COMPETITIONS, EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
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COMPETITIONS
UK Fanzines for Rude Britannia
Send in your UK funny comics & zines & they could be shown in the reading room of Tate Britain's show on humour in British art. More...
Deadline: September 5, 2010
Call Out for Comics : Dream Machine Brighton
Your Dream Comics wanted for 2 free newspapers for major animation-projection art event on White Night, 30 October. See site for themes & templates. More...
Deadline: September 20, 2010
Send Me A Postcard Darling: Call for Submissions
Submit your postcard-sized artwork for commission-free selling show at The Red Gate Gallery, London SW9 22-29 October. £10 fee. More...
Deadline: October 1, 2010
International Competition: Eagle Awards Initiative
Between July 1st & October 1st 2010, enter a 4-10 page story with no genre restrictions & win up to £1000. Entry fee: £5/$10/€10. More...
Deadline: October 1, 2010
2010 Observer/Cape/Comica Graphic Short Story Prize
UK residents can enter a 4-page comic (no entry free) & the winner is published in The Observer & wins £1,000 announced at Comica 2010 Festival. More...
Deadline: October 6, 2010
Northern Sequential Art Competition
Create an A3 comic on 'November in the North of England' on Flickr & win £200 of graphic novels & a private tutorial. More...
Deadline: October 9, 2010
Manga Jiman Competition 2010
Win 2 flights to Japan & other prizes by entering a 6-8 page manga, with some reference to a wave. Open to UK residents over 14. More...
Deadline: November 1, 2010
UK & IRELAND: EVENTS
CLiNT Signing: Mark Millar & Jonathan Ross
Millar & Ross are longing to be mobbed by fans as they autograph the first issue of CLiNT! More...
Where: W H Smith's Bookstore, Victoria Station. London
When: September 2, 2010 - 4.30pm
Ealing Central Library Comics Discussion Group
'Comics aren't just for kids' : First in a monthly series of free meet-ups discusses Maus, Dark Knight & Watchmen. More...
Where: Ealing Central Library, Ealing, London
When: September 2, 2010 - 6.30pm
Signing: Raymond Briggs
The author of The Snowman and Ethel & Ernest signs copies of the Mother Goose Treasury in the children's department More...
Where: Foyles, 113-119 Charing Cross Road, London WC2
When: September 4, 2010 - 2pm
Hollywood 2 Havering: Marvel & Disney Artists Master Classes
Gary Erskine & Alan Batson will be teaching master classes in how to draw the successful characters from the movies & comics, £8 each. More...
Where: Bower Park School, Havering Road, Romford, Essex RM1 4Y
When: September 4 to September 5, 2010
‘Meanwhile in Preston’: The Complete Comics Workshop 1
First of three family-friendly workshops covers 'The Basics: an introduction to comics'. £10 bookable at meanwhilefestival@gmail.com More...
Where: The Continental, South Meadow Lane, Preston PR1 8JP
When: September 4, 2010 - tbc
Graphic Content: MindField at Electric Picnic
The Big Comics Chat with Pat Mills, Emma Vieceli, Steve Bell, Philip Barrett & Mel Gibson. More...
Where: Stradbally Hall, Stradbally Village, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, Ireland
When: September 5, 2010 - 5pm
National Collectors Marketplace
With 130 tables, the largest regular marketplace for comicbook and trading card collectors in the UK. More...
Where: Royal National Hotel, Bedford Way, London WC1
When: September 5, 2010 - opens 12 noon
Doodle-Booze
OK Comics' informal gathering, where comic fans & artists can meet, exchange ideas, drink & draw. All (over 18) welcome whatever your ability. More...
Where: The Nation of Shopkeepers Bar, 27-37 Cookridge St., Leeds LS2 3AG,
When: September 6, 2010 - 7-11pm
Alcon 2010
Four-day, 700-person convention with anime bar & screenings, artist alley, dealers room, cosplay cafe, J-culture room, panels & more. More...
Where: De Montfort University, Leicester
When: September 9 to September 12, 2010
Birminghan Zine Festival
Brum finally has its own zine festival with exhibits, film night, fair, live music, workshops, talks, Atta Girl zine party & Sunday picnic. More...
Where: The Victoria, Birmingham
When: September 10 to September 12, 2010
Leeds Sci-Fi, Comic & Card Fair
Top dealers selling thousands of comics, trading cards and SF/Fantasy material. More...
Where: Leeds Town Hall, The Headrow, Leeds LS1 3AD
When: September 11, 2010 - Now open from 11am
‘Meanwhile in Preston’: The Complete Comics Workshop 2
Second of three workshops covers 'The Next Step' including making your own mini-comic. £10 bookable at meanwhilefestival@gmail.com More...
Where: The Continental, South Meadow Lane, Preston PR1 8JP
When: September 11, 2010 - tbc
3rd Annual Comics Friends United Event
Fiona Jerome and Hass Yusuf invite Comics Friends old & new to this annual social gathering, formerly Comics Friends Reunited. More...
Where: The Phoenix Pub, 14 Palace Street, Victoria, London SW1E 5JA
When: September 11, 2010 - noon to 11pm
Birmingham Sci-Fi, Comic & Card Fair
Open from mid-day, this fair offers collectibles from a wide range of specialist dealers. More...
Where: The Nautical Club, Bishopsgate Street, Birmingham
When: September 11, 2010 - from 12 noon
Lambeth’s Graphic Novels Reading Group
We love comics! So come and meet us! We're a friendly and eclectic group and every month we debate a different theme. More...
Where: Streatham Library, 63 Streatham High Rd, London SW16
When: September 13, 2010 - 7.30pm
Thornton Heath Library Manga and Graphic Novel Reading Group
If you are aged 14-19, join us once a month on a Wednesday to talk about Manga and Graphic Novels and more. More...
Where: Thornton Heath Library 282 Brigstock Road Thornton Heath Surrey
When: September 15, 2010 - 4.30pm
Talk: More Than Words Can Say: The Future Is Graphic
Paul Gravett explains how comics are broadening their content & appeal to become 21st century graphic literature in print & digital. £4 More...
Where: Pump House Gallery, Battersea Park, London, SW11 4NJ
When: September 15, 2010 - 6.30pm for 7pm Talk, part of Hypercomics
Signing: Pat Mills & Clint Langley
Mills & Langley will sign their latest 2000AD compilation, ABC Warriors: The Volgan War Volume 3. More...
Where: Forbidden Planet Megastore, 79 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, WC2H 8JR
When: September 16, 2010 - 6-7pm
FantasyCon 2010
Bryan Talbot joins Lisa Tuttle and Garry Kilworth at this annual event organised by the British Fantasy Society. More...
