Comic book news for Aug. 22, 2026

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Here’s the latest news about comic book and graphic novel creators for Saturday, August 22, 2026

Ian and Pia plan book launch for Frostbite: A Graphic Novel
In an Instagram post, Ian Boothby, along with Pia Guerra, announced the book launch of Frostbite: A Graphic Novel. The main event takes place on Wednesday, September 16 at 6:30 pm at Iron Dog Books, 2671 E. Hasting St., Vancouver, British Columbia. Come back soon for an in-depth conversation with Ian and Pia about their new graphic novel.

&rew K plans for more Chicken Man adventures
In a podcast interview, &rew K promoted his newest Chicken Man vol. 2 comic collection now available on Kickstarter. During the conversion, he spoke about future plans that adventure-comedy story featuring the one and only Chicken Man.

True North Country Comics Podcast to exhibit at FAN EXPO Canada
On Saturday, August 29, 2026, attendees of FAN EXPO Canada need to make plans to seek out the Canadian Podcast Awards booth CZ13 between 6 pm to 7 pm to play comic book trivia with True North Country Comics Podcast. Taking place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building, Level 800 in the Community Zone, contestants have the opportunity to win amazing comic books from exhibiting creators just by answering a skill-testing question. Get ready for some fun!

Rhael McGregor and Kristy Jackson are long listed for FNCR
In an Instagram post, Rhael McGregor revealed that the YA graphic novel she illustrated with writer Kristy Jackson, Touching Grass, has been long listed for the First Nationals Communities Readers Adult-YA list for 2026/2027. Awards will be handed out during First Nation Public Library Week on October 8 just in time for the new paperback edition of Touching Grass.

Renée Nault reveals inspiration for latest graphic novel
During a recent podcast interview about her latest graphic novel Salvage, Renée Nault pulled back the curtain about what inspired the story of her latest offering. Renée said that while living in Bangkok during her long rides on subways on trains she would pass by slums along the water and then the outside world would transition into more affluent neighbourhoods.

Tom Fowler to sign at Nefarious Comics
Ottawa, Ontario’s Nefarious Comics is the place to be today when Tom Fowler signs the just released EC Comic’s Shellshocked #1. Between 3 pm and 8 pm, Tom will be onsite to sign the latest issue along with his latest illustrations.

Nick Klie self-publishes fourth issue of Life The Necropolis
In a recent Castanet article, Nick Klie announced the publication of the fourth issue of Life The Necropolis with plans to promote the comic book across the province of British Columbia at various events. Nick also manages High Octane Comics in Kamloops, British Columbia.

At Bay Press featured in Quill & Quire
Matt Joudrey, published of At Bay Press, was featured in a recent article published by Quill & Quire. In the conversation, Matt spoke about the current state of Canadian publishing, especially independent publishing, while offering suggestions on how to financially reward creators.

Richard Van Camp promotes forthcoming Wheetago War Stories
In an Instagram post, Richard Van Camp offered a glimpse of the cover art for his forthcoming graphic novel Wheetago War Stories. Again joined by artist Christopher Shy, Richard’s newest work offers several short stories Wheetago and the horror that they bring. While you patiently wait for the book to drop, check out a past podcast interview with Richard.

CBC Books offers fall graphic novel list
For those looking for graphic novels to read this fall, CBC Books published an intriguing list. Notables include:
– The Conquest of the Cosmos by Alexandre Fontaine Rousseau, illustrated by Francis Desharnais (published by Pow Pow Press)
– Wheetago War Stories by Richard Van Vamp, illustrated by Christopher Shy (published by Renegade Arts Entertainment)
– Wild Dogs and Fat Babies by Tamara Bond (published by At Bay Press)
– Tales of Hope by Lovern Kindzierski & John Bolton (published by Renegade Arts Entertainment)
– Jellyfish King by Brecht Evens, translated by François Vigneault and Brecht Evens (published by Drawn & Quarterly)
– Borderline by Zeta Paul (published by Conundrum Press)
– The Case of David Zimmerman by Lucas Harari and Arthur Harari, translated by David Homel (published by Arsenal Pulp Press)
– My Friend Kim Jong Un by Keum Suk Gendry-Kim, translated by Janet Hong (published by Drawn & Quarterly)
– Scott Pilgrim EX: Dawn of Metal Scott by Bryan Lee O’Malley (published by Oni Press)
– Witch Police: The Black Moon Arrangement by GMB Chomichuk (published by At Bay Press)
– My New York Diary by Julie Doucet (published by Drawn & Quarterly)
– The Laundrymen: Blood of the Saucer Men by Steven Kaul and Lyndon Radchenka (published by Raincoast Books)
Lots of great reading for the fall. Enjoy!

Calendar

August 22
Stratford Comicon
Best Western Plus The Arden Park Hotel
Stratford Ontario

August 23
Cambridge Comicon
Oriental Sport Club – Portuguese Community Centre
Cambridge, Ontario

August 27 to 30
FAN EXPO Canada
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Toronto, Ontario

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