Thought Bubble Festival Guide 2015 by Thought Bubble

The Leeds Comic Art Festival 9-15 November 2015

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Welcome to the 9th annual Thought Bubble Festival!

ine 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 storytelling. 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.

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 thoughtbubbleinfo@gmail.com

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.

Special thanks this year to our retail partners who have kindly sponsored the following guests:

DMC Kate Beaton Jason Latour Kurtis Wiebe

Kate Leth Sean Gordon Murphy Declan Shalvey

Kate Leth Noelle Stevenson

Jerome Opeña Farel Dalrymple Rick Remender

LEEDS INSPIRED presents…

GET INTO COMICS

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.

This event will be open 14-15 November at Leeds Dock 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

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FESTIVAL EXCLUSIVES MONDO PARTNERING WITH 2000AD ON AN EXCLUSIVE PRINT FOR THOUGHT BUBBLE ATTENDEES

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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.

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ILLUSTRATED MIND EXCLUSIVE T-SHIRT We 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)!

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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 PARTY This 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.

THIS YEAR’S GUESTS AND PROFESSIONALS

2015 HIGHLIGHTED GUESTS

Kate Beaton is an award winning

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.

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 Entertainment, Archaia, and IDW.

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.

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.

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.

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 influence 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.

R ick R emender

has written/cocreated 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.

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.

THIS YEAR’S GUESTS AND PROFESSIONALS

David Aja John Allison Andy Belanger Bengal Shelly Bond Doug Braithwaite Ivan Brandon Kate Brown

Mark Buckingham Keith Burns Jonathan Burton Aaron Campbell Laurence Campbell

JAKe Antony Johnston Bendik Kaltenborn

Dix Peter Doherty Paul Duffield Laurent Durieux Ian Edginton Gary Erskine

Matt Kindt Ales Kot Marc Laming Roger Langridge Jason Latour

The Etherington Brothers Al Ewing Ray Fawkes

David Leach Emi Lenox David Lloyd John McCrea Jamie McKelvie Ollie Masters

Duncan Fegredo Matt Ferguson Henry Flint Tana Ford Antonio Fuso

Si Spencer Simon Spurrier Richard Starkings Fiona Stephenson Dave Taylor Matt Taylor

Ben Templesmith Una Marguerite Van Cook Emma Vieceli

Ian Churchill Boo Cook Gemma Correll

Darryl Cunningham Farel Dalrymple Simon Davis Jon Davis-Hunt Al Davison Robert Deas Nicolas Delort Andy Diggle D’Israeli

James Romberger Edward Ross Alison Sampson Matteo Scalera Declan Shalvey Will Sliney Scott Snyder Charles Soule

Stephen Mooney Leah Moore Olly Moss Tom Muller Sean Gordon Murphy Monty Nero Ben Oliver Dean Ormston Carlos Pedro Sean Phillips John Reppion Esad Ribic

Gabo Lee Garbett Kieron Gillen Adi Granov Isabel Greenberg Nicholas Gurewitch David Hine Peter Hogan

Matt Hollingsworth Frazer Irving

Emma Ríos

Nik Virella Kev Walker John Watson Chris Weston Kurtis Wiebe

Andrew Wildman Rob Williams

Festival Events

monday 9th november to friday 13th november Festival Duration Events 1 / 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.

The students from Leeds C o l l e g e of Art i l l u s t ra t i o n d e g r e e programme showcase 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. thoughtbubblefestival.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!

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

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 selfcontained, 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.

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/

Monday 9th November 7 / 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 illustration d e g r e e programme showcase 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 November 8 / Live Event / The Rainbow Age: LGBTQ* Comic-book Club 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

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, lifechanging comics!

9 / Live Event / Kalyan Presents X Travelling Man: Comic Party Tues 10 Nov, The Brunswick, 82 North St, Leeds LS2 7PN, 19:0023:00, 18+, FREE K a l y a n Presents team up with Travelling 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 November 10 / 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.

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 backissues, 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. l o o k s t ra i g h t a h e a d . tumblr.com 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 mental health to b ro w s e , kindly donated by Travelling Man Stores

Thursday 12th November 14 / 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.

Travelling Man Academy This 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 RunDMC. 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!

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

16 / Workshop / Schools Workshop with Darryl McDaniels of Run-DMC

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.

