Glasgow Comic Con 2019 - Event Guide

WELCOME If you lined up everyone in my life, I probably know more people ‘in comics’ than not. I’m not entirely sure when the balance tipped that way but I think I got pretty lucky with the way things worked out. Looking back on it, I realise I’ve built numerous friendships on a foundation of mutual affection for Grant Morrison books and obscure pop culture (ok, Riverdale) references; a “hey, I like your t-shirt” or a chance conversation, usually (ok, always) tipsy, at the bar after a convention. Heck, I courted one of my now-close pals at a Thought Bubble in 2015 after we worked together on a project, and now she is stuck with me forever (thanks for designing this programme, Kirsty).

One such friend I came to know along the way was Michael Hogan - who we tragically lost this month. I met Mike about seven years ago, when I still worked behind the till at my local comic book shop. Part of the same book group, we bonded over a shared love of sad autobiographical comics and Alanis Morissette. Knowing him was one of the greatest gifts comics has ever given me and the fact that I won’t see his face on the convention floor today absolutely breaks my heart.

With that in mind, I’d like to dedicate this year’s convention to Mike, but also to anyone who met their best friends through some ‘weird’ thing you all liked - whether it be it comics, anime, cosplay… anything. Glasgow Comic Con has always been for anyone who wants it and, whether you come along by yourself or with a group of mates, I hope you feel like you have a place here – or that you’re able to find one.

Next year is our tenth year of being a convention - we’ve got big birthday plans. Best keep July 4th, 2020, free.

Nicola Love Event manager glasgowcomiccon.com @glasgowcomiccon P.S. This year’s incredible poster artwork was done by Chris Baldie.You can find him at Table 46 or at www.chrisbaldie.com.

Twinning Fund Support

GUESTS Chip Zdarsky Sex Criminals, Daredevil, Spider-Man: Life Story, Invaders TABLE 161

Frank Quitely All Star Superman, Batman & Robin, Jupiter’s Legacy TABLE 159

Brian Stelfreeze

Black Panther, Shadow of the Bat TABLE 163

Declan Shalvey

Injection, Savage Town, Return of Wolverine TABLE 162

Nick Roche Transformers, Death’s Head, Amazing Spider-Man TABLE 158

Al Ewing The Immortal Hulk, US Avengers, Loki: Agent of Asgard TABLE 160

Ian Kennedy Commando, Dan Dare, Eagle TABLE 157

Tanya Roberts Star Wars: Clone Wars, Plagued, Toy Story, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles TABLE 88

Dan McDaid

Dr Who, Judge Dredd, The Fearsome Doctor Fang TABLE 156

GROUND FLOOR

FIRST FLOOR

TraderS’ Hall 1 2 3

Tempo Tea Bar Grumpy Bunny Glasgow Comic Con Merch

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Star Comics Fusion Comics Badboy Geek Waterstones Korekuta & Rhekara Arts Genki Gear Ltd Toytraders UK The Last Outpost Forbidden Planet International Bunny's beads Comicrazy Cafe NeilinCo Geek Creations DnA Toys Keepsake Comics Down The Rabbit Hole Toms Comics & Books Settlers Hamilton Never in Moderation Cherryloco LabMonkeyEntertainment Sartizan

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The Alchemists Cauldron

41–42

MD Toys & Comics

43–44

Hens Teeth Comics

6–7 8 9–10 11–12 13–14 15-18 19 20–24 25–26 27–28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37–38

Clyde Foyer 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163

Dan McDaid Ian Kennedy Nick Roche Frank Quitely Al Ewing Chip Zdarsky Declan Shalvey Brian Stelfreeze

Lomond Foyer 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81

Neil Slorance Chris Baldie David Cooper Fraser Campbell Newtsoda Kristyna Baczynski MJ Wallace Allolune Maria Stoian Heather Palmer | Allan MacRitchie Happy Clam Rob Draws Pictures for Money John Grieve Paul Tonner Chris Manson - Comic Creator Trongate Publishing Gonzo Industrial Fefe S Michael Philp Evil Dr. Aye John Tucker Terrier & Corvidae Comics Arctic Ring Comics AriadneArca 1 in 100 The Horror Club Misery Hunting SNAILESQUE VER Jenny Mure Sammy Borras Frisson Comics C.P. Thompson Press MDPenman The Legend of La Mariposa Owen Michael Johnson | John Pearson Card Shark Comics

EXHIBITORS Strathclyde Suite 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99

100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118

John Felix John Felix Soundimals Zhou Fang comics Schnumn Crafty Marten Art Tanya Roberts BHP Comics BHP Comics The Unfinished Art of Gemma McCulloch Yuri Ookino Art SpaceCap Art Emma G Lucie Blake-Faggiani Illustration Gosh-Wow Comics Demon Logic Production GuppyArts Ny and Lisy Sloth Comics Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou Erin Cole Illustration Kelly Angel Wee Blue Fish Kay Wilson Jake Parappa Hainey Janine van Moosel Freelance Artist Rad Little Darlings Roza's Artistry The Highland Loch GeeK illustration GeeK illustration I Know JoJo Creates John Lees Sara Julia Illustration Kannter Art KeithChanArt Jennifairy Illustration

Clyde Foyer 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155

Gary Erskine Gary Erskine Moosefix Rachel Jane // Printmaker & Illustrator Orang Utan Comics Orang Utan Comics Aroha Comics Accent UK Comics Madius Comics Madius Comics Paul Moore Maximized Comics Penned Guin Boat: The Graphic Novels Steven Ingram Kroov Tower Hill Press Michael Eckett Panels Comics Iron Shod Ape Comics The Lang Walk Hame Fraser Geesin | Dan White Hitsville UK A.R.K. Comics BaronBoar Comichaus/City of Lost Souls Blue Bolt Comics Mindstain Comics Abacab Studios OneLittleApple Art Rocketpuppy Metaphrog Ell J Walker Eve Greenwood CHIP Collective Rebecca Horner Miss

MAIN STAGE 11.00 - 11.30

14.00-14.45

Reel love: when film and comics collide Spotlight on… Chip Zdarsky Comics and film, are they really so different? Reel Love author Owen Michael Johnson talks about how his love of the silver screen paved the way for his new coming-of-age graphic novel - an ode to cinema.

