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Wolf’s Head Volume 8 in trade paperback format Worldwide (first-time ever)!

Name: WOLF’S HEAD Volume 8
Rating: 4 (2 reviews)
Author: Von Allan
ISBN: 978-1-989885-30-7

This a milestone! Due to more challenges than I can shake a stick at,¹ the long-awaited Volume 8 of WOLF’S HEAD is now finally available! This volume features one of the most emotional twists I’ve done in the series so far, but one I think makes perfect sense.

As I previously noted, the first seven WOLF’S HEAD trade paperbacks are back in print in new editions, but with today’s release of Volume 8 (collecting issues 15 and 16 of the ongoing digital series) we are on brand new ground! As always, this is a full colour edition and is 60 pages in length. Haunted by loss, Lauren Greene and her loyal dog Sankō embark on a perilous road trip from Alaska to Detroit, outwitting ruthless corporate agents to protect a sentient AI child. Hunted at every turn, Lauren risks everything to keep the extraordinary life-form from becoming a weapon—and to safeguard the future of a new kind of intelligence.

The cover of Wolf's Head Volume 8 Graphic Novel written and illustrated by Von Allan

The full wraparound cover of Wolf's Head Volume 8 Graphic Novel written and illustrated by Von Allan

Volume 8, as well as all of the other volumes in this series, are available in better bookstores and comic shops worldwide (and for why I say “better,” please read this commentary). Volume 8’s ISBN is 978-1-989885-30-7. If you don’t see it at your local store, then you can easily order it using that ISBN. Additionally, it is already starting to show up at various online retailers, too. For example:

Amazon.com
Amazon.ca
Canadian Independent Bookstores (via BookManager)
Amazon.co.uk
Barnes & Noble
Bookshop.org (and IndieBound)
And on and on! Germany? You bet! What about Waterstones? Definitely! Again, you may need to ask your local bookstore and comic shop, but it is easily available everywhere!

As always, remember that I can’t control exactly when and where this volume will become available, but hopefully the above links are a good start. Be patient and don’t be afraid to ask your retailer for help! Volume 9 will be released shortly, either at the tail-end of 2025 or early 2026.

There is a dedicated website for WOLF’S HEAD at https://wolfs-head.vonallan.com/p/wolfs-head-landing-page.html with all kinds of additional information!

The Elevator Pitch

Lauren Greene’s world is turned upside down when her mother rescues a newborn artificial intelligence from the powerful and secretive Advanced Research Projects Corporation (ARPC) — a shadowy organization determined to weaponize the sentient life-form. After her mother’s sudden death, Lauren is left alone, struggling to survive and protect the extraordinary AI now in her care.

Desperate to escape ARPC’s relentless pursuit, Lauren flees her home of Detroit and disappears into the wilds of Alaska with her loyal dog, Sankō, and the young and vulnerable AI. She soon realizes, however, that running away won’t solve her problems. Determined to take control of her fate, Lauren sets out on a perilous road trip back to Detroit, hoping to find a way to secure the AI’s safety once and for all.

On the long journey home, Lauren and her companions are relentlessly hunted by ARPC agents, forcing her to risk everything to keep the AI from becoming a weapon. Outmatched and outnumbered, Lauren must summon all her courage, outwit her pursuers, and teach her unlikely companion what it means to fight for survival. If she fails, she risks losing not just her own life, but the future of a new kind of intelligence.

The WOLF'S HEAD Trade Paperback Series

Below is a listing of all the volumes of the series so far! If you click on the cover, it will bring you to a dedicated page for that volume on the WOLF’S HEAD subdomain. Again, most online retailers regularly stock and carry WOLF'S HEAD. However, occassionaly there are hiccups with this from time to time (typically because the retailer has had a little rush on sales!). So, if you were shopping on Amazon (for example) and discovered that a particular volume is out of stock, there are many alternatives. These include Barnes & Noble, Bookshop.org, Indigo, McNally Robinson, The American Book Center, Waterstones, and so on.

