Canadian comic book news for June 27, 2026

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Here’s the latest news about Canadian comic book and graphic novel creators and supporters for Saturday, June 27, 2026

Adam Gorham takes on Fox Mask Killer
In a press release, Image Comics announced that Adam Gorham will be the artist on the new comic book series Exquisite Corpses: Fox Mask Killer. Launching September 16, Adam will be joined by writer Che Grayson plus Michael Walsh will provide a variant cover that will be polybagged with a collectible trading card tied to Exquisite Corpses: The Game.

Darcy Van Poelgeest to write dark fantasy epic
Image Comics announced that Darcy Van Poelgeest is teaming up yet again with artist Ian Bertram for an all-new, dark fantasy epic entitled The Karman Blade. The four-issue mini-series is said to launch September 9 that features an all-powerful sword, a giant wolf and dueling deities.

Jim Zub and Mike Rooth team up for Dungeon Comics event
Dungeon Comics in Oakville, Ontario is planning a creator event slated for July 11. Jim Zub and Mike Rooth will be among the many on hand to meet and greet along with signing comic books and other related items. And these will include the many covers produced by Mike including recent issues from Dynamite plus Dark Horse.

Mark you calendars for Guelph Comics Jam
The Dragon announced that the annual Guelph Comics Jam is set for September 26 in Guelph, Ontario. The annual event gathers makers, artisans, and comic book creators for a one day event for local attendees.

Zac and Vic are going to make you Scream!
2000 AD/Rebellion announced The Scream! Halloween Special 2026 with a lineup of top creators including Zac Thompson and Vic Malhotra. The special 48-page issue will include five new horror stories designed to ‘keep you screaming this Halloween’.

Calendar
Here are the events coming up for this week as posted on the site’s Calendar

June 26 to 28
Atlanticon
Corner Brook Civic Centre
Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador

June 26 to 28
FAN EXPO Anaheim
Featuring Aaron Reynolds, Heather Antos, Tate Brombal and Agnes Garbowska
Anaheim Convention Centre
Anaheim, California

June 26 to 28
Nickel City Comic Con
Featuring Andrew Thomas
Buffalo Convention Center
Buffalo, New York

June 27-28
Kelowna ComiCon
MNP Place
Kelowna, British Columbia

June 27
Brighton Comicon
Brighton & District Curling Club
Brighton, Ontario

June 28
Cartoon Foundry
Mohawk College (Fennell Campus)
Hamilton, Ontario

June 28
Picton Comicon
Prince Edward Curling Club
Picton, Ontario

July 3 to 5
Montreal Comic Con
Montreal Convention Centre
Montreal, Quebec

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