Embracing an international cultural diversity ethic The Birmingham Comics Festival is pleased to announce Irish novelist, Michael Carroll, nominated for an Eagle Award for his work on Judge Dredd, will be making a rare UK convention appearance at the event taking place on Saturday 18th April 2015. A regular to the pages of both Rebellion […]
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Dave Gibbons Named UK’s First Comics Laure...
Bestselling graphic novelist Dave Gibbons is to become the first Comics Laureate. The announcement was made by internationally acclaimed comics authority and graphic novelist Scott McCloud at the launch of new charity Comics Literacy Awareness (CLAw) at the Lakes International Comic Art Festival on 17th October. The role of Comics Laureate is to be appointed […]
The Birmingham Comics Festival Salutes Kei...
The Birmingham Comics Festival claims another victory in its battle to ensure a great day out for all takes place by announcing Keith Page, veteran artist on over 200 issues of Commando, will be attending the show on Saturday 18th April 2015. From pop culture to the truly iconic, Keith Page has drawn so many […]
Award Winning Author Coming to The Birming...
In another exclusive for The Birmingham Comics Festival it can be revealed that New York Times bestselling and multiple Bram Stoker Award-winning author Jonathan Maberry the writer of comics starring Captain America, Wolverine and The Punisher, will be making his UK debut appearance at the event on Saturday April 18th 2015 at Edgbaston Cricket Stadium. […]
Less than a fortnight till Leamington’s fi...
Less than a fortnight till Leamington’s first comic convention Fans raised almost £1,800 to launch the town’s first comic convention The Royal Pump Rooms to host the event during its 200th anniversary Fun for all the family with themed photo booth, face painting and magician Advance tickets sold out but cash sales available on the […]
Birmingham Comics Festival Reveals First G...
The Birmingham Comics Festival takes great pleasure in announcing its first guest to the world at large – The internationally acclaimed artist, painter and sculptor, Lucio Parillo – noted for his work on Thor, The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man and Vampirella among others. “This is a first in so many ways,” said the festival’s organisers. […]