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COMPETITIONS
Call for Contributors: Alt-Brighton Graphic Novel
QueenSpark wants volunteer novelists & artists to train & support to use the history of Brighton & Hove in a graphic novel, mentored by Tim Pilcher. More...
Deadline: February 28, 2012
Call for Entries: ‘Stripped’ Exhibition at Orbital Comics Gallery
Looking for reinterpretations of comic book iconography in any media for blog & exhibition March 2012. Contact: atomic[a]jasonatomic.co.uk More...
Deadline: February 29, 2012
Ligatura Pitching 2012 Call for Entries
Pitch your graphic novel project & it could be chosen for publication by the 3rd Ligatura Festival in Poznan, Poland. More...
Deadline: March 15, 2012
Call for Entries: Working Title: Comics on the theme of Work
Slovenia's Stripburger invites your proposals for comics, no smaller than A4, about work for publication & touring exhibition More...
Deadline: May 31, 2012
LONDON AREA: EVENTS
Course: Drawing For The Graphic Novel
Stephen Marchant's 11-week course on Thursday evenings run by Birkbeck College in association with the Cartoon Museum. More...
Where: Cartoon Museum, London
When: January 12, 2012
Course: Drawing The Graphic Novel 1
Tutor Emily Haworth-Booth introduces students to creating comics through exercises, critiques, life-drawing & group work. £155, Tues pm. More...
Where: The Prince's Drawing School, 19-22 Charlotte Road, London EC2A 3SG
When: January 17 to March 20, 2012
Showmasters Presents: London Comic Mart
If you're into comics, golden age, silver age or modern comics, this is the place. Guest signing by Mary & Bryan Talbot. Free. More...
Where: Royal National Hotel, Bedford Way, London WC1
When: February 5, 2012 - from 12 noon
Signing: Bryan & Mary Talbot
Bryan & Mary Talbot sign copies of their new graphic novel, Dotter of Her Father's Eyes. More...
Where: London Comic Mart, Royal National Hotel, London
When: February 5, 2012 1pm
Art Spiegelman on Radio 4 Book Club
The author of Maus & MetaMaus in conversation with Book Club readers, Feb 5th 4pm, Feb 9th 3.30pm & podcast for 1 week. More...
Where: BBC Radio 4 & Listen Again
When: February 5, 2012
Free Comics Workshop for 16-20 Year Olds
Learn skills & get published & exhibited. Tonight: Heroes, Villains & Vixens with Merlin Evans. To book a place, email karriefransman[at]hotmail.co.uk More...
Where: The London Print Studio, London
When: February 7, 2012 5-7pm
Comic Gosh!p
Free 'Thinking Comics' reading group discusses the anthology Nelson edited by Woodrow Phoenix and Rob Davis. All welcome. More...
Where: Gosh Comics, 1 Berwick Street, London W1F 0DR
When: February 8, 2012 - 7.15-9pm
Launch: Kramers Ergot 8 & De Profundis
UK contributors to KE8, Frederic Mullally of Wicked Wandal & Leon Sadler, join James Jarvis, with his new graphic novel, for a signing & launch party. More...
Where: Gosh!, 1 Berwick Street, London W1F 0DR
When: February 11, 2012 2-3pm
London Anime Con
London's anime & gaming convention returns. Tickets £10 per day, midnight-to-midnight, or £15 for both booked online in advance. 18+ only. More...
Where: Rocket Complex, 166 Holloway Road, London N7 8DB
When: February 11 to February 12, 2012
Free Comics Workshop for 16-20 Year Olds
Learn skills & get published & exhibited. Tonight: Comics Lettering with Jade Sarson. To book a place, email karriefransman[at]hotmail.co.uk More...
Where: The London Print Studio, London
When: February 14, 2012 5-7pm
In Conversation with Cartoonist Aneurin Wright
Wright discusses his moving graphic medicine memoir from Myriad, 'Things to Do in a Retirement Home Trailer Park' with Paul Gravett. Admission free. More...
Where: Apple Store, 235 Regent Street London W1B 2EL
When: February 16, 2012 -7-8pm
The Trials of Dennis the Menace
Beanotown is in crisis, Children unite! Music, words & action come together in a brand new show for kids of all ages. £12/6 kids. More...
Where: South Bank Centre. London
When: February 17 to February 22, 2012
Laydeez Do Comics: Monthly Graphic Novel Forum
Karrie Fransman, Dr Ann Miller & Emma Mould talk at this monthly graphic novel forum with a focus on comics about everyday life. £1.50 More...
Where: The Rag Factory, 16-18 Heneage Street, London E1 5LJ
When: February 20, 2012 6.30-9.30pm
Free Comics Workshop for 16-20 Year Olds
Learn skills & get published & exhibited. Tonight: Digital & Tone in Comics with Susan Yan Mach. To book places, email karriefransman[at]hotmail.co.uk More...