Read for Free

As many of you know, I’ve also begun serializing the comic book series for free on the Internet Archive (https://www.archive.org) as part of my “Pirate Von” initiative. As I mentioned above, WOLF’S HEAD Volume 8 consists of issues 15 and 16 of the ongoing series. While you can find the links to both on the Internet Archive as well as the “Pirate Von” section of this very website, to make it easier the links to both issues 15 and 16 are below.

Remember! If you enjoy them and would like a physical copy, you can purchase Volume 8 in stores — both online and off — around the world!

TEASER FOR WOLF’S HEAD Volume 8

And here’s a little teaser image to help cement the idea. Two digital comics inside one trade paperback volume!

Wolf's Head Volume 8 teaser image featuring the cover of Volume 8 as well as the covers for issues 15 and 16 of the ongoing digital comic book series

Von Allan at the Vanier Artisans Christmas Market

Vanier Artisans 2025 Christmas Market poster in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada on November 29 2025 that Von Allan will be exhibiting at

In what has become a Christmas tradition, I’ll be one of the artists at the Vanier Artisans 2025 Christmas Market! For those in the know, I’ve been doing these for the past number of years and they are always a tremendous experience with a diverse group of artists and craftspeople. And since I live in the community (Vanier Strong!) and I also did the art for the poster, I can honestly say it’s my favourite market of the year.

This is the first time that we’re doing the event at a new venue! St. Margaret’s Anglican Church was kind enough to collaborate with the Vanier Artisans and host the event this year. It’s a truly lovely venue, in the heart of Vanier, and will have a nice Christmas vibe to it. It was actually built way back in 1887, so it’s architectural design is pretty unique. And it’s in a great location, at the corner of Montreal Road and Cody Avenue on a major bus route and with easy access to parking in the back.

As the City of Ottawa notes on it’s website, “The cornerstone of this solid limestone heritage building lined with brick, often described as Vanier’s oldest building, was laid by Lady Agnes Macdonald, wife of Sir John A., in 1887. Its belltower is in the old English style. Initially a mission of St. Bartholomew’s Church in New Edinburgh, it functioned as a “chapel-of-ease” on the main dirt road from Ottawa to Montreal, in an area that became the community of Janeville. By 1915, it began providing regular services in English to its membership of mostly poor immigrant families.”

As always, I’ll have everything on my “shop” page, so that includes a full compliment of WOLF’S HEAD graphic novels, plus other comics and graphic novels (including SHEBA THE GREAT!, LOVE, LAUGHTER, AND LOSS: A COMICS COLLECTION, and STARGAZER), as well as Christmas cards, art prints, and so on! Some photos are at the end of this post!

Here are the details! A formal press release is at the end of this post, too!

Date: November 29, 2025

Time: 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Location: St. Margaret’s Church, 206 Montréal Rd, Ottawa, ON K1L 6C9

Cost: Free admission!

Facebook Event Page: Vanier Artisans 2025 Christmas Market Facebook Page

Amenities and Features of St. Margaret’s Church:

Public washrooms
Accessible access
Free parking
Metered/paid parking
Family friendly
OC Transpo nearby

Here are some Photos of What I’ll Have Available!

And there will be a few surprises, too!

Various art prints, comics, and graphic novels by Von Allan

Wolf's Head trade paperback graphic novels (Volumes 1, 2, and 3) by Von Allan

Wolf's Head Book 1 Hardcover by Von Allan

Love, Laughter, and Loss Hardcover by Von Allan

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Shop Local, Give Handmade: The Vanier Artisans Christmas Market Returns in a New Festive Space!

Ottawa, Ontario – November 25, 2025 — The holiday spirit is shining brighter than ever in Vanier. This year’s Vanier Artisans Christmas Market returns with fresh energy, a stunning new venue, and a warm invitation to shop local and bring home something truly special.

