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Upcoming Events

Fysh · 2008-10-22 12:24:23

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If you are aware of any details of upcoming conventions, signings, book launches, or other public events, you can post the details in this thread. Please include the following information at a minimum:

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#2 27-03-2009 3:14am

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We at BICS are pleased to annouce that our latest overseas guest confirmed for 09 is the legendary creator HOWARD CHAYKIN.

We are thrilled that such a visionary and prolific creator will be joining us this year for our annual celebration of the medium.

UK guests confirmed include Alan Davis, Charlie Adlard and Duncan Fegredo plus many many more.

To find out more visit our new 2009 website at: www.thecomicsshow.co.uk where you can also book tickets for the show.

and you can find out more about Howard Chaykin at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Chaykin

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#3 01-05-2009 1:11pm

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Several people of interest to comic book fans including James Jean and Tara McPherson - not a cheap event as its a conference not a con or festival.

The Small Print presents OFFSET 2009

A 3 day creative conference taking place in Dublin’s Liberty Hall Theatre running from Friday 6th-Sunday 8th November. As you can see from the lineup below we will be bringing together the best in International and Irish creative talent from graphic design, illustration, street and fine art, film, photography, motion graphics, and much, much more.

We are not officially launched until Tuesday 5th May but we would like to offer you, our friends and past collaborators, a chance to get hold of tickets before the launch.

There will only be a limited number of tickets available so until Friday May 30th we are offering a special rate to those of you who want to book their tickets early visit www.iloveoffset.com for details.

our line up so far...ANTHONY BURRILL (UK), ASBESTOS (IRL), ATELIER (IRL), BRAD DOWNEY (USA),CHIP KIDD (USA) CHRIS HAUGHTON (IRL), D*FACE (UK), DANIEL DANGER (USA), DAVE MCKEAN (UK), THE GODDESS GUIDE (IRL), GRAPHIC THOUGHT FACILITY (UK), HOUSE INDUSTRIES (USA), JAMES JEAN (USA), MASSIMO & LELLA VIGNELLI (USA), PENTAGRAM (UK), PJ LYNCH (IRL), OLIVER JEFFERS (IRL), SERGE SEIDLITZ (UK), STUDIO AAD (IRL), TARA MCPHERSON (USA), UNIVERSAL EVERYTHING (UK)...and much more to be announced.

It’s going to be an amazing and inspiring weekend so avoid disappointment and get your Early Bird Tickets now!
Hop to see you in November!

BRENB, Richard Seabrooke, Asbestos
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#4 22-05-2009 2:27am

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Exciting BICS news:

Marvel artist PASQUAL FERRY has now confirmed for this year's show.

Also recently confirmed are Captain Britain writer Paul Cornell, Hawkeye writer Andy Diggle and Fables artist Mark Buckingham.

Chebbo

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#5 22-05-2009 9:28am

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Our summer signings continue with scribe Paul Cornell of Captain Britain and Doctor Who. Paul will be appearing at our new store, unit 5 west essex Street off Dame Street from 2-5 on Sat 25th July so fell free to come along.
We have a lot more names to announce leading up to our fifteenth anniversary this November so stay tuned. And for more on Mr Cornell check out Paul Cornell's house of Awkwardness http://www.paulcornell.com/

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#6 09-06-2009 2:06am

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The BICS Website has now been re designed with a spanking new look, more news about guests, hotels and exhibitors, plus info about our exclusive new launch party venue, where all pre reg visitors get the chance to mingle with their favourite comics creators.

Check it out now at: www.thecomicsshow.co.uk

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#7 16-06-2009 3:18pm

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The third in our summer roll out is Charlie Adlard, artist of "Walking Dead" fame. Charlie will be signing at our West Essex Street branch on Sat 22nd August from 1pm onwards. Stay tuned for more names to follow.

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#8 19-06-2009 1:09am

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News just in: Renowned publishers Jonathan Cape will be exhibiting at BICS 2009 with special Guest Bryan Talbot.

It's been a long time since Cape have seen fit to grace any comic convention with their presence an we're thrilled to welcome them to their very first BICS.

Not only that, but Mr.Talbot will be launching his new Graphic Novel GRANDVILLE at the show including a live presentation of his latest epic, with signings and sketching.