Where: The London Print Studio, London
When: February 21, 2012 5-7pm
Free Comics Workshop for 16-20 Year Olds
Learn skills & get published & exhibited. Tonight: Mixed-Media Comics with Lily-Rose Beardshaw. To book a place, email karriefransman[at]hotmail.co.uk More...
Where: The London Print Studio, London
When: February 22, 2012 5-7pm
Hyper Japan 2012
All about cuisine, culture and cool: everything that’s creative, cute and crazy about contemporary Japan. Tickets £6-14. More...
Where: Olympia Brompton Hall, Hammersmith Road, London, W14 8UX
When: February 24 to February 25, 2012
London Super Comic Convention
US guests incl. Howard Chaykin, Phil Jimenez, Bob Layton, Tony Moore, David Petersen, George Perez, Rick Remender & Bernie Wrightson. £25/15 More...
Where: ExCeL London, One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1XL
When: February 25 to February 26, 2012
Para leer a America Latina: Comics, Graphic Novels and Collective Memory
One-day workshop on Latin American comics & graphic novels. More...
Where: Institute for the Study of the Americas, 2nd floor, Senate House, Malet St, London
When: March 1, 2012
Showmasters Presents: London Comic Mart
If you're into comics, golden age, silver age or modern comics, this is the place to find what you've been looking for. Admission free. More...
Where: Royal National Hotel, Bedford Way, London WC1
When: March 4, 2012 - from 12 noon
Free Comics Workshop for 16-20 Year Olds
Learn skills & get published & exhibited. Tonight: Super Charcoal with Shamisa Debroey. To book a place, email karriefransman[at]hotmail.co.uk More...
Where: The London Print Studio, London
When: March 6, 2012 5-7pm
Launch Party: Tom Gauld
Tom Gauld launches his new Drawn & Quarterly graphic novel, 'Goliath'. More...
Where: Gosh!, 1 Berwick Street, London W1F 0DR
When: March 9, 2012 from 6.30pm
Comic Gosh!p
Free 'Thinking Comics' reading group discusses Epileptic by David B. & Art History Dropouts by Barnaby Richards & Ellen Lindner. All welcome. More...
Where: Gosh Comics, 1 Berwick Street, London W1F 0DR
When: March 14, 2012 - 7.15-9pm
Laydeez Do Comics: Monthly Graphic Novel Forum
All are welcome to this monthly graphic novel forum with a focus on comics about everyday life. £1.50 More...
Where: The Rag Factory, 16-18 Heneage Street, London E1 5LJ
When: March 19, 2012 6.30-9.30pm
Pick Me Up: Contemporary Graphic Art Fair
The best, most innovative & avant-garde graphic artists, collectives & galleries from the UK & across the world offer their works for sale. More...
Where: Somerset House, London
When: March 22 to April 1, 2012
Conference: Drawing Out 2012
Examining drawing & notation, drawing as writing, & drawing as recording & discovery. Speakers include Australian graphic novelist Bruce Mutard. More...
Where: University of the Arts & various venues, London
When: March 28 to March 30, 2012
Supergods Comic Book Slam
Create your own comic panel & characters using Egypt as inspiration & objects from the museum for your own ideas. Free! More...
Where: Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology, UCL, London
When: March 31, 2012 - 2-4pm
Showmasters Presents: London Comic Mart
If you're into comics, golden age, silver age or modern comics, this is the place to find what you've been looking for. Admission free. More...
Where: Royal National Hotel, Bedford Way, London WC1
When: April 1, 2012 - from 12 noon
Launch Party: Simone Lia
Simone Lia signs copies of her new Jonathan Cape graphic novel, 'Please God, Find Me a Husband'. More...
Where: Gosh!, 1 Berwick Street, London W1F 0DR
When: April 10, 2012 from 6.30pm
41st London Book Fair
The global marketplace for rights negotiation, sale & distribution of content across print, audio, TV, film & digital channels. More...
Where: Earls Court, London
When: April 16 to April 18, 2012
Laydeez Do Comics: Monthly Graphic Novel Forum
All are welcome to this monthly graphic novel forum with a focus on comics about everyday life. £1.50 More...
Where: The Rag Factory, 16-18 Heneage Street, London E1 5LJ
When: April 23, 2012 6.30-9.30pm
Twenty-First Century British Fiction: A Symposium
A survey the 21st century's first decade of British Fiction, including graphic novels. Abstracts by March 15th to 21stcentury.symposium[at]gmail.com More...
Where: School of Arts, Birkbeck, University of London
When: May 12, 2012
Popular Media Cultures: Writing in the Margins & Reading Between the Lines
A conference run by The Centre for Cultural & Creative Research at the University of Portsmouth. Keynote speaker: Prof. Henry Jenkins. More...
