Podcasts about lakes international comic art festival

The Past and Future in Comics at LICAF: Alex Fitch chats to a quartet of comics creators about reviving old characters, and to Ivanka Hahnenberger about helping to launch a Comics Rights Market at the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. In the ‘Mantles and Legacies’ Panel, Greg Rucka, Ram V, Michael Lark and Mike Perkins […]

Pricks, and Sea Sick: In an episode on provocation and sequential art, Alex Fitch talks to Fraser Geesin and Laurie Rowan, the creators of Purple Hate Balloon and Pricks, magical realist tales of toxic masculinty set in Worthing, recorded at Cartoon County. Also, in a panel discussion recorded at the Lakes International Comic Art Festival, Myfanwy […]

The Lakes International Comic Art Festival, the established annual celebration of prestige comic artists, creators and publishers, once again took over a picturesque town in the UK's Lake District... but this time they weren't setting up their stalls in Kendal. Instead, they had moved beside your actual lake - I know, how novel! - with LICAF holding court in Bowness-On-Windermere over the weekend of Friday 14th-Sunday 16th October. I wasn't able to make it to the rest of the weekend's festivities - missing, by all accounts, some amazing panels. signings and appearances by world-renowned comic superstars, a performance by Charlie Adlard and his band, karaoke that will only be saved in the memory of those there and some boozy nights! However, what I took in on the Sunday was more than enough to tell me that this iteration of The Lakes International Comic Art Festival continues in the trend of a very respectable and enjoyable comic celebration. During my day, I managed to attend a number of panels featuring some of the world's finest comic artists and writers, including this session with celebrated prose and comics writer Greg Rucka (BLACK MAGICK / STUMPTOWN / LAZURUS) who pulled no punches and barely drew breath as he dived deep into his meager family background, his introductions to and motivations for writing, and his forthright thoughts on the business of getting a certain style of story either published or on the big and small screens. It's quite the ride - but you'd expect nothing less from Greg Rucka. Enjoy this lively chat, hosted by Chris Thompson (@popculturehound)

The Lakes International Comic Art Festival, the established annual celebration of prestige comic artists, creators and publishers, once again took over a picturesque town in the UK's Lake District... but this time they weren't setting up their stalls in Kendal. Instead, they had moved beside your actual lake - I know, how novel! - with LICAF holding court in Bowness-On-Windermere over the weekend of Friday 14th-Sunday 16th October. I wasn't able to make it to the rest of the weekend's festivities - missing, by all accounts, some amazing panels. signings and appearances by world-renowned comic superstars, a performance by Charlie Adlard and his band, karaoke that will only be saved in the memory of those there and some boozy nights! However, what I took in on the Sunday was more than enough to tell me that this iteration of The Lakes International Comic Art Festival continues in the trend of a very respectable and enjoyable comic celebration. During my day, I managed to speak to a number of creatives who had been exhibiting at the show, including Rachael Smith who was basking in the glow of not only raving plaudits and reviews for her books - including the re-released WIRED UP WRONG and the standout of the lockdown QUARANTINE COMIX - but also of impending motherhood with a bairn on imminent arrival! Rachael talks to how QUARANTINE COMIX was being received by the Lakes crowds, how her weekend in the Comics Marketplace had gone and what was next for her and her work... For more information of Rachael smith, check out: https://www.rachaelsmith.org/

The Lakes International Comic Art Festival, the established annual celebration of prestige comic artists, creators and publishers, once again took over a picturesque town in the UK's Lake District... but this time they weren't setting up their stalls in Kendal. Instead, they had moved beside your actual lake - I know, how novel! - with LICAF holding court in Bowness-On-Windermere over the weekend of Friday 14th-Sunday 16th October. I wasn't able to make it to the rest of the weekend's festivities - missing, by all accounts, some amazing panels. signings and appearances by world-renowned comic superstars, a performance by Charlie Adlard and his band, karaoke that will only be saved in the memory of those there and some boozy nights! However, what I took in on the Sunday was more than enough to tell me that this iteration of The Lakes International Comic Art Festival continues in the trend of a very respectable and enjoyable comic celebration. During my day, I managed to speak to a number of creatives who had been exhibiting at the show, including illustrator extraordinaire Lyndon White, fresh off the back of a number of successful Kickstarter campaigns during lockdown - notably CANDLES and REANIMATOR, soon to gear up for another edition shortly. Lyndon talks to me about the move of the Lakes from Kendal to Windermere, how that affects any trade creators need to do to justify the transition, how the books have been received over the weekend and what's on the horizon for his work...