Now hosted at St. Margaret’s Anglican Church (206 Montreal Road), this community favorite Christmas Market celebrates local talent and craftsmanship. Each purchase directly supports Ottawa’s makers and helps keep Vanier’s creative traditions thriving.

Organized by Charlotte Taylor and a passionate team of volunteers, the market features an exciting range of handcrafted goods, from preserves, candles, soap, and baked treats to art and photography prints, knitted and crocheted items, jewelry, and comics and graphic novels. Many items are made in small batches, so visitors are encouraged to shop early and secure their favorites before they’re gone.

“We’re so excited about our new home at St. Margaret’s,” shared organizer Charlotte Taylor. “It’s the perfect place to bring people together to celebrate the season and support our local artists. Every purchase makes a difference and keeps creativity alive in our community.”

Event Details

Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025
Time: 3:00- 8:00pm
Location: St. Margaret’s Anglican Church, 206 Montreal Road, Vanier, ON K1L 6C9
Admission: Free
Questions: VanierArtisans@gmail.com or https://www.facebook.com/share/1D4EKgjH6d/

About the Vanier Artisans Christmas Market

The Vanier Artisans Christmas Market is a cherished, community led event that showcases the heart and talent of Ottawa’s local makers. It’s a celebration of community, creativity, and the joy of giving handmade, one meaningful gift at a time.

Von Allan at the Square Lemon Winter Wonders Craft Market in Ottawa

Square Lemon 2025 poster announcing the Winter Wonders Market in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada on November 23 2025

Hot on the heels of the Ritchie’s Feed & Seed Christmas Bazaar, I’ll be one of the exhibitors at this year’s Square Lemon Winter Wonders Market! Last week I was in Richmond, Ontario and this week I’ll be in The Glebe, in the heart of downtown Ottawa! This Market will be held at the Glebe Community Centre, a really neat venue that started off as a church (the St. James Methodist Church) before being converted into a community centre in the mid-1970s (I think! I included a nice 2005 photo so you can get a sense of the exterior). It’s gorgeous inside and makes for a lovely experience, both for vendors like myself as well as for attendees. In other words, I think everyone will have a great time!

It’s actually going to be a smidgen odd for me. Why? Well, I actually grew up in this neighbourhood and attended various local schools (including Mutchmor Public School, Glashan Public School (junior high school), and then Glebe Collegiate Institute (high school for your normal folks out there!). My mom sure as hell could not afford to live in the Glebe, so we were “Glebe adjacent.” I walked by the Glebe Community Centre pretty regularly as a kid, but I haven’t been in the neighbourhood since my friend Dave died. He lived only a few blocks away. It will be bittersweet experience to say the least, but hopefully a very positive one.

What will I be selling? Well, a full compliment of WOLF’S HEAD graphic novels, plus other comics and graphic novels (including SHEBA THE GREAT!, LOVE, LAUGHTER, AND LOSS: A COMICS COLLECTION, and STARGAZER), as well as Christmas cards, art prints, and so on! Some photos are at the end of this post!

Here are all the details!

Date: November 23, 2025

Time: 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM

Location: The Glebe Community Centre, 175 Third Ave, Ottawa, Ontario K1S 2K2

Cost: Free admission (donations to Square Lemon are welcome)!

Vendors: Over 50!

Facebook: Square Lemon Ottawa Facebook Page

Glebe Community Centre (GCC) Visitor Tips:

The event is held on the second floor, up a set of stairs. There is an accessible elevator for those who need it. Volunteers are also available to help you.
WIFI is not available on site for use during the event.
Bathrooms are available for both vendors and attendees.
The GCC is accessible including disabled parking spots, an elevator (to be used mainly for people with mobility restrictions) and accessible washrooms.
If you require any assistance during the event feel free to ask a volunteer and they will try their best to accommodate your needs.

Here are some Photos of What I’ll Have Available!

And there will be a few surprises, too!

