Canadian comic book news for Apr. 4, 2026

Here’s a round up of the latest news about Canadian comic book and graphic novel creators and supporters for Saturday, April 4, 2026

Canadians creators staying put this convention season
Insauga.com spoke with many Canadian comic book creators about their intention to stick close to home when it comes to 2026 comic book conventions and festivals. Creators such as Mike Rooth, Anthony Ruttgaizer, Ken Lashley, Mike Del Mundo, Fred Kennedy, and Ramón K. Pérez all voiced their concerns about current travel south of the border.

Ryan North takes on The Flash
DC Comics interviewed Ryan North as he’s about to begin as the writer for Wally West A.K.A. The Flash starting with The Flash #31. During the chat, Ryan spoke about his thoughts on the Speed Force, how to write a character like the Flash, why the story is about Wally West and not Barry Allen, how Wally relates to his hometown, how he will tackle the Rogues gallery and/or introduce new villains, and more.

Focus on the Prairie Comics Festival
Canada Council for the Arts wrote about the Prairie Comics Festival as one of the 2,150 recipients of the Supporting Artistic Practice grants. Sam Beiko was quoted saying: “We’re creating a space where artists thrive, audiences connect and the comic arts flourish.”

Michael DeForge launches All the Cameras In My Room
According to a post on The Beguiling website, Michael DeForge will launch his new graphic novel All the Cameras in My Room on April 24 from 6 pm to 8 pm at the Lillian H. Smith branch of the Toronto Public Library in Toronto, Ontario. According to the post, Justin Decioux (host of The Very Fine Comics Podcast) will host the event and lead the conversation with Michael as he discusses his new graphic novel.

Faith Erin Hicks in the spotlight
The Nerd Daily interviewed Faith Erin Hicks about her new graphic novel Inbetweens. Faith answered questions about what readers can expect, her inspiration for the story, her challenges to create the graphic novel and what’s next for her graphic novel plans.

Canadian books for younger kids this spring
CBC Books listed 30 Canadian books for younger readers that are published this spring. Notables include:
– Ellis on Guard by Sal Sawler, illustrated by Nandita Ratan (published by Second Story Press)
– Skate On, Shirley! by Victoria Bach and Ryan Francis, illustrated by Brandon Mitchell (published by Nimbus Publishing)
– When I’m a Mosham by David A. Robertson, illustrated by Corrie Hill (published by Tundra Books)
– Love, Panda by Elaine Su, illustrated by Charlene Chua (published by Scholastic Canada)

Calendar

Apr. 4
Kingston Comicon
Royal Canadian Legion #560
Kingston, Ontario
https://www.popculturecanada.ca/main.html

Apr. 4
Ottawa Comic Arts Festival
Glebe Community Centre
Ottawa, Ontario
https://ottawacomicsfestival.com/

Apr. 9-12
Biglietteria Romics
Featuring Cassandra Calin
Fiera Roma
Rome, Italy
https://www.romics.it/en/

Apr 11
Barrie Comicon
Eastview Arena
Barrie, Ontario
https://www.popculturecanada.ca/main.html

Apr. 11-12
Timminscon
McIntyre Community Centre
Timmins, Ontario
https://northernontarioexpo.com

In case you missed it, check out these podcasts:
– Frances Lee discusses her middle-grade graphic novel Ami Moon and the Galactic Peacekeepers published by Levine Querido
– Dominique Rea-Parent chats about co-organizing the 2026 Ottawa Comic Arts Festival

And for a bit of levity this week, check out this five-minute short spearheaded by Chip Zdarsky to promote the recently published MAD About DC comic book. The short film stars Chip as a version of the Flash that also includes comic book creator Kagan McLeod as directed by Sean McLeod (Kagan’s brother). This is a promotional piece for the ages. Enjoy!