It's the start of Halloween season on Thick Lines! Katie and Sally welcome co-editor of The Comics Journal Joe McCulloch to the show to discuss "Orochi: The Perfect Edition, Vol. 2" (2022, Viz) by Kazuo Umezz. But first, we catch up about SPX and the Philly Comics Expo. Topics discussed include Sally's new zines, gekiga, The Twilight Zone, Junji Ito, and lots more. Next time: "Like a Velvet Glove Cast in Iron" by Daniel Clowes. Follow Joe on Twitter @snubpollard and listen to his comics podcast Comic Books are Burning in Hell: comicsinhell.libsyn.com Find Katie at the Lakes International Comic Art Festival in Cumbria, Great Britain, October 14–16: comicartfestival.com Support the show and get bonus episodes at patreon.com/thicklinespod and follow us on Instagram @thicklinespod.

On this episode we discuss our time at the Lakes International Comic Art Festival 2021 and what we got up to over the jam packed weekend. We interviewed Joe Latham (Haru), Martin 'SIMO' Simpson (Nord), Matt Simmons (Bastard Galaxia), Norm Konyu (The Junction), Gustavo Vargas (Pilcuyo) and Daniel Christie (Breakthrough) whilst in the Clock Tower.ou for listening.http://www.comicartpodcast.ukTwitter: @comicartfestpodFacebook: Comic Art PodcastInstagram: ComicArtPodcastAll episodes also on YouTubeFind all about the festival at http://www.comicartfestival.comLogo designed by Pete Taylor at http://www.thismanthispete.comContributions by Mike Williams (@CthulhuPunk) Pete Taylor (@thismanthispete)Music Don't Fool Yourself used with permission by Pop Noir & Methylchloroisothiazolinone by Josh Woodward

s09e04 LAKES FESTIVAL 2021 * ORIGINALLY LIVESTREAMED, Sunday 17th October 2021 * Catch the full livestream as it goes out live by being a Patreon supporter of the channel: www.patreon.com/EnglishmanSDCC Wow - it really does feel like comic cons are fully back with a vengeance, with MCM Comic Con London kicking off next weekend at the ExCel Centre, guests and announcements rolling out for Wales Comic Con: Telford Takeover and Thought Bubble, and, this weekend, The Lakes International Comic Art Festival setting out its stalls all around Kendal in the Lake District. But, while the events are back, does that mean that the vibe is back, also? Lakes has had the hardest hurdles to tackle: keeping its remit of supporting indie and legacy creatives while having the smallest representation of mainstream comics to possibly bring in the all-essential passing trade. We find out from two attendees - one reporting on, and one exhibiting at , the festival - what it's really been like with boots on the ground at this usually vibrant and vital festival. Has the energy been there as the long nights kick in? We're joined by Tripwire Magazine's Joel Meadows and THAT TEXAS BLOOD's Christopher Condon to talk Lakes, as well as reviewing DC FanDome, and much more, ---------- TALKIN' CON: A CUP O' TEA with AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO A weekly livestream, hosted by Leonard Sultana, talking comic conventions, con culture and pop culture - LIVE Sundays, 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT Featuring Special Guests, spotlight features, community chat and convention news updates Subscribe, Like and Turn On Notifications at www.youtube.com/EnglishmanSDCC www.theconventioncollective.com/anenglishmaninsandiego