The Glebe Community Centre

Von Allan at the 2025 Ritchie Feed & Seed Christmas Bazaar

Ritchie Feed & Seed poster for the 2025 Christmas Bazaar in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada from November 15 2025 to November 16 2025

I am one of the vendors participating in this year’s Christmas Bazaar, hosted by Ritchie Feed & Seed, in Richmond, Ontario, just south of Ottawa proper but still part of the National Capital Region. This is a pretty neat event; Ritchie’s converts a greenhouse into a Christmas-themed venue and that allows well over one hundred artisans to showcase their work for the holiday season. It’s a great opportunity to support local artists (like me!) and find some awesome presents, too.

Now, while the event is over TWO days (Saturday November 15th and Sunday November 16th), I’ll only be there for ONE day (Sunday).

Over on Instagram, Ritchie’s has put up a “reel” of last year’s event. If you’d like to get a sense of what it looks like, take a peek at https://www.instagram.com/ritchiefeedinc/reel/DCh8ZcHRZhq/

Here are all the details!

Date: November 16, 2025 (Von Allan only; remember that the full show is on November 15th and 16th)

Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Location: 5901 Ottawa St., Richmond, ON, K0A 2Z0

Cost: Free admission!

Facebook: The Christmas Bazaar Event Page

Visitor Tips:

Space inside is limited — no carts or buggies
Strollers & wheelchairs welcome (main aisle only)
Bring reusable bags (and small bills for cash vendors!)
The greenhouse is heated, so dress in layers

Map of the Venue: I’m at Table 2A, sharing it with Enchanted Crochet Creations and Lynne McHardy (unfortunately I can’t spot their website). To help further, here is a map of the venue!

Ritchie Feed & Seed Christmas Bazar floor plan and map November 16, 2025

Update! Photos of the event!

Here are a few photos of my set-up at the 2025 Christmas Bazaar. About 1,000 people attended the Sunday part so it was pretty packed. These photos were taken by yours truly just as the doors opened. Then it was chaos for the rest of the day! Unlike other events and conventions I’ve done, this was held in the greenhouse so the tables are bolted to the ground. That meant that aisle space was very narrow and that meant browsing was tricky. My portion of the table was 16 feet long and about 3 feet wide (the table itself is twice that, so 32 feet long and about 6 feet wide). The drawback to this is that if anyone wanted to look at my comics and art or talk with me about them, it could and did create a logjam as people had to kinda squeeze around them as best they could. Not ideal from my point of view, so I probably won’t attend again the future. Still, it was good to do and an interesting experience overall.

Ritchie Feed & Seed photo of the Von Allan Studio set-up at the 2025 Christmas Bazaar in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada on November 16 2025

Wolf’s Head Volume 5 in trade paperback format Worldwide!

As I previously noted, the WOLF’S HEAD trade paperbacks are back in print in brand new editions! Today features the release of Volume 5, collecting issues 9 and 10 of the ongoing digital series. This is a full colour series and is 60 pages in length. This is also one of my favourite volumes of the series so far!

The cover of Wolf's Head Volume 5 Graphic Novel written and illustrated by Von Allan

The full wraparound cover of Wolf's Head Volume 5 Graphic Novel written and illustrated by Von Allan

As always with my work, these are available in better bookstores and comic shops worldwide (and for why I say “better,” please read this commentary). Volume 5’s ISBN is 978-1-989885-27-7. If you don’t see it at your local store, then you can easily order it using that ISBN. Additionally, it is already starting to show up at various online retailers, too. For example:

Please remember that I can’t control exactly when and where this volume will become available, but hopefully the above links are a good start. Be patient and don’t be afraid to ask your retailer for help! Volume 6 will be released shortly, with subsequent volumes appearing throughout 2025.

And, of course, there is a dedicated website for WOLF’S HEAD at https://wolfs-head.vonallan.com/p/wolfs-head-landing-page.html with all kinds of additional information!