18:00 Screening, Angel's Egg. Hyde Park. £6.50/£5 Unseen in Europe for over 20 years, Angel’s Egg is a hauntingly beautiful animation with a heartbreaking story, a forgotten masterpiece from Japanese anime legend Mamoru Oshii. Mystical, minimal, and musically mesmerising, Angel’s Egg is like nothing else in animation, with the stunning video game ICO its closest relation. In the shadows of a vast abandoned city a mysterious girl protects a giant precious egg. She meets a lone soldier and they share occult secrets. Final Fantasy and Vampire Hunter D artist Yoshitaka Amano designed the characters. For tickets click here

19:00-02:00, Opening Night Party and Comics Quiz. Fab Cafe. Free. Fancy dress (heroes and villains), screenings of Astro Boy, and Blood The Last Vampire, sponsored by Manga Entertainment. For directions click here

All Day - Thought Bubble Book Crossing. Leeds City Centre. FREE. We want you all to read comic books so we are giving away lots of graphic novels and comics on Friday 20th, look out for them around Leeds City Centre, Briggate area. Sponsored by, Diamond Comics, Viz Media, Tokyo Pop, Top Shelf Comics and Travelling Man.

14:00 Screening, Angel's Egg. Hyde Park. £6.50/£5 Unseen in Europe for over 20 years, Angel’s Egg is a hauntingly beautiful animation with a heartbreaking story, a forgotten masterpiece from Japanese anime legend Mamoru Oshii. Mystical, minimal, and musically mesmerising, Angel’s Egg is like nothing else in animation, with the stunning video game ICO its closest relation. In the shadows of a vast abandoned city a mysterious girl protects a giant precious egg. She meets a lone soldier and they share occult secrets. Final Fantasy and Vampire Hunter D artist Yoshitaka Amano designed the characters. For tickets click here

16:00 Screening, Summer Wars. Hyde Park. £6.50/£5 ‘Astounding anime... dazzlingly imaginative... the future king of Japanese animation may be with us’ - The Japan Times. Summer Wars is the captivating and spectacular new animated feature from Mamoru Hosoda, director of The Girl who Leapt through Time. Millions are addicted to the vast online world of Oz. Maths genius Kenji tears himself away from Oz to escort his crush Natsuki to her formidable Great Grandma’s 90th. The family gathering is not what Kenji expected and soon he is the brains of a kindred force out to defeat the Oz-invading, Earth-ending Love Machine virus. For tickets click here.

20:00 - Thought Bubble Reception. City Inn Hotel LeedsSky Lounge. FREE. For directions click here

22:00 - The Faversham Thought Bubble Party. The Faversham. Screening Tokyo Zomibies, + a live art installation by Best Joined Up. For directions click here

10:00-17:00 - The Thought Bubble Comic Book Convention. Saviles Hall and Alea Casino. £8, Cosplay 1/2 price, Under 12's FREE. Opposite the Royal Armouries. For directions click here. Food and drink available all day at Mumtaz (across the bridge from Saviles Hall), and Alea Casino top floor bar. The following events are included in the £8 ticket price, for tickets click here

All Day - Self Made Hero Drop-in Art Workshop. Saviles Hall, Self Made Hero Area. Stop by and experience how the artists of Self Made Hero work in this walk-in workshop with Nana Li and Faye Yong.

All Day - Counter Culture Comix Drop-In Workshop. Saviles Hall, Dr Simpo's Area. This workshop is open to everyone interested in publishing their own small press comic. Dr Simpo, underground superstar will give advice on drawing techniques, equipment, and printing. Bring your portfolios, ideas, and sketches.

All Day - Hexjibber Live Art Installation. Saviles Hall, The Hexjibber Area. Andy "Hexjibber" Sykes will be hosting a special giant colouring-in session, using blown-up pages from his self-published colouring book.

10:00-13:30 - Marvel Portfolio Critique. Saviles Hall, Marvel Editor Table. Stephen Wacker, one of Marvel Comics' top editors, will be here to scout for new talent and give advice on portfolios. Places are limited, book soon to avoid disappointment, email thoughtbubblefestival@googlemail.com

10:20-11:20 - Seriously Into Comics: An Introductory Panel. Saviles Hall, Curtained Area. Host: Paul Gravett. Can you really become a doctor of comics? Well, yes you can, and on this panel we'll be discussing a few of the ways to go about doing so! Come along and hear scholars from across the UK talk about their work on comics, how they got started, and what they're doing next. Then, if your interest's piqued (and you're over 18), head over to Alea at 12pm for the 'Possibilities and Perspectives' conference to hear more!