The cartoonist, writer and illustrator Posy Simmonds brilliantly captures the ambitions and pretensions of the literary world, and the journalist and curator Paul Gravett has worked in comics publishing for decades. Together they bring graphic novels and comic books to the foreground with the Slightly Foxed team. We draw moral lessons from the Ally Sloper cartoons of the 1870s, glimpse Frans Masereel's wordless woodcut stories of the 1920s, view the pictorial politics of Citizen 13660 by Miné Okubo in the 1940s and revisit Art Spiegelman's 1992 Pulitzer Prize-winning Maus before taking a closer look at more contemporary works. From a tragicomic summer with Joff Winterhart, nuclear explosions with Raymond Briggs, the shadow of James Joyce with Mary and Bryan Talbot and an Iranian childhood with Marjane Satrapi's Persepolis, the discussion moves through panels, frames, splashes and spreads to Posy Simmonds's own methods in bringing literature to life, including crosshatching to Vivaldi. Originally serialized in the Guardian, Posy's Gemma Bovery builds on the bones of Flaubert's Madame Bovary and Tamara Drewe draws from Hardy's Far from the Madding Crowd, while Cassandra Darke takes inspiration from Dickens's A Christmas Carol. Though rooted in the classics, the devil is in Posy's detail, be it real French coffee pots, the joy of characters' names, such as Kevin Penwallet, and fictional places, such as Tresoddit. We continue our travels off the beaten track with our usual round-up of reading recommendations, and a trip to Gilbert White's House and Gardens in Hampshire, where we view the landscapes that sparked his evergreen classic The Natural History of Selborne. (Episode duration: 44 minutes; 39 seconds) Books Mentioned We may be able to get hold of second-hand copies of the out-of-print titles listed below. Please get in touch with Jess in the Slightly Foxed office for more information. Ally Sloper: A Moral Lesson, cartoons by Marie Duval and words by Judy's office boy is out of print (4:48) Miné Okubo, Citizen 13660 (6:29) George Takei, They Called Us Enemy (7:25) Jules Feiffer, Passionella and Other Stories is out of print (9:05) Art Spiegelman, Maus (10:37) Mary M. Talbot & Bryan Talbot, Dotter of Her Father's Eyes (12:52) Joff Winterhart, Days of the Bagnold Summer (13:22) Raymond Briggs, When the Wind Blows (15:42) Raymond Briggs, Ethel & Ernest (17:07) Posy Simmonds, Gemma Bovery (17:48) Posy Simmonds, Tamara Drewe (17:48) Marjane Satrapi, Persepolis (28:31) Posy Simmonds, Cassandra Darke (29:04) Riad Sattouf, The Arab of the Future (30:24) Alison Bechdel, Fun Home (31:20) Posy Simmonds, Literary Life Revisited Paul Gravett, Posy Simmonds Emma Tennant, Burnt Diaries is out of print (34:20) Robert Macfarlane, The Old Ways (37:28) Our Time, an anthology commissioned by The Lakes International Comic Art Festival (38:29) Laurie Lee, As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning. Published in our series of Slightly Foxed Editions, along with Cider with Rosie (39:54) Gilbert White, The Natural History of Selborne (41:24) Related Slightly Foxed Articles & Illustrations Underwear Was Important, Hazel Wood on the cartoons of Posy Simmonds, Issue 15 Cover illustration by Posy Simmonds, Issue 16 Inside cover illustration by Posy Simmonds, Issue 60 Touched with a Secret Delight, Melissa Harrison on Gilbert White, The Natural History and Antiquities of Selborne, Issue 48 Other Links Posy Simmonds Close Up, Cartoonmuseum Basel, Switzerland. The exhibition runs until 24 October 2021 (2:39) The bd BOUM festival, Blois, France. The festival is chaired by Posy Simmonds and runs from 19-21 November 2021 Gosh! Comics, London, UK (31:58) The Lakes International Comic Art Festival, Kendal, UK (32:08) Thought Bubble, The Yorkshire Comic Convention, Harrogate, UK (32:26) Gilbert White's House & Gardens, Selborne, UK (41:13) Opening music: Preludio from Violin Partita No.3 in E Major by Bach The Slightly Foxed Podcast is hosted by Philippa Lamb and produced by Podcastable

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Telling Truths: Alex Fitch talks to a quartet of graphic novelists whose work reflects events from history over the last hundred years. In a panel discussion recorded at the Lakes International Comic Art Festival, Hannah Berry, Darryl Cunningham and Fumio Obata discuss how their work is based on recent culture and economics regarding graphic novels […]

Well 2020 has been a bit, well average to say the least, however the Lakes International Comic Art Festival managed to put smiles on every comic lovers face with a wonderful online festival of comics. In this episode Ian and Nikki are joined by contributors Mike and Pete to discuss the weekend and the events that took place. You can catch up on all the videos from the weekend at www.comicartfestival.com. Also in this episode hear our new sound as we prepare for 2021's festival, so get prepared and pop the 15th to 17th October 2021 in your diary.Thank you for listening.http://www.comicartpodcast.ukTwitter: @comicartfestpodFacebook: Comic Art PodcastInstagram: ComicArtPodcastAlso on YouTubeFind all about the festival at http://www.comicartfestival.comLogo designed by Pete Taylor at http://www.thismanthispete.comContributions by Mike Williams (@CthulhuPunk) Pete Taylor (@thismanthispete) and Tom Stewart (@thatcomicsmell).Music used with permission by Alfie Rackley

Well 2020 has been a bit, well average to say the least, however the Lakes International Comic Art Festival managed to put smiles on every comic lovers face with a wonderful online festival of comics. In this episode Ian and Nikki are joined by contributors Mike and Pete to discuss the weekend and the events that took place. You can catch up on all the videos from the weekend at www.comicartfestival.com. Also in this episode hear our new sound as we prepare for 2021's festival, so get prepared and pop the 15th to 17th October 2021 in your diary.Thank you for listening.http://www.comicartpodcast.ukTwitter: @comicartfestpodFacebook: Comic Art PodcastInstagram: ComicArtPodcastAlso on YouTubeFind all about the festival at http://www.comicartfestival.comLogo designed by Pete Taylor at http://www.thismanthispete.comContributions by Mike Williams (@CthulhuPunk) Pete Taylor (@thismanthispete) and Tom Stewart (@thatcomicsmell).Music used with permission by Alfie Rackley

