Corona Comix Inc.
Corona Comix Inc. produces illustrative nonfiction that records COVID-19's impact on society. A portion of the proceeds from purchased copies are donated to a chosen charity. Corona Comix is funded by the U of T Student Engagement Award and supervised by Dr. Chris Koenig-Woodyard. Comics are released chapter by chapter starting September 2021.
What's New
We accept story pitches on a rolling basis. We're not looking for any story in particular, but some topics that come to mind (and that may inspire you) include WFH, relationships, loneliness and isolation, COVID research, mental health, perspectives from front-liners, immigrant/generational stories, or anything about everyday life in the pandemic.
Production Schedule
July 19-31: Interviews with selected candidates for Chapter 1
August 1-14: Storyboard and Writing
August 15-September 19: Illustrations
September 20-30: First chapter is released
The Team
Corona Comix Inc. currently consists of a three person team.
Contact Us
Get in touch if you have any questions or inquiries about our work. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
Helen Yu - Penciler/Inker
When the pandemic hit, Helen thought she would finally have time to write all the stories (and fanfiction) she ever wanted. But instead she fell under the wave of digital distraction —and all her brain-juice siphoned off into her dreams, spewing visions of gelatinous hotel corridors, egg yolk-filled lakes, overgrown junkyards (Where’s Wall-E?), and finally, her old high school hallways flash-flooding with orange Fanta. Much of her dreams involve exploring such places with friends. She hopes to go on similar adventures soon.
EDUCATION
B.A in Professional Writing and Communication (PWC) and English Literature at the University of Toronto Mississauga (in-progress; graduating April 2022!)
WORK
Illustrator of Compass Volume 6 and Contributing Writer for Mindwaves Volume 15 and Compass Volume 8Illustrator for The Strand 2019-2020 and presentComic Artist for The Medium (forthcoming in August!)
SUPERPOWER
the ability to travel anywhere in the shower
HOBBIES
bushwhacking through vintage sci-fi on Open Library and Kanopy (Ballard, PKD and the Wachowskis mostly)sinking into Alie Ward’s Ologies podcast, late afternoon sketching or 4am ponderings (the best kind) at sleepovershurtling down the NCT wormhole via YouTube, Twitter, or AO3
Gladys Lou - Inker/Layout
Gladys became a cat after spending all her time with her cat Nico during quarantine. She mastered cat intonations and has even adopted their feline personality and body language. Gladys missed meeting up with friends in person and couldn’t wait to explore the world outside again.
EDUCATION
H.B.Sc. Psychology and Art & Art History from the University of Toronto Mississauga and Sheridan College
WORK
Design Teaching Assistant at Sheridan CollegeGraphic Designer of Mindwaves Volume 15 and Compass Volume 8Vice President of UTM Scribes
SUPERPOWER
able to communicate with animals, especially cats
HOBBIES
trying to understand people’s mindstravelling, generating new ideas, creating art
Elisa Nguyen - Writer/Producer
Elisa relished living in patterned pyjamas and working on the couch. Her quarantine life wasn't so bad. She missed friends dearly, but happily accepted the stillness of social isolation. Well, occasional stillness. Her mother often yelled for help when the wifi wasn't working and her father video-bombed most of her Zoom calls.
EDUCATION
H.B.Sc. Psychology and Professional Writing and Communication from the University of Toronto Mississauga
WORK
Managing Editor at The MediumEditor-in-Chief of Compass Volume 8Communications Strategist for Hope Haven Canada Ministries
SUPERPOWER
starting up conversations with strangers like she's known them for years
HOBBIES
organizing her life in Notion, such as her thoughts on every anime she has watchedsaying "hola, cómo estás?" whenever she practices speaking Spanishquestioning the meaning of life
Hannah Wang - Social Media
During the pandemic, Hannah discovered podcasts and they became an escape for her. She enjoys getting lost in the world of podcasts while simultaneously making art. Her favourites include Canadian True Crime, Court Junkie, The Anthropocene Reviewed, Dear Hank and John, and many more! Hannah has since become a serial podcast listener, it's like a full-time job!
Education
B.A. in Communication, Culture, Information & Technology (CCIT) and Professional Writing and Communication (PWC) at the University of Toronto Mississauga (in progress; graduating April 2024)
Work
Social Media Content Developer for ICCIT at UTMContributing Author for Mindwaves Volume 15Owner & Illustrator of The Aesthetics Studio
Superpower
Managing her micro-influencer cat Lola’s Instagram @babylolacat
Hobbies
Using her beloved typewriter to write poetryManaging her sticker business