11:00-11:45 - Afro Samurai Anime Screening. Alea Cinema Room, 18+. The Afro Samurai travels the road looking for revenge on the man who murdered his father when he was just a boy. His foe, a three-armed gunman, is the lord of the road he travels. Soon they will meet and battle to be the ruler of this futuristic yet feudal world. Manga Entertainment brings us this very cool action anime.

11:30-12:30 - From Paper To Digital. Saviles Hall, Curtained Area. Host: John Mosby. The Thought Bubble movie/comics panel is back. Guests: Jock, Andy Diggle, Paul Cornell, Adi Granov, Mike Carey, and Jayne Nelson. A discussion on all the latest news on the comic movie circuit; Kick-Ass, Scott Pilgrim, The Losers, and Green Lantern amongst others. Includes a look at how art translates to film and the use of concept design. Plus, what comics would they/you like to see adapted for film, and which actors/directors would you pick?

12:00-18:00 - Possibilities And Perspectives. Alea Casino Events Suit, 18+. A conference on comics by some of the world's top comic academics such as Mel Gibson and Bryan Talbot. The conference runs all day, but feel free to drop in and out. For more info click here

12:00-12:45 - The Changing Face Of Comics. Alea Cinema Room, 18+. Nigel Dobbyn, John Ridgway, Tim Perkins and guests look at creating comics in the digital age, discussing such things as mobiles, web, animated and traditionally printed comics, what part young people play in this new market, and how more comics creators are moving from mainstream to self-published works. They will discuss working digitally with the addition of tools like Photoshop, Painter, CGI and 3D, and discuss possibilities for the future.

12:30-1:30 - Manga Portfolio Critique With Yishan Li. Saviles Hall, Yishan Li Table. Bring your work along to get advice from one of manga's superstars! Places are limited, book soon to avoid disappointment, email thoughtbubblefestival@googlemail.com

12:45-13:45 - Do Zombies Read Comic Books? Saviles Hall, Curtained Area. Host Martin Grund. Panel Discussion on the popularity of the horror genre in modern comics. We will be asking guests Charlie Adlard, Ben Templesmith, Antony Johnston, and Sean Phillips what they think the appeal is of titles like The Walking Dead, Wormwood Gentleman Corpse, Marvel Zombies, and Dead Space.

13:00-13:20 - Mainstream Geek Screening. Alea Cinema Room, 18+. Documentary short, filmed at last year's convention event, by Harriet Glynn and Peter Walsh. Starring Simon Pegg, Alex Maleev, and Mark Millar. Are you in it?

13:30-14:15 - Ilya Presents 'Lose Work Now, Ask Me How' Masterclass. Alea Cinema Room, 18+. How not to break into the business... but do the business anyway. Fancy something brutal? Warts and all? Ilya gives you the raw deal on how to make a living doing comics. "If you've any hopes dreams and ambitions of becoming a comics creator (artist/writer), come along and ask me how. You might (not) like what you hear. Balloons burst! Myths exposed! The Emperor, entirely without clothes."

14:00-15:00 Mike Carey Signing. Saviles Hall. Mike will be signing at the Murkey Depths table.

14:00-15:10 - Cosplay Competition. Saviles Hall, Curtained Area. Host: Natasha Tyler. Judges: Yishan Li, Emma Vieceli, and Sonia Leong. If you feel like dressing up for our convention you will not only be able to get in for half-price, but you could also have the chance to win lots of cool goodies by entering our cosplay competition! Just register at our cosplay table in the foyer between 10am and 1.30pm where we will brief you on the competition. Winners announced at 4.30pm. Good luck!

14:30-15:30 - Special Marvel Comics 'How To Work For Us' Masterclass. Alea Cinema Room, 18+. Steve Wacker, a top Marvel Editor, will not only be viewing portfolios on the day, but will also hold this special masterclass on what Marvel Comics look for in new talent and how to get your foot in the door!

15:20-16:20 - Computer Games And Sequential Art, The Perfect Pair! Saviles Hall, Curtained Area. Host: Kieron Gillen. Guests: Antony Johnston, Peter Doherty, Duncan Fegredo, and Liam Sharp. A discussion on the links between comic books and the console games industry from the varied perspectives of a writer, concept designers, gamer, and reviewer.

15:45-16:45 - Bryan Talbot: The Making Of Grandville And The Anthropomorphic Tradition. Alea Cinema Room, 18+. Legend Bryan Talbot will give a very special presentation on his incredible new graphic novel Grandville. A Victoriana steampunk tale of murder with animals taking the lead. He will also be available for Q&A at the end of the talk.

16:30-17:00 - Cosplay Prize Giving. Saviles Hall, Curtained Area. The winners will be announced for our cosplay competition. Will it be you?

