Head to the Cape Graphic Novels table for a signing with cartoonist and writer Joe Sacco!
Join aspiring comic artists as they submit their work to the scrutiny of 2000 AD, with the winning artist receiving paid work with the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic!
Work with award-winning cartoonist John Patrick Green and see how he creates his characters like Mango, Brash and Cilantro - and then together create your own heroes and villains and tell a one-page comic adventure.
Representing Titan Comics: Join Creator Monty Nero for 1-2-1 portfolio reviews! Drop in sessions, no need to pre-book.
Whether your cosplay is homemade, store bought or a bit of both, come strut your stuff on the stage as part of the Thought Bubble Cosplay Parade.
Joe Sacco is THE comics journalist. Lead by Alex Fitch, join us in exploring and celebrating Joe's work in this career spotlight.
Head to the signing tables in Comixology Hall to meet Bim Eriksson!
Head to the signing tables in Comixology Hall to meet Charlie Adlard!
Get an in-depth look at ‘Vision & Labour: Making Comics - The Art of Avery Hill’ exhibition on a guided tour!
Can colour represent rock? What do SFX look like for Drum & Bass? How do you illustrate Hip Hop or Pop? In this workshop you will join team 'words', 'pictures', 'colours' or 'SFX'. Then we play.
Do you know what donuts get up to when they’re not being eaten? No, what a silly question! But it turns out, donuts have BIG PLANS FOR WORLD DOMINATION! Join Neill Cameron to discover the secrets behind comic making, and the donut’s diabolical plans!
Myfanwy Tristram, in conversation with Joe Sacco, Becky Burke, Michael D Kennedy and Karrie Fransman poses the question: how can comics bring about real change, resistance... even revolution?
Head to the signing tables in Comixology Hall to meet Duncan Fegredo!
Head to the signing tables in Comixology Hall to meet Ram V and Evan Cagle, creators of New Gods, and much more!
The UK Comics Creator Survey of 2025 is done and dusted and the results have been analysed by professional researchers, so what are the headline findings?
Join Sam Davies as she takes you through the stages of creating some of her beloved characters from one of The Phoenix comics’ most mystical stories.
At our Writer Talent Search, each hopeful has just two minutes to convince a panel of top comics talent that their idea for a “Future Shock” story is worthy of being published in the legendary weekly comic. The next generation of comics starts here!
In this workshop, comic artist and illustrator Mike Lowery will talk about how keeping a sketchbook launched his career and will challenge attendees (regardless of their creative focus) to keep a sketchbook diary daily.
Join creators Sean Phillips, Si Spurrier, Rachel Merrill and Henry Barajas with host comics journalist Jared Bird for a look into the making of hard-boiled mysteries; the process of making crime comics, their influences, and how the genre continues to re-invent itself.
Join host Paul Gravett, and comic creators Chad Bilyeu, Michael D Kennedy, Leo Fox and Anna Readman to speak about underground comics history, influence and attraction.
Head to The Phoenix tables to get your comics and books signed by the awesome Robert Deas and Sam Davies!
Join cartoonist Marc Jackson (BEANO, PHOENIX, HEY KIDS COMICS, GOOF) as you learn how to make comics in a truly unique way.
Fancy drawing a panel for the 2nd edition of Bought Thubble Comix Jam brought to you by Doctor Simpo and chums?
Head to the Cape Graphic Novels table for a signing with cartoonist and writer Anna Trench!
Building strange and unrecognisable new worlds to tell stories of real world conflicts, politics, personal experiences and emotions is a technique that lends itself perfectly to comics. Alex Fitch chats to Dave Cook, B. Mure, Donya Todd and Linnea Sterte.
In this workshop we'll explore the many ways comics and zines can be part of activist art, whether by amplifying unheard voices, finding new ways to connect to wider struggles, or planting the seeds of radical futures.
What does it mean to create all-ages comics? Hamish Steele, John Patrick Green, Sarah Graley, Dapo Adeola and host Dan White will explore how creators use themes of universality and accessibility to make comics that appeal to a mixed audience.
Being a professional comic creator is hard. Becoming one is even harder. Six artists and writers get together to discuss their creative journey, dedication and the sacrifices that need to be made to get noticed in this competitive and fast-moving industry.
The epic powers of Norse and Greek mythology are wielded in Rob Deas’ thrilling comics Fawn and the BRAND-NEW Legends of Olympus! Harness that godly power to draw the coolest comics! Get tips and tricks for legendary art and channel the mighty force of artists through the ages.
Head to the Cape Graphic Novels table for a signing with cartoonist and write Becky Barnicoat!
