tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90079032678050411482024-03-14T03:44:09.384+00:00The Canny Comic ConA celebration of comics and sequential art. Free!Canny Comic Conhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10305008429244590329noreply@blogger.comBlogger142125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007903267805041148.post-15385281058211157322024-02-01T09:10:00.006+00:002024-02-23T21:22:28.276+00:00Canny Comic Jam - 24th February 2024<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4200" data-original-width="4200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjj0j0DlGce_B67D8ySrwa8tbtQPPUpwc1slENuH17BXirBGBC5twZypz1Ht_2gmoPsHeBH9MS_i79PxPTQi2ycmLM3c20TumoCuqngki2E5tFe76HSYsY4PLShHWvMpqpDz5q3LMHuYVhLiTwkSvvp84IbxRdwsdMZJqds-V9oDyqnNSnRIHLIYnmfzSD/s320/CCJ%20colour%20square.png" width="320" /></div><div><br /></div><div>Links for <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/canny-comic-jam-tickets-840023531997" target="_blank">Eventbrite</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/782910923754220" target="_blank">Facebook </a></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">Canny Comic Jam!</h2><div>A day of comic-making in the Library, no experience or skill necessary. <b>11am to 3pm</b>. Drop in any time through the day to do some drawing and maybe make a comic. <b>Everything is free</b>. Suitable for adults and young adults aged 14+.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>11.30am there'll be a brief talk about WHAT IS COMICS</b>. What is it? Really? Alex is going to try and tell you. It's an amazing medium and if you're unfamiliar with the scope of what comics can do, hopefully this can give you some ideas. If you want to explore further, why not check out the Library's extensive manga and graphic novel sections, full of good stuff!</div><div><br /></div><div>So what's else is happening?</div><div><br /></div><div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><b>Drawing games</b></h2><div>Warm-up those drawing skills! Have a bit of a laugh! Reflect on the nature of pictorial communication!</div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Broken Telephone</h3><div>Someone draws a picture. Then someone else writes a description of that picture. Then the third person draws a picture based on the written description but without seeing the previous picture. Then someone writes a written description of that picture (without seeing anything earlier). And so on!</div><div>If the last thing in the file is a picture, write a description of it. If the last thing is a description, draw a picture based on it. It's that simple! Once you've done your piece you get to look back through the whole file and see how the idea has changed over time (in theory it stays the same, in practice, things often go quite awry!)</div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Comic jams</h3><div>Draw a panel, then pass the page on! Take it in turns to draw panels and try and make some kind of story that makes sense.</div><div>To add a little extra challenge, we'll have a tin of random prompts ('a new character enters the story!', 'the character stops and talks directly to the reader', etc).</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">Making comics</h2><h3 style="text-align: left;">Foldy comics</h3><div>Learn the ancient and mysterious art of folding one bit of paper into an eight-page booklet without staples, ready to draw a little comic in! Then draw a little comic! Then we'll photocopy them - a couple of copies for you to dispense to deserving readers, and, if you're happy to, a copy for the collection of all the stuff that gets made at the event!</div><div><i>TIPS! To photocopy well, make sure you leave reasonable clearance between the art and the edge of the pages, avoid pale colours like yellow or light blue that don't photocopy so well.</i></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Anthology in a day</h3><div>We're going to try and make an anthology (collection of multiple people's work) right there on the day. The theme is 'libraries'. Simply draw one A4 page comic - make sure it's legible and not wildly offensive, and it's in!<br /></div><div><i>TIPS! Again, leave plenty of space around the edge of the paper, and avoid pale colours for any important details. Make sure you credit yourself on your page (there'll be no contents/credits).</i></div><div><br /></div><div>If you're not going to be around later in the day, but do draw a page - we can take a copy of your page before you go (you keep your page, always!), leave your name and we can keep a copy aside for you when you're next in the library.</div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">Schedule:</h2><div>10am Library opens.</div><div>11am Event starts. LET'S GOOOO!</div><div>11.30am Things vaguely pause for brief talk/discussion about WHAT IS COMICS.</div><div>11.50am GENERAL COMIC DRAWING ENSUES. Completed foldy comics get photocopied as they get finished.</div><div>2.30pm All suitable completed pages for the anthology are grabbed, it gets photocopied, assembled, stapled.</div><div>3pm High fives all round, survey all the stuff that's been done, event finishes.</div><div>4pm Library closes.</div><div><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><p></p>Canny Comic Conhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10305008429244590329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007903267805041148.post-60390497027675012242021-06-10T10:25:00.002+01:002021-06-10T10:25:32.451+01:00Canny Comic Con will returnComics-focused events will return to Newcastle at some point. Got helpful thoughts or suggestions? <a href="http://cannycomiccon.blogspot.com/p/contact.html">Get in touch</a>.Canny Comic Conhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10305008429244590329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007903267805041148.post-42619381368245869282019-05-30T17:36:00.003+01:002019-07-11T18:02:09.404+01:00Small Press Day SUMMER COMICS JAM at Tyne Bank BreweryAnnouncement!<br />
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For <a href="http://smallpressday.co.uk/" target="_blank">Small Press Day</a>, Canny Comic Con is putting on this awesome event, with the lovely <a href="https://www.tynebankbrewery.co.uk/" target="_blank">Tyne Bank Brewery</a>...<br />
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Summer Comics Jam (& Beer Garden Party)! Saturday 13th July. Noon-Midnight. Free entry.<br />
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Comics from the best local creators! Drawing activities for everyone! Food from <a href="http://acropolisstreetfood.co.uk/" target="_blank">Acropolis Street Food</a>! Quality DJs! Possible sunshine!<br />
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You want a Facebook event? Well <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/345537462811381/" target="_blank">we got one for ya right here</a>.<br />
