Lawless Comic Con Guest List announced

By John Freeman on December 21, 2025 • ( 0 )

Lawless, the 2000AD-inspired fan run convention returning to 9th – 10th May 2026 to Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, Bristol, has announced its guest list – and what a Christmas present it is.

Below are the guests announced in full – head to the official website for further information about the event. Tickets for 2026 go on sale from 8.00pm on 24th January

Lawless Comic Con has grown and evolved since its initial show in 2014 but the one thing that has always held true is its community.

Lawless is an opportunity for fans and creators to meet and greet, to catch up and to drink up. Cosplay legends have been borne and new creative endeavors have been forged. Its sponsors The77 formed their fledgling ideas with each other at Lawless and is now a hugely successful independent anthology comic.

Lawless supports small press and indie comics, new artists and writers as well as giving some of our more legendary creators the chance to catch up with friends in the industry.

John Wagner

A master of dark, gritty storytelling, John Wagner is a British comic book writer best known for co-creating “Judge Dredd” and scripting classic tales for 2000AD, Judge Dredd Megazine, and writing A History of Violence.

Doug Braithwaite

A British comic book artist renowned for his work with major publishers like Marvel and DC Comics. His notable projects include Justice, Universe X, and Punisher: MAX. He has significantly contributed to titles such as Secret Invasion: Thor and Journey into Mystery, earning him acclaim in the comics industry.

Silvia Califano

Silvia Califano was born in Rome in 1984 and raised in a home well-stocked with comics. While studying literature and cinema at university, he attended the School of Comics. After graduating, he began publishing in Italy, then in the US, and, after an issue of Judge Dredd for IDW, was contacted by 2000AD. He now lives in his perfect dimension: between horror and sci-fi!

Dan Cornwell

Known for his dynamic, action-oriented artwork, Dan has illustrated for 2000AD, Judge Dredd Megazine, Doctor Who Magazine, and Warhammer 40,000. His style captures both the grit and excitement of comic book storytelling.

Dave Elliot

Dave Elliot has worked as a writer, penciller, inker, letterer, cover artist, editor, designer, publisher, animator, and screenplay writer for 40 years.
Worked for Marvel, DC, Fleetway, Atomeka, Deadline, Heavy Metal, Penthouse, Tundra, Image Comics, and co-founded Radical Comics/Studios.

Glenn Fabry

A British artist with a dark, moody style. Fabry’s work on 2000AD, Judge Dredd Megazine, Preacher, and Hellblazer captures a sense of atmosphere and intensity, making his stories unforgettable.

Leigh Gallagher

Once a newbie artist working for DC/Vertigo Comics, Leigh cast off that fleshy exosuit and proudly became an art droid, and officially “The Most Handsome Man In Comics” (his words, not ours!) for The Mighty Tharg and 2000AD. He’s currently drawing the final series of “Kingmaker” written Ian Edginton.

Sam Hart

With over 30 years experience drawing Judge Dredd, Robin Hood, Joan of Arc and Starship Troopers, Sam Hart has freelanced for TV storyboards, magazine illustration and coauthored the graphic novel The Coldest City, adapted to film as Atomic Blonde. His new release is Comic Art Superheroes, a guide to drawing awesome Heroes, Villains and Monsters.

John Higgins

A British colorist and artist known for his iconic work on Watchmen, 2000AD, Judge Dredd Megazine, Predator and Star Wars. John’s use of bold colours and shadows has had a significant impact on comic book visuals.

Sally Jane Hurst

Sally Jane Hurst is a comics writer and colorist known for her work in 2000AD and Judge Dredd Megazine. She’s contributed to Before Watchmen, Razorjack and Jacked, and also creates mini-sculptures as “Shoreline Sally.”

Jock

Jock is a British comic artist who rose from 2000AD projects like “Judge Dredd” to major work for DC/Vertigo, including The Losers and Green Arrow: Year One. He’s known for striking cover art, award-setting collaboration at Kapow!, and acclaimed film concept design on Dredd and Ex Machina.

Shaky Kane

Inspired by Punk’s DIY ethic along with an unhealthy dose of throw-away American culture, Shaky found work with most of the major comic publications that were produced during the 1990s. Returning to comics, he collaborated with writer David Hine on the acclaimed Image series, The Bulletproof Coffin, and has been creating comics ever since.