17:00 Saviles Hall Closes. Events will continue to take place at Alea Casino for 18+ until 7.30pm.

17:15-18:15 - Crisis of Infinite Crayons. Alea Top Bar, 18+. Pictionary meets Draw the Marvel Way. Two teams of top comics artists complete various challenges to decide who is best! From the makers of the Kryptonite Factor. Guests include Charlie Adlard, Sean Phillips, Mike Carey, and Ben Templesmith.

17:15-18:15 - Top Tips For Vile Villains Quiz. Alea CInema Room, 18+. Tony Hitchman explains how to make it as a malevolent menace; featuring top tips to ensure that your career lives in infamy along with the likes of Doctor Doom and the Joker, rather than vanishing faster than The Living Eraser. Includes everything from fearsome fashions to choosing the right arch-nemesis. Complete with slideshow and a quiz to test your own IQ (iniquity quotient).

18:30-19:30 - Women In Sequential Art. Alea Cinema Room, 18+. Panel discussion focusing on great women within the comics industry with guests Mel Gibson, Yishan Li, Sarah Lightman, Nicola Streeten and Emma Vieceli.

19:30 - Convention Closes. If you are lucky enough to be one of the first 500 people to buy your ticket in advance (and 18 or older), you can gain access to our after show party, including a very special talk with comic greats Frank Quitely and Cameron Stewart.

20:00 'til very, very late! - The Thought Bubble After Show Party. Alea Bar, 18+. If your convention ticket is numbered 500 or below, you can use it to gain access to our after party. Proof of age such as a valid driver's licence or passport will be needed for entry.

20:00-21:00 Geek Syndicate Chat Show. Alea Cinema Room, 18+. Geek Syndicate present their first ever chat show. You've heard the podcast, maybe you've seen them on a panel, now join them on a comfy seat with a glass of whiskey as they chat comics and geekery with Frank Quitely, Alex Maleev, Karl Kerschl, Cameron Stewart, and Ramon Perez.

21:00-22:00 - Dr Sketchy's Burlesque Drawing Hour. Alea Top Floor Bar, Partition Area, £2 entry, 18+. Thought Bubble guests will attend this fun, sexy sketching session and you can too! Just bring some pens and paper, and buy a ticket from the Dr Sketchy stand in Saviles Hall during convention day.

Sunday 22nd November

For directions to Leeds Central Library, click here

Screening, Ponyo 11:00. Hyde Park, £6/£5 The greatest living film animator and storyteller, Hayao Miyazaki transforms The Little Mermaid fairytale into Ponyo, a magical and universal cinema experience that shines so bright all else seems grey. Ponyo is a little goldfish with a girl’s face who escapes the underwater home of her sorcerer father to explore the surface. She is discovered by Sosuke, a 5-year-old boy living on the top of a cliff by the sea. As Ponyo grows closer to Sosuke, her desire to become fully human strengthens. Screening in the original Japanese language version with English subtitles. For tickets click here

The Art of Graphic Novel Writing with Andy Diggle. 13:10-14:40, Leeds Central Library, FREE, 18+. Marvel Writer Andy Diggle's comic, The Losers, is currently being made into a Hollyood movie, such is his influence in the comics field. This writing masterclass will show participants how to break into the comic book industry, and how to structure narrative in sequential art. Places are limited, book soon to avoid disappointment, email thoughtbubblefestival@googlemail.com

Comics Portfolio Workshop with Barry Kitson. 13:10-14:40, Leeds Central Library, FREE, open to everyone. Barry Kitson, best known for his work on Spider-Man and The Order is back for this special portfolio workshop. Bring your own work along for feedback from one of comics' greats! Places are limited, book soon to avoid disappointment, email thoughtbubblefestival@googlemail.com

Screening, Summer Wars. 13:30, Hyde Park. £6.50/£5 ‘Astounding anime... dazzlingly imaginative... the future king of Japanese animation may be with us’ - The Japan Times. Summer Wars is the captivating and spectacular new animated feature from Mamoru Hosoda, director of The Girl who Leapt through Time. Millions are addicted to the vast online world of Oz. Maths genius Kenji tears himself away from Oz to escort his crush Natsuki to her formidable Great Grandma’s 90th. The family gathering is not what Kenji expected and soon he is the brains of a kindred force out to defeat the Oz-invading, Earth-ending Love Machine virus. For tickets click here.