Ladies of the Lakes: In the first episode of a new series of the monthly radio show about graphic novels and sequential art, Alex Fitch talks to two female creators working in the comic book industry, in Q and As recorded at the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. Deborah Tate discusses her role as editor […]

s08e05 - In Conversation with Lakes Festival Director JULIE TAIT ** Originally Aired on YouTube, Sunday 13th September 2020 ** The challenges placed on every aspect of pop culture, in the wake of the years global pandemic, have spilt over into every aspect of comics fandom including conventions and fan gatherings being cancelled across the board. Many of the organisers of such events have taken to the internet, putting on 'virtual cons'... but these substitutions have been found to work best when replicating a specific branch of fandom. How does this solution apply when your physical event covers many schools of creativity and even a large footprint, over a town or city? The Lakes International Comic Art Festival is an annual event held in the picturesque city of Kendal in the Lake District, one that is held in multiple venues - art installations, libraries, schools, shopping centres and more - over the course of a weekend, similar in scale (and, indeed, reputation) to the European benchmark for such events, Angouleme. Its Director/Creator Julie Tait joins us to talk about what it has taken to transpose such a sprawling presentation into cyberspace... ------------- TALKIN' CON: A CUP O' TEA with AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO A bi-weekly livestream, hosted by Leonard Sultana, talking comic conventions, con culture and pop culture - LIVE Sundays, 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT Featuring Special Guests, spotlight features, community chat and convention news updates Subscribe, Like and Turn On Notifications at www.youtube.com/EnglishmanSDCC www.theconventioncollective.com/anenglishmaninsandiego

Euro Noir: In this month’s show, Alex Fitch talks to a pair of veteren European artists who specialise in comics influenced by Film Noir. Alex chats to Igort about directing the film adaptation of of his classic graphic novel 5 is the Perfect Number, and how it differs from and homages the original comic. Also, […]

Its official, the virus has stopped this years Lakes International Comic Art Festival. We have the director of the festival Julie Tate on the show to talk about what's taken its place this year as the festival goes online. Julie also talks about how she and her team go about organising the festival year on year as well as the challenges the team face in ensuring this wonderful event happens as smoothly as possible each year. Tom reviews Midwinter (1982-1998) by Tim Bird and its Round D (Zombies vs Drama) in the Genre World Cup with Pete and Mike. Technical issues means there's only half of the round this episode and the rest will appear in a future episode. Ian and Nikki talk about El Marvo (Ben Errington, Luke Kondor, Dan Butcher, Will Robson and Vincent Cyril), Reanimator Incorporated #1 (Andy Perry and Lyndon White) and Conon the Frost-Giants Daughter (Kurt Buiek and Cary Nord).Thank you for listening.http://www.comicartpodcast.ukTwitter: @comicartfestpodFacebook: Comic Art PodcastInstagram: ComicArtPodcastAlso on YouTubeFind all about the festival at http://www.comicartfestival.comLogo designed by Pete Taylor at http://www.thismanthispete.comContributions by Mike Williams (@CthulhuPunk) Pete Taylor (@thismanthispete) and Tom Stewart (@uramyx).Title Music used with permission: Don’t Fool Yourself by Pop Noir

Its official, the virus has stopped this years Lakes International Comic Art Festival. We have the director of the festival Julie Tate on the show to talk about what's taken its place this year as the festival goes online. Julie also talks about how she and her team go about organising the festival year on year as well as the challenges the team face in ensuring this wonderful event happens as smoothly as possible each year. Tom reviews Midwinter (1982-1998) by Tim Bird and its Round D (Zombies vs Drama) in the Genre World Cup with Pete and Mike. Technical issues means there's only half of the round this episode and the rest will appear in a future episode. Ian and Nikki talk about El Marvo (Ben Errington, Luke Kondor, Dan Butcher, Will Robson and Vincent Cyril), Reanimator Incorporated #1 (Andy Perry and Lyndon White) and Conon the Frost-Giants Daughter (Kurt Buiek and Cary Nord).Thank you for listening.http://www.comicartpodcast.ukTwitter: @comicartfestpodFacebook: Comic Art PodcastInstagram: ComicArtPodcastAlso on YouTubeFind all about the festival at http://www.comicartfestival.comLogo designed by Pete Taylor at http://www.thismanthispete.comContributions by Mike Williams (@CthulhuPunk) Pete Taylor (@thismanthispete) and Tom Stewart (@uramyx).Title Music used with permission: Don’t Fool Yourself by Pop Noir

