press)
– Resilient by George Michail (Renegade Arts Entertainment)
– Romeo vs Juliet by Anthony del Col (Gemstone Publishing)
– Shark Girl by Kate Beaton (Quill and Quire)
– Skinbreaker by David Finch (Image)
– Soul Machine by Jordana Globerman (Annick Press)
– Super Business! (Simon and Chester Book #6) by Cale Atkinson (Tundra Books)
– The Last Witch: Blood and Betrayal by Conor McCreery (Boom! Studios)
– The Oddly Pedestrian Life of Christopher Chaos: Children of the Night by Tate Brombal (Dark Horse Comics)
– The Thing vs the Marvel Universe by Ryan North (Marvel Comics)
– Thistle Grimoire by GMB Chomichuk (Stranger Fiction)
– Three Thieves Volume 2: The Sign of the Black Rock by Scott Chantler (‎ Papercutz)
– Three Thieves: the Captive Prince by Scott Chantler (Papercutz)
– Time Waits by Chip Zdarsky (DSTLRY)
– White House Robot Romance #1-4 by Chip Zdarsky (DSTLRY)
– Wychwood by Ally Rom Colthoff (webcomic)
– X-Men: Age of Revelation #0 by Jed MacKay (Marvel Comics)
– Zeroed Out by Jim Munroe (At Bay Press)

Calendar

Mar. 5-8
Emerald City Comic Con
Featuring Agnes Garbowska, Camilla d’Errico, David Finch, Jim Zub, Megan Huang and Sam Maggs
Seattle Convention Center
Seattle, Washington
https://www.emeraldcitycomiccon.com/

Mar. 8
Orillia Comicon
Odas Park – Main Hall
Severn, Ontario
https://www.popculturecanada.ca/main.html

Mar 13-15
FanExpo Cleveland
Featuring Aaron Reynolds
Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio
https://fanexpohq.com/fanexpocleveland/

Mar. 14
Brampton Comicon
Bramalea Lions Hall
Brampton, Ontario
https://www.popculturecanada.ca/main.html

Mar. 14-15
Fantasticon Toledo
Featuring Andrew Thomas
Glass City Convention Center
Toledo, Ohio
https://www.fantasticon.online/toledo-2026-event

In case you missed them, check out these podcast interviews:
– Stephanie Guest unveils her graphic novel Sunset Chaser
– Duane Murray chats about Who Are The Power Pals?