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CREATOR LINE-UP (many more to come...):<br />
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<b>Barry Fox</b> - Hi its me Barry Fox. Please feel free to visit the event on the thirteenth of the seventh of the twenty thousand and nineteenth. There shall be things for eyes and minds to enjoy. <a href="http://www.barryfox.co.uk/">www.barryfox.co.uk</a><br />
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<b>Britt Coxon</b> - I make art, papercraft, comics, websites and think a lot about D&D. I also make comics very often with the Paper Jam Comics Collective but not very often on my own. Right now I'm working on a zine all about underground spaces in Newcastle. <a href="https://britthub.co.uk/" target="_blank">britthub.co.uk/</a><br />
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<b>Don'tdarede Press</b> - We will be selling Minicomics, Poetry and Memoir Zines, and Abstract Prints inspired by African Art. <a href="https://www.behance.net/jameswilkinson" target="_blank">www.behance.net/jameswilkinson</a><br />
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<b>Elisa Edmondson</b> - When I'm not busy getting myself in thousands of pounds of debt at university, I like making comics about myself and people around me. I will be selling zines and other artwork. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/elisasportfolio/" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/elisasportfolio/</a><br />
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<b>En </b>- Original comics and fanbooks spanning such an eclectic collection of subjects and styles that you wouldn't think they were made by the same person. ...They are though. Just to... make that clear. <a href="http://nattherat.co.uk/" target="_blank">nattherat.co.uk</a><br />
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<b>Lauren Matthews, a.k.a Sayomi</b> - Small spooky manga artist from Northumberland. I tend to specialise in dark fantasy art inspired by Japanese culture. I have one long-running occult fantasy series, <i>Sacred?</i>. I'll be selling comics, artbooks, zines, and art prints related to those things. <a href="http://www.sayomidraws.weebly.com/" target="_blank">www.sayomidraws.weebly.com</a><br />
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<b>Moodypidge</b> - I’m a birdbrained cartoonist doing her best every day! <i>Crumbs </i>was a personal therapy project of mine that grew wings and took off, introducing Sugar, Spice, Salty and Sweet and their Crumbs of Wisdom! <a href="http://crumbsdiary.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">crumbsdiary.blogspot.com</a><br />
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<b>Oscillating Brow</b> - Purveyor of tiny comics about disappointment, melancholy, loneliness, and ping pong. <a href="http://oscillatingbrow.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">oscillatingbrow.blogspot.com/</a><br />
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<b>Pabbie</b> - I'll have original artwork and comics to sell of my webcomic <i>Buneasy</i>; a selection of one shot comics about a girl struggling with anxiety and the social norms. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Pabbiecrafts/%C2%A0" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/Pabbiecrafts/</a><br />
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<b>Paul Thompson</b> - I’m the editor/curator of <i>Invisible Beasts: A Hidden Cartography</i> (an exhibition and art/writing anthology about Monsters, and the places that hold evidence of their passing), as well as deploying the Comic Robot Go. <a href="https://hollowearth.co.uk/category/science/" target="_blank">hollowearth.co.uk/category/science/</a><br />
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<b>Spookdoodles </b>- I'm an illustrator and comic artist from Sunderland. I like to draw cute and creepy things, and I take a lot of inspiration from horror films, cartoons, mythology and folklore. I'll be selling comics, zines, prints, badges and more! <a href="http://instagram.com/spookdoodles" target="_blank">instagram.com/spookdoodles</a><br />
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<b>This Means Waugh </b>- I'm an illustrator and cartoonist raised in the Scottish Borders and based in North East England. I'll have self-published comics about scientists, libraries and dysfunctional couples, as well as prints featuring your favourite films in monochromatic splendour.<br />
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<b>Trongate Publishing</b> - Luke James Halsall and Gordon Robertson are two thirds of Trongate Publishing, the first comic book publisher from Renfrew. Trongate endeavour to help kids develop their writing skills and encourage people to read comics again. Trongate's <i>Comicsworld </i>was released at <i>Avengers Endgame</i> Scotland-wide at every Cineworld. Halsall's other work includes the Sicba nominated <i>Out of Time</i> published by Markosia and Robertson's <i>Ar@e Cancer</i>. <a href="https://trongatepublishing.wixsite.com/trongate" target="_blank">trongatepublishing.wixsite.com/trongate</a><br />
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And the mighty mighty <b>Paper Jam Comics Collective</b> - Long-running open-to-all Newcastle-based comic-making collective who will be launching their eighteenth anthology comic <i>You Need A Holiday ...And That</i>. <a href="https://paperjamcomics.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">paperjamcomics.blogspot.com/</a><br />
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Plus we'll have a communal table filled with wonders, including...<br />
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Comics from <b>Mama Lips</b> - Mama Lips draws mostly comics about their life, ranging from the mundane to the insane. They also make music you can hear at <a href="https://mamalips.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">mamalips.bandcamp.com/</a><br />
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plus... Analogue Press, Omnivistascope, and more.<br />
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And what's going on?<br />
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COLLABORATIVE DRAWING GAMES: for everyone, all ages, all levels or artistic experience. Get stuck in!<br />
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<i>Draw-a-panel-pass-it-on jam comics</i> - classic format! Everyone must join in!<br />
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<i>Foldie-mini-comics</i> - we will be dispensing knowledge of the secret mystical art of folding up one A4 piece of paper with no staples to make an A7 booklet. Very mystical.<br />
