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Events
Looking Back on #LICAFLIVE – and forward into 2021
That Was a Weekend That Was!
New York Toy Fair back in May?
The Toy Association announces plans for a return to business
Refugee Christmas Cards Project Launched featuring work of British comic creators
Buy these cards and support a great cause
November is National Novel Writing Month – will you write yours?
The countdown to NaNoWriMo has begun – and it’s open to anyone across the globe
UK Comics Creator Survey: “Show Me The Audience” Discussion Online Tonight
Don’t miss this online session following up on the release of the UK Comics Creator Survey
Stephen L. Holland outlines his plans for his time as Comics Laureate
Over the weekend, we reported on the appointment of Stephen L. Holland – owner of the independent comics shop Page 45, and a fervent comics advocate, freelance artist, tutor and more, as Comics Laureate for 2021 – 2023, announced during… Read More ›
Hail to the Chief? Cartoon Museum’s “Brief Lives of America’s Best and Worst Presidents” exhibition on now
There’s a timely exhibition featuring art by Martin Rowson at the Cartoon Museum
Stephen L. Holland announced as new Comics Laureate at LICAF Live
Stephen’s work as Comics Laureate will begin in March 2021 – and he’s eager to get started!
Beano Studios bring Dennis & Gnasher: Unleashed! to cinemas nationwide
Half term cheer for BEANO fans!
Comic colourist Junior Tomlin’s art in the spotlight
Stunning art focus of new book, pop up exhibition
Counting Down: Myriad First Graphic Novel Competition Winner to be announced at #LicafLive
Who will win this prestigious challenge?
Comics Weirdest Panels in the #LicafLive Spotlight!
Comics out of context in the virtual spotlight
Latest Comic Art Festival Podcast offers full LICAF Live Preview
Ian Loxam and Nikki Bates are back in their hot seats wit a great trailer for #LICAFLive next week
Lakes Festival Focus 2020: Cartoonist and Caricaturist Jason Chatfield
Every year, in the countdown to the Lakes International Comic Art Festival in October, this year running as the virtual LICAF LIVE, we bring you a series of interviews with both guests and participants in the Comics Clock Tower (This… Read More ›
Lakes Festival Focus 2020: Illustrator and Writer Sarah McIntyre
A smashing chat with an uber-talented artist and writer!
“MAD Magazine” may be a pale shadow of its former self, but at least, hopefully, there will be “Claptrap”!
Happy Birthday, MAD Magazine! It’s a shame DC Comics decided to effectively bring this once great title to an ignominious end earlier this year.
LICAF Live reveals free online “Thinking Comics” line-up, launching next week
LICAF Live, the virtual version of the Lakes International Comic Art Festival running 9th – 11th October 2020, includes a thought-provoking “Thinking Comics” programme that promises a host of lively presentations by some of comics’ leading thinkers. Comics Laureate Hannah Berry, Elyon’s, Paul… Read More ›
Lakes Festival Focus 2020: Cartoonist and illustrator Robert Wells
A chat with an award-winning comics creator
Who gets to get ahead in comics? Find out tonight in third online UK Comic Creator Survey debate
What constitutes success in the UK comics scene – and who gets to have it?