thought bubble festival guide 2015
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Thought Bubble is the UK’s largest and most highly regarded festival of its kind – an annual celebration of comic art in all its forms, including everything from superheroes to independent and small-press comics. Thought Bubble is a non-profit-making organisation dedicated to promoting comics and graphic novels as an important national and international cultural art-form. Thought Bubble festival runs from 9th to 15th November 2015 with a huge two-day convention at Leeds Dock on 14th & 15th November. Over 500 exhibitors and 100 guests from all over the world - guests include Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels, Joan Cornellà, Noelle Stevenson, Kate Beaton, Scott Snyder, Emi Lenox and many more! Click here to buy tickets thoughtbubblefestival.com/information/ticketsTRANSCRIPT
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The Leeds Comic Art festival 9-15 November 2015
www.thoughtbubblefestival.com
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Nine years! We can’t believe how Thought Bubble has grown since it began in the basement of Leeds Town Hall in 2007. Last year’s festival was
bigger than ever, and we had so many exciting projects and events going on. This year we’ve got some of our awesome regular events such as the British Comic Awards, our huge book crossing where we deliver stacks of free comics to local libraries, Comics Forum and of course our two-day mega convention. There’s a bunch of great new things going on too! Like our month-long exhibition of Joan Cornellà’s darkly fun works at The Gallery at Munro House - his first in the UK! We’re continuing to celebrate the diversity of comics with a Mental Health-themed comics event, and we’re expanding on the Rainbow Age book club - our LGBTQ* event run in partnership with Leeds Central Library and Travelling Man.
Our centrepiece event as always is the Thought Bubble comic convention which will take place over two days on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th November in three of Leeds’ largest exhibition halls - New Dock Hall, Royal Armouries Hall, and the specially-constructed Thought Bubble Marquee, which was a welcome addition to 2014’s festival, allowing us to bring you even more amazing comics and art than ever! We’ve curated a fantastic line-up of local and international guests, comprising artists and writers whose incredible work shows the true diversity of comic book and graphic novel story-telling. The convention will also be filled with hundreds of exhibitors from around the world; from self-published artists and writers to the best retailers in the country.
As we approach Thought Bubble’s tenth anniversary we want to thank you, our attendees, for helping to make each event so special and a total pleasure to bring to you! Whether you’re a curious first-time visitor, a cosplay enthusiast or a comics connoisseur, we look forward to welcoming you to our biggest and best festival to date.
Welcome to the 9th annual Thought Bubble festival! Special thanks this year to our retail partners who have kindly sponsored the following guests:
Tickets for our comic convention are £17 for a day pass, £27 for a weekend
pass, £13 for a cosplay day pass, and under-12s get in for free with a
ticket-holding parent/guardian.
For full ticket details, please visit www.thoughtbubblefestival.com
• Look for the festival timetable at the centre of this brochure to help you plan your activities during Thought Bubble.
• The awesome Kristyna Baczynski has given us this lovely character to indicate events that are suitable for families and young people.
• If you see a volunteer in a red Thought Bubble t-shirt at one of our events they are there to help you, so if you have any issues, please let them know. If you’d like to let our volunteers know how great they are for lending their time freely to help make Thought Bubble possible, please do – they all rock!
• If you have any feedback to offer us, please get in touch! We’re always looking to make sure that Thought Bubble grows in the right direction – please either fill in the response form in this guide, or direct correspondence to [email protected]
A big, BIG thank you to Leeds Inspired, Leeds City Council, Leeds College of Art, Leeds and Bradford Libraries, Comicraft, Allied London, Leeds Dock, Image Comics, Diamond Comics, The Illustrated Mind, Awesome Merchandise, Trinity, Travelling Man and our
many volunteers and sponsors for making this year’s event possible.
The 2015 Thought Bubble Festival image is by the most excellent Babs Tarr.
All artwork is copyright their respective owners, except where indicated.
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As part of Thought Bubble 2015, in partnership with Leeds Inspired, step inside your favourite stories or make your own! See photo booths like no other as you join superheroes, tackle mad scientists, or become them!
Working with artist Tom Eglington who created last year’s Kodama Woods project, with assistance from students at Leeds College of Art, Get Into Comics is a series of interactive booths that allows you to enter into an oversized comic panel and create your own story. Classic war stories, smokey detective noir mysteries, shadowy graveyard horror and action packed superhero scenes - there’ll be something for everyone!
Look out for our comic boxes across Leeds in October and at the Thought Bubble convention on 14-15 November at Leeds Dock.
Upload photos and videos to Twitter, Instagram and Vine with the #GetIntoComics and #TBF15 hashtags - the best entries will win prizes donated by Travelling Man Stores!
The Get Into Comics project was made possible by a generous grant from Leeds Inspired, an initiative of Leeds City Council that funds cultural projects that create high quality, accessible cultural experiences for Leeds’ residents and visitors alike.
Welcome to the 9th annual Thought Bubble festival! Special thanks this year to our retail partners who have kindly sponsored the following guests:
All Ages • Free admission with convention ticket • Exhibitions are free for under 12s, but an accompanying ticket-holding adult must be present.
For convention tickets, please go to thoughtbubblefestival.com
For more on Leeds Inspired, and the projects they fund, please visit leedsinspired.co.uk
Thought Bubble would not be possible without the generous support of Travelling Man – the UK’s friendliest independent comics and games shops.
Each year Travelling Man donate both their office space, and the time of their employees to help with the logistics of the festival, and we’d like to say a big thank you to all their staff for helping us both during
the festival and in the run-up to each Thought Bubble.
For more information on Travelling Man, please visit travellingman.com or pop into their flagship store in Leeds, at 32 Central Road, LS1 6DE
LeedS iNSPired presents… geT iNTO COMiCS
DMCKate BeatonJason LatourKurtis Wiebe
Kate LethSean Gordon Murphy
Declan Shalvey
Kate LethNoelle Stevenson
Jerome OpeñaFarel DalrympleRick Remender
This event will be open 14-15 November at Leeds Dock
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of MONDO PARTNERING WITH 2000AD ON AN EXCLUSIVE PRINT FOR THOUGHT BUBBLE ATTENDEES
Mondo - champions of innovative movie poster & soundtrack design - are returning to Thought Bubble! This year, they’re partnering with 2000 AD to release an exclusive poster for Thought Bubble attendees. They also worked with the wonderful people at Illustrated Mind to design the official TB t-shirts. Please follow @mondonews on Twitter throughout the weekend for more information!
Utilising the talents of world-class artists and designers, Mondo produces limited edition posters, vinyl soundtracks, VHS, and toys, based on film, television and comic properties including Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, Disney, and Universal Monsters. Based in Austin, TX, Mondo also has a permanent gallery space hosting regular exhibitions featuring breathtaking original artwork and limited edition screen prints.
ILLUSTRATED MIND EXCLUSIVE T-SHIRTWe are very pleased to have worked
with the awesome Illustrated Mind again this year for our exclusive Thought Bubble tee. This year
they’ve collaborated with Mondo to create an awesome image designed by
Sonny Day of We Buy Your Kids! Look out for all our volunteers who’ll be modelling the red version for you, and if you’d like to have one for yourself, they will be on sale at the Illustrated Mind stand (table 82 in New Dock Hall)!
T H O U G H T BUBBLE EXCLUSIVE BOOK LAUNCHES - explore a world of amazing new books, and discover new favourites to take home! Scan this picture with your smart phone for info on titles making their debut at this year’s Thought Bubble Comic Con, or visit www.thoughtbubblefestival.com/debuting-books
2015’s CONVENTION EXHIBITORS - for a full list of this year’s convention exhibitors, attending from all around the UK and beyond, please visit www.thoughtbubblefestival.com/exhibitors
THOUGHT BUBBLE MID-CON PARTYThis year’s mid-convention party will be at the Corn Exchange from 8.30pm until very late on Sat 14 Nov. If you missed out on a party ticket this year then you may still be able to attend. Any unwanted tickets/returns will be available on the door at the Corn Exchange on the evening of the party. Tickets will be allocated on a first come, first served basis, priced at £5 with cash sales only.
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KATE BEAToN is an award winning graphic novelist who was born in Nova Scotia, took a history degree in New Brunswick, worked in a museum in British Columbia, and then moved to Ontario for a while to draw pictures.
MARGuERITE BENNETT is a comics writer from Virginia, who has written for titles published
by DC, Marvel, BOOM!, Dynamite E n t e r t a i n m e n t , Archaia, and IDW.
JoAN CoRNELLà is a Spanish illustrator who has worked on numerous publications, such as La Cultura del Duodeno, El Periodico, Ara, and the New York Times, becoming
well known for his darkly surreal humour.
WES CRAIG works out of Montreal, Quebec, and has been drawing comics professionally since 2004 on such titles as Guardians of the Galaxy, Batman, The Flash, Deadly Class, and Blackhand Comics.
DMC aka Darryl McDaniels is a legendary musician, a founding member of Run DMC, and an undeniable inf luence on modern
pop culture. Darryl Makes Comics is an independent comic imprint, dedicated to the idea that every walk of life has heroes and stories worth telling.
EMI LENox is a comicker based out of Portland, Oregon, known for her sketch diary, Emitown. She is also the artist and co-writer/creator
for Plutona and the upcoming travel memoir Tadaima, both through Image Comics.
KATE LETH is an artist and writer from the frozen wilds of Canada. The author of the Adventure Time graphic novels Seeing Red and Bitter Sweets, Kate is also the series writer on Bravest Warriors, Edward Scissorhands, and Fraggle Rock: Journey to the Everspring.
JERoME opEñA began work full time in the comics industry in 2005, and his work has appeared in Metal Hurlant, Strange Girl, Fear Agent, Wolverine, Punisher, Deadpool, and Uncanny X-Force, as well as providing cover artwork for many more.
AMy REEDER is an American comic artist, perhaps best known for her work on such titles as Madame Xanadu, Rocket Girl, and Batwoman, after being discovered through Tokyopop’s “Rising Stars of Manga” competition.
R I C KR E M E N D E R has written/co-created such comics as Fear Agent, Strange Girl, Black Heart Billy, XXXombies, Sorrow, Last Days of American Crime, Deadly Class, and Black Science. Outside of comics he has written video games, and worked as an animator on films such as The Iron Giant, Anastasia, and Titan AE.
NoELLE STEvENSoN is a comic artist and freelance illustrator residing in Los Angeles, California. She has been nominated for a Harvey Award, and was awarded the Slate Cartoonist Studio Prize for Best Webcomic in 2012. Noelle has done published work for BOOM!, Random House, MacMIllan Press, and What Pumpkin Studios, among many others.
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THiS YeAr’S gueSTS ANd PrOfeSSiONALS2015 HigHLigHTed gueSTS
David AjaJohn AllisonAndy BelangerBengalShelly BondDoug BraithwaiteIvan BrandonKate Brown
Mark BuckinghamKeith BurnsJonathan BurtonAaron CampbellLaurence Campbell
Ian ChurchillBoo CookGemma Correll
Darryl CunninghamFarel DalrympleSimon DavisJon Davis-HuntAl DavisonRobert DeasNicolas DelortAndy DiggleD’Israeli
DixPeter DohertyPaul DuffieldLaurent DurieuxIan EdgintonGary Erskine
The Etherington BrothersAl EwingRay Fawkes
Duncan FegredoMatt FergusonHenry FlintTana FordAntonio Fuso
GaboLee GarbettKieron GillenAdi GranovIsabel GreenbergNicholas GurewitchDavid HinePeter Hogan
Matt HollingsworthFrazer Irving
JAKeAntony JohnstonBendik Kaltenborn
Matt KindtAles KotMarc LamingRoger LangridgeJason Latour
David LeachEmi LenoxDavid LloydJohn McCreaJamie McKelvieOllie Masters
Stephen MooneyLeah MooreOlly MossTom MullerSean Gordon MurphyMonty NeroBen OliverDean OrmstonCarlos PedroSean PhillipsJohn ReppionEsad Ribic
Emma Ríos
James RombergerEdward RossAlison SampsonMatteo ScaleraDeclan ShalveyWill SlineyScott SnyderCharles Soule
Si SpencerSimon SpurrierRichard StarkingsFiona StephensonDave TaylorMatt Taylor
Ben TemplesmithUnaMarguerite Van CookEmma Vieceli
Nik VirellaKev WalkerJohn WatsonChris WestonKurtis Wiebe
Andrew WildmanRob Williams
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festival duration events1 / Exhibition / Contains Adult Themes by Joan Cornellà
Mon 9 Nov - Sat 12 Dec, The Gallery at Munro House, Corner of York St., 10:00-18:00 Monday to Saturday (will be open on Sun 15 Nov), FREE, Parental Advisory Warning
We are proud to be partnering up with The Gallery at Munro House to host an exhibition of works by Spanish cartoonist and illustrator Joan Cornellà.
Joan Cornellà (b. 1981) is famous for his unsettling, surreal humor and black humorous comic strips as well as artwork. He has a global following, with his works consisting of mostly wordless six panel comic strips. Enter the world of Cornellà, as he explores disturbing themes, extreme discomfort, often grotesque, all packaged neatly into brightly coloured, beautifully rendered comic strips.
This will be Cornellà’s first solo exhibition in the UK, exclusive to Thought Bubble, the Gallery and to Leeds!
Parental Advisory Warning: This exhibition contains adult themes and is not for the faint of heart! We advise that children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
2 / Exhibition / Travelling Man presents BA Hons Illustration party
Mon 9 Nov - Fri 4 December, Travelling Man, 32 Central Road, Leeds, LS1 6DE, 10:00-18:00 Monday to Sunday (11:00 - 17:00 Sundays), FREE, All ages
The students from Leeds C o l l e g e of Art i l lustration d e g r e e programme s h o w c a s e their work amongst the shelves and books of Travelling Man. We are a diverse and energetic group of image makers with a passion for character, print, drawing, illustration and ideas!
3 / Live Event / 2000 AD Art Challenge 2015 / Deadline 14 Nov
Competition Entries must be submitted in person at Thought Bubble’s Convention, Sat 14 Nov, at the 2000 AD table in the TB Marquee. A convention pass will be needed to gain entry
Want to be the next great artist to draw Judge Dredd? Then take this opportunity to have your art seen by one of the world’s best known publishers by entering the 2000 AD Art Challenge!
To enter the challenge, draw your version of a set Future Shock script (available at www.thoughtbubb le fes t i va l . com/events/2000ad-competitions/), bring it to the portfolio session on the Saturday of Thought Bubble, and you could wind up winning paid work at 2000 AD!
Join previous winners Tom Foster, Daniel Dwyer, and Will Morris, who have all gone on to appear in their pages!
The six best efforts chosen will then go before the searing eyes of some of the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic’s greatest talents at a panel on the Sunday, with the art droids doling out advice to budding artists before choosing their favourite to win!
Please note: you’ll need a valid Thought Bubble Comic Con ticket to enter, and places will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. The art challenge is open only to pages based on the script provided.
Full details on the venue and timings of the competition can be found as part of the full programme below.
4 / Live Event / 2000 AD Writing Competition 2015 / Deadline 14 Nov
Competition Entries must be presented in person at Thought Bubble’s Convention, Sat 14 Nov, 12:00 - 12:50, Bury Theatre. A convention pass will be needed to gain entry
So you want to write for 2000 AD? Bravo, Earthlet – but dare you put your idea to the test in the Theatre of Thrills?
Future Shocks have not o n l y been a staple of 2000 AD since 1977 but have forged some of its greatest writing talents, including Alan Moore and Grant Morrison!