Thur 12 Nov, Leeds Central Library, 10:50-11:50, Selected Schools, FREE

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

17 / Workshop / Schools Workshop with Darryl McDaniels of Run-DMC Thur 12 Nov, City Library Bradford, 13:1514:30, Selected Schools, FREE

18 / Live Event / Travelling Man Signing Tour, Newcastle

Working with Thought Bubble since the very beginning, our signings this year are as good as it gets!

Thurs 12 Nov, Travelling Man, 43 Grainger St, City Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5JE, 1630-1830, All Ages, FREE

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 epicallycool Elephantmen.

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.

Please visit travellingman.com for more information. 19 / Live Event / Pints and Pencils Thur 12 Nov, The Brunswick, 82 North St, Leeds LS2 7PN, 20:00late, 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.

Friday 13th November

Manningham, Menston, Moor Allerton, Keighley, Wetherby, Wibsey, Wyke

20 / Live Event / Comics Forum Academic Conference Day 2

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!

Fri 13 Nov, Leeds Library Exhibition Space, 09:00 – 16:45, recommended for 16+ (some talks unsuitable for under 18s)

22 / Live Event Young People’s Comic Award 2015

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.

Fri 13 Nov, Henry Moore Room, Leeds Art Gallery, The Headrow, LS1 3AA, 13:00-15:00, selected schools, FREE The Young People’s C o m i c A w a r d celebrates a n d p ro m o t e s 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.

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.

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

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

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

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!

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

Libraries taking part are: Baildon, Bingley, Bradford City, Burley, Clayton, Eccleshill, Holt Park, Ilkley, Laisterdyke, Leeds Central,

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 RunDMC and f o u n d e r of Darryl M a k e s Comics. 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.

27 / Live Event / Gosh! Comics Present Rick Remender, Farel Dalrymple & Jerome Opeña Signing

easily offended. Cafe 164 will keep us all going with craft beers, wines and maybe even a Cornellà inspired cocktail.

Fri 13 Nov, Gosh! Comics, Berwick Street, Soho, London, 18:00-19:00, All Ages, Free

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.

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

Please visit travellingman.com for more information.

29 / Live Event / Thought Bubble Pre-Convention Reception

26 / Live Event / The 4th Annual British Comic Awards Ceremony

Fri 13 Nov, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds, LS1 4BR, 1930 until late, FREE, 18+

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.

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!

Wondering w h o ’ s re s p o n s i b l e 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?

Fri 13 Nov, Cross York Street, 20:30 til late, FREE, 18+

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

30 / Live Event / Orbital Presents...Young Guns Art Jam

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

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.

C o nvent i o n E vent s

saturday 14th & sunday 15th november

Entry 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 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.

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 ticketholding 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.

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. thoughtbubblefestival.com/ debuting-books

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 worldclass artists and designers, Mondo produces limited edition posters, vinyl soundtracks, VHS, and toys, based on all things film, television and comic properties including Star

For more on Leeds Inspired, and the projects they fund, please visit leedsinspired.co.uk

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!

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.

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.

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 ticketholding adult must be present

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.

36 / Live Event / MakeUp 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 ticketholding adult must be present

39 / Panel / Gosh! Comics Presents: The Best Thing I’ve Read All Year

Hosted by: Tom Oldham of Gosh! Comics / Breakdown Press 40 / Live Event / VERTIGO Portfolio Reviews with Shelly Bond

Saturday 14th November Only Convention Events 38 / 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.

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

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.

B r i n g i n g together a diverse range of artists and imagemakers to discuss what drawing is, what it can be and where it comes from. Drawing as language, craft, speculation, and storytelling.

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.

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 selfcontained, 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

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

Wednesday 11th November

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

8 / Live Event / The Rainbow Age: LGBTQ* Comic-book Club Tues 10 Nov, The Portal at Leeds Central Library, 17:00-19:00, 16+, FREE

Tuesday 10th November

7 / 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

Monday 9th November

6 / Live Event / Thought Bubble Charity Anthology 2015 / On Sale 11.11.15 Comic Shops Worldwide, opening times vary, suitable for ages 12+, £2.90p/$3.99 (prices may vary)

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

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

1 / 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

Convention Duration Events

free events

Live Event / Orbital Presents...Young Art Jam Nov, Cross York Street, 20:30 til late, 18+

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

Convention Duration Events

30 / Guns Fri 13 FREE,

29 / Live Event / Thought Bubble PreConvention Reception Fri 13 Nov, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds, LS1 4BR, 1930 until late, FREE, 18+

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

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.

