Is there a future for political cartooning in an age of instant outrage?
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Crowdfunding Spotlight: The first The77 Annual
If you remember classic British comic annuals, then this is for you. If you don’t remember them – you’re in for a treat!
Call For Papers: Cartoon Animation: Satire and Subversion, plus Bob Godfrey exhibition announced
A Call For Papers has just launched for “Cartoon Animation: Satire and Subversion“, an academic conference taking place on Monday 17th February 2020 at the Animation Research Centre, at the University for the Creative Arts, Farnham, Surrey. Speakers will include… Read More ›
Date set for re-opening of London’s Cartoon Museum
The new Cartoon Museum will open to the public on Monday 1st July 2019, at its new home on Wells Street, London, near Oxford Circus. The Cartoon Museum has been a fixture of the UK Cartoon and Comics world since… Read More ›
2000AD’s Dan Abnett part of festive University Challenge
2000AD writer Dan Abnett appears on an “alumni” episode of University Challenge on BBC2 over Christmas, representing his old Oxford college. “A couple of weeks ago, in a moment of what can only be described as a ‘definite case of… Read More ›
New SelfMadeHero graphic novels announced, Corbyn Comic Book out in October
Independent UK graphic novel publisher SelfMadeHero continues its tenth anniversary celebrations in 2017 with a varied line-up of books for Autumn 2017. There’s a wide range of biographies, original fiction and fantastical work in translation that takes us from Australian… Read More ›
British Library pays tribute to Palestinian cartoonist Naji al-Ali
The British Library in London will pay tribute to the life, work and legacy of the great Palestinian cartoonist Naji al-Ali at a special event on Friday 27th October 2017. Speakers will include Guardian cartoonist Steve Bell. Born in Galilee… Read More ›
Coming Soon: Corbyn Comics! from SelfMadeHero
Yes, you read that headline right. Corbyn comics are needed from artists up and down the UK and beyond – and they’re needed fast – by 9th August 2017. No, not Kirby comics – Corbyn comics, as in Labour Party… Read More ›
Graphic Short Story Prize 2016 Launches
Sharpen your pencils and wits and have a bash at entering this year’s 10th Anniversary Graphic Short Story Prize organised by The Observer, Jonathan Cape and Comica London and open to UK residents. Get working on your four-page comic and… Read More ›