Old Laundry Theatre
Saturday 28 September
11.30am - 12.30pm
Nobody expects the Spanish Ink submission! But Bruno Redondo and Jorge Fornés are leaders in a new wave of Iberian artists who have literally redrawn the map of traditional comic-book characters. Bruno has won multiple Eisner awards for his unique and inspired takes on Batman, Suicide Squad and Nightwing. Jorge has brought his distinctive Noir-style vision to such characters as Spider-Man, Daredevil and even Rorschach, who first featured in Watchmen.
Old Laundry Theatre
Saturday 28 September
10.00am – 11.00am
Indy powerhouse Terry Moore began his career in comics with the critically-acclaimed epic series, Strangers in Paradise (SIP) – the compelling love story between three unlikely friends who find themselves bound together by their pasts. It has been translated into twenty-one languages and is as popular today as when it was first published in 1993. He has created many award-winning series known for their strong female characters including Motor Girl, Rachel Rising, Echo and Five Years.
First British International Rights Comics Catalogue
VIP Brands has gathered all the publishers and titles they will be presenting at the first British International Comic Rights Market at this year's Lakes International Comic Art Festival in September in Bowness-on-Windermere into an online resource, available for anyone to access. You can visit it here: licaf-rights-market.com
Comics Laureate Bobby Joseph curates Laureate Library List
Comics Laureate Bobby Joseph has curated an incredible list of graphic novels by a diverse range of comic creators for children and general readers which is being promoted by Arts Council England and distributed to libraries across the UK.
Dave McKean’s multimedia performance of Black Dog returns to the Lakes International Comic Art Festival
We are absolutely delighted to announced the return of its co-commission, premiered in 2016, Black Dog: The Dreams of Paul Nash by Dave McKean, at this year’s Festival in September in Bowness-on-Windermere.
Lakes International Comic Art Festival full guest line-up revealed, Opening Night “Avengers – Uncivil War” tickets on sale now
The full lineup of guests from around the globe heading to the Lakes International Comic Art Festival has been announced, joining comic creators from across the UK in Bowness-on-Windermere in September.
Don't miss the Ink to Action exhibition at Didsbury Library
The free Ink to Action exhibition we're very proud to have initiated in partnership with the British Council - MENA - continues at Didsbury Library, 692 Wilmslow Rd, Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2DN until 30th June 2024, a Manchester City of Literature event. (More details here).
