GUIDE 2024
EVENT
WELCOME & INFO
11am: Doors open
2.45pm: Cosplay competition
5pm: 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 on the ground floor, 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 making other attendees feel uncomfortable will be removed from the event immediately. Attendees are encouraged to report anything untoward to convention staff or venue security.
Cash machines:
Most vendors accept card payments but cash is accepted too. Your closest cash points are at Buchanan Bus Station (across the road from the Concert Hall’s Killermont Street entrance and on Sauchiehall Street.
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GUESTS
EVENT HOSTS
COMIC CON - MAIN STAGE
ALL STAGE EVENTS INCLUDED IN TICKET PRICE.
11.45 - 12.30
Funny Bones
Roger Langridge (The Muppets) and Sarah Graley (Rick & Morty) discuss making funny comics with Neil Watson-Slorance (Dungeon Fun). Hosted by: Neil Watson-Slorance
13.45 - 14.30
David Lloyd: V for Very good design
David Lloyd discusses the impact of the V mask, making comics in a digital age and his design eye. Hosted by: Phil Vaughan
15.30 - 16.30
Bryan Hitch in conversation with... Frank Quitely
The Artist whos designs defined the MCU, discusses his career in comics, character design and his lasting legacy with the legendary comics master Frank Quitely.
12.45 - 13.30
Scotland the Brave and the Bold
Join Gary Chudleigh (LEGO) and David Lumsden (Boat) as they discuss giving Scotland a starring role in their variety of original comics. Hosted by Sha Nazir
14.45 - 15.15
The KIDS Cosplay Parade
Take part for FUN and show off your costume.
The Cosplay Parade
Cosplayers show off their making and creating skills in our open general parade. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Public Vote (who gets the biggest clap)
COMIC CON WEEK: 28 MAY - 1 JUNE
Tues 28 May 4.30pm
Deena Mohammed in conversation
Award winning Egyptian comic artist and writer discuses her inspiration and techniques with publisher and producer, Sha Nazir.
FREE to attend:
John Smith’s bookshop, Fraser Building, University of Glasgow.
Wed 29 May 10am - 4pm
Angus
Og Goes to Glasgow
A full day symposium featuring papers from leading artists, academics and seeing the original cartoon archives.
FREE virtually or £5 in person: University of Glasgow
Wed 29 May 4.30pm
My wish is your command and self-translation
Deena Mohammed (comic author) discusess the language of translation with Susan Bassnett University of Glasgow
FREE to attend: Yudowitz Lecture Theatre
Fri 31 May 7pm
Drink and Draw the Glesga Edition
Join us for a drink whilst we draw, natter and generally catch up about comics. Open to everyone.
The brand new bar is located in the Centre of Contemporary Arts.
FREE to attend:
CCA – Third Eye Bar
Sat 1 June 11am - 5pm
Glasgow Comic Con
Speaks for itself really. Its the 13th one, unlucky for some!
Tickets from £5-£10
Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow
Sat 1 June 7pm
Post Con Social
A social gathering for all those that want to hang around post con, raise a glass to 13 years of Glasgow Con under the stewardship of BHP comics, and wish it well on it’s future endeavours in new hands.
FREE to attend:
CCA – Third Eye Bar
COSPLAY KIDS COMIC ZONE
ALL DAY Captain Colour - Self-led activity
Colouring in sheets of popular kids characters. Suitable for all ages.
ALL DAY LEGO creates - Self-led activity
It’s LEGO, free to play and create. Suitable for all ages.
ALL DAY Comic Book Library
Free to read - grab a seat and chill out. Suitable for all ages.
ALL DAY FACE PAINTING
From Butterflys and Tigers to Spiderman and Batgirl. the facepainting team can accomodate all tastes.
2.45pm Kids Cosplay Parade
Jump on stage and show everyone what you’ve got.
LOCATION Main Stage
Glasgow Comic Con’s cosplay masquerade returns for it’s 13th year! 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.
2.45pm The Kids Cosplay Parade, followed by the Main Cosplay Parade. This year we’re doing a general parade for all abilities, costumes can be hand made or pre-bought. It’s all just for fun. Prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
COMIC CON WEEK EVENTS
COMIC CON WEEK EVENTS
Stirling Maxwell Centre & Centre for Comparative Literature and Translation
Deena Mohammed in conversation
Deena Mohammed (independent comic artist)
Sha Nazir (Terry Pratchett Estate)
John Smith’s bookshop, Fraser Building
Tuesday, 28 May 2024, 4.30 p.m.