Where: Britannia Hotel, Nottingham
When: September 17 to September 19, 2010
Sheffield Sci-Fi, Comic & Card Fair
Top dealers selling thousands of comics, trading cards and SF/Fantasy material. More...
Where: The Showroom, Paternoster Row, Sheaf Square, Sheffield S1 2BX
When: September 18, 2010 - From 12 noon
‘Meanwhile in Preston’: The Complete Comics Workshop 3
Third of three family-friendly workshops covers 'The Future' & the comics business. £10 bookable at meanwhilefestival@gmail.com More...
Where: The Continental, South Meadow Lane, Preston PR1 8JP
When: September 18, 2010 - tbc
The First Leeds Alternative Comics Fair
New comics event has limited table availability, so exhibitors will be invited only, but others can leaves comics on a general table. More...
Where: A Nation of Shopkeepers, 7-37 Cookridge St, Leeds LS2 3AG
When: September 18, 2010 - 12-6pm Fete, 6-10pm BBQ
Workshop: Masked Adventures in Comics!
Sarah McIntyre of 'Vern & Lettice' & 'Morris the Mankiest Monster' helps you design your own story's masked heroes & villains. More...
Where: Pump House Gallery, Battersea Park, London, SW11 4NJ
When: September 19, 2010 - 1.30-3.30pm, part of Hypercomics Show
Comica & Laydeez Do Comics Present: Trina Robbins
A rare chance to hear an illustrated lecture by comics creator & America's foremost comics 'herstorian', Trina Robbins. £5 on the door. More...
Where: The Rag Factory, 16-18 Heneage Street, London E1 5LJ
When: September 21, 2010 - 6.30-9.30pm
Evening Course: Drawing the Graphic Novel
Ten-week course on Tuesday evenings, 6.30-9pm, by Emily Haworth-Booth with focus on alternative comics. £150, open to all levels. More...
Where: The Prince's Drawing School, 19-22 Charlotte Road, London EC2A 3SG
When: September 21 to November 23, 2010
Dave McKean Comics Masterclass
McKean explains his working processes creating comics, including his new Hypercomics project. £15, limited places, book on 020 8871 7572. More...
Where: Pump House Gallery, Battersea Park, London, SW11 4NJ
When: September 23, 2010 - 6.30-8.30pm, part of Hypercomics Show
Eureka Seven: The Movie
Bandai Studio feature reworking the popular TV series, introduced by anime expert Helen McCarthy. £10.50/8.50 online More...
Where: Barbican Cinema, Barbican Centre, Silk St., London EC2
When: September 24, 2010 - 6pm, free for 30 people, 1st come, 1st served
Manchester Sci-Fi, Comic & Card Fair
Top dealers selling thousands of comics, trading cards and SF/Fantasy material. More...
Where: Sachas Hotel, Tib Street, Manchester
When: September 25, 2010 - From 12 noon
SF, Film & Comic Memorabilia Fair
Dealers selling, comics, trading cards, toys, posters, dvd's and more! £1 admission, under 12s free. 11am-5pm More...
Where: Wulfren Shopping Centre, Wolverhampton
When: September 25 to September 26, 2010
Liverpool Sci-Fi, Comic & Card Fair
Top dealers selling thousands of comics, trading cards and SF/Fantasy material. Enquire about some free space for creators and small press. More...
Where: The Liner Hotel, Lord Nelson Street, off Lime Street, Liverpool
When: September 26, 2010 - From 12 noon
Laydeez Do Comics: Monthly Graphic Novel Forum
Come to this graphic novel reading group with a focus on life narrative, the drama of the domestic & the everyday. £1.50 More...
Where: The Rag Factory, 16-18 Heneage Street, London E1 5LJ
When: September 27, 2010 - 6.30-9.30pm
Interview & Screening: Posy Simmonds & ‘Tamara Drewe’
Posy Simmonds in conversation with Paul Gravett before a screening of Stephen Frears' adaptation of her graphic novel Tamara Drewe. £5/4 concs. More...
Where: Pictureville Cinema, National Media Museum, Bradford
When: September 28, 2010 - 7.35pm
Hyper Japan London 2010
Experience everything that's fresh, fun & world-first about Japan in manga, anime, sake, sushi, fashion & travel. Entry £5. More...
Where: The Old Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Lane, London E1
When: October 1 to October 3, 2010
OFFSET 2010
Gary Baseman & Tomer Hanuka are among the major international creatives gathering around design, illustration, graphics, comics and more. More...
Where: Grand Canal Theatre, Grand Canal Sq., Docklands, Dublin
When: October 1 to October 3, 2010
Newcastle Sci-Fi, Comic & Card Fair
Top dealers selling thousands of comics, trading cards and SF/Fantasy material. Enquire about some free space for creators and small press. More...
Where: Rutherford Hall, University of Northumbria, Ellison Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne
When: October 2, 2010 - From 12 noon
Write Wandsworth! Gnovel Ideas - All-Day Comics Workshop
How do graphic novels work? Explore the ins and outs of a working comic strip narrative with graphic novelist/manga creator Ilya. £15/10 concs. More...
Where: Southfields Library, 300 Wimbledon Park Road, London SW19 6NL
When: October 2, 2010 - 10.30am - 4.30pm
Talk: Manga Monsters!
Paul Gravett explores how the traditional spirit world found in 'Floating World' prints lives on in modern Japanese comics. More...
Where: The Ashmolean Museum of Art & Archaeology, Oxford
When: October 3, 2010 - 2-4pm
Piccadilly Self-Publishing Fair and Exhibition
A new self-publishing event for people who hand-make artist books, zines & other paper ephemera, as part of the Free for Arts Festival. More...
Where: Piccadilly Place, Manchester
When: October 3, 2010 - 11am-6pm
National Collectors Marketplace
With 130 tables, the largest regular marketplace for comicbook and trading card collectors in the UK. More...
Where: Royal National Hotel, Bedford Way, London WC1
When: October 3, 2010 - opens 12 noon
StarLit 2010 Children’s Literature Festival
Children in participating schools meet authors and artists of books they read in September at a creative event in Hoxton Square. More...
Where: Hoxton Square, Shoreditch, London
When: October 4 to October 8, 2010
Doodle-Booze
OK Comics' informal gathering, where comic fans & artists can meet, exchange ideas, drink & draw. All (over 18) welcome whatever your ability. More...
Where: The Nation of Shopkeepers Bar, 27-37 Cookridge St., Leeds LS2 3AG,
When: October 4, 2010 - 7-11pm
Nottingham Sci-Fi, Comic & Card Fair
Top dealers selling thousands of comics, trading cards and SF/Fantasy material. More...
