Comic books news for Sat. Oct. 24, 2026

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Here’s the latest news about comic book and graphic novel creators for Saturday, October 24, 2026

Ottawa Comic Arts Festival accepting exhibitor applications on Nov. 1
The Ottawa Comic Arts Festival organizers will start accepting applications on November 1 from artists to exhibit at the 2027 Ottawa-based event. Scheduled to take place at The Glebe Community Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, the event will occur on April 17, 2027. More details to come at the following website https://linktr.ee/ottawacomicartsfestival

GMB Chomichuk announces book launch for Witch Police Cases
McNally Robinson, located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, will be the site for a book launch event for Witch Police Cases by GMB Chomichuk. The new graphic novel, published by At Bay Press, will the focus of attention for the launch taking place at 7 pm supported by a YouTube stream.

Von Allan plans more Wolf’s Head stories
In a podcast interview, Von Allan recapped the current storyline so far with his Wolf’s Head comic book series. Although he said the narrative has outgrown the original planned story bible, plans are in the works for more adventures of Lauren Greene and the cast of supporting characters.

Beige Blum to sign Witch Hazel in November in Nova Scotia
Fans of Witch Hazel will have the opportunity to their comic books signed by Beige Blum this November in Nova Scotia. Fans can meet up at Cape & Cowl in Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia on November 20 from 2:50 pm to 4 pm and then at Strange Adventures in Halifax, Nova Scotia on November 21 from 2 pm to 4 pm.

Graphic novel creators recognized in expanded young readers program
The Young Readers’ Choice Award Society of BC expanded its award program to include more awards categories in conjunction with its 30th anniversary. Notable creators on the list include:
– Brett D. Huson and illustrator Natasha Donavan for The Cedar Mother (published by HighWater Press) in the Salmonberry Book Award category
– Dian Day and illustrator Amanda White for Shy Cat and the Stuff-the-Bus Challenge (published by Second Story Press) in the Salmonberry Book Award category
– Kristy Jackson and illustrator Rhael McGregor for Touching Grass (published by HarperCollins Publishers) in the Red Cedar Book Award for Fiction category

Calendar

Oct. 23-25
MCM Comic Con
Featuring Cary Nord, and Dave McCaig
ExCeL London
London, United Kingdom

Oct. 23-25
Lightbox Expo
Featuring Anoosha Syed
Pasadena Convention Center
Pasadena, California

Oct. 24
Pretty Good Fest
Featuring Michael DeForge
The Chicago Athletic Association
Chicago, Illinois

Oct. 24-25
Bedrock City Con
Featuring Sweeney Boo
Stafford Center
Houston, Texas

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