14 Canadian comics coming out in fall 2020

Here are the comics we can't wait to read this season!

Awkward Pause by Ryan Harby

Awkward Pauseis a collection of Ryan Harby'sonline comic Honey Dill. The comics cover a wide array of topics, including mental health, time travel, murder and anxiety in a way that is both absurd and heartwarming.

When you can read it: Sept. 9, 2020

Harby is a comics creator from Winnipeg. He writes the online comic Honey Dill. Awkward Pauseis his first book.

A Slug Story by MandiKujawa & Hana Kujawa, illustrated by Claude St. Aubin and Lovern Kindzierski

A Slug Storyis a graphic novel about a young boy named Marcus who is bullied at school. When Marcus suffers a traumatic brain injury and must stay at the hospital, he meets a fellow patient who helps him learn to love himself and embrace who he is.

When you can read it: Sept. 9, 2020

Mandi Kujawa and Hana Kujawa are a mother and daughter from Banff, Alta. Mandiis an author and musician and Hana Kujawa is an artist.

Claude St. Aubinis a comic book artist from Ontario. He has worked for DC Comics and Marvel Comics.

Lovern Kindzierski is a comic book writer, illustrator and colourist from Winnipeg.

Jo by Kathleen Gros

Jois a modern-day graphic novel adaptation of the classic story Little Women. In Jo, Jo March is starting Grade 8 and decides to join the school newspaper. At home, Jo's dad is deployed overseas with the military and her mom, a nurse, is picking up extra hours to make sure Jo and her sisters,Meg, Beth and Amy, are cared for. But when a mysterious boy named Laurie moves next door, things get complicated, and Jo needs to figure out what she wants most.

When you can read it: Sept. 22, 2020

Kathleen Grosis a comic book artist who was born in Toronto and now lives in Vancouver. She is the creator of the webcomic Lunar Maladies. She has also published the graphic novelLast Night at Wyrmwood High.

Nova Graphicaedited by Laura eni

Nova Graphicais a graphic novel that tells the stories from Nova Scotian history that aren't as well known: stories from Black, Indigenous, LGBTQ and immigration communities.

Fifteen different Canadianartists and writers contributed to the anthology,which was compiled by Laura eni:Emma Fitzgerald,Sara Spike, Rebecca Roher, Paul Hammond, Colleen MacIsaac, Kris Bertin and Alexander Forbes, Sarah Mangle, JJ Steeves, Sarah ThunderandVanessa Lent, Rebecca Thomas and Rachel Hill, Jordyn Bochon, Veronica Post, Donald Calabrese and LauraLaura eni, who also edited the anthology.

When you can read it: Sept, 29, 2020

eniis an artist and writer from Toronto. Her other books includeSteam CleanandAlien Beings. She has written for the Globe and Mail, Quill & Quire and CBC.

Kimiko Does Cancer by Kimiko Tobimatsu, illustrated by Keet Geniza

Kimiko Tobimatsu was 25 years old when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Her life instantly changedand became filled with doctors' appointments, medical treatments and difficult conversations. She shares her story in the comicKimiko Does Cancer. The comic is a frank and moving look at what it means to have cancer, and how your life can change once you become a cancer survivor.

When you can read it: Oct. 1, 2020

Tobimatsu is a lawyer from Toronto.Kimiko Does Canceris her first book.

Keet Genizais a comic artist who was born in Manila and now lives in Toronto.Kimiko Does Canceris her first book.

How I Survivedby Serapio Ittusardjuat, illustrated by Matthew K. Hoddy

InHow I Survived, Serapio Ittusardjuat shares the traditional skills he depended on to survive when his snowmobile broke down halfway across the sea ice on a trip home from a fishing camp. The illustrated story is a first-person account of four nights spent on open sea ice in the harsh Arctic climate, with few supplies and no water.

When you can read it:Oct. 6, 2020

Ittusardjuat is a residential school survivor, a certified journeyman mechanic andcomes from a long line of walrus hunters.

Matthew K. Hoddy is an illustrator and comic book author from Australia who currently lives in Toronto.

Paul at Home by Michel Rabagliati

Paul at Homeis the latest memoir from famed Quebecoiscomics creatorMichel Rabagliati. InPaul at Home, Paul is now in his mid 50s and is a successful cartoonist. But he's divorced, his mother is dying and his daughter has moved out. Paul must figure out how to find meaning and purpose in his life as he gets older and the relationships that defined his adult life are drastically changing.