Pete chats to The Whore Chronicles creators Tony Esmond and Sarah Harris on this episode discussing the creation of the book and how it all came about. The book has been reviewed previously on the podcast and is well worth a read.Ian and Nikki review Billionaires by Darryl Cunningham and Stig and Tilde by Max De Radigues as well as giving their thoughts on the latest Hellboy movie. Mike introduces us to the wonderful world of Isola by Brendon Fletcher, Karl Kerschl and Michele Assarasakorn. Tom reviews The King by the amazing and original one and only John Tucker.Finally we have a huge exclusive, announcing the first guest of the Lakes International Comic Art Festival 2020. Keep an eye out for more guests on the festival website and DowntheTubes.Thank you for listening.http://www.comicartpodcast.ukTwitter: @comicartfestpodFacebook: Comic Art PodcastInstagram: ComicArtPodcastAlso on YouTubeFind all about the festival at http://www.comicartfestival.comLogo designed by Pete Taylor at http://www.thismanthispete.comContributions by Mike Williams (@CthulhuPunk) Pete Taylor (@thismanthispete) and Tom Stewart (@uramyx).Title Music used with permission: Don’t Fool Yourself by Pop Noir

Pete chats to The Whore Chronicles creators Tony Esmond and Sarah Harris on this episode discussing the creation of the book and how it all came about. The book has been reviewed previously on the podcast and is well worth a read.Ian and Nikki review Billionaires by Darryl Cunningham and Stig and Tilde by Max De Radigues as well as giving their thoughts on the latest Hellboy movie. Mike introduces us to the wonderful world of Isola by Brendon Fletcher, Karl Kerschl and Michele Assarasakorn. Tom reviews The King by the amazing and original one and only John Tucker.Finally we have a huge exclusive, announcing the first guest of the Lakes International Comic Art Festival 2020. Keep an eye out for more guests on the festival website and DowntheTubes.Thank you for listening.http://www.comicartpodcast.ukTwitter: @comicartfestpodFacebook: Comic Art PodcastInstagram: ComicArtPodcastAlso on YouTubeFind all about the festival at http://www.comicartfestival.comLogo designed by Pete Taylor at http://www.thismanthispete.comContributions by Mike Williams (@CthulhuPunk) Pete Taylor (@thismanthispete) and Tom Stewart (@uramyx).Title Music used with permission: Don’t Fool Yourself by Pop Noir

Happy New Year one and all,Todays episode is a panel from the Lakes International Comic Art Festival 2019 which you can enjoy as we continue to stuff our faces with Christmas chocolate leftovers. The chat features Junko Mizuno (Hellbaby), Sean Phillips ( Hellblazer), Duncan Fregredo (Hellboy) and Lawrence Cambell (Hellboy). The panel is hosted by Chris Thompson and features artists creating their own hell inspired art and talking about their processes and work. Thank you for listening.http://www.comicartpodcast.ukTwitter: @comicartfestpodFacebook: Comic Art PodcastInstagram: ComicArtPodcastAlso on YouTubeFind all about the festival at http://www.comicartfestival.comLogo designed by Pete Taylor at http://www.thismanthispete.comContributions by Mike Williams (@CthulhuPunk) Pete Taylor (@thismanthispete) and Tom Stewart (@uramyx).Title Music used with permission: Don’t Fool Yourself by Pop Noir

Happy New Year one and all,Todays episode is a panel from the Lakes International Comic Art Festival 2019 which you can enjoy as we continue to stuff our faces with Christmas chocolate leftovers. The chat features Junko Mizuno (Hellbaby), Sean Phillips ( Hellblazer), Duncan Fregredo (Hellboy) and Lawrence Cambell (Hellboy). The panel is hosted by Chris Thompson and features artists creating their own hell inspired art and talking about their processes and work. Thank you for listening.http://www.comicartpodcast.ukTwitter: @comicartfestpodFacebook: Comic Art PodcastInstagram: ComicArtPodcastAlso on YouTubeFind all about the festival at http://www.comicartfestival.comLogo designed by Pete Taylor at http://www.thismanthispete.comContributions by Mike Williams (@CthulhuPunk) Pete Taylor (@thismanthispete) and Tom Stewart (@uramyx).Title Music used with permission: Don’t Fool Yourself by Pop Noir