Where: Odeon Cinema, Covent Garden, London
When: May 19, 2012
Kapow! Comic Convention
Mark Millar, Frank Quitely, Dave Gibbons, Paul Cornell, Adi Granov & many more. Tickets £20 a day or £35 for weekend, advance only. More...
Where: London Business Design Centre, 52 Upper St, Islington, N1 0QH
When: May 19 to May 20, 2012
Showmasters Presents: London Comic Mart
If you're into comics, golden age, silver age or modern comics, this is the place to find what you've been looking for. Admission free. More...
Where: Royal National Hotel, Bedford Way, London WC1
When: May 20, 2012 - from 12 noon
Laydeez Do Comics: Monthly Graphic Novel Forum
All are welcome to this monthly graphic novel forum with a focus on comics about everyday life. £1.50 More...
Where: The Rag Factory, 16-18 Heneage Street, London E1 5LJ
When: May 21, 2012 6.30-9.30pm
London MCM Expo
With nearly 47,000 visitors, this is by far the biggest and best-attended Movie/Comics/Media convention in the country More...
Where: ExCel London, Royal Victoria Dock, London
When: May 25 to May 27, 2012
Showmasters Presents: London Comic Mart
If you're into comics, golden age, silver age or modern comics, this is the place to find what you've been looking for. Admission free. More...
Where: Royal National Hotel, Bedford Way, London WC1
When: June 10, 2012 - from 12 noon
Laydeez Do Comics: Monthly Graphic Novel Forum
All are welcome to this monthly graphic novel forum with a focus on comics about everyday life. £1.50 More...
Where: The Rag Factory, 16-18 Heneage Street, London E1 5LJ
When: June 18, 2012 6.30-9.30pm
London Film & Comic Con
Meet stars of movies, TV, sports, comics and more for a day-out unlike any other. More...
Where: Olympia Grand Hall, Hammersmith Road, London, W14 8UX
When: July 6 to July 8, 2012
Showmasters Presents: London Comic Mart
If you're into comics, golden age, silver age or modern comics, this is the place to find what you've been looking for. Admission free. More...
Where: Royal National Hotel, Bedford Way, London WC1
When: July 15, 2012 - from 12 noon
33rd IBBY International Congress
London hosts this congress on Crossing Boundaries: Translations and Migrations, covering globalisation, dual-language texts & cultural exchange. More...
Where: Imperial College, London
When: August 23 to August 26, 2012
Showmasters Presents: London Comic Mart
If you're into comics, golden age, silver age or modern comics, this is the place to find what you've been looking for. Admission free. More...
Where: Royal National Hotel, Bedford Way, London WC1
When: September 2, 2012 - from 12 noon
LONDON AREA: EXHIBITIONS
The Stuff of Nightmares
The darker side of a child's imaginary landscape in works by Katherine Tulloh, Ruth Weinberg, Daniel Bell & Sharon Brindle. More...
Where: V&A Museum of Childhood, Cambridge Heath, London E2 9PA
When: July 2 to February 26, 2012
Draw Your Weapons: The Art of Commando Comics
A 50th anniversary display of original colour cover artworks from Britain's best-loved war comics, loaned by DC Thomsons. Admission free. More...
Where: National Army Museum, Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, London SW3 4HT
When: September 1 to April 30, 2012
Manga at the British Museum: Drawings by Hoshino Yukinobu
An exclusive opportunity to see the original drawings from the manga series Professor Munakata's British Museum Adventure. More...
Where: Room 91 (lobby), British Museum, London
When: September 29 to April 8, 2012
Royal Manuscripts: The Genius of Illumination
Medieval and Renaissance illuminated manuscripts, collected by the kings and queens of England over 800 years. More...
Where: The British Library, London
When: November 11 to March 13, 2012
On Eagle’s Wings: British Adventure Comics 1950-1969
A British Design display celebrating Eagle & the boom period in British comics with work by Frank Hampson, Frank Bellamy, Don Lawrence & Ron Embleton. More...
Where: Room 74, Victoria & Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, London
When: January 7 to May 27, 2012
Quentin Blake: As Large As Life
More than 60 illustrations commissioned by hospitals in UK & France, alongside William Hogarth's paintings & sculptures. More...
Where: The Foundling Museum, 40 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AZ
When: January 12, 2012
In Numbers: Serial Publications by Artists Since 1955
Artists' artworks as publications, from the rise of the small press in the 1960s & the correspondence art movement to DIY zine culture & today. More...
Where: Institute of Contemporary Arts, The Mall, London, SW1Y 5AH
When: January 25 to March 25, 2012
David Shrigley: Brain Activity
First major survey in London extends beyond drawing to include photography, books, sculpture, animation, painting & music. More...
Where: Hayward Gallery, South Bank, London
When: February 1 to May 13, 2012
Her Maj: 60 Years of UNOfficial Portraits of The Queen
Includes cartoons by Steve Bell, Dave Brown, Carl Giles, JAK, Nicola Jennings, John Jensen, MAC, Ken Pyne, Martin Rowson & Trog. More...