Writers are being invited to pitch their ideas for a brand new Future Shock to a panel of our top script droids on the Saturday at Thought Bubble – but they have just two minutes to make their case!
Can you condense your idea, plot, and characters for a self-contained, four page short story with a twist ending down into just 120 seconds? And in front of an audience? And convince some of our best writers that it’s a winner? Only the bold shall be victorious!
The clock is ticking! Can you make your pitch and write your way into a job with 2000 AD? Get writing and make sure you’re first in line to appear – it’s first come, first served! Only our panel can decide whether your idea is worthy of the Mighty Tharg’s attention – the prize is getting paid to have your winning script turned into a Future Shock in the pages of the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic!
Full details on the venue and timings of the competition can be found as part of the full programme below.
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5 / Exhibition / Thought Bubble Comic Art Competition Entries 2015
Tues 3 Nov – Sun 30 Nov, Leeds Central Library, Art Space (1st Floor), opening times vary, suitable for all ages, FREE
Pop by Leeds Central Library to view all the wonderful entries from the Thought Bubble Comic Art Competition in a brand new exhibition!
Winners of the competition will be announced at the Thought Bubble comic convention on Sun 15 Nov, and will have their work featured in 2016’s Thought Bubble Anthology, but you can preview all the stories we’ve received before the judges present their final decision!
For full details of this year’s entries and how to get involved with 2016’s competition, go to thoughtbubblefestival.com/events/comicartcompetition/
6 / Live Event / Thought Bubble Charity Anthology 2015
Wed 11 Nov, Comic Shops Worldwide, opening times vary, suitable for ages 12+, £2.90p/$3.99 (prices may vary)
A collection of new short stories by some of the best in the business from Image Comics and Thought Bubble! All profits go to Barnardo’s Children’s Charity.
A 32-page oversize comic featuring work from Kate Beaton, Farel Dalrymple, Lucie Ebrey, Ray Fawkes, Emi Lenox, Tula Lotay, Rick Remender and many more!
For more information, please go to thoughtbubblefestival.com/anthology-2015
Monday 9th November7 / Exhibition / Travelling Man presents BA Hons Illustration party - Launch
Mon 9 Nov, Travelling Man, 32 Central Road, Leeds, LS1 6DE, 18:00-19:00, FREE, All ages
The students from Leeds College of Art i l lustration d e g r e e programme s h o w c a s e their work amongst the shelves and books of Travelling Man. We are a diverse and energetic group of image makers with a passion for character, print, drawing, illustration and ideas!
Join us for the launch of this amazing exhibition! It will be on display until Friday 4th December
Tuesday 10th November8 / Live Event / The Rainbow Age: LGBTQ* Comic-book Club
Tues 10 Nov, The Portal at Leeds Central Library, 17:00-19:00, 16+, FREE
Join us for a celebration of LGBTQ* comics & creators with an informal book club evening!
Bring along your favourite LGBTQ* comics, or come and discover something new from our collection, kindly supplied by Travelling Man. Meet like-minded fans and make new friends over comics.
After last year’s Rainbow Age event, Travelling Man donated all the books to Leeds Libraries to create a completely unique collection for the whole of Leeds to enjoy; the first of its kind in the country. This year, they’ll be adding to the collection with some incredible new LGBTQ* comics from 2015. All are welcome, so come along for a relaxed atmosphere and to read some amazing, life-changing comics!
9 / Live Event / Kalyan presents x Travelling Man: Comic party
Tues 10 Nov, The Brunswick, 82 North St, Leeds LS2 7PN, 19:00-23:00, 18+, FREE
K a l y a n P r e s e n t s team up with T r a v e l l i n g Man to stage an interactive c o m i c illustration event held at new bar and exhibition space, The Brunswick. There will be blank comic strips waiting to be filled in, a personal illustration booth and an illustration exhibition as well as DJs providing some music. There is an emphasis on collaboration and community at this event - people with all levels of skill are welcome and encouraged to participate. We want everyone to have a go and draw! The event will also be a great chance for aspiring artists of all backgrounds with an interest in comics to meet more established comic creators.
Wednesday 11th November10 / Live Event / Travelling Man Signing Tour, york
Weds 12 Nov, Travelling Man, 54 Goodramgate, York, North Yorkshire YO1 7LF, 1630-1830, All Ages, FREE
Travelling Man, Eisner Spirit of Comics Retailer Finalist 2015, has firmly established itself as the place to go in the North of England for all kinds of comics goodness with its awesome vibe and friendly staff. Working with Thought Bubble since the very beginning, our signings this year are as good as it gets!
In York we have Kurtis Wiebe, writer of the incredible Rat Queens, alongside Richard Starkings, author of the epically-cool Elephantmen.
Please visit travellingman.com for more information.
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11 / Live Event / Big Bang presents Jason Latour Signing
Wed 11 Nov, Big Bang Comics, Sandyford Rd, Dublin, Ireland, 18:00-20:00, All Ages, Free
Big Bang Comics is a two time Eisner Nominated Store in Dublin, Ireland and the winner of numerous retail and industry awards. The store’s been responsible for curating and running the Dublin International Comic Expo (D.I.C.E) and constantly runs innovative events, workshops and signings all year round.
Jason Latour is an American comic book artist and writer known for his work for Image, Dark Horse, Marvel and DC comics. Probably best known to the contemporary audience for writing Spider-Gwen for Marvel and Southern Bastards, his standout creator-owned series which he draws at Image with Jason Aaron.
Jason is scheduled to sign at Big Bang Comics, Dublin on 11th of
November in association with Thought Bubble and Travelling Man.
12 / Live Event / orbital Comics presents Kate Leth Signing
Wed 11 Nov, Orbital Comics, 8 Great Newport St, London WC2H 7JA, 18:00-19:00, All Ages, Free
Orbital Comics, in conjunction with The Big Bang, is proud to sponsor creator Kate Leth (Bravest Warriors, Power Up, Patsy Walker Hellcat) at this year’s Thought Bubble Festival in Leeds. As a store with our own team of Valkyries (bewarethevalkyries.com), it’s a real pleasure to welcome Head Valkyrie Kate for a series of events ahead of the show.
On Wednesday, November 11 from 6pm, we’ll have Kate signing for her fans, then afterwards from 7:30pm we’ll be recording a live episode of our shop podcast Orbital In Conversation with Kate Leth and host Chris Thompson. After a run
of popular guests including Chuck Palahniuk, Skottie Young, Rachael Stott & Mark Buckingham, we’re really excited to have such podcast royalty joining us!
Founded in early 2002, Orbital Comics has quickly become Central London’s favourite comic shop, stocking everything the modern comic enthusiast could possibly desire – from weekly shipments of imported comic books, tons of hard to find back-issues, small press releases, graphic novels and all the latest collected editions available.
Orbital regularly hosts signings and events featuring the current legends of comics. Our gallery has shown an unparalleled series of exhibitions, which often present a chance to pick up some original artwork and a real piece of comic book history. Check out our redesigned website for news on upcoming events and to see some of the shining lights of the medium who we’ve been honoured to host over the last few years www.orbitalcomics.com
13 / Live Event / Comics & Mental Health: panel and discussion with Arts & Minds, Elaine M Will and Darryl Cunningham
Weds 11 Nov, Room 2 at The Carriageworks Theatre, The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, Leeds, LS2 3AD, 18:00-19:30, 16+, FREE
Is there something about comics and graphic novels that make them particularly effective when telling stories about people with mental health difficulties? That’s one of the questions that will be discussed at this special event, presented in partnership with Arts & Minds.
Two artists will discuss their books, you will have a chance to share your thoughts and there will be an opportunity to share work and meet like-minded people.
Elaine Will is a cartoonist and illustrator from the wilds of Canada. She holds a BA in Illustration
from The Arts University College at Bournemouth in the UK and has recently been awarded the Xeric Award for her original mental illness drama Look
Straight Ahead. lookstraightahead.
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Darryl Cunningham is a Yorkshire based cartoonist,
author of many books, most recently Supercrash. His
book Psychiatric Tales was partly inspired by his years spent working as a health care assistant on an acute psychiatric ward, as well as his own experience with acute depression. darryl-cunningham.blogspot.co.uk
The event will be hosted by Tom Bailey, who helps run Arts & Minds, a Leeds network of people interested in creativity and mental health. Tom is also a freelance illustrator. artsandmindsnetwork.org.uk
Please bring your own work if you wish to share it, and there will be a selection of books and comics related to the issue of m e n t a l health to b rowse , k i n d l y donated by Travelling Man Stores
Thursday 12th November14 / Live Event / Comics Forum Academic Conference Day 1
Thur 12 Nov, Leeds Library Exhibition Space, 09:00 – 16:45, recommended for 16+ (some talks unsuitable for under 18s)
From their earliest incarnations comics have addressed political topics and have often been the source of political controversy. Whether it is because of their representations of particular people, their depictions of controversial events or the very politics of their existence, comics and politics are closely linked. Comics Forum 2015, the seventh event in the annual conference series, will consider politics in comics and graphic novels.
Tickets are priced as follows:
• 1 day (12th or 13th November): £12
• 2 days (12th and 13th November): £22
• 4 days (2 day Comics Forum pass + 2 day Thought Bubble pass): £42 (this is a saving of £5 on the cost of the tickets if bought separately)
Please visit comicsforum.org for full details and to book tickets.
15 / Live Event / orbital Comics present Noelle Stevenson Signing
Thur 12 Nov, Orbital Comics, 8 Great Newport St, London WC2H 7JA, 1730 – 1900, All Ages, Free
It’s time to earn your badges as Orbital Comics, in conjunction with Thought Bubble Festival, bring the phenomenal Noelle Stevenson (Lumberjanes, Nimona) to the UK for exclusive appearances in London and Leeds. Like everyone else we were wowed by Noelle’s wondrous vision of how comics could be and wanted to do our part in getting her over.
So, on Thursday, November 12 from 5.30pm, Noelle will be signing and greeting fans at Orbital - then from 7:30pm she’ll be hosting one of our famous Orbital Director’s Commentary nights looking at Lumberjanes Volume 2. We’ve had great success with these nights so far; welcoming Jasons Aaron & Latour, Becky Cloonan, Chip Zdarsky and many more to share stories from behind-the-scenes of their work. To pick up tickets for this part of the event, please go to orbitalcomics.com
18 / Live Event / Travelling Man Signing Tour, Newcastle
Thurs 12 Nov, Travelling Man, 43 Grainger St, City Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5JE, 1630-1830, All Ages, FREE
Travelling Man, Eisner Spirit of Comics Retailer Finalist 2015, has firmly established itself as the place to go in the North of England for all kinds of comics goodness with its awesome vibe and friendly staff.
Working with Thought Bubble since the very beginning, our signings this year are as good as it gets!
In Newcastle we have Kurtis Wiebe writer of the incredible Rat Queens, Emi Lenox artist of Plutona, Ray Fawkes writer of Gotham By Midnight, alongside Richard Starkings, author of the epically-cool Elephantmen.
Please visit travellingman.com for more information.
19 / Live Event / pints and pencils
Thur 12 Nov, The Brunswick, 82 North St, Leeds LS2 7PN, 20:00-late, 18+ (please bring a valid form of photo ID), FREE
Thought Bubble, along with Travelling Man: the UK’s friendliest comic stores, are very pleased to be able to invite all attendees of this year’s festival to an informal night of drawing and drinking.
Kick back and relax before this year’s convention, and warm up your drawing hand for some fun and games, as we sketch away in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.
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Travelling Man AcademyThis year, we are extremely pleased to announce our new initiative to provide free workshops for young people, to inspire and create a new generation of writers and artists. The first of these workshops will be launched at Thought Bubble 2015 by Darryl McDaniels (DMC). Darryl McDaniels is a founding member of legendary hip-hop group Run-DMC. Darryl also writes comics! www.dmc-comics.com His latest story, LAK6, is about a very cool 13-year old female superhero.
The workshops will include some performance rapping from DMC, and encouraging attendees to have a go too! Darryl Makes Comics is dedicated to the idea that
every walk of life has heroes and stories worth telling.
Workshops will continue throughout the year and we will be encouraging young creators to sign
up to the Academy. Watch This Space!
16 / Workshop / Schools Workshop with Darryl McDaniels of Run-DMC
Thur 12 Nov, Leeds Central Library, 10:50-11:50, Selected Schools, FREE
17 / Workshop / Schools Workshop with Darryl McDaniels of Run-DMC
Thur 12 Nov, City Library Bradford, 13:15-14:30, Selected Schools, FREE
friday 13th November20 / Live Event / Comics Forum Academic Conference Day 2
Fri 13 Nov, Leeds Library Exhibition Space, 09:00 – 16:45, recommended for 16+ (some talks unsuitable for under 18s)
From their earliest incarnations comics have addressed political topics and have often been the source of political controversy. Whether it is because of their representations of particular people, their depictions of controversial events or the very politics of their existence, comics and politics are closely linked. Comics Forum 2015, the seventh event in the annual conference series, will consider politics in comics and graphic novels.
Tickets are priced as follows:
• 1 day (12th or 13th November): £12
• 2 days (12th and 13th November): £22
• 4 days (2 day Comics Forum pass + 2 day Thought Bubble pass): £42 (this is a saving of £5 on the cost of the tickets if bought separately)
Please visit comicsforum.org for full details and to book tickets.
21 / Live Event / Thought Bubble Book Crossing 2015
Fri 13 Nov, Various libraries across Yorkshire (please see below for details), from 10:00, all ages, FREE
Thought Bubble is once again teaming up with Diamond Comics, Travelling Man, and Viz Media to give away FREE all-ages graphic novels and comics to everyone! Just pop into one on the libraries listed below on Friday 13th November, and help us to achieve our aim to get everyone reading more!
Libraries taking part are: Baildon, Bingley, Bradford City, Burley, Clayton, Eccleshill, Holt Park, Ilkley, Laisterdyke, Leeds Central,
Manningham, Menston, Moor Allerton, Keighley, Wetherby, Wibsey, Wyke
Just pop along to any of the libraries participating, and pick-up some great comics for free, to take home and read, or give to a friend!
22 / Live Event young people’s Comic Award 2015
Fri 13 Nov, Henry Moore Room, Leeds Art Gallery, The Headrow, LS1 3AA, 13:00-15:00, selected schools, FREE
The Young P e o p l e ’ s C o m i c A w a r d celebrates a n d promotes the very best in British comics aimed at, and suitable for, a young audience. It is a category of the British Comic Awards, run in association with Leeds Library and is voted for by hundreds of young people from reading groups across the country.
This is a special prize-giving ceremony attended by the young judges, the nominees and special guest speakers.
Please visit britishcomicawards.com for full details.
23 / Workshop / Design your own….with Gary Erskine
Fri 13 Nov, Hunslet Library, 13:30-15:00, Selected Schools, FREE
Join Marvel and DC Comics artist Gary Erskine for a Design Your Own... workshop. The single session will give you the tips and creative building blocks needed to design your own character during the class
and beyond! Is it going to be a hero or villain? Monster or alien? Or the Next Big Comic Movie character? Discover what your imagination can create with just a few short lessons and only a pen and paper. Who knows where it will lead? Work with friends to create your own stories and characters and be part of a larger world!