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<i>Broken Telephone</i> - someone draws a picture. Then someone writes a description of it. Then someone draws a picture based on the description. Then someone writes a description of that picture. And so on - but in each instance, the page is only based on the immediately prior page. In theory, it's the same each time, BUT THIS NEVER HAPPENS, it always mutates.<br />
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<i>Comics robots GO! </i>- the inevitable rise of our future mechanical overlords will also involve sequential art. Paul has constructed mechanical wonders that will set challenges for you puny human artists. The first robot will draw a random panel layout for you...<br />
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And his brand new creation (to be revealed for the first time at this event) will randomise a theme for you. Incredible! Now, human art minions - OBEY! CREATE COMICS!<br />
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Thanks to <a href="http://cannycomiccon.blogspot.co.uk/p/complete-events-2017.html" target="_blank">all the creators</a>, many of whom travelled great distance to be there.<br />
Thanks to everyone who delivered the brilliant <a href="http://cannycomiccon.blogspot.co.uk/p/complete-events-2017.html" target="_blank">talks/workshop/panels</a>.<br />
Thanks to the 99th Garrison for keeping the event safe from those pesky rebels (and posing for photos and collecting for our charities).<br />
Thanks for the donations of comics - and then money <em>for</em> the comics - at the charity table.<br />
(We reached a total of <strong>£149.49</strong> that will go to the Lord Mayor's nominated charities.)<br />
Thanks to the Jen and all the library staff for giving Canny a home.<br />
And thanks to everyone who came and bought comics, drew stuff, attended the events, I hope you had fun.<br />
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Without all of the above, the Canny Comic Con wouldn't be.<br />
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As ever, it'll probably return.<br />
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The majority of our <a href="http://cannycomiccon.blogspot.co.uk/p/complete-events-2017.html" target="_blank">guests</a> sell their splendid work over the internet. Many do webcomics. You should check it all out, because they're all incredibly talented folks making great work.<br />
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Newcastle City Library - has a great selection of comics/graphic novels/manga. And now it has a subscription to Comicsplus - digital platform for comics (has a bunch of great stuff including, for example <em>Bone,</em> <em>Hellboy</em>, <em>Adventure Time</em>) <a href="https://www.newcastle.gov.uk/leisure-libraries-and-tourism/libraries/download-ebooks-and-audiobooks#comics">https://www.newcastle.gov.uk/leisure-libraries-and-tourism/libraries/download-ebooks-and-audiobooks#comics</a><br />
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The Library also has a graphic novel reading group - <a href="https://readers-of-the-lost-art.org.uk/" target="_blank">Readers of the Lost Art</a>, who meet on fortnightly Tuesdays at 6pm to talk all things sequential art, usually with a particular book or theme.<br />
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In terms of making comics, check out <a href="http://paperjamcomics.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Paper Jam Comics Collective</a>, who meet on the second Thursday of every month at 6.30pm at Travelling Man comic shop and occasionally put together awesome anthologies (open to all (18+), regardless of artistic experience).Canny Comic Conhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10305008429244590329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007903267805041148.post-6301833142874580102017-03-18T10:00:00.000+00:002017-03-14T12:06:30.941+00:00It's on - Canny Comic Con 2017 - 18th March<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Saturday 18th March 2017.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Newcastle City Library.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">10.30am to 3.30pm</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Free.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A hall jam-packed with some of the most interesting comics creators from around the region and beyond!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Plus:<br />
•In-depth Star Wars character design workshop with Nigel Dobbyn.<br />
•Talks from Applied Comic Etc and Black Lodge Press.<br />
•Anthology editors' panel discussion.<br />
•'Just A Comics Minute' (<strike>ripped off from</strike> lovingly reinterpreting a certain classic Radio 4 panel show by adding a comics theme).<br />
•Drop-by drawing all day!</span><br />
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<br />Canny Comic Conhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10305008429244590329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007903267805041148.post-6650079336451286452017-03-16T14:34:00.003+00:002017-03-16T14:34:48.875+00:00Charity collectionAs in previous years, we'll be collecting during Canny for the Lord Mayor's nominated charities. This year they are: Charlie Bear for Cancer Care, the Fire Fighters' Charity, the Dog's Trust, and Arthritis in Children Fund based at the Great North Children's Hospital.<br />
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The 99th Garrison will be collecting, plus we'll be running a second-hand comics stall selling incredible bargains - with all takings going into the charity fund. Dig deep, people!Canny Comic Conhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10305008429244590329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007903267805041148.post-43533691155201411252017-03-13T16:15:00.000+00:002017-03-13T16:15:56.333+00:00CCC2017 Guest: K Ben Clarke<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk9tokOtlh7IpFN9CxKfehr5pLhCXrQMik_7zZ_VO-TJs7Fu1HdaFiirY0SWpn5wATMJ1ZAZz5p2zeC13SD10kq60N8I-pZdfSckb7tGTu0N4uNL2obRsH0MYAOlKJSWAKEvbcqUwLohiE/s1600/Ben.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk9tokOtlh7IpFN9CxKfehr5pLhCXrQMik_7zZ_VO-TJs7Fu1HdaFiirY0SWpn5wATMJ1ZAZz5p2zeC13SD10kq60N8I-pZdfSckb7tGTu0N4uNL2obRsH0MYAOlKJSWAKEvbcqUwLohiE/s200/Ben.png" width="94" /></a></div><strong>Who are you?</strong><br />
I am K Ben Clarke, sporadic writer and artist of neglected webcomics, or a person who relates surprising well to the problems of cartoon ducks.<br />
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<strong>What have you done / what are you doing?</strong><br />
I've done a surprising amount of comic strips that are part of a series called <em><a href="http://manchildren.webcomic.ws/" target="_blank">Man-Children</a></em>. I'm also now experimenting with work in less semi-autobiographical-comics-with-homicidal-penguins, like my first Paper Jam comic <em>Necro-Nancy</em>.<br />