Where: The Cartoon Museum, 35 Little Russell Street, London WC1A 2HH
When: February 1 to February 28, 2012
Manga Jiman 2011 Winners
See all the 8-page manga on the theme 'New Beginnings' chosen as the finalists & winners of this year's annual contest. Free admission. More...
Where: Embassy of Japan, Piccadilly, London
When: February 6 to February 29, 2012
Stripped: An Exhibition Celebrating the Comic Book Medium
Artists celebrate pulpy paper, '4 colour' off-register printing, ben-day dots, trade-dress graphics, mastheads, sounds effects, balloons & more. More...
Where: Orbital Comics Gallery, 8 Great Newport Street, London
When: March 1 to April 1, 2012
Tripwire 20th Anniversary Photo Exhibition
A show of editor-in-chief Joel Meadows' unique comic creator portraits, from Alan Moore to Dave McKean, Michael Moorcock to Rob Williams. More...
Where: Gosh!, 1 Berwick Street, London W1F 0DR
When: March 10 to March 29, 2012
UK REGIONS: EVENTS
Adventures In Comics 2
The return of this annual season of events & exhibitions, this year on a 'Life Boat' theme, featuring international & local artists. More...
Where: Marine Studios, 17 Albert Terrace, Margate, Kent
When: February 3 to February 29, 2012
Alt-Brighton Graphic Novel Seminar
Low-cost training event on writing for comics for beginner & intermediate writers led by Tim Pilcher. £10 plus £1.25 booking fee More...
Where: Room CR2, Jubilee Library, Jubilee Square, Jubilee St, Brighton & Hove
When: February 11, 2012 11am-4pm
Signing: Bryan & Mary Talbot
Bryan & Mary Talbot sign copies of their new graphic novel, Dotter of Her Father's Eyes. More...
Where: Waterstone's, 6 The Grand Arcade, Wigan, WN1 1BH
When: February 11, 2012 2pm
First Bristol Radical Zine Fest
A day of zines, workshops, tea and vegan cakes, followed by yummy Kebele dinner at 6:30pm. More...
Where: Kebele Community Co-Op, 14 Robertson Road, Bristol BS5 6JY
When: February 12, 2012 12-6pm
GEEK: Game Expo East Kent 2012
New games festival based in Margate. More details to follow. More...
Where: Margate, Kent
When: February 15 to February 19, 2012
Midlands MCM Expo
The Midlands Movie Comic Media expo. More...
Where: International Centre, St Quentin Gate, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4JH
When: February 18, 2012
Comic Expo Exeter
The largest ever Comic Expo in Exeter - new venue, more guests, more traders & big on small press! More...
Where: Rougemont Thistle Hotel, Exeter
When: February 19, 2012
6th Book Arts Fayre
All stall spaces are free at this fair hosted & run by staff & volunteers at Ffotogallery as a biannual community arts event. More...
Where: Ffotogallery, Turner House, Plymouth Road, Penarth, Cardiff CF64 3DH
When: February 25, 2012 11am-5pm
Cardiff International Comic Expo 2012
The Cardiff Convention returns and the website goes live in October. More...
Where: Mercure Holland House Hotel, Cardiff
When: February 25, 2012
Course: Comics and Graphic Novels
Karen Rubins teaches this 3-day course in comics storytelling techniques, & how to create your own visual narrative. Suitable for all levels. More...
Where: West Dean College, Chichester
When: March 2 to March 4, 2012
Signing: Bryan & Mary Talbot
Bryan & Mary Talbot sign copies of their new graphic novel, Dotter of Her Father's Eyes. More...
Where: Forbidden Planet, 5-6 Crampton Quay, Dublin 2
When: March 2, 2012 tbc
Phoenix Convention IX
Bryan Talbot, Leah Moore, John Reppion, Kim Newman & Robert Rankin are among the guests at this Irish Literary SF event. 20 euros. More...
Where: Irish Writers' Centre, Parnell Square, Dublin 1
When: March 3 to March 4, 2012
10th Anniversary Illustration Forum: The Absurd Event: Approaches to absurdity in illustration
'Absurd Event' is the theme, with guest speakers Paul Slater, Peter Blegvad, Benoit Jacques and Adam Dant. More...
Where: UC Falmouth, Woodlane Campus, Falmouth, Cornwall
When: March 9, 2012
OFFSET 2012
A new time of year for this major international creatives gathering around design, illustration, graphics, comics and more. More...
Where: Grand Canal Theatre, Grand Canal Sq., Docklands, Dublin
When: March 9 to March 11, 2012
Minamicon 18
The longest running Japanese culture and anime event in the UK. More...
Where: Novotel, Southampton
When: March 16 to March 18, 2012
SunnyCon 2012
The first ever Sunderland Japanese Culture & Anime convention with Gina Lucia, Akemi Solloway, Veronica Taylor & Christopher Sabat. Tickets £20. More...