Where: Nottingham Gateway Hotel, Nuthall Road, Nottingham
When: October 9, 2010 - From 12 noon
Irish 24 Hour Comics Day
This year's theme is '5' as it's the fifth year of this challenge to create a complete 24-page comic in only 24 hours, organised by Cliodhna Lyons. More...
Where: The Central Hotel, Exchequer Street, Dublin, Ireland
When: October 9 to October 10, 2010
Lambeth’s Graphic Novels Reading Group
We love comics! So come and meet us! We're a friendly and eclectic group and every month we debate a different theme. More...
Where: Streatham Library, 63 Streatham High Rd, London SW16
When: October 11, 2010 - 7.30pm
Eirtakon 2010
Ireland's largest anime event including cosplay, Maid Cafe, anime screenings, contests, workshops, artists' alley & more. 20 euros. More...
Where: The Helix, Collins Avenue, Glasnevin, Dublin 9
When: October 15 to October 17, 2010
Miguelanxo Prado at Manchester Literature Festival
Spain's leading comic artist on Streak of Chalk, Fragments & more discusses his work in Spanish with simultaneous translation. Free but please book. More...
Where: Instituto Cervantes, 326/330 Deansgate, Campfield Avenue Arcade, Manchester M3 4FN
When: October 15, 2010 - 6pm, free for 30 people, 1st come, 1st served
British International Comics Show
The UK's comics stars are joined by global guests Mahmud A Asrar, Tommy Lee Edwards, Peter Gross, Pornsak Pichetshote & Yuko Shimizu. More...
Where: ThinkTank, Millennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham B4 7XG
When: October 16 to October 17, 2010
SF, Film & Comic Memorabilia Fair
Dealers selling, comics, trading cards, toys, posters, dvd's and more! £1 admission, under 12s free. More...
Where: UCLAN, Foster Building, Fylde Road, Preston
When: October 16, 2010 - 11.30am-4pm
Clamp Anime Movie Double-Bill
A Clamp anime movie double-bill of XxxHOLiC & Tsubasa, introduced by Helen McCarthy. £10.50/8.50 online More...
Where: Barbican Cinema, Barbican Centre, Silk St., London EC2
When: October 19, 2010 - 8.30pm
Thornton Heath Library Manga and Graphic Novel Reading Group
If you are aged 14-19, join us once a month on a Wednesday to talk about Manga and Graphic Novels and more. More...
Where: Thornton Heath Library 282 Brigstock Road Thornton Heath Surrey
When: October 20, 2010 - 4.30pm
Nana : Live-Action Movie
A delightful coming of age tale of friendship in Tokyo’s rock music scene based on the best-selling manga series. £10.50/8.50 online. More...
Where: Barbican Cinema, Barbican Centre, Silk St., London EC2
When: October 21, 2010 - 6pm
28th London Anarchist Bookfair
100 stalls, meetings, all-day cabaret & films, & events by a wide variety of groups & individuals connected with anarchist theory or practice . More...
Where: Great Hall, Queen Mary's, University of London, Mile End Rd, London E1
When: October 23, 2010 - 10am to 7pm
Leeds Sci-Fi, Comic & Card Fair
Top dealers selling thousands of comics, trading cards and SF/Fantasy material. Enquire about some free space for creators and small press. More...
Where: Leeds Town Hall, The Headrow, Leeds LS1 3AD
When: October 23, 2010 - Now open from 11am
The Crystal Palace Children’s Book Festival
A day of readings, exhibits, workshops and more with amazing writers & illustrators including Alex Milway and Sarah McIntyre. More...
Where: Crystal Palace, London
When: October 23, 2010
Signing: Bryan Hitch
The acclaimed artist of Authority, Ultimates, Fantastic Four & more signs his new artbook and How To guide, The Ultimate Comics Studio. More...
Where: Forbidden Planet Megastore, 79 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, WC2H 8JR
When: October 23, 2010 - 1-2pm
The World of Moomin at Manchester Literary Festival
Tove Jansson's niece, Sophia Jansson reads extracts from her favourite Moomin stories & talks about her aunt's work. £5/3 concs. More...
Where: The Whitworth Art Gallery, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M15 6ER
When: October 24, 2010 - 5pm
Laydeez Do Comics: Monthly Graphic Novel Forum
Come to this graphic novel reading group with a focus on life narrative, the drama of the domestic & the everyday. £1.50 More...
Where: The Rag Factory, 16-18 Heneage Street, London E1 5LJ
When: October 25, 2010 - 6.30-9.30pm
Kyonyu Dragon (Big Tits Zombie) 3D
See strippers vs the undead in the live film adaptation of Rei Mikamoto's cult manga. £10.50/8.50 online More...
Where: Barbican Cinema, Barbican Centre, Silk St., London EC2
When: October 29, 2010 - 9.30pm
MCM Expo
The movie, comic and media expo. More...
Where: Excel London, E16 1XL
When: October 30 to October 31, 2010
21st UK Paperback & Pulp Bookfair
Crime, horror, SF, TV- & film-related, Western, adventure, vintage, comics, ephemera & guides. Admission £3. More...
Where: Park Plaza Hotel, 239 Vauxhall Bridge Rd, London SW1
When: October 31, 2010 - 10am-4pm
Doodle-Booze
OK Comics' informal gathering, where comic fans & artists can meet, exchange ideas, drink & draw. All (over 18) welcome whatever your ability. More...
Where: The Nation of Shopkeepers Bar, 27-37 Cookridge St., Leeds LS2 3AG,
When: November 1, 2010 - 7-11pm
Birmingham Sci-Fi, Comic & Card Fair
Open from mid-day, this fair offers collectibles from a wide range of specialist dealers. More...
Where: The Nautical Club, Bishopsgate Street, Birmingham
When: November 6, 2010 - from 12 noon
Free Barbican Cosplay Extravaganza
The night includes Cosplay parades, a Goth Loli fashion show, video game tournaments, DJs & performances plus much more. More...
Where: Barbican Foyers, Barbican Centre, London
When: November 6, 2010
National Collectors Marketplace
With 130 tables, the largest regular marketplace for comicbook and trading card collectors in the UK. More...
Where: Royal National Hotel, Bedford Way, London WC1
When: November 7, 2010 - opens 12 noon
The Great Adventure of Hutch the Honeybee
Helen McCarthy introduces Tetsuro Amino's delightful new remake of a classic children's anime series, broadcast in the UK in the 1970s. More...
Where: Barbican Cinema, Barbican Centre, Silk St., London EC2
When: November 7, 2010 - 2.15pm
Manchester Sci-Fi, Comic & Card Fair
Top dealers selling thousands of comics, trading cards and SF/Fantasy material. Enquire about some free space for creators and small press. More...