All this is included in the entry price along with an exclusive interview with Howard Chaykin, live art events, panels, quizzes and a great painting demo by the legendary Garry Leach, plus lots lots more!

A weekend not to be missed!

Shane
www.thecomicsshow.co.uk

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#9 19-06-2009 4:18pm

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The Comic Cast - Ireland's #1 Comic Book Podcast - is one year old and to celebrate we're throwing a birthday party and you're invited!

When: Friday 17th July 2009

Where: Twisted Pepper, middle Abbey St., Dublin city centre

Admission: FREE before 11pm, 5 squids after

Line up:

Hoovers & Sledgehammers
$chmackey and the Salads
The Worthwhile Experience

Super Extra Bonus Party (DJ set)
Chris Judge (DJ set)

Mystery Guest:
One of Dublin's funniest stand-up comedians will also be taking to the stage . . .

And it wouldn't be a birthday party without presents, so Philip Barrett & Liam Geraghty (the creators of Gazebo) have gotten together to make an all-new comic that'll be given out free on the night! (until we run out of em' that is!)

Visuals on the night will be made up of sketches, artwork and animation from Irelands finest comic artists.

You would cry to if it happened to you!

See you by the birthday cake,
Craig & Liam

www.thecomiccast.com

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#10 16-07-2009 4:55pm

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#12 17-07-2009 9:44am

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orbital_ems wrote: »

I'd like to have gone to this, but only giving 24 hours notice on here doesn't do much to maximise your audience from Ireland. Is Jiminez due to come back any time soon?

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#13 08-08-2009 7:41pm

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Not 100% comic related but the Kilkenny Arts Festival is on again till sunday week and there's a few interesting bits around. The Butler Gallery has an exhibition by David Godbold who isn't a comic book artist but his work def has a little comic style to it and it's a really interesting exhibition.

Upstairs the castle has given a few sections of corridor over for small exhibitions one of which is a polish [I think he wasn't there and his website doesn't say but there is a polish/english language option] comic book artist based in Ireland [again just guessing] Sebasitan Jaster. There was a couple of comic pages which all seemed to be rejected Zuda submissions and some pencil sketches for sale. Wouldn't travel to the festival just to see it but if your in the castle worth stopping by. I might drop back and see if the artist is there during the week to find out more information.

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#14 11-08-2009 2:14am

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Thanks to the Sasakawa Foundation this years British International Comics Show is proud to announce the award winning Japanese manga artist Michiru Morikawa as their latest overseas guest.
Known for her singular style of art that merges children’s illustration with manga Michiru will be helping to launch the new book “Buskers” drawn by her, written by Sean Michael Wilson and published by Insomnia Publications.
The artist is reported to be “very excited” about visiting Birmingham, as she lived there earlier in her career and never expected to have the opportunity to visit her favourite British city again so soon.
In addition to overseas guests BICS will be increasing other multi cultural elements of the show including a special panel hosted by comics historian and writer Paul Gravett called “Found In Translation” that helps readers to discover translated works form all over the world that they may not previously have encountered.
These include graphic novels and comics from France, Spain, Japan and Germany.

Other recent additions to the guest list include Angel artist Stephen Mooney and Doctor Who and Captain Britain writer Paul Cornell, both of whom will be available for signings all weekend.

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#15 13-08-2009 1:04am

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David Lafuente, red-hot artist on Ultimate Comics Spider-Man,And the man who so beautifully brought Hellcat to life will be signing at Comics & Fantasy in Romford on Saturday 22nd August at 3pm!

Comics & Fantasy is located two minutes from Romford Train Station, a short 15m train journey from central London.
Comics & Fantasy
10 Atlanta Boulevard
Romford
RM1 1TB
Tel: 01708 748891

Trains every ten minutes from London Liverpool Street

David will be on hand to sign copies of Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #1! Copies will be available for purchase at the shop on the day that David will sign for you.

Anyone who's meet David will know what a great guy he is. I can only wish him well on the day but if you in the area it's well worth your while to drop in and say hello.
AND David has a handful of limited edition Ultimate Spider-Man prints for sale ONLY at the signing.