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<strong>Favourite comics character (other than your own)?</strong><br />
Doctor Victor Von Doom... Why? Have you never read comics - he has a magic castle full of robots, do I need to say more because I can but then this will all be why Doctor Doom is the best.<br />
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<strong>Further Info:</strong><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ManChildrenwebcomic/">https://www.facebook.com/ManChildrenwebcomic/</a> - updates of my things get posted here as I've neglected twitter and tumblr more than my own webcomic.Canny Comic Conhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10305008429244590329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007903267805041148.post-17668747445381834272017-03-09T18:02:00.001+00:002017-03-09T18:02:06.999+00:00CCC2017 Guest: Paul Thompson<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong>Who are you?</strong><br />
I’m Paul Thompson, I make things and talk about making things. Too much emphasis on the latter and not enough of the former. I’m quite lazy.<br />
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<strong>What have you done / what are you doing?</strong><br />
I’ve written and drawn for a number of anthologies, my own comic is called <em>Tales of the Hollow Earth</em>, recently I curated an exhibition and anthology art book called <em>Invisible Beasts</em>. I’ve been involved in putting together a lot of anthologies too, The Newcastle Science Comic and far too many Paper Jam Comics Collective “<em>…And That</em>'s”.<br />
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At the Canny Comic Con, I’ll be talking about anthologies as part of a panel, starting off far too many Jam Comics which you can join in with, and be taking the role of ‘Nick Parsnips’ running ‘Just a Comics Minute’ – if you’d like to play or suggest a topic <a href="http://cannycomiccon.blogspot.co.uk/p/contact.html" target="_blank">drop Canny HQ an email</a>.<br />
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<strong>Favourite comics character (other than your own)?</strong><br />
Can I choose two? <br />
I’m choosing two, but for one reason: Superman & Judge Dredd.<br />
Both are perfect illustrations of how a character, backstory, location and supporting cast can create infinite stories to tell. Both characters have depth and backstory which isn’t immediately apparent, or even necessary to a new reader, making them immediately accessible to new readers. <br />
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As a result, both are occasionally mistaken for and criticised as one dimensional ciphers. The criticism is unfair and incorrect, but I think good writers are generally aware that this also, is an aspect of the character design that can be used to good effect where they can be viewed as a force of nature around which to tell a great many stories, a rock to bounce other characters off.<br />
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<strong>Further info:</strong><br />
I’m in twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/Paulxthompson" target="_blank">@paulxthompson</a> and my infrequently updated website can be found at <a href="http://www.hollowearth.co.uk/" target="_blank">http://www.hollowearth.co.uk/</a>Canny Comic Conhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10305008429244590329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007903267805041148.post-78287626314347911822017-03-09T13:55:00.002+00:002017-03-09T13:55:48.252+00:00CCC2017 Guest: Cuttlefish<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg0KeDOW4KgbtoRySalmKxQXG4GBBbqJTcMuH-DMibngMZyJY-u6oIyZcLTUFa2ESNCQP4iSgnbHdE6eATJI0uk8KREixJAJTTm4DK8Sx_IrTCdnfuVEqGy3aFhnCXn9WWVRwOkLX3IGys/s1600/cuttlefish.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg0KeDOW4KgbtoRySalmKxQXG4GBBbqJTcMuH-DMibngMZyJY-u6oIyZcLTUFa2ESNCQP4iSgnbHdE6eATJI0uk8KREixJAJTTm4DK8Sx_IrTCdnfuVEqGy3aFhnCXn9WWVRwOkLX3IGys/s320/cuttlefish.jpg" width="311" /></a></div><strong>Who are you?</strong><br />
Cuttlefish, a secretive middle-aged, undersea, comic artist from Newcastle.<br />
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<strong>What have you done / what are you doing?</strong><br />
With several small-press works under his belt including <em>Out of Time</em> 1, 2 & 3, <em>Giga</em>, <em>Taxonauts</em>, <em>Trainee Space Chef</em>, <em>Dead Roots</em>, <em>The Best Man</em>, <em>Food for the Dead</em>, <em>Evolution & Beep</em> and the Newcastle Science Comic project. He is also an active member of Paper Jam Comics Collective and has been involved with several comic events around Tyneside including 24 hour comics day, mini comics day and the Canny Comic Con.<br />
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<strong>Favourite comics character (other than your own)?</strong><br />
Lincoln Red Crow from <em>Scalped</em>.<br />
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<strong>Further Info:</strong><br />
<a href="http://cuttlefishcomics.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">http://cuttlefishcomics.blogspot.co.uk/</a>Canny Comic Conhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10305008429244590329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007903267805041148.post-73695951597063753862017-03-08T10:38:00.001+00:002017-03-08T10:39:46.993+00:00CCC2017 Guest: The 99th Garrison<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIMW71pYAH8_ookDBODd3I2vNeTq9LZn6uMqSE6n5ZxlSTzKZOn20Q9Omylp4QptwQjK88CAi7G4gnlTA9GR_cn1jY7fNgZyxHMy5vf6ktDl80w207kiUKl1tWXOPICutgZUh-Yr1Eh04V/s1600/99thG+new+logo+on+white.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIMW71pYAH8_ookDBODd3I2vNeTq9LZn6uMqSE6n5ZxlSTzKZOn20Q9Omylp4QptwQjK88CAi7G4gnlTA9GR_cn1jY7fNgZyxHMy5vf6ktDl80w207kiUKl1tWXOPICutgZUh-Yr1Eh04V/s320/99thG+new+logo+on+white.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><strong>Who are you?</strong><br />
The 99th Garrison, we are the UK's largest independent Star Wars centric costume group.<br />
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<strong>What have you done / what are you doing?</strong><br />
We help our own charity (Dreamflight) and other charities raise funds, we have helped recently The MS Society, MIND and NE Children's Cancer Care to name a few. <br />
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<strong>Favourite comics character (other than your own)?</strong><br />
Batman got me into comics initially, but always liked the Howard Chaykin art of the original Star Wars comics.<br />
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<strong>Further info:</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.99thgarrison.co.uk/" target="_blank">www.99thgarrison.co.uk</a><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/99thGarrison/" target="_blank">FB @99thGarrison</a><br />