My wish is your command and self-translation
Deena Mohammed (independent comic artist)
Susan Bassnett (University of Glasgow)
Wolfson Medical Building, Yudowitz Lecture Theatre
Wednesday, 29 May 2024, 4.30 p.m.
All welcome. Free, but ticketed.
https://www.gla.ac.uk/events/listings/index.html/event/13493
The University of Glasgow, charity number SC004401
https://www.deenadraws.art/en/about/#media-kit. @UofGSMC
Deena Mohamed,
2011
Frank Quitely
Rufus Dayglo
2012
2013 Jason Mathis
Hannah Berry 2014
2015 Neil Watson-Slorance
Clare Forrest 2016
2017 Neil Watson-Slorance
Chris Baldie 2018
2019 Chris Baldie
Shazleen Khan 2022
2023 James Lawrence
Sarah Graley 2024
ROLL CALL
Since 2011 Glasgow Comic Con has hosted the event for more than 120 comic creators from across the UK, Europe, US and Canada. Bringing a truly international vibe whilst promoting new and local voices. Thanks to everyone for their contribution over the past 13 years.
Al Ewing, Alan Brown, Alan Davis, Alan Grant, Alex Ronald, Alison Sampson, Amy Reeder, Andy
Diggle, Anna Morozova, Annie Wu, Asia Alfasi, Bambos Georgiou, Barry Kitson, Ben Dickson, Brian Stelfreeze, Bryan Hitch, Bryan Talbot, Calum Laird, Cam Kennedy, Carlos Ezquerra, Chip Zdarsky, Chris Stefanova, Christian Ward, Clare Forrest, Colin MacNeil, Dan Cornwell, Dan McDaid, Darryl Cunningham, Dave Cook
Dave Alexander, Dave Gibbons, Dave Roman, David Aja, David Baillie, David Bishop, David Hine, David Lloyd, Declan Shalvey, Denise Mina, Eddie Deighton, Elsa Chattier, Emma Beeby, Emma Vieceli, Eric Larsen, Etienne Kubwabo, Ferg Handley, Frank Quitely, Frazer Irving, Gail Simone, Gareth K. Vile, Gary Chudleigh, Gary Erskine, George Low, Goran Parlov, Gordon Rennie, Grant Morrison, Hannah Berry, Howard Chaykin, Hunt Emerson, Ian Kennedy, Jack Teagle, James Lawrence, Jamie Grant, Jamie McKelvie, Jeff Anderson, Jen Bartel,
Jim Starlin, Jim Stewart, John Higgins, John Wagner, John Reppion, Jon Haward, Kat Hall, Kate Charlesworth, Kate Leth, Karrie Fransman, Keiron Gillen, Kev Hogood, Kris Anka, Laurence Campbell, Leah Moore, Leila Abdelrazaq, Lorna Miller, Mahmud Asar, Mark Millar, Marguerite Bennett, Marguerite Sauvage, Martin Conaghan, Mary Talbot, Mel Gibson, Metaphrog, Mike Ploog, Monty Nero, Neil Cameron, Neil Watson-Slorance, Nic Roche, Nicolas Rossart, Nika Nartova, Nigel Auchterlounie, Nigel Dobbyn, Nigel Parkinson, Peter Doherty, Peter Hogan, Peter Milligan, Rachael Stott, Rachel Conner, Rachel Smith, Rob Miller, Robbie Morrison, Robert Luckett, Robin Richardson, Roger Langridge, Rufus Dayglo, Sarah Graley, Scott Montgomery, Sean Phillips, Shazleen Khan, Simon Birks, Simon Bisley, Sonia Leong, Stacey Whittle, Stephanie Hans, Stephen White, Pat Mills, Pierrick Colinet, Tanya Roberts, Tom Foster, Will Pickering, Yishan Li.
Thanks to all the friends, family and crew that helped in one way or another over the years.
And THANK YOU, all the ATTENDEES. Everyone that’s ever bought or gifted a ticket and turned up. You helped create a sea change in live comics events.
Thank You.