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#16 24-08-2009 9:47am

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Eoin Colfer (Artemis Fowl), Darren Shan (The Saga of Darren Shan) and Ian McDonald (Brasyl, Desolation Road) are among the many creators who will be attending the first WexWorlds Festival, in Wexford town from Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd November 2009.

WexWorlds is the first Sci Fi and Fantasy Fiction Festival in Wexford. It was originated by Eoin Colfer and Wexford Arts Centre, and is supported by Failte Ireland, Wexford Borough, Wexford Council, Wexford Library, Wexford Chamber, hotels including Talbot and Whites of Wexford, book stores and other businesses.

Over the course of the weekend a range of activities will be taking place – including talks and readings, science experiments, comic art workshops, an exhibition on the process of writing for a comic, activities for younger children, discussions about fantastic literature, a selection of competitions and performance events – at varied venues in Wexford town, which will include Wexford Arts Centre, Wexford Library, book stores, related businesses and hotels.

Other professionals expecting to attend include:

* Paul J Holden (Judge Dredd comic artist for 2000 AD and comic artist for Warhammer).
* Nick Roche (comic artist for Transformers).
* Oisin McGann (author of Small Minded Giants, Strangled Silence).
* Michael Carroll (2000 AD comic writer and author of The New Heroes series).
* Sarah Rees Brennan (author of The Demon’s Lexicon).
* Andrew Donkin (writer for Transformers, Batman, Dr Who).
* Robert Curley (writer for Freakshow comic and publisher for Atomic Diner comic books).

The majority of the events over the weekend will be FREE, with only a minimal charge (€5) for three of the workshops.

As well as books and comics, the weekend is a celebration of all fantastic fiction, so there will also be workshops on costuming, light-hearted sessions with kids and foam weaponry, and movie screening. The festival will coincide with an exhibition by emerging visual artist Vera Klute at Wexford Arts Centre.

Situated on the south-east coast of Ireland, Wexford’s history is steeped in myth and legend and makes this a perfect location for a festival of the fantastic. A story tells of its origin in the mists of time, when Garman Garbh was drowned on the mudflats by waters released by an enchantress. The vast expanse of harbour thus created was named ‘The lake of Garman’ or Loch Garman, the Gaelic name for Wexford.

Wexford is also home to one of the top fantasy fiction writers: Eoin Colfer, author of the famed Artemis Fowl series, currently working on the much anticipated new follow-up to Douglas Adams’s The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy which is due to be released a short time before WexWorlds.

Accessible from mainland UK and Europe via sea (Rosslare Harbour) and air (Waterford/Dublin), with bus and train access from major cities in Ireland, this festival in Wexford will make a great weekend away for any international and national tourists with a taste for the fantastic.

We are currently working on programme development and will update progress on the festival website in due course.

If you are interested in participating – as an artist, trader, visitor or volunteer – please email info@WexWorlds.net or visit http://www.wexworldsfestival.com

It is the same weekend as Thought Bubble just in case people have already planned to travel to Leeds.

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#17 15-09-2009 2:09pm

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Orbital Comics
8 Gt Newport St
London WC2H 7JA

Tel: 020 72400591

www.orbitalcomics.com

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#18 03-10-2009 9:36pm

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In case it hadnt been mentioned here yet. Dublin City Comic Con is on hold this year. We had a million different problems that have led to the con being postponed. Everything from location issues to our two main guests pulling out. We tried our best to work around this issues but it didnt work. So next year we return with a new date and a bigger event in general. The con will be held earlier in the year also.
Thanks for your patience.

DCCC crew

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#19 18-10-2009 3:20am

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Hi Everyone,

Virtual Comic Con XIII is this weekend over at the CGC Messageboards!

VCC HOURS:

Saturday, October 17, 2009: 6 PM EDT - Midnight EDT (soft close)
Sunday, October 18, 2009: 4 PM EDT - 10 PM EDT.

In addition to the various comics and comic-related offerings,
there are usually VCC Charity Auctions with proceeds going to the charity
of the buyer's choice. (Usually comic-related charities like the
Hero Initiative or the CBLDF.)

Hope to see you there!

http://boards.collectors-society.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=postlist&Board=69&page=1

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#20 04-11-2009 10:14am

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Dave McKean will be at Easons O'Connell St tomorrow, Thursday November 5th - The event will kick off around 6.30 with a short presentation, Q&A, then signing.