24 / Live Event / Travelling Man Signing Tour, Manchester
Fri 13 Nov, Travelling Man, 4 Dale St, Manchester M1 1JW, 1630-1830, All Ages, FREE
Travelling Man, Eisner Spirit of Comics Retailer Finalist 2015, has firmly established itself as the place to go in the North of England for all kinds of comics goodness with its awesome vibe and friendly staff. Working with Thought Bubble since the very beginning, our signings this year are as good as it gets!
In Manchester we have Noelle Stevenson (creator of the outstanding Nimona), Kurtis Wiebe (writer of Rat Queens), Emi Lenox (artist of Plutona), Ray Fawkes (writer of Gotham By Midnight) and Matt Kindt (creator of Mind MGMT).
Please visit travellingman.com for more information.
25 / Live Event / Travelling Man Signing Tour, Leeds
Fri 13 Nov, Travelling Man, 32 Central Road, Leeds, LS1 6DE, 1630-1830, All Ages, FREE
Travelling Man, Eisner Spirit of Comics Retailer Finalist 2015, has firmly established itself as the place to go in the North of England for all kinds of comics goodness with its awesome vibe and friendly staff. Working with Thought Bubble since the very beginning, our signings
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this year are as good as it gets!
In Leeds we are incredibly excited to have DMC ( D a r r y l McDaniels)
of hip-hop legends Run-DMC and f o u n d e r of Darryl M a k e s C o m i c s .
We also have Thought Bubble’s very own Tula Lotay, who has worked with DMC on his new superheroine LAK6, and is
the artist for Warren Ellis’ Supreme Blue Rose.
Please visit travellingman.com for more information.
26 / Live Event / The 4th Annual British Comic Awards Ceremony
Fri 13 Nov, Millennium Room, The Carriageworks Theatre, The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, Leeds, LS2 3AD, 18:00-19:00, all ages, but Thought Bubble does not control content, FREE, spaces limited.
Wonde r i n g w h o ’ s respons ib le for the year’s Best Comic or Graphic Novel? Looking for a New Talent to shake up your bookshelf? Fancy seeing the best and brightest of UK comics all in one place?
The British Comic Awards in association with Page 45 will hold its 4th Annual Ceremony as part of this year’s Thought Bubble Festival and everyone is welcome to attend alongside the nominees and judges of this year’s coveted shortlist.
The ceremony will consist of the presentation of four awards to the winners of each category, as well as a look at the career of this year’s BCA Hall of Fame inductee, Dudley D Watkins, creator of Desperate Dan, Oor Wullie and The Broons.
For full information on the British Comic Awards, please visit britishcomicawards.com
27 / Live Event / Gosh! Comics present Rick Remender, Farel Dalrymple & Jerome opeña Signing
Fri 13 Nov, Gosh! Comics, Berwick Street, Soho, London, 18:00-19:00, All Ages, Free
Can’t make it to Thought Bubble and based in/near London? All is not lost! You can come meet Rick Remender, Faryl Dalrymple & Jerome Opena for a signing at Gosh! Comics on Friday the 13th November, 6-7pm! These excellent gents will be signing any of their books, and we may even have some exclusive prints available on the night. Come down and see us at Gosh! Comics. More details at www.goshlondon.com
28 / Live event / The Gallery at Munro House & Thought Bubble present: Joan Cornellà Launch party
Fri 13 Nov, The Gallery at Munro House, Corner of York St., 18:00 til late, FREE but booking is essential, Parental Advisory Warning
Join us for ALL THE FUN as we launch Thought Bubble Festival 2015 & Spanish illustrator Joan Cornellà’s first solo UK exhibition!
Cornellà is famous for his unsettling, dark humor and surrealism. We’ll be celebrating his disturbingly delicious world of weirdness from 6pm, and we want you there too!
‘Contains Adult Themes’ is the name of the show, and it really does contain adult themes - proceed with caution if you are
easily offended. Cafe 164 will keep us all going with craft beers, wines and maybe even a Cornellà inspired cocktail.
This event is free, but please book a ticket here www.leedsgallery.com/cornellatickets. If tickets sell out, you may still be able to gain entry, but if the gallery is full it will be on a one-in-one-out basis.
29 / Live Event / Thought Bubble pre-Convention Reception
Fri 13 Nov, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds, LS1 4BR, 1930 until late, FREE, 18+
A chance for guests, exhibitors and attendees to relax and chat in the lovely surroundings of DoubleTree by Hilton before our huge Comic Con on Saturday!
30 / Live Event / orbital presents...young Guns Art Jam
Fri 13 Nov, Cross York Street, 20:30 til late, FREE, 18+
Live music meets art with a host of bands providing the soundtrack to a wall of live illustration, from artists including: Martin Simmonds (Death Sentence:London), Caspar Wijngaard (Limbo), Nick Brokenshire (Amelia Cole), Iain Laurie (And Then Emily Was Gone), Neil Slorance (Dungeon Fun, Doctor Who) plus many more special guests to be announced! Whether you want to kick back and enjoy the music, pick up a pen and draw next to comic creators or just soak up the atmosphere with a drink from the fully licensed bar, it’s the perfect way to start the convention weekend. In partnership with Orbital Comics, East Street Arts and Assembly House Studios.
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31 / Live Event / Leeds Inspired presents Get Into Comics
Sat 14 & Sun 15 Nov, Leeds Dock 10:00-17:00, all ages, FREE for under 12s but an accompanying ticket-holding adult must be present
As part of Thought Bubble 2015, in partnership with Leeds Inspired, step inside your favourite stories or make your own! See photo booths like no other as you join superheroes, tackle mad scientists, or become them!
Working with artist Tom Eglington who created last year’s Kodama Woods project, with assistance from students at Leeds College of Art, Get Into Comics is a series of interactive booths that allows you to enter into an oversized comic panel and create your own story. Classic war stories, smokey detective noir mysteries, shadowy graveyard horror and action packed superhero scenes - there’ll be something for everyone!
Upload photos and videos to Twitter, Instagram and Vine with the #GetIntoComics and #TBF15 hashtags - the best entries will win prizes donated by Travelling Man Stores!
The Get Into Comics project was made possible by a generous grant from Leeds Inspired, an initiative of Leeds City Council that funds cultural projects that create high quality, accessible cultural experiences for Leeds’ residents and visitors alike.
For more on Leeds Inspired, and the projects they fund, please visit leedsinspired.co.uk
32 / Live Event / Bub’s Lounge
Sat 14 & Sun 15 Nov, off New Dock Hall Foyer, all ages, FREE for under 12s but an accompanying ticket-holding adult must be present
Graphic novel overload? Superhero fatigue? With Thought Bubble getting bigger every year, we’ve created Bub’s Lounge - a quiet, calm area to escape the crowds and take some time away from the bustling convention halls.
Bub’s Lounge is a space where you can do absolutely nothing if you want to - just kick back in a comfy chair and soak up the atmosphere or maybe pick up some pens and do some drawing yourself. Stop by and relax a while.
33 / Live Event / Mondo @ Thought Bubble 2015
Sat 14 & Sun 15 Nov, New Dock Hall foyer, 10:00-17:00, all ages, FREE for under 12s but an accompanying ticket-holding adult must be present
Mondo - champions of innovative movie poster & soundtrack design - are returning to Thought Bubble! This year, they’re partnering with 2000 AD to release an exclusive poster for Thought Bubble attendees. They also worked with the wonderful people at Illustrated Mind to design the official TB t-shirts. Please follow @mondonews on Twitter throughout the weekend for more information!
Utilising the talents of world-class artists and designers, Mondo produces limited edition posters, vinyl soundtracks, VHS, and toys, based on all things film, television and comic properties including Star
Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, Disney, and Universal Monsters. Based in Austin, TX, Mondo also has a permanent gallery space hosting regular exhibitions featuring breathtaking original artwork and limited edition screen prints.
34 / Live Event / Thought Bubble Book Launches 2015
Sat 14 & Sun 15 Nov, New Dock Hall, Royal Armouries Hall, TB Marquee, 10:00-17:00, all ages, prices vary depending on publication
2014’s Thought Bubble convention saw over 100 books making their debut, and this year we’re hoping to see even more!
Scan this picture with your smart phone for info on titles making their debut at this year’s Thought Bubble Comic Con, or visit www.thoughtbubb le fes t i va l . com/debuting-books
35 / Screenings / Thought Bubble Film Weekend
Sat 14 & Sun 15 Nov, Cinema of War, Royal Armouries, free entry with Saturday/Sunday/Weekend convention pass, Limited space available, so please arrive early, please note: Thought Bubble does not control film content, age restrictions for screenings vary
This year we’ve folded our programme of film screenings in to the convention weekend, so your festival wristband will get you complimentary entry into any of the screenings we have on offer across the weekend!
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Convent i on event s SATurdAY 14th & SuNdAY 15th NOVeMBerEntry to convention events included in the price of the convention pass - £17 per day, or £27 for a weekend pass; under 12s enter for free with an accompanying ticket holding parent/guardian
Saturday, we’re delighted to present our anime day of screenings for this year, in association with MVM Entertainment. We’re showing some of our favourite anime from the last 15 years, with some absolute classics available to view, so we hope you’ll join us to see some of the best in the industry.
Sunday, we’re celebrating comics, and those who make them, with a series of documentaries and short films, all dedicated to the creation of our favourite medium. Come along to one of our screenings and find out more about alternative cultures and the storytelling that takes place within them.
36 / Live Event / Make-up a Martian Competition
Sat 14 & Sun 15 Nov, Dr Simpo’s table in Royal Armouries Hall, 10:00-17:00, all ages, FREE for under 12s but an accompanying ticket-holding adult must be present
Zoom over to the ‘Madness on Mars’ launch stall and support some young talented comic book creatives by picking up a copy of their first collaborative project for just £2 and whilst you’re there why not have a go at making-up your very own Martian for the chance to win up to £50 worth of fangtastic latex masks and other fancy dress prizes.
37 / Live Event / Madness on Mars portfolio viewings
Sat 14 & Sun 15 Nov, Dr Simpo’s table in Royal Armouries Hall, 10:00-17:00, all ages, FREE for under 12s but an accompanying ticket-holding adult must be present
Calling all budding comic book creatives, have you brought some of your own comic book creations with you...? Have you ever wanted to get some constructive criticism from some real connoisseurs of comics? Well now is your chance! With over 50 years of experience between them why not pop over to
the ‘Madness on Mars’ launch stall and talk to Doctor Simpo (Royal Comix of Art Tutor), Graham P. Manley (Broons Illustrator), Jack Land (Thought Bubble Anthology Competition Winner) and Joe Bamford (Madness on Mars Creator) and get some hints, tips, guidance and encouragement on your own comic book creations.
Saturday 14th November Only - Convention events38 / Screening / Hack//Quantum
Sat 14 Nov, Cinema of War, Royal Armouries 10:30-12:00, free entry with Saturday/Weekend convention pass, Limited space available, so please arrive early, please note: Thought Bubble does not control film content, this screening is recommended for ages 12A
Tobias, Mary, and Sakuya are way into the The World. Together, they form an inseparable group, grinding toward the break of day and running dungeons in search of the artifacts of adventure. But when the trio becomes lost in this virtual labyrinth, a chance encounter with the mysterious entity known only as Hermit will change their lives forever. There’s an eerie darkness spreading across The World, and once you stumble in, you may never make it out.
Presented in association with MVM Entertainment.
39 / panel / Gosh! Comics presents: The Best Thing I’ve Read All year
Sat 14 Nov, Bury Theatre, Royal Armouries, 11:00-11:50, Free with Saturday/Weekend convention pass, free for under-12s, but an accompanying ticket-holding adult must be present, all ages, but please note: Thought Bubble does not control panel content
Join our panel to discover the hidden gems and best of the year’s comics that you should be reading, then head into the convention hall to track them down!
With speakers: Zainab Akhtar, Marguerite Bennett, Al Ewing, and Emi Lenox.
Hosted by: Tom Oldham of Gosh! Comics / Breakdown Press
40 / Live Event / vERTIGo portfolio Reviews with Shelly Bond
Sat 14 Nov, Venue TBC, 11:00-14:00, Free with Saturday/Weekend convention pass, free for under-12s, but an accompanying ticket-holding adult must be present, all ages
This year we are delighted to announce that VERTIGO’s Executive Editor Shelly Bond will be reviewing portfolios at Thought Bubble!
Because of time constraints, the format for reviews will be as follows: your pitch must be emailed in advance, and if you’re selected, you’ll be called back for a full review.
Please submit your portfolio to portfolioreviews@thoughtbubble festival.com by 5pm, Friday 6th November. If you’re selected for a full review then a time slot and venue location will be emailed to you prior to the convention.
41 / panel / Leeds College of Art presents… The Restless pencil
Sat 14 Nov, Newsroom, Royal Armouries, 11:10-12:00, Free with Saturday/Weekend convention pass, free for under-12s, but an accompanying ticket-holding adult must be present, all ages, but please note: Thought Bubble does not control panel content
A panel discussion exploring the mechanics, theory and development of individual drawing practice.
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B r i n g i n g together a diverse range of artists and image-makers to discuss what drawing is, what it can be and where it comes from. Drawing as language, craft, speculation, and storytelling.
42 / Live Event / 2000 AD Writing Competition 2015
Sat 14 Nov, Bury Theatre, Royal Armouries, 12:00 - 12:50, Free with Saturday/Weekend convention pass, free for under-12s, but an accompanying ticket-holding adult must be present, all ages, but please note: Thought Bubble does not control panel content
So you want to write for 2000 AD? Bravo, Earthlet – but dare you put your idea to the test in the Theatre of Thrills?
Future Shocks have not only been a staple of 2000 AD since 1977 but have forged some of its greatest writing talents, including Alan Moore and Grant Morrison!
Writers are being invited to pitch their ideas for a brand new Future Shock to a panel of our top script droids on the Saturday at Thought Bubble – but they have just two minutes to make their case!
Can you condense your idea, plot, and characters for a self-contained, four page short story with a twist ending down into just 120 seconds? And in front of an audience? And convince some of our best writers that it’s a winner? Only the bold shall be victorious!
The clock is ticking! Can you make your pitch and write your way into a job with 2000 AD? Get writing and make sure you’re first in line to appear – it’s first come, first served! Only our panel can decide whether your idea is worthy of the Mighty Tharg’s attention – the prize is getting paid to have your
winning script turned into a Future Shock in the pages of the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic!
Please note: entrants to this event will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis, pitches will only be accepted for the Future Shocks story series.
43 / panel / Filmish: Edward Ross in Conversation
Sat 14 Nov, Newsroom, Royal Armouries, 12:10-13:00, Free with Saturday/Weekend convention pass, free for under-12s, but an accompanying ticket-holding adult must be present, all ages, but please note: Thought Bubble does not control panel content
Cartoonist Edward Ross uses comics to uncover the magic and mechanics behind our favourite movies.
His debut graphic novel, Filmish, takes readers on an exhilarating ride through the history of cinema. Exploring everything from censorship to set design, Ross spotlights the films and film-makers that embody this provocative and inventive medium, from the pioneers of early cinema to the innovators shaping the movies of today, from A Trip to the Moon to Inception and beyond.
He visits Thought Bubble to discuss why comics is the perfect medium for an exploration of the stars and stories that have shaped our lives for more than a century.
44 / Screening / Kids on the Slope
Sat 14 Nov, Cinema of War, Royal Armouries 12:15-13:15, free entry with Saturday/Weekend convention pass, Limited space available, so please arrive early, please note: Thought Bubble does not control film content, this screening is recommended for ages 12A
From the team behind classic Cowboy Bebop, director Shinichiro Watanabe and composer Yoko Kanno team up once again.