Kek-W

Kek-W is a Yeovil-based writer of comics, films, TV and fiction who has written for 2000AD, A1Deadline, AHOY and Image Comics. His books, Meet The Shrivelwoods, The New Abnormal, Other Times and The Reconstructed Man can be found (along with creator-owned comics, art and musical releases) here.

Barry Kitson

Barry Kitson is a legendary British comic book artist whose influence on the UK comics scene is extensive and enduring. Beginning his career in 1983 with Spider-Man’s first UK-based adventure for Marvel, Barry quickly became a leading force in British comics. He is perhaps best known for his long association with 2000AD.

Tula Lotay

Tula Lotay a British comic artist best known for Supreme: Blue Rose, acclaimed cover and interior work, and for founding the Thought Bubble Festival, the UK’s largest comics convention. Her award-winning career includes notable DC/Vertigo and Image projects, marking her as a major voice in contemporary comics.

John McCrea

John McCrea has been drawing comics for more than 35 years (his most famous work is Hitman for DC, the second omnibus just released), and has worked on Wolverine, Deadpool, Spider-Man and the Hulk for Marvel , Batman, Catwoman, Wonder Woman and Superman for DC. Creator owned books are the Atheist, Mythic and Dead Eyes for Image comics.

Lee Milmore

Lee Milmore is comic book artist and illustrator living in the UK, best known for his work on “Herne & Shuck” for 2000AD. Lee won the 2000AD talent search in 2022 which gave him his first break in comics. His work has appeared in 2000AD, Judge Dredd Megazine, This Comic Is Haunted and Blazer by Steve McManus, and The 77.

Ben Oliver

Ben Oliver is a celebrated British comic artist who began his career at 2000AD before moving on to major work for DC and Marvel. Known for titles such as Ultimate X-Men, Wolverine, “Judge Dredd” and The Multiversity: The Just, he remains a distinctive force in modern comics.

Mike Perkins

Mike Perkins is a comic book artist who’s just completed “Death Of A Judge” alongside John Wagner and The Bat-Man: Second Knight. Incoming will be a new creator-owned Vertigo book with Ram V – Black Tower: The Raven Conspiracy. He’s worked on most of the Marvel and DC characters you can think of, as well as creating Freddie The Fix with Garth Ennis.

Grayham Puttock

West Country comic creator known for gritty, provocative tales illustrated in a bold, highly detailed style. Writer and artist of Closely, (Oh, What A) Carry On Cthulhu!, Dogjaw and co-creator of ongoing series Longpig. Artist on award-winning one-shot Red Rocket Comet.

Liam Sharp

Liam Sharp is an award-winning Anglo-American comic creator whose impact spans major publishers. Beginning at 2000AD, he co-created Death’s Head II with Dan Abnett and Paul Neary for Marvel UK, a sensational hit for the company in the early 1990s. In recent years he has had acclaimed runs at DC, including Wonder Woman: Rebirth, The Brave and the Bold, Green Lantern, and Batman: Reptilian. His creator-owned epic StarHenge confirmed his status as a genre-defining talent, and his work on Titan Comics Conan books is simply standout.

Lee Townsend

A British comic artist, Lee Townsend started his career with Marvel UK. He’s best known for his inking work on Judge Dredd for 2000AD and Judge Dredd Megazine. His credits include
“Sinister Dexter”, Bison, Synnamon, Breathing Space, and “Judge DeMarco P.I.”

• Lawless Comic Convention 9th – 10th May 2026 Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, Bristol, BS1 6NJ | Tickets for 2026 go on sale from 8.00pm on 24th January | Web: lawlesscomiccon.co.uk

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John Freeman

John is the founder of downthetubes, launched in 1998. He is a comics and magazine editor, writer, and Press Officer for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He also runs Crucible Comic Press.

Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine and Overkill for Marvel UK, Babylon 5 Magazine, Star Trek Magazine, and its successor, Star Trek Explorer, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics; and has edited several comic collections and graphic novels, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”, and Hancock: The Lad Himself, by Stephen Walsh and Keith Page.

He’s the writer of comics such as Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs”, with Dave Hailwood.