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#21 04-11-2009 9:06pm

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ztoical wrote: »

Dave McKean will be at Easons O'Connell St tomorrow, Thursday November 5th - The event will kick off around 6.30 with a short presentation, Q&A, then signing.

Holy ****! I am definitely going to this! Haven't heard about this latest book though...

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#22 30-01-2010 8:21pm

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Virtual Comic Con XIV is this weekend over at the CGC Messageboards!

VCC HOURS:

Saturday, January 30, 2010: 6 PM EST - Midnight EST (soft close)
Sunday, January 31, 2010: 4 PM EST - 10 PM EST.

In addition to the various comics and comic-related offerings,
there are VCC Charity Auctions with proceeds going to the charity
of the buyer's choice. (Usually comic-related charities like the
Hero Initiative or the CBLDF.)

Hope to see you there! If you would like to be notified of future VCC events,
Please Sign Up for our VCC Mailing List!

Visit Virtual Comic Con XIV Now!

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#23 10-02-2010 10:34am

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Thought Bubble has announced it's dates for this year.

Due to popular demand our dates have been extended, the Thought Bubble Festival will now run from the 18th - 21st November 2010!

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=22150264528&ref=ts#!/group.php?v=wall&ref=ts&gid=22150264528
Plan early Folks as it's really a top notch event they throw over in Leeds.

http://thoughtbubblefestival.wordpress.com/2010/02/05/friends-of-thought-bubble-reborn/

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#24 05-03-2010 10:48am

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This years free Irish comic day will take place on Saturday May 15th and will include a variety of different titles from various creators such as Paddy Brown, Declan Shalvey, Stephen Daly, Alan Nolan, Maura McHugh,Gareth Gowran,myself and many others.

All of the major comic shops around the country will be taking part as well as some book stores.

If you would like to get involved please mail me here

robsubcity@gmail.com

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#25 22-03-2010 11:30pm

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Saw this on a friend's Facebook feed. Thought it might be something people here would be interested in.

From their description: Calling all artists, illustrators, cartoonists, characturists and comic book fanatics. Get involved in Dublin’s biggest comic book festival 2010 at the Point Village Market June 12th. Whether you’re selling you’re own illustrations and prints, selling/trading your comic collection or interested in running workshops for kids we would love to hear from you! We are also taking submissions for an original print exhibition that will be run over the weekend. For more information contact longstonecomics@gmail.com.

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#26 05-04-2010 9:12am

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The legendary Pat Mills (one of the founders of 2000ad, writer of
Slaine, Nemesis, Marshal Law, The Redeemer and Requiem; Vampire
Knight) will be doing a talk and a signing in Waterstones on Dawson
St. at 6:30 on Thursday 15th April.

This should be amusing.

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#27 12-04-2010 1:47pm

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Keep your eyes peeled for further details.

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#28 17-04-2010 1:20pm

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MarkHall wrote: »

The legendary Pat Mills (one of the founders of 2000ad, writer of
Slaine, Nemesis, Marshal Law, The Redeemer and Requiem; Vampire
Knight) will be doing a talk and a signing in Waterstones on Dawson
St. at 6:30 on Thursday 15th April.

This should be amusing.

Canceled.

I'm extremely happy. As I only read about this on 2000AD online about two hours after it was meant to have happened. What made it even worse is that I only live down the road.

Supposedly he's eager to reshedule sometime in the near future. I certainly won't be missing it again.

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#29 19-04-2010 9:27am

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lucky you. I trekked my butt into town for this.
But c'est la vie.
Teach me to check on things the morning of.

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#30 28-04-2010 4:22am

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http://freecomicbookday.com/

Some shops in Ireland are doing this, including Forbidden Planet.

here are the comics offered:

http://freecomicbookday.com/comics.asp

Nothing I'd be bothered with really myself, but it might be of interest to some of you.

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#31 29-04-2010 10:58am

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Last minute post here to let you boardies know that the second issue of my comic, Last Bus, just came back from the printers and I think that it looks really really great. Get your first peek as it steps out into the public domain this Thursday night (that's tonight 29th April) in the Bernard Shaw. Come on down, have a drink, have a dance and take away a small piece of homegrown underground comic art in all it's inky glory.

Thanks a million

Paddy Lynch

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