Book mail was waiting for me when I got home from my trip. Thanks @adamsantangelo.bsky.social! So great to see all your hard work come to fruition 🎉

A hockey story, "The Pride and Shame of Bracetown" is about returning to the city you left behind. Don't let the action fool ya, there's real heart to this tale.
Story: @chrislackie.bsky.social
Art: Keith Grachow

"Crescentia" imagines a city on the moon! But it's also about dreams, and being vulnerable, and finding new friends too! Story: Laura Romano
Art: Alina Wahab

Toronto history, family history, and immigration story all in one, "Il Pescatore" follows an Italian fisherman as he seeks out a new life in Canada
Story: Adriano Ariganello
Art: Marzia Migliori

"Bittersweet Ice Cream" follows a boy on a quest to try all the ice cream shops in his new city. It's equal parts cute and touching, and may make you hungry!
Story and Art: Marta Selusi

Calling all SimCity players! "CityHaver Plus!" is for you. It's also for anyone who has ever wondered who's in charge of making urban planning decisions
Story: @probablyday.bsky.social
Art: @spookymeggie.bsky.social
Colours: @feathernotes.bsky.social
Letters: Andrew Thomas

Pure humour in this one! "From Mammoth Tents to Parking Lots" looks at choosing a place to make our mark on the world through the ages
Story and Art: Dan Barnfield

"Enmiaq" is a true story of moving from Ottawa to Fredericton that highlights family, community, and the challenges and rewards of big moves
Story: Brandon Mitchell
Art: @raysdrawlings.bsky.social

"Islands to the Continent" is a tale of friendship and community that centres disabled people in the housing crisis conversation. Set in Vancouver, it will validate anyone who's had landlord troubles or wished helping friends was easier Story: @ahreaume.bsky.social
Art: Kelvin Sue

A comic for anyone for anyone frustrated by renting, "Blood-Sucking Monsters" is a humorous take on vampires and community building
Story: Malcolm Derikx
Art: @pangolinart.bsky.social
Colours: Kylah Heykoop

Inspired by the telling of urban myths and folktales, “How to Find the Apple Jelly Empress” reimagines Scarborough’s Rouge Valley, capturing the magic, adventure, and mystery urban greenspace can offer
Story: Natasha Ramoutar
Art: Helena Ramos

“Sunflowers Don’t Grow in the City” is a queer love story about adjusting to change and finding home. It's endearing and hopeful!
Story: Jeremey Whitley
Art: David Hutajulu
Letters: DJ Chavis

Humans aren't the only city dwellers. "The Night Shift" highlights the oft-forgotten wildlife of our urban spaces. Cute critters await!
Story: Marilyn Anne Campbell www.marilynannecampbell.com
Art: Ash Dadoun

But here's some more about the comics. First, "Reznikoff" is inspired by a U of T ghost story. It's a poignant story of grief and the march of time.
Story: @meakoopa.bsky.social
Art: Ally Rom Colthoff and @feathernotes.bsky.social