It’s the summer of 1966 and high
school freshman Kaoru Nishimi is struggling to adjust to the latest of many moves in his young life, this time to his uncle’s home in the seaside town of Kyushu. It’s never easy adjusting and it’s never easy fitting in, but this time will be different. This time he’ll meet friends who will change his life forever, and he’ll discover a new passion, one that grabs his heart and rocks him to his very soul. It’s music. A beat. A whole new way of looking at life. It’s called jazz, and together with bad boy Sentaro and music store girl Ritsuko, they’re going to follow their muse to wherever their music takes them!
This screening comprises episodes 1 & 2 of the hit series. Presented in association with MVM Entertainment
45 / Live Event / Sketching Spotlight
Sat 14 Nov, Bury Theatre, Royal Armouries, 13:00 – 14:30, free entry with Saturday/Weekend convention pass, all ages, but please note: Thought Bubble does not control panel content
Come along to our sketching spotlight to see some of the finest artists currently working in the industry drawing live on stage and taking you through their creative process. Feel free to drop-in and out of the session at your leisure.
All sketches produced will be auctioned off for the Barnardo’s charity after the festival.
Featuring guest artists: Doug Braithwaite, Wes Craig, Isabel Greenberg, and Amy Reeder
Hosted by Peter Doherty
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to ID), F
REE
frid
ay 1
3th
Nove
mbe
r20 /
Li
ve E
vent
/ C
omic
s Fo
rum
Aca
dem
ic
Con
fere
nce
Day
2Fr
i 13
Nov
, Le
eds
Libra
ry E
xhib
itio
n Sp
ace
, 09:0
0
– 16
:45,
rec
omm
ended
for
16+
(som
e ta
lks
unsu
itable
for
und
er 18s)
21 / L
ive
Even
t / T
houg
ht B
ubble
Boo
k Cro
ssin
g 2
015
Fri 13
Nov
, Variou
s lib
raries
acr
oss
York
shire,
fr
om 10:0
0, all
age
s, F
REE
22 /
Liv
e Ev
ent
youn
g p
eople
’s C
omic
Award
2015
Fri 13
Nov
, Hen
ry M
oore
Roo
m, Le
eds
Art
Galle
ry, 13
:00-1
5:00, se
lect
ed s
choo
ls, FR
EE
23
/ W
orks
hop /
Des
ign y
our
own…
.with
Gary
Ers
kine
Fri 13
Nov
, Hun
slet
Lib
rary
, 13
:30-1
5:00, Se
lect
ed
Scho
ols,
FRE
E
24 /
Liv
e Ev
ent
/ T
rave
lling M
an S
ignin
g
Tour
, M
anch
este
rFr
i 13
Nov
, Tr
ave
lling
Man,
4 D
ale
St,
Manc
hest
er M
1 1J
W, 16
30-1
830
, All
Age
s, F
REE
25
/ L
ive
Even
t / T
rave
lling M
an S
ignin
g
Tour
, Le
eds
Fri 13
Nov
, Tr
ave
lling
Man,
32
Cen
tral Ro
ad,
Leed
s, L
S1 6
DE,
1630
-1830
, All
Age
s, F
REE
26 /
Liv
e Ev
ent
/ T
he 4
th A
nnua
l British
Com
ic A
ward
s Cer
emon
yFr
i 13
Nov
, M
illen
nium
Roo
m, Th
e Carr
iage
wor
ks
Thea
tre,
The
Ele
ctric
Pres
s, 3
Mill
enni
um S
qua
re,
Leed
s, L
S2 3
AD, 18
:00-1
9:0
0, all
age
s, b
ut
Thou
ght
Bub
ble
doe
s no
t co
ntro
l co
nten
t, F
REE,
sp
ace
s lim
ited
.
27
/ L
ive
Even
t / G
osh!
Com
ics
pres
ent
Rick
Re
men
der
, Fa
rel Dalrym
ple
& J
erom
e opeñ
a
Signin
gFr
i 13
Nov
, Gos
h! C
omic
s, B
erw
ick
Stre
et, So
ho,
Lond
on, 18
:00-1
9:0
0, All
Age
s, F
ree
28 /
Liv
e ev
ent
/ T
he G
alle
ry a
t M
unro
Hou
se &
Tho
ught
Bub
ble
pre
sent: J
oan
Cor
nel
là L
aun
ch p
art
yFr
i 13
Nov
, Th
e Galle
ry a
t M
unro
Hou
se, Cor
ner
of Y
ork
St.,
18:0
0 t
il la
te, FR
EE b
ut b
ooki
ng is
esse
ntia
l, Pa
rent
al Advi
sory
Warn
ing
29 /
Liv
e Ev
ent
/ T
houg
ht B
ubble
pre
-Con
vention
Rec
eption
Fri 13
Nov
, Dou
ble
Tree
by
Hilt
on H
otel
Lee
ds,
LS1
4BR,
1930
unt
il la
te, FR
EE, 18
+
30 /
Liv
e Ev
ent
/ o
rbital pr
esen
ts...
youn
g
Gun
s Art
Jam
Fri 13
Nov
, Cro
ss Y
ork
Stre
et, 20
:30 t
il la
te,
FREE
, 18
+
Conv
entio
n du
ratio
n ev
ents
31 /
Liv
e Ev
ent
/ L
EEDS
INSp
IRED
pRE
SENTS
GET
INTo
CoM
ICS
Sat
14 &
Sun
15
Nov
, Le
eds
Doc
k 10
:00-1
7:00, all
age
s, F
REE
for
under
12s
but
an
acc
ompany
ing
tick
et-h
oldin
g adul
t m
ust
be
pre
sent
32 /
Liv
e Ev
ent
/ B
ub’s
Lou
nge
Sat
14 &
Sun
15
Nov
, of
f New
Doc
k Hall
Foye
r, a
ll age
s, F
REE
for
under
12s
but
an
acc
ompany
ing
tick
et-h
oldin
g adul
t m
ust
be
pre
sent
33 /
Liv
e Ev
ent
/ M
ondo
@ T
houg
ht B
ubble
2015
Sat
14 &
Sun
15
Nov
, New
Doc
k Hall
foye
r,
10:0
0-1
7:00, all
age
s, F
REE
for
under
12s
but
an
acc
ompany
ing
tick
et-h
oldin
g adul
t m
ust
be
pre
sent
34 /
Liv
e Ev
ent
/ T
houg
ht B
ubble
Boo
k La
unch
es 2
015
Sat
14 &
Sun
15
Nov
, New
Doc
k Hall,
Roy
al
Arm
ouries
Hall,
TB M
arq
uee,
10:0
0-1
7:00, all
age
s, p
rice
s va
ry d
epen
din
g on
pub
lication
35 /
Scr
eenin
gs
/ T
houg
ht B
ubble
Film
W
eeke
nd
Sat
14 &
Sun
15
Nov
, Cin
ema o
f W
ar, R
oyal
Arm
ouries
, fr
ee e
ntry
with
Satu
rday/
Sund
ay/
Wee
kend
con
vent
ion
pass
, Li
mited
space
ava
ilable
, so
ple
ase
arr
ive
early,
ple
ase
not
e:
Thou
ght
Bub
ble
doe
s no
t co
ntro
l film
con
tent
, age
res
tric
tion
s fo
r sc
reen
ings
vary
36 /
Liv
e Ev
ent
/ M
ake
-up a
Mart
ian
Com
pet
itio
nSa
t 14
& S
un 15
Nov
, Dr
Sim
po’
s ta
ble
in
Roya
l Arm
ouries
Hall,
10:0
0-1
7:00, all
age
s, F
REE
for
under
12s
but
an
acc
ompany
ing
tick
et-h
oldin
g adul
t m
ust
be
pre
sent
37 /
Liv
e Ev
ent
/ M
adnes
s on
Mars
por
tfol
io
vie
win
gs
Sat
14 &
Sun
15
Nov
, Dr
Sim
po’
s ta
ble
in
Roya
l Arm
ouries
Hall,
10:0
0-1
7:00, all
age
s, F
REE
for
under
12s
but
an
acc
ompany
ing
tick
et-h
oldin
g adul
t m
ust
be
pre
sent
Satu
rday
14t
h No
vem
ber
38 /
Scr
eenin
g /
Hack
//Qua
ntu
mSa
t 14
Nov
, Cin
ema o
f W
ar, R
oyal Arm
ouries
10
:30-1
2:00, fr
ee e
ntry
with
Satu
rday/
Wee
kend
co
nven
tion
pass
, Li
mited
space
ava
ilable
, so
ple
ase
arr
ive
early,
ple
ase
not
e: T
houg
ht B
ubble
doe
s no
t co
ntro
l film
con
tent
, th
is s
cree
ning
is
reco
mm
ended
for
age
s 12
A
39 /
panel
/ G
osh!
Com
ics
pres
ents
: Th
e Bes
t Th
ing I’v
e Re
ad A
ll ye
ar
Sat
14 N
ov, Bur
y Th
eatr
e, R
oyal Arm
ouries
, 11:0
0-1
1:50, Fr
ee w
ith
Satu
rday/
Wee
kend
co
nven
tion
pass
, fr
ee f
or u
nder
-12s
, but
an
acc
ompany
ing
tick
et-h
oldin
g adul
t m
ust
be
pre
sent
, all
age
s, b
ut p
lease
not
e: T
houg
ht
Bub
ble
doe
s no
t co
ntro
l pane
l co
nten
t
40 /
Liv
e Ev
ent
/ v
ERTI
Go p
ortf
olio
Rev
iews
with
Shel
ly B
ond
Sat
14 N
ov, Ven
ue T
BC, 11:0
0-1
4:0
0, Fr
ee w
ith
Satu
rday/
Wee
kend
con
vent
ion
pass
, fr
ee f
or
under
-12s
, but
an
acc
ompany
ing
tick
et-h
oldin
g adul
t m
ust
be
pre
sent
, all
age
s
41 / p
anel
/ L
eeds
Col
lege
of A
rt p
rese
nts
…
The
Rest
less
pen
cil
Sat
14 N
ov, New
sroo
m, Ro
yal Arm
ouries
, 11:10
-12
:00, Fr
ee w
ith
Satu
rday/
Wee
kend
con
vent
ion
pass
, fr
ee f
or u
nder
-12s
, but
an
acc
ompany
ing
tick
et-h
oldin
g adul
t m
ust
be
pre
sent
, all
age
s,
but
ple
ase
not
e: T
houg
ht B
ubble
doe
s no
t co
ntro
l pane
l co
nten
t
42 /
Liv
e Ev
ent
/ 2
000 A
D W
riting
Com
pet
itio
n 2
015
Sat
14 N
ov, Bur
y Th
eatr
e, R
oyal Arm
ouries
, 12
:00 -
12:
50, Fr
ee w
ith
Satu
rday/
Wee
kend
co
nven
tion
pass
, fr
ee f
or u
nder
-12s
, but
an
acc
ompany
ing
tick
et-h
oldin
g adul
t m
ust
be
pre
sent
, all
age
s, b
ut p
lease
not
e: T
houg
ht
Bub
ble
doe
s no
t co
ntro
l pane
l co
nten
t
43
/ p
anel
/ F
ilmis
h: E
dward
Ros
s in
Con
vers
ation
Sat
14 N
ov, New
sroo
m, Ro
yal Arm
ouries
, 12
:10-
13:0
0, Fr
ee w
ith
Satu
rday/
Wee
kend
con
vent
ion
pass
, fr
ee f
or u
nder
-12s
, but
an
acc
ompany
ing
tick
et-h
oldin
g adul
t m
ust
be
pre
sent
, all
age
s,
but
ple
ase
not
e: T
houg
ht B
ubble
doe
s no
t co
ntro
l pane
l co
nten
t
44 /
Scr
eenin
g /
Kid
s on
the
Slo
pe
Sat
14 N
ov, Cin
ema o
f W
ar, R
oyal Arm
ouries
12
:15-1
3:15
, fr
ee e
ntry
with
Satu
rday/
Wee
kend
co
nven
tion
pass
, Li
mited
space
ava
ilable
, so
ple
ase
arr
ive
early,
ple
ase
not
e: T
houg
ht B
ubble
doe
s no
t co
ntro
l film
con
tent
, th
is s
cree
ning
is
reco
mm
ended
for
age
s 12
A
45
/ L
ive
Even
t / S
ketc
hing S
pot
light
Sat
14 N
ov, Bur
y Th
eatr
e, R
oyal Arm
ouries
, 13
:00
– 14
:30, fr
ee e
ntry
with
Satu
rday/
Wee
kend
co
nven
tion
pass
, all
age
s, b
ut p
lease
not
e:
Thou
ght
Bub
ble
doe
s no
t co
ntro
l pane
l co
nten
t
46 /
panel
/ D
rawn &
Qua
rter
ly 2
5th
Anniv
ersa
rySa
t 14
Nov
, New
sroo
m, Ro
yal Arm
ouries
, 13
:10-
14:0
0, Fr
ee w
ith
Satu
rday/
Wee
kend
con
vent
ion
pass
, fr
ee f
or u
nder
-12s
, but
an
acc
ompany
ing
tick
et-h
oldin
g adul
t m
ust
be
pre
sent
, all
age
s,
but
ple
ase
not
e: T
houg
ht B
ubble
doe
s no
t co
ntro
l pane
l co
nten
t
47
/ S
cree
nin
g /
Sam
urai Cha
mplo
oSa
t 14
Nov
, Cin
ema o
f W
ar, R
oyal Arm
ouries
13
:30-1
4:3
0, fr
ee e
ntry
with
Satu
rday/
Wee
kend
co
nven
tion
pass
, Li
mited
space
ava
ilable
, so
ple
ase
arr
ive
early,
ple
ase
not
e: T
houg
ht B
ubble
doe
s no
t co
ntro
l film
con
tent
, th
is s
cree
ning
is
for
age
s 15
+
48 /
Liv
e Ev
ent
/ T
itan C
omic
s po
rtfo
lio
Revi
ews
Sat
14 N
ov, Ven
ue T
BC, 14
:00-1
5:00, Fr
ee w
ith
Satu
rday/
Wee
kend
con
vent
ion
pass
, fr
ee f
or
under
-12s
, but
an
acc
ompany
ing
tick
et-h
oldin
g adul
t m
ust
be
pre
sent
, all
age
s
49 /
panel
/ B
reakd
own p
ress
x S
ILEN
CE!