Where: Sachas Hotel, Tib Street, Manchester
When: November 13, 2010 - From 12 noon
Liverpool Sci-Fi, Comic & Card Fair
Top dealers selling thousands of comics, trading card and SF/Fantasy material More...
Where: The Liner Hotel, Lord Nelson Street, off Lime Street, Liverpool
When: November 14, 2010 - From 12 noon
Sakuran Live-Action Movie
Lavish period drama brimming with costume eye-candy in this live action adaptation of Moyoco Anno's manga series. More...
Where: Barbican Cinema, Barbican Centre, Silk St., London EC2
When: November 14, 2010 - 2pm
Thought Bubble 2010: Leeds Sequential Art Festival
John Romita Jr. & Tony Harris headline the stellar guestlist, with one-day convention on Saturday November 21. More...
Where: Leeds
When: November 17 to November 20, 2010
The Comics Forum: Women in Comics II/Theory & Practice
Two academic conferences, the first with Suzy Varty as guest speaker, the second on the latest in comics studies. More...
Where: Leeds Art Gallery, Leeds
When: November 18 to November 19, 2010
Auchinawa 2010
It's back, celebrating Japanese visual culture and covering cosplay, anime screenings and much more. More...
Where: Hilton Grosvenor Hotel, Edinburgh
When: November 19 to November 21, 2010
SF, Film & Comic Memorabilia Fair
Dealers selling, comics, trading cards, toys, posters, dvd's and more! £1 admission, under 12s free. More...
Where: AMC Cinema, Great Northern, off Deansgate, Manchester
When: November 20, 2010 - 12-8pm
Memorabilia Show
A celebration of classic and popular culture. More...
Where: The NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
When: November 20 to November 21, 2010
Sheffield Sci-Fi, Comic & Card Fair
Top dealers selling thousands of comics, trading cards and SF/Fantasy material. Enquire about some free space for creators and small press. More...
Where: The Showroom, Paternoster Row, Sheaf Square, Sheffield S1 2BX
When: November 27, 2010 - From 12 noon
Collectormania London
Two-day celebration of the best in film, TV and comics including Anime Zone. More...
Where: Olympia 2, London
When: November 27 to November 28, 2010
Alternative Press Fair
A day of zines, comix, poetry, radical literature, printmaking and anything else self-published! More...
Where: St. Aloysius' Social Centre, Corner of Eversholt St & Phoenix Rd, London NW1
When: November 28, 2010 - 12-6pm Fete, 6-10pm BBQ
Laydeez Do Comics: Monthly Graphic Novel Forum
Come to this graphic novel reading group with a focus on life narrative, the drama of the domestic & the everyday. £1.50 More...
Where: The Rag Factory, 16-18 Heneage Street, London E1 5LJ
When: November 29, 2010 - 6.30-9.30pm
The Dublin City Comic Convention 2010
World-famous comics creators take part in workshops, panels, interviews&d much more over this 3-day festival-style con. More...
Where: Andrews Lane Theatre, The Mercantile & The Village, Dublin
When: December 3 to December 5, 2010
Leeds Sci-Fi, Comic & Card Fair
Top dealers selling thousands of comics, trading cards and SF/Fantasy material. More...
Where: Leeds Town Hall, The Headrow, Leeds LS1 3AD
When: December 4, 2010 - Now open from 11am
National Collectors Marketplace
With 130 tables, the largest regular marketplace for comicbook and trading card collectors in the UK. More...
Where: Royal National Hotel, Bedford Way, London WC1
When: December 5, 2010 - opens 12 noon
Doodle-Booze
OK Comics' informal gathering, where comic fans & artists can meet, exchange ideas, drink & draw. All (over 18) welcome whatever your ability. More...
Where: The Nation of Shopkeepers Bar, 27-37 Cookridge St., Leeds LS2 3AG,
When: December 6, 2010 - 7-11pm
Nottingham Sci-Fi, Comic & Card Fair
Top dealers selling thousands of comics, trading cards and SF/Fantasy material. More...
Where: Nottingham Gateway Hotel, Nuthall Road, Nottingham
When: December 11, 2010 - From 12 noon
Laydeez Do Comics: Monthly Graphic Novel Forum
Come to this graphic novel reading group with a focus on life narrative, the drama of the domestic & the everyday. £1.50 More...
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When: December 13, 2010 - 6.30-9.30pm
Free Lunchtime Talk: The Western in Comics - Ethnicity & Gender
Third in Ian Rakoff's series of illustrated lectures on the social history of comics spotlights the Western genre. More...
Where: Hochhauser Auditorium, Sackler Centre, V&A Museum, Exhibition Rd, London SW1
When: January 19, 2011 - 1.15-2pm
Conference: Surrealism, Science Fiction and Comics
Exploring affinities between the Surrealists' art and writings, in the Forties and since, and SF and comics. Deadline for papers August 1st. More...
Where: Kenneth Clark Lecture Theatre, Courtauld Institute of Art, Strand, London WC2R 0RN
When: January 22, 2011
International Conference of Graphic Novels, Bandes Dessinées & Comics
Four-day IBDS & Journal of Graphic Novels & Comics conference focusing mainly on space & time and audiences & readership. CFP by 1 December 2010. More...
Where: Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester
When: July 5 to July 8, 2011
UK & IRELAND: EXHIBITIONS
Rude Britannia: British Comic Art
The uses of visual art to explore the role of humour in British culture, from Hogarth & Gillray to Scarfe & Bell. More...
Where: Tate Britain, Millbank, London
When: June 9 to September 5, 2010
Fashion Fantasies: fashion plates and fashion satire, 1775-1925
Two genres of print that fantasise fashion on paper, from the oversize wigs of the 1770s to the short skirts and fur stoles of the 1920s. More...
Where: Leighton, room 112, Victoria & Albert Museum, London
When: June 21 to January 31, 2011
V&A Illustration Awards
Original artwork from the best illustrated book, book cover, magazine and student illustrator of the year with a selection of all competition entries. More...
Where: Room 74, V&A Museum, London
When: June 22 to December 19, 2010
Toy Tales
Highlights from classic British children's animation including The Clangers, Bagpuss, Roobarb & Custard, The Snowman & more. More...
Where: The Cartoon Museum, 35 Little Russell Street, London WC1A 2HH
When: July 7 to September 5, 2010
Groove Grove Graphics
The world-shaking music of West London in LP covers, photos, posters & more by Barney Bubbles, Hipgnosis, John 'Hoppy' Hopkins, Jamie Reid & more. More...
Where: London Print Studio Gallery, 425 Harrow Rd, London W10
When: July 8 to October 2, 2010
Donald McGill’s Saucy Seaside Postcard Museum
A homage to McGill's over 12,000 humorous postcards created between 1904 and 1962, including original early artwork. More...