Where: Crowtree Leisure Centre, Crowtree Road, Sunderland, SR1 3EL
When: March 24, 2012
Hi-Ex 2012: The 4th Highlands International Comic Expo
The Scottish celebration of comics returns with Simon Davis, Gary Erskine, Al Ewing, Tanya Roberts & more guests. More...
Where: Eden Court, Inverness, Scotland
When: March 31 to April 1, 2012
Kitacon 4
Anime con offering parties, live acts straight from Japan, Cosplay, Voice Actors, Panels, Gaming, Merchandise and of course 24hr screenings. More...
Where: Hilton Metropole, Birmingham
When: April 13 to April 15, 2012
Cradled in Caricature
A further multi-disciplinary exploration of the notion & impact of caricature in society & culture. Free & open to scholars from all disciplines. More...
Where: University of Kent, Canterbury
When: April 27, 2012
Bristol Comic Expo
The country's longest running expo returns to its spiritual home at the Brunel's old station's Passenger shed at Bristol Temple Meads. More...
Where: Brunel's Passenger Shed & Ramada Jarvis Hotel, Bristol
When: May 12 to May 13, 2012
6th International Comedy Conference - Drawing The Line: Comics, Comedy & Comics
Comics can have two meanings - comedians & drawn images - both make us laugh but often in differenct ways. 200-word abstracts wanted by Jan 31st 2012. More...
Where: University of Salford Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University
When: May 31 to June 1, 2012
Arvon Foundation Graphic Novel Residential Course
Bryan & Mary Talbot and Hannah Berry lead this residential course about 'scripting big comics'. Limited numbers, grants available. More...
Where: The Hurst, The John Osborne Arvon Centre, Clunton, Craven Arms Shropshire SY7 0JA
When: June 25 to June 30, 2012
The Third International Comics Conference: Comics Rock
Themes are Comics & Education with David Lloyd & Steve Marchant of Comics Classroom & Multi-Modal Adaptation. Papers by Dec 31st 2011. More...
Where: Bournemouth University
When: June 28 to June 29, 2012
The Children’s Media Conference
The gathering in the UK for everyone involved in developing, producing and distributing content to kids, on all platforms. More...
Where: Sheffield
When: July 4 to July 6, 2012
Amecon
Return of this popular anime convention with cosplay, screenings, guests & more, this year for 18+ only. R More...
Where: University of Keele, Staffordshire
When: August 10 to August 12, 2012
The Multiple Life Cycles of Children’s Media
Conference on childhood nostalgia in contemporary convergence culture. Call for papers by February 1st 2012. More...
Where: University of Reading, Centre for International Research in Childhood
When: August 31 to September 1, 2012
The Graphic Novel: 1st Global Conference
An inter- & multi-disciplinary conference on issues of production, creation & reading of all forms of comics & graphic novels. Abstracts by March 16th More...
Where: Mansfield College, Oxford
When: September 7 to September 9, 2012
Thought Bubble Festival 2012
It's back, Leeds' hugely popular, star-studded comics festival, including the two-day Convention over the weekend. More...
Where: Saviles Hall, Royal Armouries & other venues, Leeds
When: November 12 to November 18, 2012
UK REGIONS: EXHIBITIONS
Japan: Kingdom of Characters
An overview of manga & anime in the second half of the 20th century from Astro Boy & Ultraman to Hello Kitty, Pikachu & many more favourites. More...
Where: Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, University of East Anglia, Norwich NR4 7TJ
When: February 4 to June 24, 2012
Anthony Earnshaw: The Imp of Surrealism
Book launch for this comprehensive monograph, with art historian Dawn Ades & Gail Earnshaw as guest speakers. More...
Where: Flowers Gallery, 82 Kingsland Road, London E2 8DP
When: March 17, 2012 - 2-4pm
EUROPE: EVENTS
Bande Dessinée & Adaptations
Conference considering the many questions around the graphic novelisation of text novels. Call for papers by October 31st. More...
Where: Centre Interlangues Texte, Image, Langage, Université de Bourgogne, France
When: February 17, 2012
6th BilBolBul Festival internazionale di fumetto
ATAK, Blutch, Ghermandi, BlexBolex & more 'Fumetti Bolognese!' at Italy's cutting-edge international comics festival. More...
Where: Bologna, Italy
When: March 1 to March 4, 2012
De Stripdagen
The biggest comics festival in the Benelux countries, where the Stripschapprijzen will be announced. More...
Where: Evenementenhal, Gorinchem, The Netherlands
When: March 10 to March 11, 2012
NextComic Festival 2012
Architecture is the theme for this year's Next Comic, Austria's leading international festival. More...
Where: Linz, Austria
When: March 15 to March 23, 2012
Salon du Livre Paris
France's most important publishing fair, from past treasures to 21st century advances. More...