Garth Ennis's career has spanned 30 years and he has created some amazing comics such as The Boys and Preacher but where did his career begin? Listen to Garth chat to Tim Pilcher about his career in comics. Recorded on Saturday 12th October at the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. Ian and Nikki also spend a little time discussing a personal issue. If you ever need to talk find a friend of family member or The Samaritans are always on hand. Please... always talkThank you for listening.http://www.comicartpodcast.ukTwitter: @comicartfestpodFacebook: Comic Art PodcastInstagram: ComicArtPodcastAlso on YouTubeFind all about the festival at http://www.comicartfestival.comLogo designed by Pete Taylor at http://www.thismanthispete.comContributions by Mike Williams (@CthulhuPunk) Pete Taylor (@thismanthispete) and Tom Stewart (@uramyx).Title Music used with permission: Don’t Fool Yourself by Pop Noir

Garth Ennis's career has spanned 30 years and he has created some amazing comics such as The Boys and Preacher but where did his career begin? Listen to Garth chat to Tim Pilcher about his career in comics. Recorded on Saturday 12th October at the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. Ian and Nikki also spend a little time discussing a personal issue. If you ever need to talk find a friend of family member or The Samaritans are always on hand. Please... always talkThank you for listening.http://www.comicartpodcast.ukTwitter: @comicartfestpodFacebook: Comic Art PodcastInstagram: ComicArtPodcastAlso on YouTubeFind all about the festival at http://www.comicartfestival.comLogo designed by Pete Taylor at http://www.thismanthispete.comContributions by Mike Williams (@CthulhuPunk) Pete Taylor (@thismanthispete) and Tom Stewart (@uramyx).Title Music used with permission: Don’t Fool Yourself by Pop Noir

13th October 2019, Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal UK The Lakes International Comic Art Festival (LICAF) once again took over the town of Kendal in the UK’s picturesque Lakes District, with plenty of comics talent from across the globe appearing at numerous venues – from the Westmoreland Shopping Centre to the Brewery Arts Centre – to meet and greet with enthusiastic fans. The latter venue has a couple of stages including a full cinema/theatre space in which three master storytellers talked with Chris Thompson about the lure and appeal of the DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS system and roleplaying games in general: two regular players in the form of Becky Cloonan (THE PUNISHER, SOUTHERN CROSS, GOTHAM ACADEMY) and Andy Diggle (2000AD, THE LOSERS, HARDCORE) and also a relative noob to the scene, Si Spurrier (CODA, X-MEN LEGACY, STAR WARS). In this hour conversation, the group discussed their own history with role-playing games, how the nature of interactive storytelling informed their own narratives, and what they got creatively out of playing in their sessions. Thompson is quite experienced in playing D&D from an early age, too, so for Spurrier, this became the deep-dive introduction to role-playing that he felt he needed to get into the scene himself! Thanks to the team at Lakes International Comic Art Festival for hosting the session, and to Si, Becky, Andy and Chris for allowing me to record it.

European Comics: In the first of a new series of Panel Borders, we have British, Finnish, French and Swedish comic creators talking about their work. Alex Fitch talks to artists Boulet and Mattias Adolfsson about their drawing techniques and styles in an interview recorded at the Lakes International Comic Art Festival, and guest presenter and […]

On this episode we have Tim Pilcher on to talk all about the Break Through project that he is running with the Lakes International Comic Art Festival through 2019 and into 2020 resulting in the opportunity for new creators to have work published in an anthology. Check out more about the project here.Ian and Nikki review Guantanamo Kid by Jerome Tubiana and Alkexadre Franc plus Sparks and the Fallen Star by Lyndon White. We also look at a huge range of kickstarters currently running. Links below for these. Finally we have some festival news and podcast news about a new contributor. Tom from That Comic Smell podcast will be joining the team and looking at small press comics in future episodes.Mike and Pete continue there discussion on Sword vs Sorcery in comics which we had to cut in half it was so long. Part 3 of this discussion will be on the next episode. Check out That Comic Smell podcast & The Awesome Comic podcast for more comic chat.Thank you for listening.http://www.comicartpodcast.ukTwitter: @comicartfestpodFacebook: Comic Art PodcastInstagram: ComicArtPodcastAlso on YouTubeFind all about the festival at http://www.comicartfestival.comLogo designed by Pete Taylor at http://www.thismanthispete.comContributions by Mike Williams (@CthulhuPunk) and Pete Taylor (@thismanthispete).Title Music: Don’t Fool Yourself by Pop Noir

