Colin Noble reports on the second Commando Swapmeet organised by Andy Yates, which took place last weekend. These events focus entirely aimed on British comics and the emphasis is on DC Thomson’s war title, Commando, the longest running picture library… Read More ›
The Lakes International Comic Art Festival has announced more guests for its Festival weekend in Kendal (12th – 14th October 2018), who include veteran British comics artist Ian Kennedy and New Yorker illustrator Stanley Chow. The latest guests revealed are Steven Appleby,… Read More ›
The team behind the Lakes International Comic Art Festival Podcast have launched a “sister” Podcast, My Neighbour, which will focus on a specific Studio Ghibli movie every episode. For those perhaps unaware, Studio Ghibli is a Japanese animation film studio… Read More ›
Belgian illustrator Charlotte Dumortier has been announced as the East London Comic Art Festival’s artist in residence 2018. ELCAF – London’s biggest annual festival dedicated to showcasing the best in comics, illustration, sequential art, and storytelling – returns 22nd –… Read More ›
The Lakes International Comic Art Festival Podcast does like to treat its many listeners, and with Episode 24 they’ve included two great interviews that turn the spotlight on the world of North American comic conventions. First, the team have a chat… Read More ›
The Incredible Hulk stopped traffic in Blackpool today – literally – as the iconic green superhero was seen apparently stopping a tram, causing dramatic scenes on the seafront. The spectacular stunt was staged by Madame Tussauds Blackpool to mark the… Read More ›
London’s House of Illustration is hosting the UK’s first ever exhibition of graphic design from North Korea, revealing a style honed over decades in a closed society – and has announced a talk by comics expert Paul Gravett to discuss… Read More ›
For the second seminar in the ‘Sketching/Scripting Women’ series, the Centre for the Study of Contemporary Women’s Writing and University of London Institute in Paris are hosting a seminar with artist Johanna Schipper later this month. A graphic novel artist and translator, Schipper… Read More ›
Seven Stories – the institution whose mission is to collect, champion and celebrate its children’s literature – has announced two events presented by publisher and comics expert Paul Gravett in April. Both tie in with their excellent, ongoing “Comics” exhibition…. Read More ›
MSE Events is hosting the first Lytham Comic Con in the delightful scenic seaside area of Lytham St Annes on Sunday 6th May 2018. Media guests announced so far are horror actress Charlie Bond and actor Nathan Head, Charlie Bond… Read More ›
MACC-POW!, Macclesfield’s day of comic-art, is once again being held inside the fantastic Town Hall building in June. On the guest list for this free event are Lew Stringer, Paul Grist, Missed Deadline, David Leach, Emmeline Illustration, Nick Brokenshire, Laura… Read More ›
The line-up for the first ever Margate Comic Art Festival, coming in April, features a fine mix of both international and British comic creators, as well actors from Star Wars, the Harry Potter films, Captain America and Thor: The Dark… Read More ›
Award-winning comic-book convention – Leam Comic Con – returns on Saturday 14th April 2018 – and will bring comic-book royalty to the town. Each year, the independently-run convention has upped its game and delivered a unique and fun-filled day for… Read More ›
The Lakes International Comic Art Festival has announced the first of its guests for its Festival weekend in Kendal (12th – 14th October 2018). A range of Early Bird Passes, available for a limited time only, are on sale now…. Read More ›
Artwork inspired by writer and publisher Stan Lee and created by artists such as Alex Ross, two of the biggest names in comic books, will be exhibited at this year’s inaugural Portsmouth Comic Con, taking place 5th – 6th May… Read More ›
Eddie Campbell and Audrey Niffenegger will be heading up a comics event exploring the bizarre nature of romance and relationships in a mixture of comic strips and illustrated prose at the British Library in London in April, at a talk… Read More ›
London’s Underdog Gallery is to present a solo exhibition by British pop surrealist artist Michael Forbes. Opening on Friday 2nd March from 6.00pm to 10.00pm, the solo exhibition showcases original paintings and limited edition prints. As always, entry to this… Read More ›
The Lakes International Comic Art Festival Podcast is celebrating its first birthday by interviewing Rachael Smith, creator of The Rabbit and the biographical comic Wired Up Wrong. Rachael Smith’s debut graphic novel House Party came out in 2014 with Great Beast Comics… Read More ›
I’m delighted to announce that I’ll be chairing an event at the British Library in April, the first event downthetubes has ever been a partner in organising. Titled “Venturing off the page: exploring multimedia, animation and new narrative forms” guest… Read More ›
Moniaive Comic Festival is back, coming to the Dumfries and Galloway town 2nd – 3rd June 2018. It might seem a small, out of the way place to some, but alongside the two hotels, a Post Office and a chocolate… Read More ›