25 / Live Event / Travelling Man Signing Tour, Leeds Fri 13 Nov, Travelling Man, 32 Central Road, Leeds, LS1 6DE, 1630-1830, All Ages, FREE

24 / Live Event / Travelling Man Signing Tour, Manchester Fri 13 Nov, Travelling Man, 4 Dale St, Manchester M1 1JW, 1630-1830, All Ages, FREE

23 / Workshop / Design Your Own….with Gary Erskine Fri 13 Nov, Hunslet Library, 13:30-15:00, Selected Schools, FREE

22 / Live Event Young People’s Comic Award 2015 Fri 13 Nov, Henry Moore Room, Leeds Art Gallery, 13:00-15:00, selected schools, FREE

21 / Live Event / Thought Bubble Book Crossing 2015 Fri 13 Nov, Various libraries across Yorkshire, from 10:00, all ages, FREE

All-Ages Events are Free for Under-12s

Thought Bubble Overview

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

46 / Panel / Drawn & Quarterly 25th Anniversary Sat 14 Nov, Newsroom, Royal Armouries, 13:1014:00, 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

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

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

43 / Panel / Filmish: Edward Ross in Conversation Sat 14 Nov, Newsroom, Royal Armouries, 12:1013:00, 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

41 / Panel / Leeds College of Art Presents… The Restless Pencil Sat 14 Nov, Newsroom, Royal Armouries, 11:1012:00, 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

Included with the price of a con ticket

comic con events

65 / Panel / Queer Comics Today Sun 15 Nov, Newsroom, Royal Armouries,

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

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

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

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

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

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

57 / 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

Sunday 15th November

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

young peoples activities

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

screenings

20 / 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)

Friday 13th November

9 / Live Event / Pints and Pencils Thur 13 Nov, The Brunswick, 82 North St, Leeds LS2 7PN, 2100-late, 18+ (please bring a valid form of photo ID), FREE

18 / Live Event / Travelling Man Signing Tour, Newcastle Thurs 13 Nov, Travelling Man, 43 Grainger St, City Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5JE, 1630-1830, All Ages, FREE

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

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

14 / 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)

Thursday 12th November

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

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

10 / Live Event / Travelling Man Signing Tour, York Weds 12 Nov, Travelling Man, 4 Dale St, Manchester, M1 1JW, 1630-1830, All Ages, FREE

Wednesday 11th November

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

Tues 10 Nov, The Portal at Leeds Central Library, 17:00-19:00, 16+, FREE

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

38 / 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

Saturday 14th November

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

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

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

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

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

Convention Duration Events

FREE, 18+

55 / Panel / 38 Years of 2000 AD Sat 14 Nov, Newsroom, Royal Armouries, 16:1017:00, 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

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+

52 / Live Event / SILENCE! vs House To Astonish Sat 14 Nov, Newsroom, Royal Armouries, 15:1016:00, 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

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+

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

49 / Panel / Breakdown Press x SILENCE! Sat 14 Nov, Newsroom, Royal Armouries, 14:1015:00, 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

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

ticket-holding adult must be present, all ages, but please note: Thought Bubble does not control panel content

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

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

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

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

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

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

recommended for ages 12A

46 / Panel / Drawn & Quarterly 25th Anniversary

48 / Live Event / Titan Comics Portfolio Reviews

Sat 14 Nov, Newsroom, Royal Armouries, 13:10-14:00, Free with Saturday/ Weekend convention pass, free for under12s, but an accompanying ticket-holding adult must be present, all ages, but please note: Thought Bubble does not control panel content

Sat 14 Nov, Venue TBC, 14:0015:00, Free with Saturday/Weekend convention pass, free for under-12s, but an accompanying ticket-holding adult must be present, all ages

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

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.

51 / Screening / Ninja Scroll: The Series

49 / Panel / Breakdown Press x SILENCE!

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.

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.

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+

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,

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

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

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.

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 events 57 / 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

categories - 12-17 year olds and over18s. 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.

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

59 / Screening / Short Film Selection: DIY Culture

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

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

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.

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.

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

A chance to see our selection of the web’s best short films about alternative art scenes and homebrewed culture!

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.

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

A second chance to see our selection of the web’s best short films about alternative art scenes and homebrewed 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.

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.

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 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

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.

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

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.

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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 e b ra t i n g the release of her new books The Princess and the Pony and Step Aside, Pops!

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.

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. 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.

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

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.

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.

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

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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