Where: Porte de Versaille, Paris, France
When: March 16 to March 19, 2012
Fumetto Festival 2012
Switzerland's progressive international comic arts festival returns. More...
Where: Lucerne, Switzerland
When: March 24 to April 1, 2012
Ligatura: 3rd International Comics Culture Festival
Focussed on the cultural & social function of comics & Central European scene, with poster by 2011 winner Jay Wright. More...
Where: Poznan, Poland
When: April 19 to April 22, 2012
Stockholm SPX 2012
Stockholm's finest annual celebration of cutting-edge comics creativity returns. More...
Where: Serieteket, Kulturhuset, Stockholm, Sweden
When: April 26 to April 29, 2012
Napoli Comicon 2012
The return of Italy's prestigious International Comics Festival. More...
Where: Castel Sant'Elmo & Mostra d'Oltremare, Naples, Italy
When: April 28 to May 1, 2012
30th Salon Internacional del Comic de Barcelona
Exhibitions, guests, panels and more covering Spanish and international comics. More...
Where: Fira de Barcelona, Montjuic Palao No. 8, Barcelona, Spain
When: May 3 to May 6, 2012
15th Erlangen International Comic Salon
Germany's biggest bi-annual celebration takes over the city again. More...
Where: Erlangen, Germany
When: June 7 to June 10, 2012
23rd International Festival of Comics & Games in Lodz
The biggest comic event in Poland and Central-Eastern Europe, attended by thousands of comics fans from Poland and abroad. More...
Where: Lodz Cultural Centre, Lodz, Poland
When: October 5 to October 7, 2012
EUROPE: EXHIBITIONS
Sempé, un peu de Paris et d’ailleurs.
Through more than 300 original drawings, discover the world through the eyes of this master cartoonist. Admission free. More...
Where: Hotel de Ville, Salle Saint-Jean, 5, rue de Lobau, 75004 Paris.
When: October 21 to February 11, 2012
77 Years of Romanian Comics
Revealing a hidden history of comics, made possible by the Romanian Association of Comic Strip Enthusiasts. More...
Where: Belgian Comic Strip Centre, 20 rue des Sables, Brussels
When: October 25 to May 20, 2012
Lorenzo Mattotti: Venise
An exhibition of ravishing original artworks from Mattotti's latest book exploring the city of Venice. More...
Where: Galerie Martel, 17 rue Martel, 75010 Paris, France
When: November 16 to February 4, 2012
GraphicNovel.It
Italy's finest: Mattotti, Igort, Giardino, Marzocchi, Giandelli, Gipi, Toffolo, Ricci, Reviati, Calaone, Nanni, Fior, Macola, Cattani & Tota. More...
Where: Galerie Martel, 17 rue Martel, 75010 Paris, France
When: December 7 to February 17, 2012
Beel Beeld Present: Charles Burns
More than 200 works, including original pages of Black Hole & X'ed Out, and sketches & illustrations for magazines and books from the past 30 years. More...
Where: Museum M, Leuven, Belgium
When: December 8 to March 11, 2012
Une Autre Histoire: Bande Dessinée, L’Oeuvre Peint
Comics & paintings by Hergé, Cuvelier, Peellaert, Sleen, Bilal, Mattotti, Loustal, Van Hasselt, Gerner & more. More...
Where: Musée de la Bande Dessinée, Quai de la Charente, Angoulême, France
When: December 15 to March 11, 2012
Asterix & The Celts
Our Gallic heroes retrace their Celtic roots mixing archaeological relics with oroginals & objects by Goscinny & Uderzo. More...
Where: Weltkulturerbe V&Kouml;lklinger Hüa;tte, Rathausstrasse 75-79, 66333 Völklingen, Germany
When: December 17 to April 9, 2012
Tarquin: Lanfeust de Troy
Selling exhibition from this hugely popular heroic fantasy series from Soleil. More...
Where: Galerie Petits Papiers,
91 rue Saint-Honoré, 75001 Paris
When: January 12 to February 11, 2012
Winsor McCay (1869-1934): Comics, Films, Dreams
America's comics & animation pioneer is celebrated for his innovation & surrealism in Little Nemo & Dream of the Rarebit Fiend. More...
Where: Bilderbuchmuseum der Stadt Troisdorf, Burgallee 1, 53840 Troisdorf, Germany
When: January 15 to March 4, 2012
Marc Wasterlain:
The brilliant Belgian children's BD creator from Docteur Poche to Les Pixels et les Mini Dinosaures. More...
Where: Belgian Comic Strip Centre, 20 rue des Sables, Brussels
When: January 17 to March 4, 2012
Art Spiegelman: The Private Museum
Spiegelman curates with Thierry Groensteen works by 116 artists in his personal pantheon, the majority American, from Gene Ahern to Jim Woodring More...
