The Thought Bubble Festival is the UK’s largest event of its kind – an annual celebration of sequential art in all its forms, including everything from superhero comics to independent and small-press artists and writers.
Thought Bubble formed in 2007 as a non-profit-making organisation dedicated to promoting comics, graphic novels, and animation as an important national and international cultural art-form. Now in its 7th year, the festival has been extended over eight days with a jam-packed programme of events at a variety of venues across the city. Our aim is to cater to both long-time comic book fans and those who have never picked up a graphic novel before!
Previous year’s conventions have welcomed some of the biggest names in popular culture to Leeds including talented artists such as Tim Sale (Batman), Adam Hughes (Wonder Woman) John Romita Jr (Kick Ass), Kate Beaton (Hark A Vagrant), Jason Aaron (Scalped), Alison Bechdel (Are You My Mother?), Mark Waid (Thrillbent), Frank Quitely (Batman & Robin), Charlie Adlard (The Walking Dead), Ben Templesmith (Thirty Days of Night), Adi Granov (Iron Man), Andy Diggle (The Losers), Mark Millar (Nemesis), Tony Harris (Ex Machina), Becky Cloonan (Demo), and many, many more. The convention represents a unique opportunity to meet the creators behind the comics!
2013’s festival programme will run from 17th – 24th November, and will include free art and writing based workshops for young people and adults, a two day academic conference, talks and masterclasses lead by industry professionals, and a programme of sequential art related film screenings.
Our special two day convention includes an incredible line-up of leading artists and writers, and over 300 tables showcasing the best sequential art has to offer. The weekend will also feature portfolio viewings and competitions, as well as a huge cosplay parade. This promises to be one of the best events of its kind in the UK, as we’re celebrating comics in style!