Hosted by: Heather Palmer

You know, you love him, you possibly fear him… Daredevil writer Chip Zdarsky discusses his life in comics, from co-creating time-stopping, bank-robbing series Sex Criminals to dominating Marvel’s current monthlies.

Hosted by: Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou

11.45-12.30

15.00-15.45

Strip Panel Naked LIVE

life of brian (Stelfreeze)

Taking a look at why the best comic books work as well as they do, popular YouTube channel goes live in conversation with Frank Quitely, Al Ewing and Declan Shalvey, sharing the process behind some of your favourite books.

Artist and cover artist Brian Stelfreeze (Black Panther, Batman, X-Men, Spider-Man) talks about his career as an illustrator and shares what he’s learned along the way. He might even do some live drawing, if you ask nicely.

Hosted by: Nicola Love

Hosted by: Hassan Ostamane-Elhaou

16.00-16.45

12:45-13:30

Silence to Astonish

The Art of Ian Kennedy

Podcasters Gary Lactus and The Beast Must Die of SILENCE! and Al Kennedy of House to Astonish inflict daft games, badly researched questions and ill-advised impressions on Al Ewing, Nick Roche, Kelly Kanayama and Chip Zdarsky.

Hosted by: House to Astonish and SILENCE!

A look at the illustratious career of Ian Kennedy. One of the longest-serving artists in British comics, Ian began his career at DC Thomson 70 years ago; going on to contribute to the likes of Commando (drawing more than 1,200 covers!), Eagle, Starblazer, and 2000AD. Hosted by: Colin Maxwell

17.00-END

13.35-14:00

Cosplay competition and masquerade

Cosplay: Kids edition A mini masquerade for those aged 12 and under.

Hosted by: Sha Nazir

Some of the top UK talent show off their skills at making, crafting and just generally being awesome at creating believable true-to-form character costumes. Cosplayers of all abilities are invited to show off their skills.

Hosted by: Frodo McDaniel

11.00 - 11.45

15.30 - 16.30

superheroes, assemble

make your own mini comic

For ages: 5+, drop in session

For ages: 5+, drop in session

Make your own superhero mask and kit out your costume, ready for a day at comic con.

Whether you’re a budding artist or a stick figure fanatic, we’ll walk you through creating your own comic book.

12.00 - 12.45

How to draw... star wars For ages: 5+, drop in session

ALL DAY

Dark Knight detectives

13.00 - 14.00

Fancy yourself as a bit of a detective? This trail will take you all over the convention floors, hunting for clues.

Pick up your case file (it’s at the back of your comic con programme) and get cracking. If you solve the mystery, there may just be a reward waiting at the end.

Free draw

meet batman

For ages: 3+, drop in session

Keep your eyes peeled for Batman who will be at Glasgow Comic Con all day. Just send the signal.

Join Disney artist Tanya Roberts as she uses the Force to teach you how to draw Star Wars favourites.

We’ll have a range of crafts, colouring sheets and activities. Show off finished work on our art wall.

13.35 - 14.00

Cosplay: Kids edition For ages: 0-12 (main stage) GO TO MAIN STAGE. A mini version of our regular masquerade - just show up and show off.

14.30 - 15.15

How to draw... Toy Story For ages: 5+, drop in session Join Disney artist Tanya Roberts as she shows you how to draw Woody, Buzz and more

green screen photobooth Put yourself in the shoes of your favourite on-screen heroes by posing in our special green screen booth.

Face-painting Undergo a special superhero transformation with the help of our expert facepainter.

Balloon-modelling Our talented balloon artist will be making special character models all day.

COSPLAY Cosplay City Con Glasgow Comic Con’s cosplay masquerade returns for 2019, with a few special additions.

We welcome cosplayers of all abilities to take part in our family-friendly competition. Sign up at the cosplay desk on the day of the show. Full rules online: @CosplayCityUK This year, at 1.35pm, we also have a special mini masquerade for cosplayers aged 12 and under.

The categories are as follows: •

Best in show - first and second place

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Best performance

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Best group cosplay

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(Celebrating Batman’s 80th’s birthday, we’re awarding a special themed prize to the best Gothan character.)

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13.35pm Kids Competition

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17.00pm General Competition

INFO

10am: Doors open 5.00pm: Cosplay competition 6.30pm: Doors close Cloakroom: The venue has a cloakroom on the ground floor near the Killermont Street entrance to store belongings.

Quiet zone: Need a breather? Our chill out zone downstairs offers a space to sit, read and relax away from the hustle and bustle of the convention floor.

Disabled access: The areas of the Royal Concert Hall utilised by Glasgow Comic Con are wheelchair accessible. All attendees who require additional support are welcome to bring a guest with them to the event free of charge. If you have questions or need any assistance on the day, please speak to staff.

Cosplay is not consent: Glasgow Comic Con has zero tolerance for harrassment. Anyone behaving inappropriately will be removed from the event immediately. Attendees are encouraged to report anything untoward to convention staff or venue security.

Cash machines: Some vendors may accept card payments but cash is the way forward at conventions.

Your closest cash points are at Buchanan Bus Station (across the road from the Concert Hall’s Killermont Street entrance) and on Sauchiehall Street.