Where: 15 Union Street, Ryde, Isle of Wight
When: July 10 to November 30, 2010
Prints of Darkness
Andrew Cranston, Malcy Duff, Lee O'Connor, Christopher Orr, Norman Shaw & Andy Wake are among the artists exhibiting their prints. More...
Where: Edinburgh Printmakers, 23 Union St., Edinburgh EH1 3LR
When: July 17 to September 4, 2010
DOOOM 3.0: Jon Boam and Matt the Horse
A selling show of the insane and absurd, humorous and horrific, in their original paintings, screen prints, digital work and 3D pieces. More...
Where: Nobrow Shop and Gallery, 62 Great Eastern Street, EC2A 3QR
When: July 22 to September 23, 2010
Manga UK
Ilya's show puts authentic Japanese manga in context for the general public, as well as reflecting the vibrant UK manga scene. More...
Where: Idea Store Whitechapel, 321 Whitechapel Road, London E1
When: August 5 to September 5, 2010
Hypercomics: The Shapes Of Comics To Come
Adam Dant, Daniel Merlin Goodbrey, Dave McKean & Warren Pleece create multi-path, site-specific 'Hypercomics'. More...
Where: Pump House Gallery, Battersea Park, London, SW11 4NJ
When: August 12 to September 26, 2010
Viz at the Lit & Phil
Original artwork from the last 30 years of Viz, with classic characters including Roger Mellie, Sid the Sexist & Biffa Bacon. £4/2 concs. More...
Where: The Lit & Phil, 23 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1SE
When: August 12 to September 4, 2010
Wigan’s World Exhibition
Mark Wigan Williams' prints, paintings, drawings, animation and film inspired by worldwide nightclub culture. More...
Where: Showroom & Workstation, 15 Paternoster Row, Sheffield S1 2BX
When: September 3 to September 27, 2010
Fougasse: Careless Talk Costs Lives
An exhibition of classic war-time posters, Punch cartoons and ephemera by Fougasse (Kenneth Bird) More...
Where: The Cartoon Museum, 35 Little Russell Street, London WC1A 2HH
When: September 9 to November 21, 2010
Core Gallery Open Submission Exhibition for Deptford X 2010
Among this year's selected artists is Mr. Clement of Astro Lapin fame. More...
Where: Core Gallery, C101 Faircharm Trading Estate, 8-12 Creekside, Deptford, London SE8
When: September 24 to October 3, 2010
Japanese Ghosts and Demons: Ukiyo-e prints from the Ashmolean
Sources of horror manga lurk in these ghost and monster prints from the 19th century, mainly by Kuniyoshi and Yoshitoshi. More...
Where: Eastern Art Paintings & Prints Gallery, Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology, Oxford
When: September 29 to February 28, 2011
EUROPE: EVENTS
BD-FIL 2010
The international comics festival in Lausanne returns with Zep, Swiss creator of Titeuf, as its guest of honour. More...
Where: Lausanne, Switzerland
When: September 10 to September 12, 2010
25th Helsinki Comics Festival
Sammy Harkham, Guy Delisle, Martin Tom Dieck, Anders Nilsen, Tom Gauld & Paul Gravett attend the largest comics event in Finland. More...
Where: Lasipalatsi Square, Central Helsinki, Finland
When: September 10 to September 12, 2010
Free Panel: Exporting Comics
Paul Gravett joins Jutta Harms, Johannes Klenell, Thomas Thorhaugen & Ville Hänninen to discuss the exporting of comics. More...
Where: Helsinki Comics Festival, Tennispalatsi Studio, Helsinki, Finland
When: September 10, 2010 - 4.30pm
Free Panel: Comics & Society
Paul Gravett joins Peter Stanbury, Matti Hagelberg, Anton Kannemeyer & Atak to discuss comics' place in society. More...
Where: Finnkino, Helsinki Comics Festival, Helsinki, Finland
When: September 11, 2010 - 3-4pm
Free Talk: What are European Comics Today?
Paul Gravett considers the identities, strengths and challenges of contemporary European comics on the global stage. More...
Where: Main Stage, Helsinki Comics Festival, Helsinki, Finland
When: September 12, 2010 - 3.30pm
15th Jornadas Internacionales del Comic Villa de Aviles
Guests include Geroge Perez, Igor Kordey, JH Williams III, Esad Ribic, Andy Diggle, Jock, Guy Delisle & Brandon Peterson. More...
Where: Villa de Aviles, Spain
When: September 13 to September 18, 2010
Signing: Joann Sfar
Sfar signs his latest Gallimard graphic novel, Chagall en Russie, his fictionalised Jewish fable about a young, passionate painter. More...
Where: Librairie Bdnet, 26 rue de Charonne, 75011 Paris
When: September 25, 2010 - 4.30-7.30pm
Intercultural Crossovers, Transcultural Flows: Manga/Comics
Manga academic conference in association with the Kyoto International Manga Museum, organised by Dr Jaqueline Berndt & colleagues. More...
Where: Cultural Institute of Japan, Cologne, Germany
When: September 30 to October 2, 2010
Salon Stripa : Comics Showroom
Serbia's main comics festival returns for its 8th edition with exhibits, awards, lectures & market. More...
Where: Students Cultural Centre, Belgrade, Serbia
When: September 30 to October 3, 2010
Arts le Havre 2010: Between Comics & Contemporary Art
The 3rd Biennale is devoted to the links between comics & art with works by Swarte, Bodé, Gerner, Manouach, Ruppert & Mulot, Atrabile & more. More...
Where: Le Havre, France
When: October 1 to October 31, 2010
3rd Chaland Encounters
Joost Swarte is guest of honour at this weekend celebrating the genius & lasting legacy of Yves Chaland (1957-90). More...
Where: Nérac, France
When: October 2 to October 3, 2010
Frankfurt Bookfair
Argentina is the guest country at this year's major international publishers' fair. More...
Where: Frankfurt, Germany
When: October 6 to October 10, 2010
Komikazen Festival 2010
The Reality Comics festival spotlights Igort's new reportage The Ukrainian Files, plus Maximilien Le Roy (France) & Pablo Alaudell (Spain). More...
Where: Ravenna, Italy
When: October 8 to October 10, 2010
Malta Comic Con 2010
Brits Liam Sharp and Tim Perkins are the first foreign guests announced for the island's annual comics celebration. More...
Where: St. James Cavalier Centre for Creativity, Valletta, Malta
When: October 16 to October 17, 2010
Lucca Comics and Games
Italy's longest-running convention returns! More...
Where: Lucca, Italy
When: October 29 to November 1, 2010
AltCom Festival 2010
Ho Che Anderson, Danijel Zezelj & Swedish groups C'est Bon, Wormgod & Sin attend this new adult festival on the theme of Sex & War. More...