Sat
14 N
ov, New
sroo
m, Ro
yal Arm
ouries
, 14
:10-
15:0
0, Fr
ee w
ith
Satu
rday/
Wee
kend
con
vent
ion
pass
, fr
ee f
or u
nder
-12s
, but
an
acc
ompany
ing
tick
et-h
oldin
g adul
t m
ust
be
pre
sent
, all
age
s,
but
ple
ase
not
e: T
houg
ht B
ubble
doe
s no
t co
ntro
l pane
l co
nten
t
50 /
panel
/ v
ertigo:
Som
epla
ce S
tranger
Sat
14 N
ov, Bur
y Th
eatr
e, R
oyal Arm
ouries
, 14
:40
– 15
:30, fr
ee e
ntry
with
Satu
rday/
Wee
kend
co
nven
tion
pass
, all
age
s, b
ut p
lease
not
e:
Thou
ght
Bub
ble
doe
s no
t co
ntro
l pane
l co
nten
t
51 /
Scr
eenin
g /
Nin
ja S
crol
l: Th
e Se
ries
Sat
14 N
ov, Cin
ema o
f W
ar, R
oyal Arm
ouries
14
:45-
15:4
5, f
ree
entr
y w
ith
Satu
rday/
Wee
kend
co
nven
tion
pass
, Li
mited
space
ava
ilable
, so
ple
ase
arr
ive
early,
ple
ase
not
e: T
houg
ht B
ubble
doe
s no
t co
ntro
l film
con
tent
, th
is s
cree
ning
is
for
age
s 15
+
52 /
Liv
e Ev
ent
/ S
ILEN
CE!
vs
Hou
se T
o Ast
onis
hSa
t 14
Nov
, New
sroo
m, Ro
yal Arm
ouries
, 15
:10-
16:0
0, Fr
ee w
ith
Satu
rday/
Wee
kend
con
vent
ion
pass
, fr
ee f
or u
nder
-12s
, but
an
acc
ompany
ing
tick
et-h
oldin
g adul
t m
ust
be
pre
sent
, all
age
s,
but
ple
ase
not
e: T
houg
ht B
ubble
doe
s no
t co
ntro
l pane
l co
nten
t
53 /
panel
/ D
ecom
pre
ssed
Liv
e: B
uild
ing
Wor
lds
Sat
14 N
ov, Bur
y Th
eatr
e, R
oyal Arm
ouries
, 15
:40
– 16
:30, fr
ee e
ntry
with
Satu
rday/
Wee
kend
co
nven
tion
pass
, all
age
s, b
ut p
lease
not
e:
Thou
ght
Bub
ble
doe
s no
t co
ntro
l pane
l co
nten
t
54 /
Scr
eenin
g /
para
noi
a A
gen
tSa
t 14
Nov
, Cin
ema o
f W
ar, R
oyal Arm
ouries
16
:00-1
7:00, fr
ee e
ntry
with
Satu
rday/
Wee
kend
co
nven
tion
pass
, Li
mited
space
ava
ilable
, so
ple
ase
arr
ive
early,
ple
ase
not
e: T
houg
ht B
ubble
doe
s no
t co
ntro
l film
con
tent
, th
is s
cree
ning
is
for
age
s 18
+
55 /
panel
/ 3
8 y
ears
of
2000 A
DSa
t 14
Nov
, New
sroo
m, Ro
yal Arm
ouries
, 16
:10-
17:0
0, Fr
ee w
ith
Satu
rday/
Wee
kend
con
vent
ion
pass
, fr
ee f
or u
nder
-12s
, but
an
acc
ompany
ing
tick
et-h
oldin
g adul
t m
ust
be
pre
sent
, all
age
s,
but
ple
ase
not
e: T
houg
ht B
ubble
doe
s no
t co
ntro
l pane
l co
nten
t
56 /
Liv
e Ev
ent
/ M
id-C
on p
art
ySa
t 14
Nov
, Cor
n Ex
chang
e, L
eeds,
fro
m 2
000,
strict
ly 18+,
ple
ase
bring
a v
alid
for
m o
f pho
to
ID a
nd y
our
part
y pass
to
gain
ent
ry
Sund
ay 1
5th
Nove
mbe
r57
/ L
ive
Even
t / T
houg
ht B
ubble
Com
ic A
rt
Com
pet
itio
n 2
014
prize
-Giv
ing C
erem
ony
Sun
15 N
ov, Bur
y Th
eatr
e, R
oyal Arm
ouries
, 10
:30-1
0:5
0, fr
ee e
ntry
with
Sund
ay/
Wee
kend
co
nven
tion
pass
, all
age
s, b
ut p
lease
not
e:
Thou
ght
Bub
ble
doe
s no
t co
ntro
l pane
l co
nten
t
58 /
panel
/ W
rite
rs’ Ro
undta
ble
2015
Sun
15 N
ov, Bur
y Th
eatr
e, R
oyal Arm
ouries
, 11:0
0-1
1:50, fr
ee e
ntry
with
Sund
ay/
Wee
kend
co
nven
tion
pass
, all
age
s, b
ut p
lease
not
e:
Thou
ght
Bub
ble
doe
s no
t co
ntro
l pane
l co
nten
t
59 /
Scr
eenin
g /
Sho
rt F
ilm S
elec
tion
: DIy
Cul
ture
Sun
15 N
ov, Cin
ema o
f W
ar, R
oyal Arm
ouries
11:0
0-1
2:00, fr
ee e
ntry
with
Satu
rday/
Wee
kend
co
nven
tion
pass
, Li
mited
space
ava
ilable
, so
ple
ase
arr
ive
early,
ple
ase
not
e: T
houg
ht B
ubble
doe
s no
t co
ntro
l film
con
tent
, th
is s
cree
ning
is
reco
mm
ended
for
age
s 12
A
60 /
panel
/ E
lect
rico
mic
s -
one
year
on
Sun
15 N
ov, New
sroo
m, Ro
yal Arm
ouries
, 11:10
-12:
00, fr
ee e
ntry
with
Sund
ay/
Wee
kend
co
nven
tion
pass
, all
age
s, b
ut p
lease
not
e:
Thou
ght
Bub
ble
doe
s no
t co
ntro
l pane
l co
nten
t
61 / p
anel
/ M
ondo
x Th
ought
Bub
ble
2015
Sun
15 N
ov, Bur
y Th
eatr
e, R
oyal Arm
ouries
, 12
:00-1
2:50
, fr
ee e
ntry
with
Sund
ay/
Wee
kend
co
nven
tion
pass
, all
age
s, b
ut p
lease
not
e:
Thou
ght
Bub
ble
doe
s no
t co
ntro
l pane
l co
nten
t
62 /
panel
/ F
rom
Sta
nds
to S
cree
nSu
n 15
Nov
, New
sroo
m, Ro
yal Arm
ouries
, 12
:10-1
3:00, fr
ee e
ntry
with
Sund
ay/
Wee
kend
co
nven
tion
pass
, all
age
s, b
ut p
lease
not
e:
Thou
ght
Bub
ble
doe
s no
t co
ntro
l pane
l co
nten
t
63
/ S
cree
nin
g /
Made
you
Look
Sun
15 N
ov, Cin
ema o
f W
ar, R
oyal Arm
ouries
12
:15 -
13:
30, fr
ee e
ntry
with
Satu
rday/
Wee
kend
co
nven
tion
pass
, Li
mited
space
ava
ilable
, so
ple
ase
arr
ive
early,
ple
ase
not
e: T
houg
ht B
ubble
doe
s no
t co
ntro
l film
con
tent
, th
is s
cree
ning
is
reco
mm
ended
for
age
s 12
A
64 /
Liv
e Ev
ent
/ S
ketc
hing S
pot
light
Sun
15 N
ov, Bur
y Th
eatr
e, R
oyal Arm
ouries
, 13
:00
– 14
:30, fr
ee e
ntry
with
Satu
rday/
Wee
kend
co
nven
tion
pass
, all
age
s, b
ut p
lease
not
e:
Thou
ght
Bub
ble
doe
s no
t co
ntro
l pane
l co
nten
t
65
/ p
anel
/ Q
ueer
Com
ics
Today
Sun
15 N
ov, New
sroo
m, Ro
yal Arm
ouries
, 13
:10-1
4:0
0, fr
ee e
ntry
with
Sund
ay/
Wee
kend
co
nven
tion
pass
, all
age
s, b
ut p
lease
not
e:
Thou
ght
Bub
ble
doe
s no
t co
ntro
l pane
l co
nten
t
66 /
Scr
eenin
g /
Sho
rt F
ilm S
elec
tion
: DIy
Cul
ture
Sun
15 N
ov, Cin
ema o
f W
ar, R
oyal Arm
ouries
13
:45
- 14
:45,
fre
e en
try
with
Satu
rday/
Wee
kend
con
vent
ion
pass
, Li
mited
space
ava
ilable
, so
ple
ase
arr
ive
early,
ple
ase
not
e:
Thou
ght
Bub
ble
doe
s no
t co
ntro
l film
con
tent
, th
is s
cree
ning
is
reco
mm
ended
for
age
s 12
A
67
/ L
ive
Even
t / 2
000 A
D p
ortf
olio
Com
pet
itio
n J
udgin
gSu
n 15
Nov
, New
sroo
m, Ro
yal Arm
ouries
, 14
:10
- 15
:00, fr
ee e
ntry
with
Sund
ay/
Wee
kend
co
nven
tion
pass
, all
age
s, b
ut p
lease
not
e:
Thou
ght
Bub
ble
doe
s no
t co
ntro
l pane
l co
nten
t
68 /
Liv
e Ev
ent
/ C
ospla
y M
asq
uera
de
Sun
15 N
ov, Bur
y Th
eatr
e, R
oyal Arm
ouries
, 14
:40-1
7:00, fr
ee e
ntry
with
Sund
ay/
Wee
kend
co
nven
tion
pass
, all
age
s, b
ut p
lease
not
e:
Thou
ght
Bub
ble
doe
s no
t co
ntro
l co
nten
t
69 /
Scr
eenin
g /
She
Make
s Com
ics
Sun
15 N
ov, Cin
ema o
f W
ar, R
oyal Arm
ouries
, 15
:00 -
16:3
0, fr
ee e
ntry
with
Satu
rday/
Wee
kend
con
vent
ion
pass
, Li
mited
space
ava
ilable
, so
ple
ase
arr
ive
early,
ple
ase
not
e:
Thou
ght
Bub
ble
doe
s no
t co
ntro
l film
con
tent
, th
is s
cree
ning
is
reco
mm
ended
for
age
s 12
A
70 /
Liv
e Ev
ent
/ C
omic
s In
Con
vers
ation
-
Kate
Bea
ton
Sun
15 N
ov, New
sroo
m, Ro
yal Arm
ouries
, 15
:10-1
6:0
0, fr
ee e
ntry
with
Sund
ay/
Wee
kend
co
nven
tion
pass
, all
age
s, b
ut p
lease
not
e:
Thou
ght
Bub
ble
doe
s no
t co
ntro
l co
nten
t
71 /
panel
/ C
reato
r owned
Con
vers
ation
sSu
n 15
Nov
, New
sroo
m, Ro
yal Arm
ouries
, 16
:10-1
7:00, fr
ee e
ntry
with
Sund
ay/
Wee
kend
co
nven
tion
pass
, all
age
s, b
ut p
lease
not
e:
Thou
ght
Bub
ble
doe
s no
t co
ntro
l co
nten
t
72 /
Liv
e Ev
ent
/ B
ig B
ang p
rese
nts
Kate
Le
th S
ignin
gW
ed 18 N
ov, Big
Bang
Com
ics,
Sand
yfor
d R
d,
Dub
lin, Irel
and
, 18
:00-2
0:0
0, All
Age
s, F
ree
73 /
Liv
e Ev
ent
/ B
ig B
ang p
rese
nts
Sea
n
Gor
don
Mur
phy
and T
ana F
ord S
ignin
gSa
t 21
Nov
, Big
Bang
Com
ics,
Sand
yfor
d R
d,
Dub
lin, Irel
and
, 14
:00-1
6:0
0, All
Age
s, F
ree
Conv
entio
n du
ratio
n ev
ents
1 / E
xhib
itio
n /
Con
tain
s Adul
t Th
emes
by
Joa
n C
ornel
làM
on 9
Nov
- S
at
12 D
ec, Th
e Galle
ry a
t M
unro
Hou
se, Cor
ner
of Y
ork
St.,
10:0
0-1
8:0
0 M
onday
to S
atu
rday
(will
be
open
on
Sun
15 N
ov), F
REE,
Pa
rent
al Advi
sory
Warn
ing
2 /
Exh
ibitio
n /
Tra
velli
ng M
an p
rese
nts
BA
Hon
s Ill
ustr
ation
part
yM
on 9
Nov
- F
ri 4
Dec
ember
, Tr
ave
lling
Man,
32
Cen
tral Ro
ad, Le
eds,
LS1
6DE,
10:0
0-1
8:0
0
Mon
day
to S
unday
(11:0
0 -
17:
00 S
undays
), F
REE,
All
age
s
3 / L
ive
Even
t / 2
000 A
D A
rt C
halle
nge
2015
/
/ D
eadlin
e 14
Nov
Com
pet
itio
n En
trie
s m
ust
be
subm
itte
d in
per
son
at
Thou
ght
Bub
ble
’s C
onve
ntio
n, S
at
14
Nov
, at
the
2000 A
D t
able
in
the
TB M
arq
uee.