Where: Cité international de la bande dessinée, Bâtiment Castro, Angoulême, France
When: January 26 to May 6, 2012
Miran Kim: Light House
Luminous images of spiritual & material bodies are painted in Kim's mysterious & surreal pictures containing secret happiness. More...
Where: Galerie Petits Papiers,
91 rue Saint-Honoré, 75001 Paris
When: February 2 to February 25, 2012
Frédéric Bezian
Selling show of Bezian's graphic novel artwork and illustrations. More...
Where: Galerie Oblique, 17 rue Saint-Paul, 75004 Paris, France
When: February 3 to February 18, 2012
100 Years of Martin Toonder
Celebrating the centenary of this Dutch grand master of cartooning & his characters Panda and Tom Puss. More...
Where: Belgian Comic Strip Centre, 20 rue des Sables, Brussels
When: February 7 to September 23, 2012
Planète Manga
All the diversity of Asian comics in anime screenings, a reading room of 2,500 manga, workshops, cosplay & other events. More...
Where: Level 1, Bibliothèque publique d'information, Centre Pompidou, Paris
When: February 8 to May 14, 2012
José Muñoz: Encres & Lumières
Major exhibition of the Argentine master of comic art & illustration. More...
Where: Galerie Champaka, 27 rue Ernest Allard, B-1000 Brussels, Belgium
When: February 17 to March 18, 2012
Philippe Lagautrière
Selling exhibition of Lagautrière's graphic art. More...
Where: Galerie Oblique, 17 rue Saint-Paul, 75004 Paris, France
When: February 24 to March 10, 2012
Eyeballing: Finnish Contemporary Comics
Works for print plus new gallery comics by 14 artists including Mari Ahokoivu, Matti Hagelberg, Kati Kovacs, Tommi Musturi & Vills Ranta. More...
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma, Mannerheiminaukio 2, Helsinki, Finland
When: March 9 to September 9, 2012
Ever Meulen: Travel
Travel-themed selling exhibit by the leading Belgian illustrator & designer. More...
Where: Galerie Champaka, 27 rue Ernest Allard, B-1000 Brussels, Belgium
When: March 23 to April 22, 2012
Crumb
Major retrospective of Robert Crumb's work, including the entirety of his Genesis adaptation & originals from all stages of his life. More...
Where: Musée d'Art moderne de la Ville de Paris, 11 avenue du President Wilson, 75116 Paris, France
When: April 13 to August 19, 2012
NORTH AMERICA: EVENTS
Frank Santoro’s Comic Book Layout Workshop
Santoro shows how artists like Hergé & Hal Foster used visual harmonies & structures like classical oil painters. Talk & Free Workshop More...
Where: Floating World Comics, 400 NW Couch St., Portland, OR 97209
When: February 9, 2012 6-8pm
Image Comics Expo: Independent Then, Now & Tomorrow
Celebrating the company's 20 years with guests Robert Kirkman, Todd McFarlane & Jim Valentino & co-founders Whilce Portacio & Rob Liefeld. More...
Where: Oakland Convention Center, 550 10th Street, Oakland, CA 94607
When: February 24 to February 26, 2012
Graphic Details Symposium: Talking About Jewish Women & Comics
Intersections between Jewishness & gender in comics with Leela Corman, Sarah Leavitt, Corinne Pearlman, Ariel Shrag, Lauren Weinstein & more. $15/10. More...
Where: Yeshiva University Museum.15 West 16th Street, New York, NY 10011
When: February 26, 2012
STAPLE The Independent Media Expo
7th show to promote independent creative media, covering comics, art, animation & self-published literature. $10 per day, $15 for 2-day pass. More...
Where: Marchesa Hall & Theater, Austin, Texas
When: March 3 to March 4, 2012
WonderCon 2012
Guests already confirmed include Sergio Aragones, Mark Evanier, Matt Fraction, Michael Golden, Eric Powell & Mike Mignola. More...
Where: Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA
When: March 16 to March 18, 2012
Emerald City Comicon
The Premier Comic Book & Pop Culture Convention in the Pacific Northwest with Allred, Brubaker, Granov, Horn & many more top guests. More...
Where: Washington State Convention Center, Seattle, WA
When: March 30 to April 1, 2012
Conference Sessions: The Comics Get Medieval
A celebration of medieval-themed comics in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of Prince Valiant. More...
Where: 2012 Joint Conference of the National Popular Culture & American Culture Associations, Boston, MA
When: April 11 to April 14, 2012
C2E2: Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo
Spanning the latest and greatest from the worlds of comics, movies, television, toys, anime, manga and video games. More...
Where: North Building at McCormick Place, 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago
When: April 13 to April 15, 2012
Back Porch Comics Presents S.P.A.C.E.
Now in its 13th year, S.P.A.C.E. is the Midwest's largest exhibition of small press & creator-owned comics. More...