<a href="https://twitter.com/99thgarrison" target="_blank">Twitter @99thGarrison</a>Canny Comic Conhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10305008429244590329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007903267805041148.post-11153640110475439212017-03-06T10:41:00.000+00:002017-03-06T10:41:29.694+00:00CCC2017 Guest: Mama Lips<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong>Who are you?</strong><br />
Mama Lips. I make auto-bio comics about queer life and anxiety. I also make music under the genre qwee (queer twee). Most of the stories are about love, gay themes, music and anything else that interests me.<br />
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<strong>What have you done / what are you doing?</strong><br />
I've been working on a number of real life comics but working on some different ideas lately.<br />
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<strong>Favourite comics character (other than your own)?</strong><br />
Mabel from <em>Gravity Falls</em>, because she's adorable. I don't know if she counts as a comic character. So, maybe Jeffrey Lewis, his personality and humor comes through great in his comics<br />
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<strong>Further info:</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.mamalips.bandcamp.com/">www.mamalips.bandcamp.com</a><br />
<br />Canny Comic Conhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10305008429244590329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007903267805041148.post-7363828053901664252017-03-06T10:08:00.000+00:002017-03-06T10:08:41.474+00:00CCC2017 Guest: CharlyVonKarma<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdN58mCulTlsNVbqXHdt-Upz716iig_egI6ruUxJ9NcWIMoityVZMS9O8N5Uhx-KSn03u39my28EMAq8mrqfA6obZUxVBeNzQJNRg-ac2Z3VfyzvTUsMUNSdaT-eG0yy2y2RxWKopmH9Z9/s1600/charlyvonkarmaicon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdN58mCulTlsNVbqXHdt-Upz716iig_egI6ruUxJ9NcWIMoityVZMS9O8N5Uhx-KSn03u39my28EMAq8mrqfA6obZUxVBeNzQJNRg-ac2Z3VfyzvTUsMUNSdaT-eG0yy2y2RxWKopmH9Z9/s320/charlyvonkarmaicon.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><strong>Who are you?</strong><br />
My name is Charlotte, I go by CharlyVonKarma and my work is mostly character and comic based.<br />
I'm an up and coming artist from the North East who loves art, tea, music and old detective shows.<br />
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<strong>What have you done/what are you doing?</strong><br />
I've been attending conventions since 2010 selling quirky badges and prints featuring my artwork and taking commissioned sketches. Currently I am also working on a webcomic series called <a href="http://sultanscomic.tumblr.com/" target="_blank"><em>Sultans</em></a> that focuses on the relationship between a music lover and a musician and the first volume has now been printed, so I'm very new to it all!<br />
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<strong>Favourite comics character (other than your own)?</strong><br />
Spiderman and Iron Man will always be my childhood favourites. As an adult I like characters like TJ from <em>The Less than Epic Adventures of TJ and Amal</em>, Spider Jerusalem from <em>Transmetropolitan</em> and The Commander from the webcomic <em>Manly Guys Doing Manly Things</em>. I like a wide variety!<br />
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<strong>Further info?</strong><br />
You can find me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at CharlyVonKarma!<br />
<a href="http://charlyvonkarma.com/" target="_blank">charlyvonkarma.com</a>Canny Comic Conhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10305008429244590329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007903267805041148.post-69508250938889349022017-02-27T14:46:00.004+00:002017-02-27T14:48:24.061+00:00CCC2017 Guest: Paper Jam Comics Collective<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixcBDWC_1O_3exJlNOn09VrkUAajDWPZOHLBDMxNrbhGn1C2jdIhlWhh9GhVyG6zsTD4AGx0L9i7A8jO0o0ziC-ueqOZASLPVVFYR7wpqKQwfwcY_hwycDOwcq-tYE8JjyM1trkIGooxU5/s1600/aacm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixcBDWC_1O_3exJlNOn09VrkUAajDWPZOHLBDMxNrbhGn1C2jdIhlWhh9GhVyG6zsTD4AGx0L9i7A8jO0o0ziC-ueqOZASLPVVFYR7wpqKQwfwcY_hwycDOwcq-tYE8JjyM1trkIGooxU5/s400/aacm.jpg" width="282" /></a></div><strong>Who are you?</strong><br />
The Paper Jam Comics Collective - long-running, not-for-profit, open-to-all, comic-makin' DIY arts group!<br />
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<strong>What have you done / what are you doing?</strong><br />
We've been meeting regularly since the beginning of 2007, yakking on about comics, drawing comics (including jam comics and our signature '24-minute comic' sessions, the results of which sporadically get posted on our webcomic blog 'Paper Jams'), publishing themed anthologies of comics by members of the collective, and generally acting as a hub for small press comic creators in the Newcastle area.<br />
Our all-ages adventure-themed fourteenth anthology <em>The Amazing Adventure Comic Machine ...And That</em> will be launched at Canny Comic Con!<br />
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<strong>Favourite comics character (other than your own)?</strong><br />
Batman! No, wait, not Batman, we didn't think about it properly! Or maybe it is Batman? Er.....<br />
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<strong>Further info:</strong><br />
<a href="http://paperjamcomics.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">http://paperjamcomics.blogspot.co.uk/</a><br />
<a href="https://twitter.com/PaperJamCC" target="_blank">@PaperJamCC</a><br />
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Canny Comic Conhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10305008429244590329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007903267805041148.post-74056677793168937012017-02-24T13:52:00.002+00:002017-02-24T13:52:46.956+00:00CCC2017 Guest: Black Lodge Press<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdi_1qTJ4tH3Fmc6HBG79HS19GUCtArOuxb0PvKBCaPjdaBw611Z71vvHDCv3gyeM2j8lIoOXS7i4moN5dcEH6JDWB0KH7XSJ47Z3JmM7WzFZQBmK-Z3PI5UHN21F0UXXZ58MpDgWrpqRA/s1600/blp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdi_1qTJ4tH3Fmc6HBG79HS19GUCtArOuxb0PvKBCaPjdaBw611Z71vvHDCv3gyeM2j8lIoOXS7i4moN5dcEH6JDWB0KH7XSJ47Z3JmM7WzFZQBmK-Z3PI5UHN21F0UXXZ58MpDgWrpqRA/s320/blp.jpg" width="319" /></a></div><br />
<strong>Who are you?</strong><br />
Black Lodge Press is a DIY publishing print specializing in riso printed comics and zines with a radical ethos. We support and involve inclusive communities of creative people, publishing work that celebrates feminism and queer culture!<br />
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<strong>What have you done / what are you doing?</strong><br />