Where: Malmö, Sweden
When: November 12 to November 14, 2010
2nd Salon del Manga de Murcia
16,000 fans flocked to 2009's debut Salon & more will come in 2010 for cosplay, screenings & anime/manga fun. More...
Where: Centro de Congresos, Murcia, Spain
When: November 12 to November 14, 2010
Lille Comics Festival
Andy Diggle, Jock, R.M. Gera, Niko Henrichon, Barry Kitson & J.H. Williams are among the guests at this 5th edition. More...
Where: Lille, France
When: November 13 to November 14, 2010
Festival BD Colomiers
Argentinian maestro Carlos Nine and Viñetas Sueltas Festival director Thomas Dassance are among the international guests. More...
Where: Colomiers, France
When: November 19 to November 21, 2010
EUROPE: EXHIBITIONS
‘What? Already?!’ : Ronald Searle’s 90th Birthday
The Busch Museum houses part of Searle's personal art and archives, from which this show highlights recent acquisitions. More...
Where: Deutsches Museum für Karikatur & Zeichenkunst-Wilhelm Busch, Hanover, Germany
When: January 28 to January 30, 2011
The Great Adventure: Moomin Family 65 Years
Free exhibition in celebration of the 65th anniversary of Tove Jansson's first Moomin book. More...
Where: Päivälehti Museum, Ludviginkatu 2-4, Helsinki, Finland
When: March 12 to October 30, 2010
The Taste of Bubbles
From Popeye's spinach to today, a survey of how comics have addressed the themes of food in stories, advertising & related products. More...
Where: Musée de la Bande Dessinée, Angoulême, France
When: April 1 to September 30, 2010
The Comics Come to Dinner!
Examples of rare wine labels and promotional visuals for drinks by Dupuy & Berberian, Avril & other BD artists. More...
Where: Musée de la Bande Dessinée, Angoulême, France
When: April 1 to September 30, 2010
inrõ - A Key to the World of Samurai
First worn only by samurai, the inrõ was a small box with many compartments. 200 unseen examples from Finnish collections. More...
Where: Museum Centre Vapriikki, Alaverstaanraitti 5, Tampere, Finland
When: April 22 to January 9, 2011
Jijé: A Walloon Artist in service to Comics
Original comic artworks by the great Belgian cartoonist Joseph Gillain from before the Second World War. More...
Where: Seigneurie d'Anhaive, Jambes, Belgium
When: May 15 to September 4, 2010
Archi & BD: La Ville Dessinée
150 authors, 350 works, on architecture in comics from McCay, McManus & King, via Bilal, Moebius & Schuiten, to Gerner, Goblet & Manouach. More...
Where: Cité de l'Architecture, Palais de Chaillot, 1 place du Trocadéro, 75016 Paris
When: June 9 to November 28, 2010
Joseph Gillain: Paintings & Sculptures
Another side to BD giant Jijé are his Impressionist-inspired paintings, shown & sold during his lifetime & now rediscovered. More...
Where: Maison de la Bande Dessinée, Boulevard de l’Impératrice, Brussels
When: June 10 to October 17, 2010
Thomas Ott
The Swiss-German scraper-board genius presents some of his unnerving artworks. More...
Where: Galerie Martel, 17 rue Martel, 75010 Paris, France
When: June 11 to September 18, 2010
Le Chemin des Images 2010: Benoît Jacques
An outdoor walkable set of displays devoted to this author, illustrator, publisher & sculptor, published in the UK by The Guardian. More...
Where: Musée de l'Image, 42 quai de Dogneville, Epinal, France
When: June 12 to October 31, 2010
Sur les routes:
A focus on hawkers, conscripts, wandering Jews & other nomads 'on the road', emblematic of 19th century Epinal prints. More...
Where: Musée de l'Image, 42 quai de Dogneville, Epinal, France
When: June 12 to November 11, 2010
The Studio of Franquin, Jijé, Morris and Will
Rare documents & evocative presentation chart the pivotal roles of Joseph Gillain, aka Jijé & Belgian BD's 'Gang of Four' . More...
Where: The Belgian Comics Centre, 20 rue des Sables, Brussels, Belgium
When: June 15 to January 30, 2011
Floc’h : Portraits
Selling show of Floch's masterly Clear Line portraits of Picasso, Twiggy, Raymond Loewy, Elvis & more. More...
Where: Galerie BD Artiste, 55 rue Condorcet, 75009 Paris
When: June 18, 2010
Cowboy Henk Aan Zee (‘Cowboy Henk By the Sea’)
Free 30th anniversary exhibition of Humo magazine's surreal banana-quiffed star, created by Flemish geniuses Kamagurka & Herr Seele. More...
Where: MEC Staf Versluys, Kapelstraat 76, 8450 Bredene, Belgium
When: June 19 to September 19, 2010
Zep: le portrait dessiné
More than 400 drawings, sketches, illustrations & animation from the Swiss creator of Titeuf & writer of Captain Biceps. More...
Where: Musée de design et d'arts appliqués contemporains, Lausanne, Switzerland
When: June 19 to October 10, 2010
Hurzlmeier: Masterpieces of the Comic Period
30th anniversary exhibitions of this acclaimed German artist's Comic Paintings and art parody cartoon's from the collection. More...
Where: Cartoonmuseum Basel, St. Alban-Vorstadt 28, Basel, Switzerland
When: June 26 to October 24, 2010
Poils, Plumes & Pinceaux: Animal Comics
Animals in comics, from Felix & Krazy, via Pogo & Pif to Lapinot & Frank, spanning James Swinnerton to Guarnido & Canales' Blacksad.. More...
Where: Cité international de la bande dessinée, Angoulême, France
When: July 7 to November 7, 2010
Cent Pour Cent in Istanbul
26 international artists' tributes, pastiches & interpretations of 26 pages from the Angoulême Comics Museum. More...
Where: Institut Francais, Istanbul, Turkey
When: July 7 to September 13, 2010
Kyoto-Tokyo: From Samurai to Manga
600 exhibits from the 8th century to today from Kyoto to Tokyo trace the historic Tokaido road that links Japan's capital cities. More...
Where: Grimaldi Forum, Monaco
When: July 14 to September 12, 2010
Peanuts 60th Jubilee Exhibition
Snoopy, Charlie Brown and Charles Schulz's other beloved characters are celebrated in this 60th anniversary show. More...
Where: Nederlands Stripmuseum, Westerhaven 71, Groningen, Netherlands
When: July 14 to September 12, 2010
Gerald Scarfe: Heroes & Monsters
50 years of caricatures from Private Eye & Punch to The Sunday Times, sculptures and drawings for animation, theatre, opera & ballet. More...