A
conv
ention
pass
will
be
need
ed t
o ga
in e
ntry
4 /
Liv
e Ev
ent
/ 2
000 A
D W
riting
Com
pet
itio
n 2
015
/ D
eadlin
e 14
Nov
Com
pet
itio
n En
trie
s m
ust
be
pre
sent
ed in
per
son
at
Thou
ght
Bub
ble
’s C
onve
ntio
n, S
at
14
Nov
, 12
:00 -
12:
50, Bur
y Th
eatr
e. A
con
vent
ion
pass
will
be
need
ed t
o ga
in e
ntry
5 / E
xhib
itio
n /
Tho
ught
Bub
ble
Com
ic A
rt
Com
pet
itio
n E
ntr
ies
2015
Tues
3 N
ov –
Sun
30 N
ov, Le
eds
Cen
tral Li
bra
ry,
Art
Space
(1s
t Fl
oor)
, op
enin
g tim
es v
ary
, su
itable
for
all
age
s, F
REE
6 /
Liv
e Ev
ent
/ T
houg
ht B
ubble
Cha
rity
Anth
olog
y 2015
/ o
n S
ale
11.11.15
Com
ic S
hops
Wor
ldw
ide,
open
ing
tim
es v
ary
, su
itable
for
age
s 12
+, £
2.90p/$3
.99 (
price
s m
ay
vary
) Mond
ay 9
th N
ovem
ber
7 / E
xhib
itio
n /
Tra
velli
ng M
an p
rese
nts
BA
Hon
s Ill
ustr
ation
part
y -
Laun
chM
on 9
Nov
, Tr
ave
lling
Man,
32
Cen
tral Ro
ad,
Leed
s, L
S1 6
DE,
18:0
0-1
9:0
0, FR
EE, All
age
s
Tues
day
10th
Nov
embe
r8 /
Liv
e Ev
ent
/ T
he R
ain
bow
Age:
LGBTQ
* Com
ic-b
ook
Clu
bTu
es 10 N
ov, Th
e Po
rtal at
Leed
s Cen
tral
Libra
ry, 17
:00-1
9:0
0, 16
+, F
REE
9
/ L
ive
Even
t / K
aly
an p
rese
nts
x
Trave
lling M
an: Com
ic p
art
yTu
es 10 N
ov, Th
e Bru
nsw
ick,
82
Nor
th S
t, L
eeds
LS2
7PN, 19
:00-2
3:00, 18
+, F
REE
Wed
nesd
ay 1
1th
Nove
mbe
r10
/ L
ive
Even
t / T
rave
lling M
an S
ignin
g
Tour
, yo
rkW
eds
12 N
ov, Tr
ave
lling
Man,
4 D
ale
St,
Manc
hest
er, M
1 1J
W, 16
30-1
830
, All
Age
s, F
REE
11 /
Liv
e Ev
ent
/ B
ig B
ang p
rese
nts
Jaso
n
Lato
ur S
ignin
gW
ed 11 Nov
, Big
Bang
Com
ics,
Sand
yfor
d R
d,
Dub
lin, Irel
and
, 18
:00-2
0:0
0, All
Age
s, F
ree
12 /
Liv
e Ev
ent
/ o
rbital Com
ics
pres
ents
Kate
Let
h Si
gnin
gW
ed 11 Nov
, O
rbital Com
ics,
8 G
reat
New
por
t St
, Lo
ndon
WC2H
7JA
, 18
:00-1
9:0
0, All
Age
s, F
ree
13 /
Liv
e Ev
ent
/ C
omic
s & M
enta
l Hea
lth:
panel
and d
iscu
ssio
n w
ith
Art
s & M
inds,
El
ain
e M
Will
and D
arr
yl C
unnin
gha
mW
eds
11 N
ov, Ro
om 2
at
The
Carr
iage
wor
ks
Thea
tre,
The
Ele
ctric
Pres
s, 3
Mill
enni
um S
qua
re,
Leed
s, L
S2 3
AD, 18
:00-1
9:3
0, 16
+, F
REE
Thur
sday
12t
h No
vem
ber
14 /
Liv
e Ev
ent
/ C
omic
s Fo
rum
Aca
dem
ic
Con
fere
nce
Day
1Th
ur 12
Nov
, Le
eds
Libra
ry E
xhib
itio
n Sp
ace
, 09:0
0 –
16:4
5, r
ecom
men
ded
for
16+
(som
e ta
lks
unsu
itable
for
und
er 18s)
15 /
Liv
e Ev
ent
/ o
rbital Com
ics
pres
ent
Noe
lle S
teve
nso
n S
ignin
gTh
ur 12
Nov
, O
rbital Com
ics,
8 G
reat
New
por
t St
, Lo
ndon
WC2H
7JA
, 17
30 –
1900, All
Age
s, F
ree
16 /
Wor
ksho
p /
Sch
ools W
orks
hop w
ith
Darr
yl M
cDanie
ls o
f Ru
n-D
MC
Thur
12
Nov
, Le
eds
Cen
tral Li
bra
ry, 10
:50-1
1:50,
Sele
cted
Sch
ools, FR
EE17
/ W
orks
hop /
Sch
ools W
orks
hop w
ith
Darr
yl
McD
ani
els
of R
un-D
MC
Thur
12
Nov
, City
Libra
ry B
radfo
rd, 13
:15-1
4:3
0,
Sele
cted
Sch
ools, FR
EE
18 /
Liv
e Ev
ent
/ T
rave
lling M
an S
ignin
g
Tour
, New
cast
leTh
urs
13 N
ov, Tr
ave
lling
Man,
43
Gra
inge
r St
, City
Cen
tre,
New
cast
le u
pon
Tyn
e NE1
5JE
, 16
30-1
830
, All
Age
s, F
REE
9 /
Liv
e Ev
ent
/ p
ints
and p
enci
lsTh
ur 13
Nov
, Th
e Bru
nsw
ick,
82
Nor
th S
t, L
eeds
LS2
7PN, 21
00-l
ate
, 18
+ (p
lease
bring
a v
alid
fo
rm o
f pho
to ID), F
REE
frid
ay 1
3th
Nove
mbe
r20 /
Li
ve E
vent
/ C
omic
s Fo
rum
Aca
dem
ic
Con
fere
nce
Day
2Fr
i 13
Nov
, Le
eds
Libra
ry E
xhib
itio
n Sp
ace
, 09:0
0
– 16
:45,
rec
omm
ended
for
16+
(som
e ta
lks
unsu
itable
for
und
er 18s)
21 / L
ive
Even
t / T
houg
ht B
ubble
Boo
k Cro
ssin
g 2
015
Fri 13
Nov
, Variou
s lib
raries
acr
oss
York
shire,
fr
om 10:0
0, all
age
s, F
REE
22 /
Liv
e Ev
ent
youn
g p
eople
’s C
omic
Award
2015
Fri 13
Nov
, Hen
ry M
oore
Roo
m, Le
eds
Art
Galle
ry, 13
:00-1
5:00, se
lect
ed s
choo
ls, FR
EE
23
/ W
orks
hop /
Des
ign y
our
own…
.with
Gary
Ers
kine
Fri 13
Nov
, Hun
slet
Lib
rary
, 13
:30-1
5:00, Se
lect
ed
Scho
ols,
FRE
E
24 /
Liv
e Ev
ent
/ T
rave
lling M
an S
ignin
g
Tour
, M
anch
este
rFr
i 13
Nov
, Tr
ave
lling
Man,
4 D
ale
St,
Manc
hest
er M
1 1J
W, 16
30-1
830
, All
Age
s, F
REE
25
/ L
ive
Even
t / T
rave
lling M
an S
ignin
g
Tour
, Le
eds
Fri 13
Nov
, Tr
ave
lling
Man,
32
Cen
tral Ro
ad,
Leed
s, L
S1 6
DE,
1630
-1830
, All
Age
s, F
REE
26 /
Liv
e Ev
ent
/ T
he 4
th A
nnua
l British
Com
ic A
ward
s Cer
emon
yFr
i 13
Nov
, M
illen
nium
Roo
m, Th
e Carr
iage
wor
ks
Thea
tre,
The
Ele
ctric
Pres
s, 3
Mill
enni
um S
qua
re,
Leed
s, L
S2 3
AD, 18
:00-1
9:0
0, all
age
s, b
ut
Thou
ght
Bub
ble
doe
s no
t co
ntro
l co
nten
t, F
REE,
sp
ace
s lim
ited
.
27
/ L
ive
Even
t / G
osh!
Com
ics
pres
ent
Rick
Re
men
der
, Fa
rel Dalrym
ple
& J
erom
e opeñ
a
Signin
gFr
i 13
Nov
, Gos
h! C
omic
s, B
erw
ick
Stre
et, So
ho,
Lond
on, 18
:00-1
9:0
0, All
Age
s, F
ree
28 /
Liv
e ev
ent
/ T
he G
alle
ry a
t M
unro
Hou
se &
Tho
ught
Bub
ble
pre
sent: J
oan
Cor
nel
là L
aun
ch p
art
yFr
i 13
Nov
, Th
e Galle
ry a
t M
unro
Hou
se, Cor
ner
of Y
ork
St.,
18:0
0 t
il la
te, FR
EE b
ut b
ooki
ng is
esse
ntia
l, Pa
rent
al Advi
sory
Warn
ing
29 /
Liv
e Ev
ent
/ T
houg
ht B
ubble
pre
-Con
vention
Rec
eption
Fri 13
Nov
, Dou
ble
Tree
by
Hilt
on H
otel
Lee
ds,
LS1
4BR,
1930
unt
il la
te, FR
EE, 18
+
30 /
Liv
e Ev
ent
/ o
rbital pr
esen
ts...
youn
g
Gun
s Art
Jam
Fri 13
Nov
, Cro
ss Y
ork
Stre
et, 20
:30 t
il la
te,
FREE
, 18
+
Conv
entio
n du
ratio
n ev
ents
31 /
Liv
e Ev
ent
/ L
EEDS
INSp
IRED
pRE
SENTS
GET
INTo
CoM
ICS
Sat
14 &
Sun
15
Nov
, Le
eds
Doc
k 10
:00-1
7:00, all
age
s, F
REE
for
under
12s
but
an
acc
ompany
ing
tick
et-h
oldin
g adul
t m
ust
be
pre
sent
32 /
Liv
e Ev
ent
/ B
ub’s
Lou
nge
Sat
14 &
Sun
15
Nov
, of
f New
Doc
k Hall
Foye
r, a
ll age
s, F
REE
for
under
12s
but
an
acc
ompany
ing
tick
et-h
oldin
g adul
t m
ust
be
pre
sent
33 /
Liv
e Ev
ent
/ M
ondo
@ T
houg
ht B
ubble
2015
Sat
14 &
Sun
15
Nov
, New
Doc
k Hall
foye
r,
10:0
0-1
7:00, all
age
s, F
REE
for
under
12s
but
an
acc
ompany
ing
tick
et-h
oldin
g adul
t m
ust
be
pre
sent
34 /
Liv
e Ev
ent
/ T
houg
ht B
ubble
Boo
k La
unch
es 2
015
Sat
14 &
Sun
15
Nov
, New
Doc
k Hall,
Roy
al
Arm
ouries
Hall,
TB M
arq
uee,
10:0
0-1
7:00, all
age
s, p
rice
s va
ry d
epen
din
g on
pub
lication
35 /
Scr
eenin
gs
/ T
houg
ht B
ubble
Film
W
eeke
nd
Sat
14 &
Sun
15
Nov
, Cin
ema o
f W
ar, R
oyal
Arm
ouries
, fr
ee e
ntry
with
Satu
rday/
Sund
ay/
Wee
kend
con
vent
ion
pass
, Li
mited
space
ava
ilable
, so
ple
ase
arr
ive
early,
ple
ase
not
e:
Thou
ght
Bub
ble
doe
s no
t co
ntro
l film
con
tent
, age
res
tric
tion
s fo
r sc
reen
ings
vary
36 /
Liv
e Ev
ent
/ M
ake
-up a
Mart
ian
Com
pet
itio
nSa
t 14
& S
un 15
Nov
, Dr
Sim
po’
s ta
ble
in
Roya
l Arm
ouries
Hall,
10:0
0-1
7:00, all
age
s, F
REE
for
under
12s
but
an
acc
ompany
ing
tick
et-h
oldin
g adul
t m
ust
be
pre
sent
37 /
Liv
e Ev
ent
/ M
adnes
s on
Mars
por
tfol
io
vie
win
gs
Sat
14 &
Sun
15
Nov
, Dr
Sim
po’
s ta
ble
in
Roya
l Arm
ouries
Hall,
10:0
0-1
7:00, all
age
s, F
REE
for
under
12s
but
an
acc
ompany
ing
tick
et-h
oldin
g adul
t m
ust
be
pre
sent
Satu
rday
14t
h No
vem
ber
38 /
Scr
eenin
g /
Hack
//Qua
ntu
mSa
t 14
Nov
, Cin
ema o
f W
ar, R
oyal Arm
ouries
10
:30-1
2:00, fr
ee e
ntry
with
Satu
rday/
Wee
kend
co
nven
tion
pass
, Li
mited
space
ava
ilable
, so
ple
ase
arr
ive
early,
ple
ase
not
e: T
houg
ht B
ubble
doe
s no
t co
ntro
l film
con
tent
, th
is s
cree
ning
is
reco
mm
ended
for
age
s 12
A
39 /
panel
/ G
osh!
Com
ics
pres
ents
: Th
e Bes
t Th
ing I’v
e Re
ad A
ll ye
ar
Sat
14 N
ov, Bur
y Th
eatr
e, R
oyal Arm
ouries
, 11:0
0-1
1:50, Fr
ee w
ith
Satu
rday/
Wee
kend
co
nven
tion
pass
, fr
ee f
or u
nder
-12s
, but
an
acc
ompany
ing
tick
et-h
oldin
g adul
t m
ust
be
pre
sent
, all
age
s, b
ut p
lease
not
e: T
houg
ht
Bub
ble
doe
s no
t co
ntro
l pane
l co
nten
t
40 /
Liv
e Ev
ent
/ v
ERTI
Go p
ortf
olio
Rev
iews
with
Shel
ly B
ond
Sat
14 N
ov, Ven
ue T
BC, 11:0
0-1
4:0
0, Fr
ee w
ith
Satu
rday/
Wee
kend
con
vent
ion
pass
, fr
ee f
or
under
-12s
, but
an
acc
ompany
ing
tick
et-h
oldin
g adul
t m
ust
be
pre
sent
, all
age
s
41 / p
anel
/ L
eeds
Col
lege
of A
rt p
rese
nts
…
The
Rest
less
pen
cil
Sat
14 N
ov, New
sroo
m, Ro
yal Arm
ouries
, 11:10
-12
:00, Fr
ee w
ith
Satu
rday/
Wee
kend
con
vent
ion
pass
, fr
ee f
or u
nder
-12s
, but
an
acc
ompany
ing
tick
et-h
oldin
g adul
t m
ust
be
pre
sent
, all
age
s,
but
ple
ase
not
e: T
houg
ht B
ubble
doe
s no
t co
ntro
l pane
l co
nten
t
42 /
Liv
e Ev
ent
/ 2
000 A
D W
riting
Com
pet
itio
n 2
015
Sat
14 N
ov, Bur
y Th
eatr
e, R
oyal Arm
ouries
, 12
:00 -
12:
50, Fr
ee w
ith
Satu
rday/
Wee
kend
co
nven
tion
pass
, fr
ee f
or u
nder
-12s
, but
an
acc
ompany
ing
tick
et-h
oldin
g adul
t m
ust
be
pre
sent
, all
age
s, b
ut p
lease
not
e: T
houg
ht
Bub
ble
doe
s no
t co
ntro
l pane
l co
nten
t
43
/ p
anel
/ F
ilmis
h: E
dward
Ros
s in
Con
vers
ation
Sat
14 N
ov, New
sroo
m, Ro
yal Arm
ouries
, 12
:10-
13:0
0, Fr
ee w
ith
Satu
rday/
Wee
kend
con
vent
ion
pass
, fr
ee f
or u
nder
-12s
, but
an
acc
ompany
ing
tick
et-h
oldin
g adul
t m
ust
be
pre
sent
, all
age
s,
but
ple
ase
not
e: T
houg
ht B
ubble
doe
s no
t co
ntro
l pane
l co
nten
t
44 /
Scr
eenin
g /
Kid
s on
the
Slo
pe
Sat
14 N
ov, Cin
ema o
f W
ar, R
oyal Arm
ouries
12
:15-1
3:15
, fr
ee e
ntry
with
Satu
rday/
Wee
kend
co
nven
tion
pass
, Li
mited
space
ava
ilable
, so
ple
ase
arr
ive
early,
ple
ase
not
e: T
houg
ht B
ubble
doe
s no
t co
ntro
l film
con
tent
, th
is s
cree
ning
is
reco
mm
ended
for
age
s 12
A
45
/ L
ive
Even
t / S
ketc
hing S
pot
light
Sat
14 N
ov, Bur
y Th
eatr
e, R
oyal Arm
ouries
, 13
:00
– 14
:30, fr
ee e
ntry
with
Satu
rday/
Wee
kend
co
nven
tion
pass
, all
age
s, b
ut p
lease
not
e:
Thou
ght
Bub
ble
doe
s no
t co
ntro
l pane
l co
nten
t
46 /
panel
/ D
rawn &
Qua
rter
ly 2
5th
Anniv
ersa
rySa
t 14
Nov
, New
sroo
m, Ro
yal Arm
ouries
, 13
:10-
14:0
0, Fr
ee w
ith
Satu
rday/
Wee
kend
con
vent
ion
pass
, fr
ee f
or u
nder
-12s
, but
an
acc
ompany
ing
tick
et-h
oldin
g adul
t m
ust
be
pre
sent
, all
age
s,
but
ple
ase
not
e: T
houg
ht B
ubble
doe
s no
t co
ntro
l pane
l co
nten
t
47
/ S
cree
nin
g /
Sam
urai Cha
mplo
oSa
t 14
Nov
, Cin
ema o
f W
ar, R
oyal Arm
ouries
13
:30-1
4:3
0, fr
ee e
ntry
with
Satu
rday/
Wee
kend
co
nven
tion
pass
, Li
mited
space
ava
ilable
, so
ple
ase
arr
ive
early,
ple
ase
not
e: T
houg
ht B
ubble
doe
s no
t co
ntro
l film
con
tent
, th
is s
cree
ning
is
for
age
s 15
+
48 /
Liv
e Ev
ent
/ T
itan C
omic
s po
rtfo
lio
Revi
ews
Sat
14 N
ov, Ven
ue T
BC, 14
:00-1
5:00, Fr
ee w
ith
Satu
rday/
Wee
kend
con
vent
ion
pass
, fr
ee f
or
under
-12s
, but
an
acc
ompany
ing
tick
et-h
oldin
g adul
t m
ust
be
pre
sent
, all
age
s
49 /
panel
/ B
reakd
own p
ress
x S
ILEN
CE!
