Recognition for work in adversity in Gaza
Lakes International Comic Art Festival
Robin Lang and Helge Dascher announced 2025 winners of Sophie Castille Awards for Comics in Translation – English
Another accolade for the work of Boum and its translators
Turkish cartoonist Zehra Ömeroğlu presented with Robert Russell Courage in Cartooning Award 2025
Deserved award for censored Turkish cartoonist
Lorenzo Mattotti wins 2025 Sergio Aragonés International Award for Excellence in Comic Art
Deserved further acclaim for an incredible artist
Mollie Ray announced as UK’s First-Ever Young Comics Laureate
A bold new role putting comics at the heart of young people’s lives
First Graphic Novel Award Longlist Announced
The First Graphic Novel Award has announced the longlist for 2025
In Review: How to Watch Wildlife by Julie Campbell
A smashing, fun guide for nature lovers and comic fans!
Rob Talbot’s GraveWorms to be unleashed on the Lakes!
A love letter to all the great – and even the not so great – horror comics of yore
Between the Lines digital zine spotlights Lakes Festival 2025 guest Lorenzo Mattotti
Grab your digital copy now
“From Palestine” project reveals globally-significant comic art from Gaza and the West Bank
New comics born from adversity in the spotlight
British Comics Now at Brussels Comic Art Museum next month
British comic creators head to Belgium
Grant Morrison MBE announced as Special Guest at Lakes International Comic Art Festival
Special guest joins Lakes Festival lineup
Loving the Alien: An Interview with Charlie Adlard
Charlie Adlard on creator-owned creativity, and more
Sophie Castille Awards for Comics in Translation – English 2025 Nominees Announced
The nine nominees for this year’s Sophie Castille Awards for Comics in Translation – English have just been announced. The awards will again be presented in partnership with VIP Brands, Ltd, Comica and the Lakes International Comic Art Festival, during the annual Festival weekend… Read More ›
Comics Youth seeks the UK’s First Young Comics Laureate to Champion Emerging Talent Aged 18 – 30
Search for the UK’s first Youth Comics Laureate launched
More Manga Mash Up from the Lakes International Comic Art Festival
Ace manga workshops for kids in Cumbria!
“Loving the Alien” Podcast launches with Sean Phillips interview
New podcast launches from the Lakes Festival
Crowdfunding Spotlight: Findlay Macbeth – Graphic Novel
It’s already hit target! You cannae stop it now…
Catching Up with Comics Laureate Bobby Joseph
Comics Laureate Bobby Joseph continues his mission to promote comics as a medium and reach and encourage new readers, young and old, through workshops, presentations and other events. Just in the past week, the busy comic creator, whose new book, My Dad Fights… Read More ›
Phoenix Fest 2025 Tickets at 8.00pm Tonight
Don’t Miss Out on this amazing event!