Where: Deutsches Museum für Karikatur & Zeichenkunst-Wilhelm Busch, Hanover, Germany
When: July 18 to October 24, 2010
Guy Delisle: Shenzen - Pyong Yang - Burma
Exhibition of artworks from Delisle's autobiographical travelogue comics to China, North Korea & Burma. More...
Where: Lasipalatsi Film and Media Centre, Helsinki, Finland
When: August 17 to September 5, 2010
Comics, Manga & Co.
The new generation of German comics from Martin tom Dieck & Mawil to Feuchtenberger, Kleist, Hoven & Bellstorf. More...
Where: Goethe-Institut, Mannerheimintie 20 A, Helsinki, Finland
When: August 19 to September 16, 2010
Peekaboo: Current South Africa
Anton Kannemeyer & Conrad Botes from Bitterkomix & William Kentridge are among the 20 artists in this show. More...
Where: Helsinki Art Museum Tennis Palace, Helsinki, Finland
When: August 20 to January 16, 2011
Stripburger: Greetings from Cartoonia
Stripburger from Slovenia curated this show where comic artists exchange impressions & fantasies of each other's countries. More...
Where: Galleria Jangvassa, Helsinki, Finland
When: August 25 to September 12, 2010
Cinquième Couche
Thomas Boivin, William Henne ja Xavier Löwenthal from the Belgian collective create a 'pop up shop'. More...
Where: Lasipalatsi, Helsinki, Finland
When: September 1 to September 15, 2010
The Scorpion by Marini
Selling exhibition by Marini from the 9th album of The Scorpion, the exciting historical series published in English by Cinebook. More...
Where: Galerie 9e Art, 4 rue Cretet, 75009 Paris, France.
When: September 2 to September 23, 2010
Yves Chaland: Grandes Cases
20 years after his death, a tribute to Chaland's Freddy Lombard with 24 B&W originals & 10 spectacular colour blow-ups. More...
Where: Galerie Champaka, 27 rue Ernest Allard, B-1000 Brussels, Belgium
When: September 3 to October 3, 2010
Tommi Musturi : Game of Life
New exhibition by Finnish artist Musturi mischievously criticises hiuman society against the superiority of nature. More...
Where: Lasipalatsi, Helsinki, Finland
When: September 7 to September 26, 2010
Kosekvens
New exhbiition by Swedish artists Mattias Elftorp & Susanne Johansson of Wormgod More...
Where: Sarjakuvakeskuksella, Hämeentie 150, Helsinki, Finland
When: September 7 to October 2, 2010
Bendik Kaltenborn
Exhibition of the Norwegian cartoonist and comic artist as part of the Helsinki Comics Festival. More...
Where: Aralis Library, Helsinki, Finland
When: September 7 to October 2, 2010
Emelie Östergren & Kolbeinn Karlsson
Exhibition by the Swedish artists, guests of the 2010 Helsinki Comics Festival. More...
Where: Comics Centre, Helsinki, Finland
When: September 7 to October 2, 2010
Amanga Vähämäki
New exhibition by the Finnish comic artist entitled Remember Spain, part of the Helsinki Comics Festival More...
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When: September 8 to September 15, 2010
Aleksey Nitikin
The Russian comic artist who has adapted Tolstoy, Pushkin & Dostoyevsky into graphic novels. More...
Where: Institute for Russia & East Europe, Helsinki, Finland
When: September 11 to September 24, 2010
Gabriella Giandelli
Artworks from the Italian graphic novelist's latest book Interiorae with a book signing on September 30th. More...
Where: Galerie Martel, 17 rue Martel, 75010 Paris, France
When: October 1 to November 6, 2010
Jacques de Loustal: Fétiches & compagnie
Selling exhibition of works by French BD master and illustrator Jacques de Loustal. More...
Where: Galerie Champaka, 27 rue Ernest Allard, B-1000 Brussels, Belgium
When: October 8 to November 7, 2010
Moebius: Transe Forme
Around the theme of metamorphosis, this exhibition presents his drawings, comic art, paintings, unpublished pieces & movie work. More...
Where: Fondation Cartier, Paris
When: October 12 to March 13, 2011
Ever Meulen: Essences
An exhibition of works by the Flemish illustrator and designer published in Humo magazine. More...
Where: Galerie Champaka, 27 rue Ernest Allard, B-1000 Brussels, Belgium
When: November 19 to December 12, 2010
Shaun Tan: Books & Images
Sixty originals from the past 15 years, including The Arrival, Tales from Outer Suburbia & art for an animated version of The Lost Thing. More...
Where: Museum im Schloss, Bad Pyrmont, Germany
When: November 25 to January 30, 2011
Wintertime
Seaonal collective show by Champaka's range of artists More...
Where: Galerie Champaka, 27 rue Ernest Allard, B-1000 Brussels, Belgium
When: December 16 to January 9, 2011
NORTH AMERICA: EVENTS
San Francisco Zine Fest
A weekend of workshops, panels, readings, and other special events celebrating the creative zine and DIY community. More...
Where: SF County Fair Building, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
When: July 16 to September 5, 2010
Comics 4 Comix Benefit Featuring Dana Gould
Simpsons writer Dana Gould & other comedians host the 6th annual fundraiser & silent art auction for San Francisco's Cartoon Art Museum. Tickets $20. More...
Where: Punchline Comedy Club, 444 Battery Street, San Francisco
When: September 7, 2010 - 6.30pm for 8pm
SPX 2010
North America's Premiere Independent Cartooning and Comic Arts Festival. $10 one day / $15 weekend. More...
Where: Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
When: September 11 to September 12, 2010
The International Graphic Novel: Drawing from Life
Nick Abadzis (Laika), Josh Neufeld (A.D.) & Jessica Abel (La Perdida) talk with Matt Madden about working on comics with social & political themes. More...
Where: Brooklyn Book Festival, Brooklyn Borough Hall, 209 Joralemon St., Brooklyn NY 11201
When: September 12, 2010 - 2pm
Comics and Form: Is the Medium Still the Message?
Robert Berry (Ulysses 'Seen'), Ben Katchor (The Cardboard Valise) & Jillian Tamaki (Skim) discuss the expanding boundaries of the format. More...
Where: Brooklyn Book Festival, Brooklyn Borough Hall, 209 Joralemon St., Brooklyn NY 11201
When: September 12, 2010 - 4pm
Jet City Comic Show
Guests include Peter Bagge, Dan Brereton, Dave Johnson, Steve Lieber, Greg Rucka & Jim Woodring. More...
Where: Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, 299 Mercer St., Seattle, Washington
When: September 25, 2010 - 10am to 6pm
MICE : The Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo
A new show dedicated to independent, alternative, small-press and self-published comics, webcomics and zines More...