Where: Ramada Plaza Hotel & Conference Center, 4900 Sinclair Road, Columbus, OH 43229
When: April 21 to April 22, 2012
9th Annual Stumptown Comics Fest
Major gathering of over 100 exhibitors & creators, plus the Stumptown Comic Arts Awards. More...
Where: Oregon Convention Center, Portland, Oregon
When: April 28 to April 29, 2012
MoCCA Festival 2012
10th Anniversary two-day event that attracts thousands of fans, creators & publishers from around the globe, in celebration of comics and cartoons. More...
Where: Lexington Avenue Armory, 68 Lexington Ave (25th & 26th St.s), New York City
When: April 28 to April 29, 2012
2012 Toronto Comic Art Festival
Guy Delisle, Gabriel Bá, Fábio Moon, Jeff Smith, Alison Bechdel & more at this free 2-day show & fair of over 300 cartoonists. More...
Where: Toronto Public Library & The Beguiling, Toronto, Canada
When: May 5 to May 6, 2012
Free Comic Book Day
Comic shops across North America & elsewhere give away different special free comic books! More...
Where: Check with your local comic store!
When: May 5, 2012
Conference: ‘The Decorated Page’ of Medieval Images & Graphic Novels
'Sequential Theory' on comics in two-way dialogue with the theories & analysis of medieval manuscripts, wall paintings & other visual media. More...
Where: International Medieval Congress, Kalamazoo, Michigan
When: May 10, 2012
Project Narrative Summer Institute
Two-week program on the study of narrative fiction in its three primary modes: short stories, comics, & films/TV. Applications by March 1st. More...
Where: Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
When: June 11 to June 22, 2012
Rocky Mountain Conference on Comics and Graphic Novels
A new literary conference at Denver Comic Con, devoted solely to the scholarly study and teaching of the sequential arts. CFP by Jan 15th. More...
Where: Denver Comic Con, Colorado Convention Center, Denver
When: June 13 to June 15, 2012
San Diego Comic Con International
America's premier pop culture convention returns. More...
Where: San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA
When: July 12 to July 15, 2012
Conference: Comics & Medicine - Navigating the Margins
With a focus on the under-represented in graphic narratives, & Joyce Brabner, Joyce Farmer & Paul Gravett among the guest speakers. CFP by Feb 28. More...
Where: Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Canada
When: July 22 to July 24, 2012
SPX 2012 Small Press Expo
Daniel Clowes & Chris Ware top the guest list, plus the Ignatz Awards. $10 day/$15 weekend. More...
Where: Marriott Bethesda North Hotel & Conference Center, North Bethesda, MD 20852
When: September 14 to September 15, 2012
New York Comic Con
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 11 to October 14, 2012
NORTH AMERICA: EXHIBITIONS
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: Yeshiva University Museum.15 West 16th Street, New York, NY 10011
When: September 25 to April 15, 2012
Animating Haring!
Original production cels and sketches from Keith Haring's animated segments produced for the Sesame Street TV shows. More...
Where: Hall Gallery, The ToonSeum, 945 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
When: October 22 to February 26, 2012
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Featuring vintage newspaper tearsheets and original artwork spanning over 100 years of classic comics based on L. Frank Baum's world. More...
Where: Cartoon Art Museum, 655 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
When: November 12 to April 15, 2012
Small Press Spotlight on LGBTQ Cartoonists
Presenting work by Burton Clarke, Jaime Cortez, Ed Luce, Jon Macy, MariNomi, Trina Robbins, Alison Sayers, Christine Smith, Mary Wings & Rick Worley. More...
Where: Cartoon Art Museum, 655 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
When: December 10 to March 4, 2012
Black and White and Read All Over: Comics of the New Millennium
Nine 21st century newspaper strips including Cul de Sac, Ollie & Quentin, Arctic Circle, Tina's Groove, The Knight Life & Pearls Before Swine. More...
Where: Cartoon Art Museum, 655 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
When: December 17 to May 6, 2012
Funny Valentines: A Tribute to Jack Davis
A show of original art by MAD artistic genius Davis alongside tributes by Peter Bagge, Jim Woodring, Ellen Forney & more. More...
Where: Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery, 1201 S. Vale St, Seattle, WA 98108
When: February 11 to March 7, 2012
ELSEWHERE: EVENTS
Viñetas Serias: 2nd International Congress on Comics & Graphic Humour
The second Argentinian conference offers another chance to exchange current investigations into comics & graphic humour. More...
Where: Biblioteca Nacional & the Museo de Arte Latinoamericano, Buenos Aires, Argentina
When: September 26 to September 29, 2012
Conference: 2nd Colóquio Internacional Filosofia e Quadrinhos
With a focus on comics art, practices & intersections. Submit proposals between 2-500 words to funkstroke[at]yahoo.com by February 15th More...
Where: Rio Comicon, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
When: November 15 to November 18, 2012
ELSEWHERE: EXHIBITIONS
