Canadian comic book news for Mar. 14, 2026

Here’s the latest news about Canadian comic book and graphic novel creators and supporters for Saturday, March 14, 2026

Chip teases about getting MAD About DC
In a YouTube video, Chip Zdarsky offers a teaser about what readers can expect for MAD About DC. The one-shot special features many known comic book creators including Valentine De Landro, Ryan North, Mariko Tamaki, Kagan McLeod and of course Chip, and is slated for sale on April 1. No foolin’.

Foreward Indies Awards announces finalists
The Foreward Indies Awards listed the finalists for this year’s selection in the Graphic Novels & Comics (General) category. Notables include:
– Astronautical! by Brooklin Stormie published by Annick Press
– Tsunami by Ned Wenlock published by Pow Pow Press

Ringo Awards 2026 nominations now open
The Ringo Awards 2026 announced that nominations are now open. Named after the late comic artist Mike Wieringo, the awards recognize excellence in the creation of comic books in a variety of categories Best Series, Best Cover Artist, Best Letterer, Best Humor Webcomic, Best Original Graphic Novel, Best Artist or Penciller/Inker Team, Best Writer, Best Presentation in Design, Best Anthology, Best Kids Comic or Graphic Novel, Best Non-Fiction Comic Work, Best Cartoonist (Writer/Artist), Best Webcomic, Best Colorist, Best Humorous Comic, Best Single Issue or Story, Mike Wieringo Spirit Award, Hero Initiative Awards and Fan Favourite. With nomination ballots determined by a nominating jury and fan participation, winners are to be announced at the Baltimore Comic Con taking place September 25-27.

Smallville’s Kristin Kreuk pens new gothic horror comic book series
IGN wrote about Titan Comics’ new gothic horror comic book series written by Kristin Kreuk. Most notable for her role as Lana Lang on TV’s ‘Smallville’ series, Kristin will pen Black Star and joined by Peter Mooney, Eric Putzer with illustrations by Joe Bocardo. The first issue from is slated for sale on July 29.

Curt Pires chats with Comics Beat
Comics Beat interviewed Curt Pires about his current and future projects. The article includes Curt’s updates about Lost Fantasy Fairborn, The Objectivist, Super Mondo Mega Mutts and Galactic.

Get ready for Toronto Comicon 2026 – Creator Panels
To get you ready for Toronto Comicon 2026, check out this a brief overview of some of the Canadian creators who will participate in panel events during the convention.

Calendar

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

Mar 19-22
MegaCon Orlando
Featuring Ed Brisson, Kaare Andrews, Dawn McTeigue, Heather Antos, Jamie Tyndall, and Johnny Desjardins
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, Florida
https://fanexpohq.com/megaconorlando/

Mar. 19-22
GalaxyCon Richmond
Featuring Chip Zdarsky
Greater Richmond Convention Center
Richmond, Virginia
https://galaxycon.com/pages/galaxycon-richmond


Mar 20-22
Toronto Comicon
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Toronto, Ontario
https://fanexpohq.com/comicontoronto/

In case you missed it, check out these podcasts featuring creators who will exhibit at Toronto Comicon 2026:
– Brenda Hickey chats about her new graphic novel Don’t Call Me Sidekick: The Contract from Pegamoose Press
– Geof Isherwood reveals art secrets