We've put out the <em>Axolotl</em> series by Jack Fallows, <em>DIRT</em> and <em>LAID</em> by Cicy Reay, <em>Transgender Step Parent</em> by Mama Lips and <em>Boring Comics</em> by Emma Thacker, plus loads more!<br />
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<strong>Favourite comics character (other than your own)?</strong><br />
Our fave comic book character is probably Enid out of <em>Ghost World</em>.... 😊 <br />
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<strong>Further info:</strong><br />
<a href="http://blacklodgepress.com/" target="_blank">blacklodgepress.com</a><br />
@blacklodgecicy for Instagram<br />
<a href="https://twitter.com/BlackLodgePress" target="_blank">@BlackLodgePress</a>Canny Comic Conhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10305008429244590329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007903267805041148.post-19873337444341853522017-02-21T12:58:00.001+00:002017-02-21T12:58:46.525+00:00CCC2017 Guest: Manhua Cha<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiV5XklxGyS1T8e5EMuvjnE1bc6typ6CxQzqcxBCSbXshF0xvzXbIJWkgoeZzN1PbBhSfH6LoNkx8vypbxvBQQearN5OnsfkciDyn-IMZJpc7WD5VdRhZwkOfTE3PNFyCEzy8Xz_v0ddcI/s1600/manhua+cha.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiV5XklxGyS1T8e5EMuvjnE1bc6typ6CxQzqcxBCSbXshF0xvzXbIJWkgoeZzN1PbBhSfH6LoNkx8vypbxvBQQearN5OnsfkciDyn-IMZJpc7WD5VdRhZwkOfTE3PNFyCEzy8Xz_v0ddcI/s320/manhua+cha.png" width="209" /></a></div><strong>Who are you?</strong><br />
Manhua Cha<br />
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<strong>What have you done / what are you doing?</strong><br />
We serve bubble tea inspired by our very own comic book set in Newcastle. Instead of choosing your drink flavours, you choose which super power you want along with an accessory to go with it. <br />
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<strong>Favourite comics character (other than your own)?</strong><br />
Dave: Negan (<em>The Walking Dead</em>)<br />
Carine: Gus (<em>Sweet Tooth</em>) <br />
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<strong>Further info:</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.manhuacha.com/" target="_blank">www.manhuacha.com</a> <br />
Social media: @manhuachaCanny Comic Conhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10305008429244590329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007903267805041148.post-49738549085828621992017-02-21T10:05:00.000+00:002017-02-21T10:05:27.167+00:00CCC2017 Guest: Applied Comics Etc<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong>Who are you?</strong><br />
Applied Comics Etc<br />
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<strong>What have you done / what are you doing?</strong><br />
Making awesome comics that communicate specific information, typically as collaborations between comics creators and researchers/archives/other subject specialists. And helping people make their own comics. <br />
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<strong>Favourite comics character (other than your own)?</strong><br />
Umm, autobiographical stuff? It's fun to see how other people draw themselves. <br />
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<strong>Further info:</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.appliedcomicsetc.com/" target="_blank">http://www.appliedcomicsetc.com/</a><br />
<a href="https://twitter.com/appliedcomics" target="_blank">@appliedcomics</a><br />
<br />Canny Comic Conhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10305008429244590329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007903267805041148.post-76411731871020682332017-02-20T11:03:00.001+00:002017-02-20T11:38:54.586+00:00CCC2017 Guest: Tara McInerney<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong>Who are you?</strong><br />
I am Tara McInerney, I live in Newcastle Upon Tyne, I'm a comic creatrix and illustrator, and I lecture at Teesside University in Comics, Graphic Novels and Sequential Arts.<br />
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<strong>What have you done / what are you doing?</strong><br />
My strapline: Aca-fan and compulsive storyteller with queer ideas. <br />
I've worked for magazines such as <em>Caravan</em> and <em>CCQ</em>, and exhibited around Japan, Spain and the UK. Currently, I'm working on my latest comic <em>Friendfiction</em>, which centres on the lives of two girls who develop their relationship through a shared love of fanwork. The idea began whilst staying in Japan to research fan comics, after observing the wonderful interpersonal benefits of the fan community. This project is still ongoing, and very much a labour of love (ie; you won't see it quite yet...).<br />
At Canny Comic Con I'll be presenting my self-published comic <em>Myopica</em>, a short on the futility of dialogue, and <em>The Jay Mews Continental</em>, a risograph limited-run comic anthology I started organising whilst studying MA Visual Communication at the Royal College of Art. It's been on hiatus for a while, but submissions for issue #2 are now open. I'm passionate about researching queer fan cultures and webcomics, an interest which constantly feeds my visual work, and helps keep my lectures current.<br />
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<strong>Favourite comics character (other than your own)?</strong><br />
At the moment, probably Professor Panther from <em>BodyWorld</em> by Dash Shaw. I have a thing for characters which are simultaneously powerful and pathetic.<br />
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<strong>Further info:</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.taramcinerney.com/">www.taramcinerney.com</a>Canny Comic Conhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10305008429244590329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007903267805041148.post-54917183030738025922017-02-15T09:38:00.000+00:002017-02-15T09:38:19.776+00:00CCC2017 Guest: Andrew Waugh<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong>Who are you?</strong><br />
Andrew Waugh<br />
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<strong>What have you done / what are you doing?</strong><br />
I'm a Scottish illustrator, cartoonist and arts educator exiled to North East England. I make funny comics about a range of subjects, most recently about real-life scientists. I am the co-editor of the British Comic Award shortlisted children's horror anthology <em>BOO!</em>, which is two volumes down, with a third due this year. When I'm not doing my own creative stuff I'm helping young people be creative in my day job.<br />
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<strong>Favourite comics character (other than your own)?</strong><br />
Tintin - travels to exotic locations, gets into adventures and has a cute dog. He's got life sorted out.<br />
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<strong>Further info:</strong><br />
<a href="http://thismeanswaugh.com/" target="_blank">THIS MEANS WAUGH </a><br />