Where: The Art Institute of Boston, 700 Beacon St., Boston MA 02215
When: September 25, 2010
New York Comic Con & New York Anime Festival
John Romita Senior & Junior are guests of honour at the East Coast's biggest and most exciting popular culture convention. More...
Where: Jacob K. Javits Center, 655 West 34th Street, New York
When: October 9 to October 10, 2010
2010 Festival of Cartoon Art
Triennial Festival with Roz Chast, Matt Groening, Art Spiegelman, James Sturm & Gene Luen Yang among the guests. More...
Where: Wexner Center for the Arts, Columbus, Ohio
When: October 14 to October 17, 2010
APE 2010
The alternative press expo. More...
Where: The Concourse, 620 7th Street, San Francisco
When: October 16 to October 17, 2010
Yaoi-Con 2010: 10th Anniversary Special
Yaoi fans over 18 can meet top mangaka including Hinako Takanaga & Ayano Yamane, plus artshow, auction, panels & more. Tickets $55. More...
Where: Hyatt Regency Hotel, San Francisco Airport
When: October 29 to October 31, 2010
The Brooklyn Comics and Graphic Festival
Free event featuring artists & publishers displaying & selling publications, a gallery of art, and series of talks on comics. More...
Where: 184 Metropolitan Ave, Williamsburg, Brooklyn
When: December 4, 2010
NORTH AMERICA: EXHIBITIONS
South African Projections: Films by William Kentridge
Kentridge's four filmed narratives explore political themes in recent South African history, while addressing personal and universal concerns. More...
Where: The Jewish Museum, 1109 5th Ave at 92nd St, New York NY 10128
When: May 2 to September 19, 2010
60 Years of Beetle Bailey
A tribute exhibition to Mort Walker, whose Beetle Bailey strip debuted in 1950, curated by his son Brian. More...
Where: Cartoon Art Museum, 655 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
When: May 8 to September 19, 2010
Small Press Spotlight on Trevor Alixopulos
The Hawaii-born artist presents his graphic novels Mine Tonight & The Hot Breath of War & also his small press titles. More...
Where: Cartoon Art Museum, 655 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
When: June 19 to September 12, 2010
Before Sita Sings The Blues: Spotlight on Nina Paley
Strips, illustrations, prints & behind-the-scenes materials from her animated feature by the award-winning cartoonist & animator More...
Where: Cartoon Art Museum, 655 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
When: July 3 to October 24, 2010
The Car Engine Invitational Drawing Show
Under the hood with Anders Nilsen, Marc Bell, Dan Zettwoch, Jeffrey Brown, Chi-Hoi Lee, Gabrielle Bell, Marijpol, Tommi Musturi & others. More...
Where: Lula Cafe, 2541 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago, IL 60618
When: July 31 to September 4, 2010
Bound & Gagged: Release Party & Group Show
What happens when you ask a bunch of cartoonists, artists & assorted weirdos to do one panel gag comics? Curated by Tom Neely. More...
Where: Secret Headquarters, 3817 W Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90026
When: September 3 to September 30, 2010
Chris Ware: The ACME Novelty Library 20
The complete drawings for Ware's latest instalment, partly serialized in Zadie Smith's Book of Other People & The Virginia Quarterly Review. More...
Where: Adam Baumgold Gallery, 60 East 66th St., New York 10065
When: September 16 to October 23, 2010
Comics at the Crossroads: Art of the Graphic Novels
Mike Allred, Coleen Coover, Daniel Duford, Ellen Forney, David Lasky, Craig Thompson & Jim Woodring are among the 40 Northwest artists in this show. More...
Where: Maryhill Museum of Art, 35 Maryhill Museum Drive, Goldendale, Washington 98620
When: September 18 to November 15, 2010
Graphic Details: Confessional Comics by Jewish Women
Exposing bodies & psyches, raw diaristic narratives from Wimmen's Comix & Twisted Sisters in the 1970s to today's new generation. More...
Where: Cartoon Art Museum, 655 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
When: September 25 to February 28, 2011
Deb Sokolow
A show of new works in Gallery 1 by Deb Sokolow. More...
Where: Western Exhibitions, 119 N Peoria St., 2A, Chicago
When: November 19 to December 31, 2010
ELSEWHERE: EVENTS
The 11th International Comic Artist Conference
The ICC offers various events to diagnose the current state and project the future of Korean comics, and to exchange with global comics cultures. More...
Where: Bucheon, Korea
When: September 15 to September 19, 2010
Viñetas Serias: 1st International Congress
First academic conference in Buenos Aires on international comics. More...
Where: Biblioteca Nacional, Buenos Aires, Argentina
When: September 23 to September 25, 2010
Gran Semana Suelta de Viñetas
A week of events, exhibitions, screenings & more with international guests Peter Kuper (USA) & Felipe Hernández Cava (Spain). More...
Where: Various venues, Buenos Aires, Argentina
When: September 23 to October 2, 2010
Boomfest 4
France is the guest country at this year's festival held in museums & galleries, shops & cafes, streets & parks in the historic city centre. More...
Where: St. Petersburg, Russia
When: September 24 to September 26, 2010
FIBDA: 3rd International Comics Festival of Algiers
Under the theme 'Algiers, Dialogues in Bubbles', Paul Grist & Paul Gravett are among the guests at the festival's third edition. More...
Where: Riadh El-Feth, Algiers
When: October 13 to October 17, 2010
ELSEWHERE: EXHIBITIONS
Doraemon’s Scientific Future
How far have the blue robot cat's magical gadgets been actualized by developments in today's science and technology? More...
Where: National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation, Toyko, Japan
When: June 12 to September 27, 2010
Cuts & Cutouts
Objects, drawings & installation by Sylvia Libedinsky, Nick Wadley & Madelon Vriesendorp More...
Where: Centro Cultural Borges, Buenos Aires, Argentina
When: September 16 to October 6, 2010
Robots and the Arts: Visual Images in 20th Century Japan
The impact of robots on popular culture including Romanov Higa anime and art from Gundam, Eva, Astro Boy, Gigantor & more. More...
Where: Shizuoka Prefectural Museum of Art, Japan
When: September 18 to November 7, 2010
Robots and the Arts: Visual Images in 20th Century Japan
The impact of robots on popular culture including Romanov Higa anime and art from Gundam, Eva, Astro Boy, Gigantor & more. More...
Where: Iwami Art Museum, Shimane Prefecture, Japan
When: November 20 to January 10, 2011
The World of Shigeru Mizuki
A celebration of yokai expert and manga genius Mizuki, famed for his Gegege no Kitaro series. More...
Where: Hachioji Yume Art Museum, Japan
When: November 26 to January 23, 2011