Digital Colouring Masterclass with Peter Doherty. 14:00-15:00, Carrigeworks, FREE, 18+. Famous for his work on The Wachowski Brothers' Shaolin Cowboy, and Judge Death, Peter will take participants through the stages of how to digitally colour line art in photoshop. A basic understanding of photoshop is required. Places are limited, book soon to avoid disappointment, email thoughtbubblefestival@googlemail.com For directions click here

Sequential Art and Literacy Workshop. 14:00-15:30, Leeds Art Gallery, 12-18 year olds, FREEAward-winning artist, curator, and academic Sarah Lightman, who trained at 'Slade School of Art', will go through the stages of creating your very own publication. She will explain how young people can use the comic format to reflect their own feelings and experiences. Places are limited, book soon to avoid disappointment, email thoughtbubblefestival@googlemail.com

Yishan Studio Shojo Manga Workshop with Yishan Li. 14:30-15:30, Leeds Central Library, 6-12 year olds, FREE. Yishan Li, a leading manga artist, and creator of the Yishan Studio 'How To Draw Manga' books, will run this fun workshop for younger children. Yishan will take them through the steps of how to create characters and figures. Places are limited, book soon to avoid disappointment, email thoughtbubblefestival@googlemail.com

Creation of Computer Game Concept Design. 14:50-16:50, Leeds Central Library, 18+, FREESteve Beaumont, character design and storyboard artist, will look at how the two are produced within the video games industry. There will be an opportunity to work from a typical client brief to create a gaming character. Steve will also touch on what the gaming industry looks for to give you a heads up in this ever growing field. Places are limited, book soon to avoid disappointment, email thoughtbubblefestival@googlemail.com

Manga Character Art Workshop with Emma Vieceli. 14:50-15:50, Leeds Central Library, 18-12 year olds, FREE. Sweatdrop Studios' Emma, is well known for her presenting on Anime Network, and her fantastic art on the Manga Shakespeare series. In this session, Emma will demonstrate techniques used in manga styled pages and show participants the foundations needed to create their own characters. This workshop will be fun and informal. Places are limited, book soon to avoid disappointment, email thoughtbubblefestival@googlemail.com

Frank Quitely Art Masterclass. 15:15-16:45, Carriageworks, 18+, £5 Entry. Thought Bubble is delighted to welcome Frank Quitely, one of the world's most respected comic book artists, for a special insider look at his art. Frank is best known for his work on Grant Morrison's New X-Men, Batman and Robin, and We3. Talking to Peter Dohert of 2000AD fame, Frank will reveal the creative process he employs in this fascinating masterclass. For tickets click here For Directions click here

Young People's Comics Writing Masterclass with Adam Lowe. 16:00-17:00, Leeds Central Library, 12-18 year olds, FREE. Local author Adam Lowe's first novel, Troglodyte Rose, mixes sequential art and prose. In this workshop for young people, he gives tips on writing scripts for comics, including dialogue, pace, and visual cues in this fun and informal masterclass. Places are limited, book soon to avoid disappointment, email thoughtbubblefestival@googlemail.com

Screening, Ponyo 16:00. Hyde Park, £6/£5 The greatest living film animator and storyteller, Hayao Miyazaki transforms The Little Mermaid fairytale into Ponyo, a magical and universal cinema experience that shines so bright all else seems grey. Ponyo is a little goldfish with a girl’s face who escapes the underwater home of her sorcerer father to explore the surface. She is discovered by Sosuke, a 5-year-old boy living on the top of a cliff by the sea. As Ponyo grows closer to Sosuke, her desire to become fully human strengthens. Screening in the original Japanese language version with English subtitles. For tickets click here

For other Thought Bubble related screenings outside our programme see below

6th Nov. Screening, Fantasic Planet 18:30, £6.30/£5 Carriageworks René Laloux’s mesmerising psychedelic sci-fi allegory is a landmark of European animation. The film prefigures much of the work of Hayao Miyazaki in its blending of fantastical storytelling, beautiful artwork, political and social concerns. ‘Oms’ are human-like creatures, kept as domesticated pets by an alien race of blue giants called ‘Draags’. The story takes place on the Draags’ planet Ygam, where Terr manages to escape enslavement to organise an Om revolt. Screening with René Laloux’s short film Les Escargots (France, 1965, 10 mins) For tickets click here

6th Nov. Screening, Gandahar 18:30, £6.30/£5 Carriageworks René Laloux’s last haunting animation is adapted from a novel by Jean-Pierre Andrevon and was a huge hit in France. Taking in genetic experiments and the importance of organic farming, it resonates today more than ever. Life in the idyllic paradise of Gandahar seems peaceful until the Mirror Birds report that villagers have been turned to stone. Sylvain is appointed to investigate and uncovers a deformed underground race and an oversized motherbrain, both the result of botched genetic experiments. Screening with La prisonnière (France, 1988, 7 mins) For tickets click here