<a href="https://twitter.com/thismeanswaugh" target="_blank">@thismeanswaugh</a>Canny Comic Conhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10305008429244590329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007903267805041148.post-87154380710160424772017-02-15T09:32:00.001+00:002017-03-14T15:19:37.160+00:00CCC2017 Guest: Duncan Watson<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong>Who are you?</strong><br />
Duncan Watson.<br />
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<strong>What have you done / what are you doing?</strong><br />
My previous work includes the entire output of Occupational Hazard Comics with Nigel Maughan. My current work is <em>The</em> <em>Ratchwood Prophecies</em> with Brian Bicknell.<br />
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<em>The Ratchwood Prophecies</em> foretell a time travelling anti-hero whose role underpins time itself but whose meddling threatens existence. Adventures unfolding beneath shadows cast by ominous forces of creation, incorporate Ratchwood, his sidekick Wicklow and the shady professor Vygotsky. <br />
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<strong>Favourite comics character (other than your own)?</strong><br />
Morpheus (<i>Sandman</i>)<br />
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<strong>Further info:</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.theratchwoodprophecies.com/" target="_blank">www.theratchwoodprophecies.com</a><br />
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<em>EDIT - alas, Duncan won't be able to attend this year, but keep an eye out on his website for details of launch events in the near future for his comics </em><em>at Travelling Man shops</em><em>.</em><br />
<br />Canny Comic Conhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10305008429244590329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007903267805041148.post-88852521081591736962017-02-14T13:36:00.004+00:002017-02-14T13:36:42.584+00:00CCC2017 Guest: Letty Wilson<br />
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<strong>Who are you?</strong><br />
I'm Letty Wilson, one of the artists in the Panels comics collective.<br />
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<strong>What have you done / what are you doing?</strong><br />
I've done artwork for the ongoing series <em>Cosmic</em>, which is written by Erin Keepers and won a Scottish Independent Comic Book Award last year! I also do artwork for various other projects, and some that I write as well, such as my webcomic <em>Owl People</em>, which is about a fairy criminal underworld in an ancient Scottish town.<br />
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<strong>Favourite comics character (other than your own)?</strong><br />
The One Electronic from Evan Dahm's <em>Rice Boy</em>. Always love a strange robot with a mysterious past.<br />
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<strong>Further info:</strong><br />
Panels: <a href="https://www.panelspublishing.com/">https://www.panelspublishing.com/</a><br />
My portfolio: <a href="https://www.behance.net/lettydraws" target="_blank">https://www.behance.net/lettydraws</a><br />
<a href="https://twitter.com/patchworkperson" target="_blank">@patchworkperson</a><br />
<em>Owl People</em>: <a href="https://tapastic.com/series/owlpeople" target="_blank">https://tapastic.com/series/owlpeople</a>Canny Comic Conhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10305008429244590329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007903267805041148.post-15076034886384772732017-02-14T13:35:00.001+00:002017-02-14T13:38:52.765+00:00CCC2017 Guest: Faye Stacey<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong>Who are you?</strong><br />
I'm Faye Stacey, the other artist in Panels Comics.<br />
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<strong>What have you done / what are you doing?</strong><br />
My most recent printed work is a murder mystery comic called <em>Eye Spy! Murder</em> - a silly homage to bad murder mystery telly. I like to get involved in anthologies and have had comics in <em>Dirty Diamonds</em> and <em>Team Girl Comic</em>. My work ranges from comic to illustrative, and regularly have artwork featured in <em>Tie the Knot Scotland</em>.<br />
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<strong>Favourite comics character (other than your own)?</strong><br />
It's a toughie, because I like such a huge expanse of genres. But I'll have to go with Tintin - it's unabashed, ridiculous adventure, which is something I've always been drawn to. If all you want is pure escapism, fun and adventure, read some Tintin; if instead you want to sit down and learn about pacing, storytelling and brilliant panel layout, read Tintin.<br />
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<strong>Further info:</strong><br />
Panels: <a href="https://www.panelspublishing.com/">https://www.panelspublishing.com/</a><br />
<a href="http://www.fayestacey-illustration.co.uk/" target="_blank">http://www.fayestacey-illustration.co.uk/</a><br />
<a href="https://twitter.com/pondicherrybaby" target="_blank">@pondicherrybaby</a><br />
instagram: @_pppondCanny Comic Conhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10305008429244590329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007903267805041148.post-46312090983781877012017-02-14T13:21:00.003+00:002017-02-14T13:21:43.639+00:00CCC2017 Guest: The Analogue Press<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong>Who are you?</strong><br />
The Analogue Press is a small press comics publisher based in and around Newcastle. We aim to showcase the best in local, national and international talent and are dedicated to producing beautifully designed comics with the highest possible production values. We love those funnybooks and we just couldn't leave well enough alone.<br />
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<strong>What have you done / what are you doing?</strong><br />
Our first publication is <em>Radio On - Strange Tales of Ink and Sound</em>, an annual anthology of graphic storytelling based loosely around the theme of music. We have printed two issues (or 'Broadcasts') so far, and expect to have the third available at this year's Canny Comic Con. The latest anthology features an eclectic range of work from Kathryn Briggs, Alfie Gallagher, Riyadh Rateme and Ed Syder, as well as the welcome return of Lydia Wysocki, who previously featured in our first issue. We'll also have some comics/zines on the table from previous contributors to <em>Radio On</em>.<br />
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<strong>Favourite comics character (other than your own)?</strong><br />