Sat
14 N
ov, New
sroo
m, Ro
yal Arm
ouries
, 14
:10-
15:0
0, Fr
ee w
ith
Satu
rday/
Wee
kend
con
vent
ion
pass
, fr
ee f
or u
nder
-12s
, but
an
acc
ompany
ing
tick
et-h
oldin
g adul
t m
ust
be
pre
sent
, all
age
s,
but
ple
ase
not
e: T
houg
ht B
ubble
doe
s no
t co
ntro
l pane
l co
nten
t
50 /
panel
/ v
ertigo:
Som
epla
ce S
tranger
Sat
14 N
ov, Bur
y Th
eatr
e, R
oyal Arm
ouries
, 14
:40
– 15
:30, fr
ee e
ntry
with
Satu
rday/
Wee
kend
co
nven
tion
pass
, all
age
s, b
ut p
lease
not
e:
Thou
ght
Bub
ble
doe
s no
t co
ntro
l pane
l co
nten
t
51 /
Scr
eenin
g /
Nin
ja S
crol
l: Th
e Se
ries
Sat
14 N
ov, Cin
ema o
f W
ar, R
oyal Arm
ouries
14
:45-
15:4
5, f
ree
entr
y w
ith
Satu
rday/
Wee
kend
co
nven
tion
pass
, Li
mited
space
ava
ilable
, so
ple
ase
arr
ive
early,
ple
ase
not
e: T
houg
ht B
ubble
doe
s no
t co
ntro
l film
con
tent
, th
is s
cree
ning
is
for
age
s 15
+
52 /
Liv
e Ev
ent
/ S
ILEN
CE!
vs
Hou
se T
o Ast
onis
hSa
t 14
Nov
, New
sroo
m, Ro
yal Arm
ouries
, 15
:10-
16:0
0, Fr
ee w
ith
Satu
rday/
Wee
kend
con
vent
ion
pass
, fr
ee f
or u
nder
-12s
, but
an
acc
ompany
ing
tick
et-h
oldin
g adul
t m
ust
be
pre
sent
, all
age
s,
but
ple
ase
not
e: T
houg
ht B
ubble
doe
s no
t co
ntro
l pane
l co
nten
t
53 /
panel
/ D
ecom
pre
ssed
Liv
e: B
uild
ing
Wor
lds
Sat
14 N
ov, Bur
y Th
eatr
e, R
oyal Arm
ouries
, 15
:40
– 16
:30, fr
ee e
ntry
with
Satu
rday/
Wee
kend
co
nven
tion
pass
, all
age
s, b
ut p
lease
not
e:
Thou
ght
Bub
ble
doe
s no
t co
ntro
l pane
l co
nten
t
54 /
Scr
eenin
g /
para
noi
a A
gen
tSa
t 14
Nov
, Cin
ema o
f W
ar, R
oyal Arm
ouries
16
:00-1
7:00, fr
ee e
ntry
with
Satu
rday/
Wee
kend
co
nven
tion
pass
, Li
mited
space
ava
ilable
, so
ple
ase
arr
ive
early,
ple
ase
not
e: T
houg
ht B
ubble
doe
s no
t co
ntro
l film
con
tent
, th
is s
cree
ning
is
for
age
s 18
+
55 /
panel
/ 3
8 y
ears
of
2000 A
DSa
t 14
Nov
, New
sroo
m, Ro
yal Arm
ouries
, 16
:10-
17:0
0, Fr
ee w
ith
Satu
rday/
Wee
kend
con
vent
ion
pass
, fr
ee f
or u
nder
-12s
, but
an
acc
ompany
ing
tick
et-h
oldin
g adul
t m
ust
be
pre
sent
, all
age
s,
but
ple
ase
not
e: T
houg
ht B
ubble
doe
s no
t co
ntro
l pane
l co
nten
t
56 /
Liv
e Ev
ent
/ M
id-C
on p
art
ySa
t 14
Nov
, Cor
n Ex
chang
e, L
eeds,
fro
m 2
000,
strict
ly 18+,
ple
ase
bring
a v
alid
for
m o
f pho
to
ID a
nd y
our
part
y pass
to
gain
ent
ry
Sund
ay 1
5th
Nove
mbe
r57
/ L
ive
Even
t / T
houg
ht B
ubble
Com
ic A
rt
Com
pet
itio
n 2
014
prize
-Giv
ing C
erem
ony
Sun
15 N
ov, Bur
y Th
eatr
e, R
oyal Arm
ouries
, 10
:30-1
0:5
0, fr
ee e
ntry
with
Sund
ay/
Wee
kend
co
nven
tion
pass
, all
age
s, b
ut p
lease
not
e:
Thou
ght
Bub
ble
doe
s no
t co
ntro
l pane
l co
nten
t
58 /
panel
/ W
rite
rs’ Ro
undta
ble
2015
Sun
15 N
ov, Bur
y Th
eatr
e, R
oyal Arm
ouries
, 11:0
0-1
1:50, fr
ee e
ntry
with
Sund
ay/
Wee
kend
co
nven
tion
pass
, all
age
s, b
ut p
lease
not
e:
Thou
ght
Bub
ble
doe
s no
t co
ntro
l pane
l co
nten
t
59 /
Scr
eenin
g /
Sho
rt F
ilm S
elec
tion
: DIy
Cul
ture
Sun
15 N
ov, Cin
ema o
f W
ar, R
oyal Arm
ouries
11:0
0-1
2:00, fr
ee e
ntry
with
Satu
rday/
Wee
kend
co
nven
tion
pass
, Li
mited
space
ava
ilable
, so
ple
ase
arr
ive
early,
ple
ase
not
e: T
houg
ht B
ubble
doe
s no
t co
ntro
l film
con
tent
, th
is s
cree
ning
is
reco
mm
ended
for
age
s 12
A
60 /
panel
/ E
lect
rico
mic
s -
one
year
on
Sun
15 N
ov, New
sroo
m, Ro
yal Arm
ouries
, 11:10
-12:
00, fr
ee e
ntry
with
Sund
ay/
Wee
kend
co
nven
tion
pass
, all
age
s, b
ut p
lease
not
e:
Thou
ght
Bub
ble
doe
s no
t co
ntro
l pane
l co
nten
t
61 / p
anel
/ M
ondo
x Th
ought
Bub
ble
2015
Sun
15 N
ov, Bur
y Th
eatr
e, R
oyal Arm
ouries
, 12
:00-1
2:50
, fr
ee e
ntry
with
Sund
ay/
Wee
kend
co
nven
tion
pass
, all
age
s, b
ut p
lease
not
e:
Thou
ght
Bub
ble
doe
s no
t co
ntro
l pane
l co
nten
t
62 /
panel
/ F
rom
Sta
nds
to S
cree
nSu
n 15
Nov
, New
sroo
m, Ro
yal Arm
ouries
, 12
:10-1
3:00, fr
ee e
ntry
with
Sund
ay/
Wee
kend
co
nven
tion
pass
, all
age
s, b
ut p
lease
not
e:
Thou
ght
Bub
ble
doe
s no
t co
ntro
l pane
l co
nten
t
63
/ S
cree
nin
g /
Made
you
Look
Sun
15 N
ov, Cin
ema o
f W
ar, R
oyal Arm
ouries
12
:15 -
13:
30, fr
ee e
ntry
with
Satu
rday/
Wee
kend
co
nven
tion
pass
, Li
mited
space
ava
ilable
, so
ple
ase
arr
ive
early,
ple
ase
not
e: T
houg
ht B
ubble
doe
s no
t co
ntro
l film
con
tent
, th
is s
cree
ning
is
reco
mm
ended
for
age
s 12
A
64 /
Liv
e Ev
ent
/ S
ketc
hing S
pot
light
Sun
15 N
ov, Bur
y Th
eatr
e, R
oyal Arm
ouries
, 13
:00
– 14
:30, fr
ee e
ntry
with
Satu
rday/
Wee
kend
co
nven
tion
pass
, all
age
s, b
ut p
lease
not
e:
Thou
ght
Bub
ble
doe
s no
t co
ntro
l pane
l co
nten
t
65
/ p
anel
/ Q
ueer
Com
ics
Today
Sun
15 N
ov, New
sroo
m, Ro
yal Arm
ouries
, 13
:10-1
4:0
0, fr
ee e
ntry
with
Sund
ay/
Wee
kend
co
nven
tion
pass
, all
age
s, b
ut p
lease
not
e:
Thou
ght
Bub
ble
doe
s no
t co
ntro
l pane
l co
nten
t
66 /
Scr
eenin
g /
Sho
rt F
ilm S
elec
tion
: DIy
Cul
ture
Sun
15 N
ov, Cin
ema o
f W
ar, R
oyal Arm
ouries
13
:45
- 14
:45,
fre
e en
try
with
Satu
rday/
Wee
kend
con
vent
ion
pass
, Li
mited
space
ava
ilable
, so
ple
ase
arr
ive
early,
ple
ase
not
e:
Thou
ght
Bub
ble
doe
s no
t co
ntro
l film
con
tent
, th
is s
cree
ning
is
reco
mm
ended
for
age
s 12
A
67
/ L
ive
Even
t / 2
000 A
D p
ortf
olio
Com
pet
itio
n J
udgin
gSu
n 15
Nov
, New
sroo
m, Ro
yal Arm
ouries
, 14
:10
- 15
:00, fr
ee e
ntry
with
Sund
ay/
Wee
kend
co
nven
tion
pass
, all
age
s, b
ut p
lease
not
e:
Thou
ght
Bub
ble
doe
s no
t co
ntro
l pane
l co
nten
t
68 /
Liv
e Ev
ent
/ C
ospla
y M
asq
uera
de
Sun
15 N
ov, Bur
y Th
eatr
e, R
oyal Arm
ouries
, 14
:40-1
7:00, fr
ee e
ntry
with
Sund
ay/
Wee
kend
co
nven
tion
pass
, all
age
s, b
ut p
lease
not
e:
Thou
ght
Bub
ble
doe
s no
t co
ntro
l co
nten
t
69 /
Scr
eenin
g /
She
Make
s Com
ics
Sun
15 N
ov, Cin
ema o
f W
ar, R
oyal Arm
ouries
, 15
:00 -
16:3
0, fr
ee e
ntry
with
Satu
rday/
Wee
kend
con
vent
ion
pass
, Li
mited
space
ava
ilable
, so
ple
ase
arr
ive
early,
ple
ase
not
e:
Thou
ght
Bub
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46 / panel / Drawn & Quarterly 25th Anniversary
Sat 14 Nov, Newsroom, Royal Armouries, 13:10-14:00, Free with Saturday/Weekend convention pass, free for under-12s, but an accompanying ticket-holding adult must be present, all ages, but please note: Thought Bubble does not control panel content
Montreal-based Drawn & Quarterly publisher of Julie Doucet, Kate Beaton, Chester Brown, Adrian Tomien and more, joins us at Thought Bubble for the first time. Appearing on the panel are publisher Peggy Burns and executive editor Tom Devlin who will present the company’s 25-year history; their thoughts on the comic book industry and will answer questions from the audience.
47 / Screening / Samurai Champloo
Sat 14 Nov, Cinema of War, Royal Armouries 13:30-14:30, free entry with Saturday/Weekend convention pass, Limited space available, so please arrive early, please note: Thought Bubble does not control film content, this screening is for ages 15+
Death, betrayal, and... hip hop!
Mugen’s a buck wild warrior: violent, thoughtless and womanizing. Jin is a vagrant ronin: mysterious, traditional, well-mannered and very strong. These two fiercely independent warriors couldn’t be more different from one another, yet their paths cross when Fuu, a ditzy waitress, saves them from being executed when they are arrested after a violent swordfight. Fuu convinces the two vagrant young men to help her find a mysterious samurai “who smells of sunflowers.”
And their journey begins.
This screening comprises episodes 1 & 2 of the hit series. Presented in association with MVM Entertainment
48 / Live Event / Titan Comics portfolio Reviews
Sat 14 Nov, Venue TBC, 14:00-15:00, Free with Saturday/Weekend convention pass, free for under-12s, but an accompanying ticket-holding adult must be present, all ages
Titan Comics has gone from nought to sixty in the past year and we are keenly hunting for new artists. If you’re interested in showing your portfolio, please submit it to titancomics-wanted.tumblr.com and please mark your submission ‘Thought Bubble’. Selected applicants will be advised of time and venue location by email.
49 / panel / Breakdown press x SILENCE!
Sat 14 Nov, Newsroom, Royal Armouries, 14:10-15:00, Free with Saturday/Weekend convention pass, free for under-12s, but an accompanying ticket-holding adult must be present, all ages, but please note: Thought Bubble does not control panel content
The planets align, the sky roars and a darkness falls, then, suddenly a blinding red light explodes in the heavens. At the epicenter of this dazzling and apocalyptic storm sit four figures, convivially chatting about comics. This is SILENCE! Vs Breakdown Press. Gary Lactus and The Beast Must Die from SILENCE!, the UK’s greatest comics podcast, meet Joe Kessler and Tom Oldham from London based Breakdown Press to discuss the challenges of independent comics publishing, what’s exciting in contemporary cartooning, and the projects Breakdown Press has in store for 2016.
50 / panel / vertigo: Someplace Stranger
Sat 14 Nov, Bury Theatre, Royal Armouries, 14:40 – 15:30, free entry with Saturday/Weekend convention pass, all ages, but please note: Thought Bubble does not control panel content
Vertigo is coming to Leeds and ready to take you Someplace Stranger. Meet Executive Editor Shelly Bond and a host of talent including Rob Williams, Michael Dowling, Jon-Davis Hunt, Dave Baillie, Meghan Hetrick and Si Spencer as they share exclusive info about the new Vertigo #1 titles that debut in the coming weeks.
51 / Screening / Ninja Scroll: The Series
Sat 14 Nov, Cinema of War, Royal Armouries 14:45-15:45, free entry with Saturday/Weekend convention pass, Limited space available, so please arrive early, please note: Thought Bubble does not control film content, this screening is for ages 15+
In feudal Japan, the Edo period brought a time of delicate peace bought with blood. Ninja Scroll: The Series chronicles the life of Jubei Kibagami as he wanders the countryside as a ninja for hire.
At this time, ninja clans are everywhere. One clan, known as the Hiruko Clan, doomed to live and die in darkness, protects a sacred treasure called the Dragon Stone. The Kimon Clan, however, bent on reviving the power of the Toyotomi, wants the Dragon Stone and the treasure it hides. Jubei is the best man for the job of protecting both the Dragon Stone and the only one who can use it-The Light Maiden.
This screening comprises episodes 1 & 2 of the hit series. Presented in association with MVM Entertainment
52 / Live Event / SILENCE! vs House To Astonish
Sat 14 Nov, Newsroom, Royal Armouries, 15:10-16:00, Free with Saturday/Weekend convention pass, free for under-12s, but an accompanying ticket-holding adult must be present, all ages, but please note: Thought Bubble does not control panel content
WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE… WHEN TITANS CLASH… WHO WILL LIVE, WHO WILL DIE???