On this episode we have Tim Pilcher on to talk all about the Break Through project that he is running with the Lakes International Comic Art Festival through 2019 and into 2020 resulting in the opportunity for new creators to have work published in an anthology. Check out more about the project here.Ian and Nikki review Guantanamo Kid by Jerome Tubiana and Alkexadre Franc plus Sparks and the Fallen Star by Lyndon White. We also look at a huge range of kickstarters currently running. Links below for these. Finally we have some festival news and podcast news about a new contributor. Tom from That Comic Smell podcast will be joining the team and looking at small press comics in future episodes.Mike and Pete continue there discussion on Sword vs Sorcery in comics which we had to cut in half it was so long. Part 3 of this discussion will be on the next episode. Check out That Comic Smell podcast & The Awesome Comic podcast for more comic chat.Thank you for listening.http://www.comicartpodcast.ukTwitter: @comicartfestpodFacebook: Comic Art PodcastInstagram: ComicArtPodcastAlso on YouTubeFind all about the festival at http://www.comicartfestival.comLogo designed by Pete Taylor at http://www.thismanthispete.comContributions by Mike Williams (@CthulhuPunk) and Pete Taylor (@thismanthispete).Title Music: Don’t Fool Yourself by Pop Noir

Wolves and Warfare: At the Lakes International Comic Art Festival, Alex talks to cartoonist The Surreal McCoy about her multimedia project The Wolf of Baghdad and upcoming graphic novel The Collaborator, and Ian Edginton discusses the recently published prequel to 2000AD‘s vampire strip ‘Fiends of the Eastern Front’, and the next instalment of ‘Scarlet Traces’, […]

Comic Book Crime Lords: In a pair of interviews recorded at recent comic festivals, Alex Fitch talks to three creators who specialise in crime stories. At the Lakes International Comic Art Festival, Alex talks to Scots writers Ian Rankin and John Wagner about their love of comics, including respectively their graphic novels John Constantine: Dark […]

This episode we have loads more content from the Lakes International Comic Art Festival 2018 including interviews with Guy Delisle, Una, Ben Dickson and John Wager. We also feature part of the Crime Lords panel from the weekend. This chat features Ian Rankin, John Wager and hosted by Alex Fitch.Check out That Comic Smell podcast for more comic chat.Thank you for listening.http://www.comicartpodcast.ukTwitter: @comicartfestpodFacebook: ComicArtPodcastInstagram: ComicArtPodcastAlso on YouTubeFind all about the festival at http://www.comicartfestival.comLogo designed by Pete Taylor at http://www.thismanthispete.comContributions by Mike Williams (@CthulhuPunk) and Pete Taylor (@thismanthispete).Title Music: Don’t Fool Yourself by Pop Noir

This episode we have loads more content from the Lakes International Comic Art Festival 2018 including interviews with Guy Delisle, Una, Ben Dickson and John Wager. We also feature part of the Crime Lords panel from the weekend. This chat features Ian Rankin, John Wager and hosted by Alex Fitch.Check out That Comic Smell podcast for more comic chat.Thank you for listening.http://www.comicartpodcast.ukTwitter: @comicartfestpodFacebook: ComicArtPodcastInstagram: ComicArtPodcastAlso on YouTubeFind all about the festival at http://www.comicartfestival.comLogo designed by Pete Taylor at http://www.thismanthispete.comContributions by Mike Williams (@CthulhuPunk) and Pete Taylor (@thismanthispete).Title Music: Don’t Fool Yourself by Pop Noir

Its been a busy weekend at the Lakes International Comic Art Festival 2018 and we got loads of content including this panel. We had planned to do a full episode discussing the show but time has got in the way so enjoy this in the mean time and we will be back on the 1st November to talk all about how the festival went.This panel from the festival sees I Kill Giants writer Joe Kelly, creator of Nicolai Dante Robbie Morrison and for the first time on a panel, (potty mouth) festival director Julie Tate discuss their favourite comic book movie with the audience choosing their favourite at the end. The panel was hosted by Peter Kessler.Check out Our Final Halloween on Kickstarter until 30th October 2018.Check out That Comic Smell podcast for more comic chat.Thank you for listening.http://www.comicartpodcast.ukTwitter: @comicartfestpodFacebook: ComicArtPodcastInstagram: ComicArtPodcastAlso on YouTubeFind all about the festival at http://www.comicartfestival.comLogo designed by Pete Taylor at http://www.thismanthispete.comContributions by Mike Williams (@CthulhuPunk) and Pete Taylor (@thismanthispete).Title Music: Don’t Fool Yourself by Pop Noir