Perla Luisa (Maggie) Chascarillo from <em>Love and Rockets</em>. It seems relatively rare to witness protagonists ageing over time in comics, but with Maggie we can follow her trials and tribulations from early adulthood through to middle age, and presumably beyond. Apart from that, she's just a lovingly crafted character and it's always a pleasure to see what she's been up to.<br />
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<strong>Further info:</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.theanaloguepress.co.uk/" target="_blank">www.theanaloguepress.co.uk</a><br />
<a href="https://twitter.com/RadioOnTheComic" target="_blank">@RadioOnTheComic</a><br />
Facebook: @RadioOnComicCanny Comic Conhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10305008429244590329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007903267805041148.post-75013447301121398232017-02-13T16:10:00.001+00:002017-02-13T16:22:07.046+00:00CCC2017 Guest: Luke James Halsall<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong>Who are you?</strong><br />
Luke James Halsall. Comic book writer.<br />
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What have you done / what are you doing?</strong><br />
I have written for DC Thompson re imagining the character Johnny Jett, Grayhaven Comics and Watercloset Press writing short stories and Avery Hill Publishing producing the ongoing strip, <em>The Bullpen</em> and the one off short <em>Gifted</em>. Other titles I have created consist of <em>The Mind Palace</em>, <em>iHero</em> and SICBA-nominated <em>Out of Time</em>. Presently I am working on<em> iHero 3</em>, <em>Out of Time 4</em>, and <em>Guilty?</em><br />
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I am also helping to produce and writing for the Glasgow League of Writers upcoming anthology.<br />
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Favourite comics character (other than your own)?</strong><br />
Spider-man. He will always mean so much to me and I love the lend of realism and soap opera drama.<br />
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Further info:</strong><br />
<a href="http://oot.thecomicseries.com/" target="_blank"> oot.thecomicseries.com </a><br />
<a href="https://lukejameshalsall.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">lukejameshalsall.wordpress.com</a><br />
<a href="https://twitter.com/LJHalsall" target="_blank">@LJHalsall</a>Canny Comic Conhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10305008429244590329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007903267805041148.post-49441200426296856852017-02-13T15:45:00.002+00:002017-02-13T15:45:15.211+00:00CCC2017 Guest: Jack Fallows<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong>Who are you?</strong><br />
Jack Fallows<br />
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<strong>What have you done / what are you doing?</strong><br />
I'm an illustrator and comic book artist from Newcastle who now lives in Leeds. I make an autobiographical diary comic called <em>Axolotl</em> as well as zines about mental health and prints with witchy stuff on them. I help set up the Paper Jam Comics Collective and sometimes run comic workshops for kids and adults. <br />
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<strong>Favourite comics character (other than your own)?</strong><br />
Jimmy Corrigan the Smartest Kid on Earth.<br />
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<strong>Further info:</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.jackfallows.com/">http://www.jackfallows.com/</a>Canny Comic Conhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10305008429244590329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007903267805041148.post-22209068237912861552017-02-10T10:30:00.000+00:002017-02-10T10:30:27.651+00:00CCC2017 Guest: Ingi Jensson<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong>Who are you?</strong><br />
Ingi Jensson, a sequential storyteller and Concept Art lecturer at Teesside University.<br />
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<strong>What have you done / what are you doing?</strong><br />
It all began in 1999, and for the first 6 years I focused mainly on making daily comic strips, political cartoons and one-page funny comics for various magazines and newspapers in my home country of Iceland, mixed in with illustration work for the same client base. Eventually the seemingly endless deadline chase wore me down and I gravitated steadfastly towards illustration work, mainly for educational publishers in Iceland and the Netherlands.<br />
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After moving to the UK in 2008, I began offering comic-making courses to schools and libraries in my area under the name TeesToons which became a reasonably successful endeavour, though I never meant for it to be more than a way for me to get out of the house, now and then. This triggered a desire in me towards teaching that eventually lead me to where I am today.<br />
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In 2014, due to occupational boredom, I flung myself down the educational trail at Teesside University. That action accumulated with a funny hat and a red gown as proof my MA title in Future Design - that then lead to my current employment at the very same institution as lecturer in Concept Art at the Computer Games Department in the School of Computing.<br />
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At the Canny Comic Con I will be promoting my MA final project, a 16 page comic that was made as a prequel to my very first published comic in the Icelandic comic magazine <em>BLEK</em> in 1996. The newspaper-style comic on sale includes the old comic and the backstory of my main character, <a href="https://twitter.com/aleksdboro" target="_blank">Aleks dBoro</a>.<br />
I will also be selling a collection of older work that I compiled for the very first Canny Comic Con in 2011.<br />
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<strong>Favourite comics character (other than your own)?</strong><br />
Gaston Lagaffe, by the Belgian comic artist André Franquin (1924-1997) is the comic character that captured my imagination as a youngster and would eventually be the instrumental force in pushing me towards making this visual arena my line of work. The Gaston books are a collection of gags that were published weekly in the Franco-Belgian magazine <em>Spirou</em> and tell of the endless blunders carried out by Gaston in his work as an office help at the Spirou Magazine. Several pages were translated to English in the early 90’s under the name <em>Gomer Goof</em>, published by Fantagraphics.<br />
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<strong>Further info:</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.ingi.nl/" target="_blank">www.ingi.nl</a><br />
<a href="https://twitter.com/IngiJensson" target="_blank">@ingijensson</a>Canny Comic Conhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10305008429244590329noreply@blogger.com0