Let’s find out with an epic SILENCE! vs HOUSE TO ASTONISH live spectacular. That’s right,
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the world’s two favourite comics podcasts [citation needed] are teaming up to bring you a live extravaganza with laughter, tears, rage, pain, joy and some very special guests!
Come one, come all for the knock down drag out fight the ‘world’ has been ‘waiting’ for.
For more, please visit: mindlessones.podomatic.com housetoastonish.libsyn.com
53 / panel / Decompressed Live: Building Worlds
Sat 14 Nov, Bury Theatre, Royal Armouries, 15:40 – 16:30, free entry with Saturday/Weekend convention pass, all ages, but please note: Thought Bubble does not control panel content
Decompressed returns to Thought Bubble, with eternal host (and moderately known comic and general word-user) Kieron Gillen talking to Ales Kot, Kate Leth, Rick Remender, and Noelle Stevenson about the realities of creating imaginary worlds.
54 / Screening / paranoia Agent
Sat 14 Nov, Cinema of War, Royal Armouries 16:00-17:00, free entry with Saturday/Weekend convention pass, Limited space available, so please arrive early, please note: Thought Bubble does not control film content, this screening is for ages 18+
Then darkness overcomes the heart and Lil’ Slugger appears…
After the first victim’s story the police felt the overly stressed woman was having a breakdown and lied to cover up for some crime. However, after the third and fourth attacks upon unrelated victims led to the same description of a young attacker with a golden baseball bat and in-line skates, the police had to wonder: is the Lil’ Slugger real or a sinister phantom?
Explore a contagious madness in the first TV show directed by Satoshi Kon, the visionary director behind ‘Perfect Blue’, ‘Millennium Actress’ and ‘Tokyo Godfathers’!
This screening comprises episodes 1 & 2 of the hit series. Presented in association with MVM Entertainment
55 / panel / 38 years of 2000 AD
Sat 14 Nov, Newsroom, Royal Armouries, 16:10-17:00, Free with Saturday/Weekend convention pass, free for under-12s, but an accompanying ticket-holding adult must be present, all ages, but please note: Thought Bubble does not control panel content
Come along and celebrate the past year of the galaxy’s greatest comic with some of the mighty Tharg’s best art and script droids, as well as a look ahead to what the future has in store. Guaranteed to be zarjaz!
With speakers: Jon Davis-Hunt, Leah Moore, John Reppion, and Keith Richardson
Hosted by Iz McAuliffe and Stacey Whittle
56 / Live Event / Mid-Con party
Sat 14 Nov, Corn Exchange, Leeds, from 2000, strictly 18+, please bring a valid form of photo ID and
your party pass to gain entry
2015’s party marks the mid-point of the convention weekend, with this year’s shindig taking place at the historic Leeds Corn Exchange! The perfect way to unwind after a hectic day on the con floor – we’ll have the drinks and music flowing until late, so help us celebrate another Thought Bubble in style, with Team Thought Bubble (and special guest) DJs spinning tunes until the early hours.
We strongly recommend buying tickets in advance, as space is strictly limited, and you’ll need both your party ticket and a weekend wristband, exhibitor wristband, or guest pass to gain entry.
Please bear in mind that numbers are always very limited for this event, and tickets are likely to sell out quickly. We will have a very limited number available on the door on the evening of the event (for £5 cash sales only), but these will be allocated on a first-come first-served policy, and we don’t want to have to turn people away at the door!
It’s also important to note that this event is strictly over-18s only, so please remember to bring photo ID with you along with your ticket and wristband/guest pass.
Sunday 15th November Only - Convention events57 / Live Event / Thought Bubble Comic Art Competition 2014 prize-Giving Ceremony
Sun 15 Nov, Bury Theatre, Royal Armouries, 10:30-10:50, free entry with Sunday/Weekend convention pass, all ages, but please note: Thought Bubble does not control panel content
This year saw the sixth Thought Bubble Comic Art Competition take place in association with Travelling Man Comic Shops. Entry was open to creators from the UK, who were asked to produce a single-page A3 story, with work accepted in two
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categories - 12-17 year olds and over-18s.
We’ll be announcing the winners live on stage – and they’ll get to see their work published in 2016’s Thought Bubble Anthology from Image Comics!
58 / panel / Writers’ Roundtable 2015
Sun 15 Nov, Bury Theatre, Royal Armouries, 11:00-11:50, free entry with Sunday/Weekend convention pass, all ages, but please note: Thought Bubble does not control panel content
This year we’ve brought some of the best writers in comics to Leeds, so why not come along for what’s sure to be a fascinating panel talk on the reality of writing for some of comics’ hottest licensed properties, as well as inventing worlds for creator owned projects.
With speakers Marguerite Bennett, Ray Fawkes, Emi Lenox, Charles Soule and Kurtis Wiebe.
Hosted by Michael Molcher.
59 / Screening / Short Film Selection: DIy Culture
Sun 15 Nov, Cinema of War, Royal Armouries 11:00-12:00, free entry with Saturday/Weekend convention pass, Limited space available, so please arrive early, please note: Thought Bubble does not control film content, this screening is recommended for ages 12A
Thought Bubble celebrates DIY culture and the spirit of making your own comics with a series of short films dedicated to zine and hand-making heritage.
A chance to see our selection of the web’s best short films about alternative art scenes and home-brewed culture!
Screenings include: ‘Ink and Paper’ by Ben Proudfoot and ‘Fanzine’ by Ethan Minsker. Some of Ethan’s zines will be available for you to take away while stocks last.
60 / panel / Electricomics - one year on
Sun 15 Nov, Newsroom, Royal Armouries, 11:10-12:00, free entry with Sunday/Weekend convention pass, all ages, but please note: Thought Bubble does not control panel content
Leah Moore, Mitch Jenkins, John Reppion, Peter Hogan and Daniel Merlin Goodbrey were here one year ago, with nothing to show for their ambitious project but a booklet, and a lot of hot air. They asked the crowds of Thought Bubble what they thought about digital comics, what they bought, and what they wanted, and they collected a little box full of cards with your answers on.
They return to Thought Bubble one year on, to Showcase their freshly launched project and talk about where they are now, and what they have learned from the process. They will give Thought Bubble a tour of the Reader App, including a big screen view of their four stunning comics, and a how-to for their comic creation tool the Generator.
They will be showcasing Electricomics made in the wild by the public, including of course the three winners of their All-Ages Halloween Bedtime Story challenge. They will answer the questions you are dying to ask, and ask you your opinion on priorities for Electricomics 2.0.
Website: www.electricomics.net
Supported by Nesta, Arts & Humanities Research Council, and public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England
61 / panel / Mondo x Thought Bubble 2015
Sun 15 Nov, Bury Theatre, Royal Armouries, 12:00-12:50, free entry with Sunday/Weekend convention pass, all ages, but please note: Thought Bubble does not control panel content
Mondo VP of Operations Justin Brookhart & Head of Creative Production Eric Garza discuss the creative process behind Mondo’s work showing how the team collaborates with artists to arrive at final images. The panel will include a presentation of alternate concepts and a look at some of the biggest releases of the year.
62 / panel / From Stands to Screen
Sun 15 Nov, Newsroom, Royal Armouries, 12:10-13:00, free entry with Sunday/Weekend convention pass, all ages, but please note: Thought Bubble does not control panel content
Our annual talk on the transition of comics to the big & small screen with the creators who have worked on transferring stories from paper to celluloid. An engaging discussion on the ongoing evolution of the on-screen revolution and the titles that have inspired it.
63 / Screening / Made you Look
Sun 15 Nov, Cinema of War, Royal Armouries 12:15 - 13:30, free entry with Saturday/Weekend convention pass, Limited space available, so please arrive early, please note: Thought Bubble does not control film content, this screening is recommended for ages 12A
The last 15 years has seen a boom in the UK graphic arts and illustration industry, with a DIY scene emerging and prospering alongside new and affordable leaps in technology.
So much of our lives is now spent in the virtual digital realm, so what will become of the tactile objects we all hold so dear? Will we see books disappear in our
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lifetime? And why are more and more creatives moving away from the computer and getting back to using their hands to create art, both commercially and for art’s sake?
Made You Look is a documentary which sets out to explore the landscape of the commercial arts in the 21st Century. It’s a film that gives an insight into how modern creative people feel about the challenges and triumphs of living in a hyper digital age.
This film is a rare and candid insight into the work of some of the UK’s top creative talent, including beautifully shot footage of artists at work and play in their own creative environments.
64 / Live Event / Sketching Spotlight
Sun 15 Nov, Bury Theatre, Royal Armouries, 13:00 – 14:30, free entry with Saturday/Weekend convention pass, all ages, but please note: Thought Bubble does not control panel content
Come along to our sketching spotlight to see some of the finest artists currently working in the industry drawing live on stage and taking you through their creative
process. Feel free to drop-in and out of the session at your leisure.
All sketches produced will be auctioned off for the Barnardo’s charity after the festival.
Featuring guest artists: Kate Beaton, Farel Dalrymple, Tula Lotay and Ben Templesmith
Hosted by Peter Doherty
65 / panel / Queer Comics Today
Sun 15 Nov, Newsroom, Royal Armouries, 13:10-14:00, free entry with Sunday/Weekend convention pass, all ages, but please note: Thought Bubble does not control panel content
LGBTQ comics, with its storied history of over four decades, have never been more vibrant than they are today. A true renaissance of queer stories is taking place as fans increasingly demand more material that speaks to them and represents the genuine diversity in which we all live. Join us for a lively discussion with these fabulous and talented creators while we delve into the importance of representation on the page and behind-the-scenes as creators, the art and business of comics, talking about the complexities of LGBTQIA identity, and answering probing questions from our amazing moderator and fellow creator (Joe Glass).
Featuring speakers: Marguerite Bennett, Tana Ford, Kate Leth and Amy Reeder.
66 / Screening / Short Film Selection: DIy Culture
Sun 15 Nov, Cinema of War, Royal Armouries 13:45 - 14:45, free entry with Saturday/Weekend convention pass, Limited space available, so please arrive early, please note: Thought Bubble does not control film content, this screening is recommended for ages 12A
Thought Bubble celebrates DIY culture and the spirit of making your own comics with a series of short films dedicated to the UK’s zine and hand-making heritage.
A second chance to see our selection of the web’s best short films about alternative art scenes and home-brewed culture, for those who were busy on the convention floor earlier in the day!
Screenings include: ‘Ink and Paper’ by Ben Proudfoot and ‘Fanzine’ by Ethan Minsker. Some of Ethan’s zines will be available for you to take away while stocks last.
67 / Live Event / 2000 AD portfolio Competition Judging
Sun 15 Nov, Newsroom, Royal Armouries, 14:10 - 15:00, free entry with Sunday/Weekend convention pass, all ages, but please note: Thought Bubble does not control panel content
Many have tried to make it into the hallowed pages of the Galaxy’s Greatest comic, most have failed, but the winner of this year’s 2000 AD portfolio competition will be joining the likes of Dave Gibbons, Jock, Mick McMahon, Brian Bolland and Mark Buckingham!
This year we have the ultimate prize – the winner of the portfolio session will get the chance to illustrate a Future Shock in 2000 AD! Join the ranks of the biggest names in British comic books by getting a paid strip from Tharg the Mighty!
Come along and see which of the portfolio review entries wins this amazing prize as Tharg’s art droids provide live critique on the best of the comics submitted!
68 / Live Event / Cosplay Masquerade
Sun 15 Nov, Bury Theatre, Royal Armouries, 14:40-17:00, free entry with Sunday/Weekend convention pass, all ages, but please note: Thought Bubble does not control content
Thought Bubble’s massive cosplay event is back! Whether you’re in costume or not, come along and experience a cavalcade of crazy
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characters as we decide who’s best dressed enough to impress our judges!
Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, along with a judges’ choice award. Costumes must be hand-made, or altered by at least 50% to have a chance of winning the competition, but all cosplayers are welcome to attend the masquerade.
Hosted by Heroes Alliance, for more information please visit heroesallianceuk.com
69 / Screening / She Makes Comics
Sun 15 Nov, Cinema of War, Royal Armouries, 15:00 - 16:30, free entry with Saturday/Weekend convention pass, Limited space available, so please arrive early, please note: Thought Bubble does not control film content, this screening is recommended for ages 12A
She Makes Comics traces the fascinating history of women in the comics industry. Despite popular assumptions about the comics world, women have been writing, drawing, and reading comics since the medium’s beginnings in the late 19th century. And today, there are scores of women involved in comics and its vibrant fan culture.
Featuring dozens of interviews with such vital figures as Ramona Fradon, Trina Robbins, Joyce Farmer, Karen Berger, Kelly Sue DeConnick, and Becky Cloonan, She Makes Comics is the first film to bring together the most influential women of the comics world.
70 / Live Event / Comics In Conversation - Kate Beaton
Sun 15 Nov, Newsroom, Royal Armouries, 15:10-16:00, free entry with Sunday/Weekend convention pass, all ages, but please note: Thought Bubble does not control content
This year we’re delighted to be welcoming Kate Beaton back to T h o u g h t B u b b l e , c e l eb ra t i ng the release of her new books The Princess and the Pony and Step Aside, Pops!
We’re massive fans of Kate’s work here at Thought Bubble, and we wanted to get an insight into her creative process, so we’re doubly delighted to be able to host an intimate Q&A session between Kate and British Comic Award winning graphic novelist Isabel Greenberg.
71 / panel / Creator owned Conversations
Sun 15 Nov, Newsroom, Royal Armouries, 16:10-17:00, free entry with Sunday/Weekend convention pass, all ages, but please note: Thought Bubble does not control content
Come discuss Fear Agent, Black Science, Deadly Class, and Tokyo Ghost with the creators. Also, special announcements and disco dancing!
With speakers: Bengal, Wes Craig, Sean Gordon Murphy, and Matteo Scalera.
Hosted by Rick Remender
72 / Live Event / Big Bang presents Kate Leth Signing
Wed 18 Nov, Big Bang Comics, Sandyford Rd, Dublin, Ireland, 18:00-20:00, All Ages, Free
Big Bang Comics is a two time Eisner Nominated Store in Dublin, Ireland
and the winner of numerous retail and industry awards. The store’s been responsible for curating and running the Dublin International Comic Expo (D.I.C.E) and constantly runs innovative events, workshops and signings all year round.
Kate Leth is a Canadian comic book creator, known for works such as Adventure Time: Seeing Red, Bravest Warriors and Edward Scissorhands. Kate’s current and soon to be released projects are Hellcat for Marvel and Vampirella for Dynamite.
Kate will be signing at Big Bang Comics Dublin on November 18th in association with Orbital Comics in London and Thought Bubble.
73 / Live Event / Big Bang presents Sean Gordon Murphy and Tana Ford Signing
Sat 21 Nov, Big Bang Comics, Sandyford Rd, Dublin, Ireland, 14:00-16:00, All Ages, Free
Big Bang Comics is a two time Eisner Nominated Store in Dublin, Ireland and the winner of numerous retail and industry awards. The store’s been responsible for curating and running the Dublin International Comic Expo (D.I.C.E) and constantly runs innovative events, workshops and signings all year round.
Sean Gordon Murphy is an American Comic Book artist and writer best known for his work on the Wake, American Vampire Survival of the Fittest, and his numerous creator owned series Punk Rock Jesus, Chrononauts with Mark Millar and Tokyo Ghost with Rick Remender.
Sean will be signing with Tana Ford in Big Bang Comics, Dublin on Saturday 21st of November in association with Thought Bubble.
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