When you can read it: Oct. 13, 2020

Rabagliatiis a cartoonist from Montreal. He has written several semi-autobiographical comics including Paul Up North, Paul Goes Fishing and Paul Joins the Scouts.

The League of Super Feminists by Mirion Malle

The League of Super Feministsis a comic for tweens and teens about identity. Itexplores consent, body image, privilege and the concepts of feminism andintersectionality with insight, humour and colourful images.

The French edition of The League of Super Feministswas a finalist for the 2020 Prix Jeunesse at the Angoulme International Comics Festival.

When you can read it: Oct. 13, 2020

Mirion Malleis a French cartoonist who lives in Montreal. She is the author of three comics.The League of Super Feministsis her first book to be translated into English.

Gothic Tales of Haunted Futuresedited by S.M.Beiko

Gothic Tales of Haunted Futuresis an anthology of 17 original gothic romance comics, following the success of the anthologyGothic Tales of Haunted Love.The new anthology imagines gothic tales in the future and in the afterlife.

When you can read it: Oct. 21, 200

S.M.Beikois a writer and editor from Winnipeg. She is the author of the YA fantasy novel seriesThe Realms of Ancient.

Breakdown by David A. Robertson, illustrated by Scott B. Henderson

The Reckoner Risesis a graphic novel series that will continue David A. Robertson's popular YAThe Reckoner trilogy about Indigenous teen Cole who recently learned he has powers. In the first instalment of this series, Breakdown, Cole and Eva have arrived in Winnipeg, intent on destroyingMihko Laboratories. But when Cole starts getting terrifying visions, Eva must continue their mission alone. Are Cole's visions just dreams? Or are they telling Cole and Evasomething they need to know?

When you can read it: Oct. 22, 2020

• 'Write what you're passionate about.' David A. Robertson's advice for his younger self

Robertson is an author andgraphic novelist based in Winnipeg.The multi-talented writer of Swampy Cree heritage has published 25 books across a variety of genres, including the graphic novelsWill I See?andSugar Falls, aGovernor General's Literary Award-winning picture book calledWhen We Were Alone,illustrated by Julie Flett, and the YA bookStrangers.He hosts the CBC Edmonton podcastKiwew.

From the Roots Upby Tasha Spillett-Sumner, illustrated by Natasha Donovan

From the Roots Upisthe sequel toSurviving the Cityandcontinues the stories of characters Dez and Miikwan.Dez is grieving the death of his grandmother and with nowhere else to go, she stays in a group home. All while also navigating a new relationship and learning to embrace her Two-Spirit identity. Meanwhile, Miikwan has a crush on the school's new kid Riel, but doesn't understand what Dez is going through. Elder Linda is doing her best to be supportive, but finds it challenging when the gendered protocols she grew up with are put into question.

When you can read it:Oct.27, 2020

Tasha Spillett-Sumner is an educator, poet and scholar of Nehiyaw and Trinidadian descent. She is also the author of graphic novelSurviving the City.

Natasha Donovanis a Vancouver-based illustrator whose work has appeared inThe Other SideandThis Place: 150 YearsRetold.

To Know You're Alive by Dakota McFadzean

To Know You're Aliveis a collection of comics byDakota McFadzean that explores the ways adulthood is disappointing when compared to how one imagines it would be when you're a kid. It takes mundane daily life and renders it absurd to explore loneliness, connection and finding one's purpose.

When you can read it: Nov. 1, 2020

McFadzeania a cartoonist from Toronto. He is the author of two other books,Other Stories and the Horse You Rode in Onand Don't Get Eaten by Anything.

Barely FunctionalAdult by Meichi Ng

Meichi Ng brings her popular webcomic to print withBarely FunctionalAdult. The humorous and heartfelt comics explore being an adult and all the messiness that comes with it, including dating, adult friendships, therapy, anxiety, bills and finding a career path that is both fulfilling and pays the bills.

When you can read it: Nov. 24, 2020

Ngis a cartoonist from Vancouver. She is the creator of the popular webcomic Barely Functioning Adult.

What If We Were byAxelle Lenoir

What If We Wereis about teen girls Nathalie and Marie who have had a secret game they've played since childhood: What If We Were? The more creative and challenging the premise the better. But when a new girl comes to town, and joins their game, their worlds are turned upside down. Can they make it through this round with their friendship, and their hearts, still in one piece?

When you can read it: Dec. 8, 2020

Axelle Lenoiris a cartoonist from Quebec. She is also the author of the graphic novelCamp Spiritand theMertownvilleseries.