SLIDING INTO 2026...
A Blank Canvas Awaits!
The start of 2026 has been about closing loops and clearing the runway. We’re in the midst of wrapping up outstanding obligations from 2025 and recalibrated our small team into a leaner, more focused, more effective force. The last couple of years came with their share of growing pains. Still, I’m genuinely happy to say that RAID — and the creators within it — have settled into a strong, steady groove, with fresh new faces joining us in this new year. RAID isn’t just comic creators; we have animators, writers, VFX artists, cinematographers, and so much more here now — such a truly diverse array of talented individuals. The atmosphere in the space has never been better, and we’re heading into the new year energized, optimistic, and ready to make good things happen.
All outstanding books are now at press or actively shipping, with two exceptions: my long-overdue Kukuburi and Aardehn: Awakenings from Eric Vedder and Sheldon Carter. Unfortunately, life has a way of intervening — sometimes through responsibility, sometimes through loss, or simply through chaos — and the work you care about most can get pushed aside. But both books will get done and will be worth the wait.
Issue 2 of BLITZ is at the printer, while the team is already deep into issues 3 and 4. I couldn’t be prouder of this magazine — of the crew behind it, and of the incredible creators who’ve brought their voices and vision to its pages. It’s growing fast (in all the right ways), and we’re excited to expand its circulation and get BLITZ onto shelves near you.
Looking ahead, we’re doubling down on getting RAID in front of more people: more conventions — especially across Canada — and locking in solid book and magazine distribution on both sides of the 49th parallel.
Finally, I’m excited to flag two major RAID Press projects launching on Kickstarter in the coming months. We’ve mentioned them before, but they deserve the spotlight. And honestly? They’re just the beginning. There’s a lot of fun ahead.
Also, take a peek at some of the great stuff our good friends and colleagues are up to below!
Let’s do this.
— Ramón | Grand Poobah at RAID
Launching this coming March we have DOGHAUS by Annabelle Olendzki!
Dog Haus, a beloved webtoon comic that pays homage to classic newspaper strips, is now bringing all of its charm and nostalgia to print! Following a diverse group of canine friends as they navigate the ups and downs of early adulthood, it seamlessly blends humour, warmth, and the bittersweet moments of college. This curated volume gathers the series’ existing comic strips, plus new art and exclusive, never-before-seen comics by creator Annabelle, celebrating friendship, change, and the messy, comforting journey of growing up.
Check out the landing page and sign up to be notified of the launch!
🔎 Read our Creator Corner Interview with Annabelle to get a deep dive on DOGHAUS and her experience as a comic creator!
Then, in May, we have Heroes of the Homefront: Comics & Creators…
This project is an oversized, two-volume celebration of Canada’s Golden Age of comic books. This remarkable era flourished during World War II. The set features a newly redesigned and expanded edition of Heroes of the Homefront, now subtitled The Creators, which spotlights the pioneering artists and writers who shaped this distinctive period in Canadian comics history.
Accompanying it is an all-new companion volume, The Comics, a stunning visual archive showcasing more than 750 comic book covers from the era. Together, these books offer an unprecedented look at the characters, creators, and cultural impact of a time when Canadian comics stepped into the spotlight.
This collection is both a tribute and a time capsule, an essential addition for fans, historians, and anyone passionate about the legacy of Canadian storytelling.
Check out the landing page and sign up to be notified of the launch!
Also, the great creators at LETHAL COMICS just launched Terrorat by Daniel Sawblade on Kickstarter, and our good friends at INKPULP PRESS are gearing up for a doozy with Matteo Scalera’s The Fourth Father — be sure to check them both out!
And if you're curious about The Fourth Father, we have an interview with Matteo himself in the forthcoming issue 2 of BLITZ. Plus, with BLITZ 2 premium, you can snag a copy of issue zero of The Fourth Father!
Join us at the RAID Gallery & Cafe for our first exhibit of the year: Rainbow Circle by Cynthia Undyantara.
Blending illustration, animation, and augmented reality, the exhibit explores themes of earth stewardship, Indigenous wisdom, and challenging systems through imagination and connection—bringing moments from Cynthia’s upcoming graphic novel to life.
The official exhibit launch takes place February 14, 12–5 PM, at 1720 Queen Street West.
Meet the artist and step into the world of Rainbow Circle.
Want to support Cynthia Undyantara’s Rainbow Circle graphic novel? Head over to the Kickstarter page to learn more about the project and the creator!
One of the best aspects of comicdom is the community that surrounds it — and the INKPULP crew is fostering a great one. From great dialogues with legendary creators on the Youtube channel, to their mandate of keeping craft alive — they are killing it, and now, they’re going on tour!
Meet these fine young fellas over the coming month in a neighbourhood near you…
The INKPULP TOUR is about to begin — meet Shawn Crystal (@inkpulp), Eric Canete (@ericcanete), Jim Mahfood (@jimmahfood), Matteo Scalera (@matteoscalera), and Jamie Wood (@jamiewoodedits) on their East Coast road trip!
FEBRUARY 20-22 • OA Expo | @comicartfans | Orlando, FL
FEBRUARY 23 • Blackbird Comics & Coffee House | @blackbirdcch | Maitland, FL
FEBRUARY 26 • Heroes Aren’t Hard To Find | @heroesonline | Charlotte, NC
FEBRUARY 28 • Third Eye Comics | @thirdeyecomics | Annapolis, MD
MARCH 1 • Forbidden Planet | @forbiddenplanetnyc | New York, NY
RAIDer Rhys Yorke joins forces with legendary writer and game designer Ed Greenwood for Souls for the Taking, a new novella and sourcebook.
A sorceress, a dalesman, and a dragonborn steal forbidden pages penned by a dark goddess—and instantly become prey. Hunted by death squads and something far worse, they must trust each other or die alone.
Grab your copy and dive into the adventure.
That blank canvas framing is smart. I've seen too many studios get trapped in obligation loops where they're so busy fulfilling past commitments they can't actualy create anything new. The part about recalibrating into a leaner team resonates - sometimes pruning back is what unlocks real growth. My old animation collective fell apart because we kept adding more people thinking it'd solve our problems, but it just created more complexity and friction. Less can genuinely be more when everyone's aligned.