Get ready for FAN EXPO Canada

Toronto fans are prepared for celebrities, animation, gaming and comic book creators. From August 27 to 30, Metro Toronto Convention Centre will play host to the annual FAN EXPO Canada event where thousands of fans are expected to meet their heroes (and villains).

To get you ready to meet the many comic book and graphic novel creators at the event, here’s a look back as some of recent podcast interviews. Check it out.

Aaron Reynolds
Aaron Reynolds discusses showcasing Effin Birds and more at Toronto Comicon 2024

Adam Gorham
Adam Gorham chats about a Werewolf, Star Wars, and morez

Anthony Ruttgaizer
Anthony Ruttgaizer offers more Heroes of Homeroom C

The Becka
The Becka talks about comic book projects and more for Toronto Comicon 2024

Casey Parsons
Casey Parsons gets ready for Cartoon Foundry 2026

Clive A. Smith
Clive Smith chats about his new graphic novel

Dave McCaig
What snack does Dave McCaig have when creating comic books?

Dave Ross
What music does Dave Ross listen to when making comic books?

David Finch
David Finch offers advice on making comic books

Dawn McTeigue
In Conversation With Dawn McTeigue

Dax Gordine
Dax Gordine gets ready for Toronto Comicon 2025

Derek Laufman
Derek Laufman combines monster hunting with horror fantasy

Duane Murray
Toronto Comicon: Duane Murray’s Who Are The Power Pals?

Ed Brisson
Ed Brisson reveals what’s Beyond The Breach

Fred Kennedy
Fred Kennedy and Nick Marinkovich talk up Dead Romans and more at Toronto Comicon 2024

Gisèle Lagacé
Gisèle Lagacé talks about the future of Exorsisters and more

James Edward Clark
James Edward Clark spills secrets about The Florida Hippopotamus Cocaine Massacre

Jason Loo
Jason Loo reflects on 2024 and 2025

Jason Tocewicz
Sam Noir and Jason Tocewicz at TCAF 2026

Jibola Fagbamiye
Conor McCreery and Jibola Fagbamiye talk about Fela: Music is the Weapon

Jim Zub
Jim Zub talks up Skullkickers for Toronto Comicon

Kagan McLeod
Kagan McLeod prepares for Toronto Comicon 2025

Katie Sawatsky
Katie Sawatsky talks about Blackmouth and more for Toronto Comicon 2024

Keith Grachow
Toronto Comicon: Keith Grachow’s Reponaut

Ken Lashley
Ken Lashley at Toronto Comicon

Kyle J. Smith
Kyle J. Smith shares plans for Blackmouth and more for Toronto Comicon 2024

Larry Hancock
Larry Hancock and Michael Cherkas offer sneak peak for Toronto Comicon 2024

Marco Rudy
Marco Rudy previews his exhibit at NYCC

Marcus To
Marcus To talks about comic book projects for Toronto Comicon 2025

Michael Cherkas
Michael Cherkas talks about plans for Toronto Comicon

Michael Cho
Interview with Michael Cho about TCAF, new Vertigo books, and Boston Celtics

Michael Hirsh
Michael Hirsh talks about ‘Animation Nation’

Michael Walsh
Michael Walsh discusses Frankenstein in advance of Toronto Comicon 2024

Mike Del Mundo
Mike Del Mundo reflects on 2024 and 2025

Mike Rooth
Mike Rooth talks about Dodge! and his plans for Toronto Comic 2024

Nick Marinkovich
Fred Kennedy and Nick Marinkovich talk up Dead Romans and more at Toronto Comicon 2024

Paris Alleyne
Paris Alleyne gets ready for Toronto Comicon

Ramón K. Pérez
Ramón K. Pérez offers update on RAID Studio leading up to Toronto Comicon 2024

Richard Comely
Richard Comely on Captain Canuck’s Future

Sam Noir
Toronto Comicon: Sam Noir and comic book creation

Sarajean Chung
Sarajean Chung prepares for FAN EXPO Canada

Scott Hepburn
Scott Hepburn reflects 2024 and 2025

Tate Brombal
What does Tate Brombal like most about comicbooks?

Wordburglar
Wordburglar reveals musical graphic novel

While at FAN EXPO Canada, don’t forget about the many panels, drawing sessions and special events for comic book fans listed below:

Thursday, August 27, 2026

4 pm – Room 713AB – Stage – Sketch Duel – Marco Rudy vs Jacoby Salcedo hosted by JM Clark

5 pm – Room 713AB – Stage – Sketch Battle – Carola Borelli vs Ingrid Gala vs Zu Orzu hosted by Chris Doucher

6 pm – Room 713AB – Stage – Sketch Duel – Archie Crossover Chaos! – Dan Parent vs Ty Templeton hosted by Chris Doucher

6 pm – Room 705 – Stage – The Writer’s Panel: Worldbuilding 101 – Sam Noir, Marco Piana, Rhyse Yorke and Ricky Lima

6:15 pm – Room 707 – Stage – Queer Comics Spotlight With Richard Fairgray and guest

7 pm – Room 713AB – Stage – Sketchlemania – Mike Rooth vs Chris Campana hosted by Martin ‘Slam’ Duncan

