Join editor/writer Chris Mole and many of the contributing artists at the Mercer Art Gallery (31 Swan Road, Harrogate) for an exhibition of pages and pin-ups from the anthology and historical material provided by the hotel, as together we try to uncover the Secrets of the Majestic.
Adrift on a Painted Sea by Tim Bird is a beautiful and profound graphic novel that explores family, loss, and art through the author's relationship with his mother, Sue Bird, who painted as a hobby throughout her life. The exhibition displays a range of paintings by Sue Bird, alongside some artwork from the graphic novel, written by her son Tim after her death to celebrate her art and life.
It's time to celebrate cosplay! Whether your cosplay is homemade, store bought, or a bit of both, we want to embrace it and the best way to do that is to strut your stuff on the stage as part of our annual Cosplay Parade hosted by the amazing Kofi Smiles
Erotica comics are truly back on the (top) shelf. They bring us █████, ████ ███ and ███████. And that one time when ██ ████ █████, wow!! Tula Lotay, Becky Cloonan and Helen Mullane are hosted by Laura Jones in this spicy comics chat. Strictly over 18s only.
Budding creators are invited to this amazing Thought Bubble opportunity; to discover how to create your own comic story with the UK manga brand mayamada!
In this panel, hosted by Blake Sampson, Zara Slattery, Zoe Thorogood and Rachael Smith, discuss ideas around ‘monster portraiture’ the act of exploring the self and its deep facets by using monstrous figures to represent aspects of ourselves which we can bicker and fight with. But importantly, how graphic novels in particular are spearheading this evolution in one of the core pieces of storytelling, the monster and its effect.
Join Sam as she takes you through the stages of creating some of her beloved characters from one of The Phoenix comics’ most mystical stories.
Join aspiring comic writers as they make their pitch to 2000 AD. The prize: paid work with the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic! Each hopeful has just two minutes to convince a panel of top comics talent that their idea for a Future Shock is worthy of being published in the legendary comic book!
This session's artists are: Ahmed Raafat, Emma Ríos, Steven Appleby and E.M. Carroll
Do you create "soft" comics or work that leans toward empathy and gentler storytelling? If so, join us! In this workshop, we’ll explore how compassionate imagery, informed by psychology, can shape socially conscious comics.
Small Press Comics are the foundation of our comics community. In this panel we'll talk about where Small Press came from and where it's going, with those who publish it.
Join the masters of the modern horror genre- James Tynion IV & Christian Ward by the campfire for a haunting chat about all things creepy in comics- hosted by Jazzlyn Stone.
Short comic strips have transcended newspaper pages! Cartoonist Amy Noseworthy hosts JL Westover, Sarah Graley, and Alex Norris to talk about their silly, weird comics; the inspiration, meanings and the art of cramming an entire gag and a whole lot of emotion into just a few tiny panels.
Join the award-winning Manga artist and CBBC Britain's Best Young Artist judge Sonia Leong and try drawing your own original Manga-style characters starting with simple shapes and guidelines.
Dr Miriam Kent leads this interactive workshop provides an exploratory space for comics creators to contribute to a critical dialogue about the ongoing impact of AI on the comics industry.
Calling all Bought Thubblers...young - old - borrowed - new!!!
Fancy drawing a panel for the 2nd edition of Bought Thubble Comix Jam brought to you by Doctor Simpo and chums, in the kids workshop area each day!!
What was the Dragon Ball creator's impact on comics and culture? Find out with David Brothers, Hamish Steele, Crom, Gary Moloney and host JV Chamary. Hint: it's over 9000.
Laura Howell, Neill Cameron, Bernard Mensah and Sam Davies talking about their personal reasons for creating stories and art for little minds - hosted by Children and Young People's Librarian Matthew Stoppard.
Join Tini Howard chat about creating, collaborating and the journey so far - with comics journalist Alex Fitch.
Get started making your own comics with Edward Ross and become a certified Graphic Novel Builder!
Join Adriano Ariganello, Crowdfunder and Kickstarter Backer Favourite, for an overview of how to plan your campaign, hit your goals, find your audience, and roll your crowdfunding success into future projects.
Join creators Tini Howard, Claudia Aguirre, John Dunning and James Tynion IV as they chat about their favourite media and their own works of queer horror. Moderated by Jazzlyn Stone (Tiny Onion).
Folklore laid the foundations of oral storytelling; for centuries tales of tradition, magic, myth and legend were passed village to village, generation to generation, culture to culture. Fascinating Folklore author John Reppion hosts B. Mure, Kieron Gillen and Juni Ba who have turned this practice to comics pages and created stories of intrigue and fantasy.
It's time to celebrate cosplay! Whether your cosplay is homemade, store bought, or a bit of both, we want to embrace it and the best way to do that is to strut your stuff on the stage as part of our annual Cosplay Parade hosted by the amazing Kofi Smiles
Print of one the Donut Squad characters created by Neill Cameron, take it home for free and hang it on your wall!
Sean Azzopardi is a Hull based cartoonist and printmaker.
Join aspiring comic writers as they make their pitch to 2000 AD. The prize: paid work with the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic! Each hopeful has just two minutes to convince a panel of top comics talent that their idea for a Future Shock is worthy of being published in the legendary comic book!
How might we support individuals and organisations in the UK to access cultural funding? Join CCIC crew - Hannah Berry, Karrie Fransman, Rhiannon Griffiths, Sara Kenney, Myfanwy Tristram & Zara Slattery along with Pete Stones, Relationship Manager for Literature at Arts Council England, to discuss.
This session's artists are: Marcus To, Danny Earls, Elsa Charretier and Werther Dell'Edera.
Join the award-winning Manga artist and CBBC Britain's Best Young Artist judge Sonia Leong and try drawing your own original Manga-style characters starting with simple shapes and guidelines.
Film and Media Lecturor, Miriam Kent, hosts comic creators Simon Furman, Emma Vieceli, Declan Shalvey and Abby Bulmer to discuss their experiences in creating comics of recognisable characters, the excitement of shaping their lore and the responsibility to the fans.
Gary Lactus and The Beast Must Die (SILENCE!) and Al Kennedy (House to Astonish) once again bring you an hour that’s hysterical in every sense, as Chrissy Williams, Ram V, David Brothers and Stephanie Phillips face odd questions, inexplicable challenges and unexpected guests as comicdom’s most pointless and shambolic panel show returns for a ninth year of what many are literally calling SILENCE! to Astonish
Ever wanted to print your work but not sure where to start? Join PRINT.WORK and their technical team for an informative, Jargon free, overview and Q&A covering everything you need to know about printing!