7:15 pm – Room 707 – Stage – Groundbreaking New Comics for 2026! – Fred Kennedy, James Edward Clark, Ryan Browne, Emma Kubert, Eric Zawadzki, and Jibola Fagbamiye hosted by John Kirk

8 pm – Room 713AB – Stage – Sketch Duel – Marco Santucci vs Maria Sanapo hosted by Chris Doucher

Friday, August 28, 2026

11 am – Room 713AB – Sketch Duel – Francesco Tomaselli vs Joshua Swayarts Swaby hosted by Chris Doucher

11 am – Room 710 – Stage – DC’s Absolute Universe – Bengal, Rafael Albuquerque, Che Grayson, Pornsak Pichetshote, Jahnoy Lindsay and Jeff Lemire hosted by John Kirk

11:15 am – Room 715B – The Joe Kubert School Presents: Let’s Draw A Superhero! – Anthony Marquest

12 noon – Room 713AB – Stage – BLITZ Magazine: The Resurgence of the Indie Comics Scene! – Ramón K. Pérez and the gang from RAID Studio

12 noon – Room 707 – Stage – Archie Meets Captain Canuck – Sam Noir, Richard Comely, Ty Templeton and George Zotti

12:30 pm – Room 714 – Stage – Legendary Comics Creators on Stage – Brett Breeding, JG Jones, Eric Anthony and Joe Prado

1 pm – Room 713AB – Stage – Horror Creators Art Battle: A Tribute to Junji Ito – Casey Parsons, Becka Kinzie, Jason Tocewicz and Sam Noir

2 pm – Room 713AB – Stage – Sketch Duel – Jorge Molina vs Vincenzo Riccardi hosted by Anthony Ruttgaizer

2:30 pm – Room 714 – Stage – A Conversation with the Indie Publisher World – Lesley Doyle, Stephanie Cooke and Courtney James

3:15 pm – Room 701 – Stage – Joe Quesada Live on Stage – Joe Quesada hosted by John Kirk

4:15 pm – Room 701 – Stage – Creating Compelling Comic Covers – Michael Cho, Riley Rossmo, Stephen Platt, Mitch Gerads and Jeff Dekal hosted by John Kirk

5 pm – Room 713AB – Stage – Sketch Duel – Kael Gnu vs Lipwei Chang hosted by JM Clark

6 pm – Room 713AB – Stage – Bootleg Safari with Aaron Reynolds and guests


Saturday, August 29, 2026

11 am – Room 701 – Stage – Supergirl, Lanterns and More: Spotlight on writer Tom King hosted by JM Clark

11 am – Room 713AB – Stage – Sketch Duel – Mark Brooks vs David Finch hosted by Chris Doucher

12 noon – Room 713AB – Stage – Sketch Duel – Adam Gorham vs Nick Bradshaw hosted by Anthony Ruttgaizer

12:15 pm – Room 705 – Stage – Becoming Canuck: The Captain Canuck Story – Richard Comely

1 pm – Room 713AB – Stage – Foil Sketch Duel – Kaare Andrews vs Mike Del Mundo

2 pm – Room 713AB – Stage – ‘Rock & Rule’ 40-Year Reunion Panel – Verne Andru, Michael Hirsh, Patrick Loubert, Clive A. Smith and Dave Ross

2:15 pm – Room 715B – Workshops – The Joe Kubert School Presents: The Tools of the Trade – Pencilling and Inking Your Favourite Character – Anthony Marques

4 pm – Room 713AB – Stage – Foil Sketch Duel – Mike Rooth vs Dawn McTeigue

5 pm – Room 713AB – Stage – Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Road to ASM 1000 – Sketch Duel – Marco To, Steve McNiven and Ramón K. Pérez hosted by JM Clark

6 pm – Room 713AB – Stage – Sketch Battle – Stefano Nesi, Paolo Villanelli and Francesco Mobili hosted by Chris Doucher

6 pm – Room 701 – Stage – Batman: The Dark Knight Returns at 40 – Frank Miller and Klaus Janson

6 pm – Community Zone – Canadian Podcast Awards Booth – True North Country Comics Podcast Trivia

7 pm – Room 701 – Stage – Frank Miller Experience (Ticketed) – Frank Miller

Sunday, August 30, 2026

10:15 am – Room 715B – Workshops – The Joe Kubert School Presents: From Start To Finish – How A Comic Books Is Made! – Anthony Marques

10:30 am – Room 703 – Stage – Spotlight on Greg Capullo – Greg Capullo hosted by JM Clark

11 am – Room 713AB – Stage – Sketch Duel – Ben Su vs Agnes Garbowska hosted by Chris Doucher

11:15 am – Room 705 – Stage – Comic Writers Assemble! – Tate Brombal, Ed Brisson, Jason Loo, Michael Walsh, Eric Anthony

12:15 pm – Room 705 – Stage – Canadians Conquering Conan! The Creators Behind The Robert E. Howard Renaissance – Jim Zub, Fred Kennedy, Nick Marinkovish, Mike Rooth

1 pm – Room 713AB – Stage – Sketch Duel – Anthony Marques vs Chris Campana hosted by JM Clark

2:15 pm – Room 705 – Stage – Creator Spotlight on Greg Weisman hosted by JM Clark

3 pm – Room 707 – Stage – Spotlight on Denys Cowan hosted by Anthony Ruttgaizer

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