Its been a busy weekend at the Lakes International Comic Art Festival 2018 and we got loads of content including this panel. We had planned to do a full episode discussing the show but time has got in the way so enjoy this in the mean time and we will be back on the 1st November to talk all about how the festival went.This panel from the festival sees I Kill Giants writer Joe Kelly, creator of Nicolai Dante Robbie Morrison and for the first time on a panel, (potty mouth) festival director Julie Tate discuss their favourite comic book movie with the audience choosing their favourite at the end. The panel was hosted by Peter Kessler.Check out Our Final Halloween on Kickstarter until 30th October 2018.Check out That Comic Smell podcast for more comic chat.Thank you for listening.http://www.comicartpodcast.ukTwitter: @comicartfestpodFacebook: ComicArtPodcastInstagram: ComicArtPodcastAlso on YouTubeFind all about the festival at http://www.comicartfestival.comLogo designed by Pete Taylor at http://www.thismanthispete.comContributions by Mike Williams (@CthulhuPunk) and Pete Taylor (@thismanthispete).Title Music: Don’t Fool Yourself by Pop Noir

LICAF 2018: Comics Laureate Interviews (Charlie Adlard & Hannah Berry), Lakes International Comic Art Festival 15th October 2018 As part of the festival - held annually in the Lake District town of Kendal - a post has been created to advocate the art form of comics to the wider world: an esteemed postion which seeks to do so much good, not only for the medium but also for those that maybe haven't embraced it before. Two legends of the comics industry have held the two-year allocated position previously, first WATCHMEN artist Dave Gibbons from 2014-2016, and then in 2016 THE WALKING DEAD artist Charlie Adlard. Now, for the 2018-2020 allocation of the role, the duty falls on the shoulders of Hannah Berry: a name that maybe not-as-well-known to the mainstream audience but for those who follow independent comics, are fully aware of her talent, her incredible and evocative output, her passion for the medium and her enthusiasm to spread the word far and wide, making her the perfect person for the job. Here we speak to outgoing incumbent of the Comics Laureate role. Charlie Adlard, about what he feels he has achieved in the position - as well as imparting some words of wisdom for his successor - and Hannah Berry herself, speaking to what has inspired her since she was approached and who she hopes to reach during her time in the role. Thanks to Charlie and hannah for their time on these interviews, and also to the organisers of the Lakes International Comic Art Festival for their generosity and access at the event. Intro Music: 'Funky' (bensounds.com)

Another packed episode as we prepare for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival 2018. This episode we chat to Yomi & Corey about their Clockwork Watch event at this years festival. The event which leads up to a live immersive event on Saturday night features students from Kendal college and we have two of them on the show to discuss their involvement too. Ryan Cooke and Honor Short talk about their characters and how they worked with Yomi to develop this event. Check out the stories the students have created at the Clockwork Watch website. We review Wolf by Rachael Ball and My Heroes Have Always Been Junkies by Ed Brubaker, Sean Phillips & Jacob Phillips plus discuss the new Netflix animation Hilda based on Luke Pearson's comics. Finally we all discuss the festivals opening event. Ian and Nikki discuss their opinions on Marvel vs DC then Pete and Mike join forces again for an extra long special and delve into their choices for which is the best. The cover art for this episode has been done by Pete too. Check out That Comic Smell podcast for more comic chat. Thank you for listening.http://www.comicartpodcast.ukTwitter: @comicartfestpodFacebook: ComicArtPodcastInstagram: ComicArtPodcastAlso on YouTubeFind all about the festival at http://www.comicartfestival.comLogo designed by Pete Taylor at http://www.thismanthispete.comContributions by Mike Williams (@CthulhuPunk) and Pete Taylor (@thismanthispete).Title Music: Don’t Fool Yourself by Pop Noir

Another packed episode as we prepare for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival 2018. This episode we chat to Yomi & Corey about their Clockwork Watch event at this years festival. The event which leads up to a live immersive event on Saturday night features students from Kendal college and we have two of them on the show to discuss their involvement too. Ryan Cooke and Honor Short talk about their characters and how they worked with Yomi to develop this event. Check out the stories the students have created at the Clockwork Watch website. We review Wolf by Rachael Ball and My Heroes Have Always Been Junkies by Ed Brubaker, Sean Phillips & Jacob Phillips plus discuss the new Netflix animation Hilda based on Luke Pearson's comics. Finally we all discuss the festivals opening event. Ian and Nikki discuss their opinions on Marvel vs DC then Pete and Mike join forces again for an extra long special and delve into their choices for which is the best. The cover art for this episode has been done by Pete too. Check out That Comic Smell podcast for more comic chat. Thank you for listening.http://www.comicartpodcast.ukTwitter: @comicartfestpodFacebook: ComicArtPodcastInstagram: ComicArtPodcastAlso on YouTubeFind all about the festival at http://www.comicartfestival.comLogo designed by Pete Taylor at http://www.thismanthispete.comContributions by Mike Williams (@CthulhuPunk) and Pete Taylor (@thismanthispete).Title Music: Don’t Fool Yourself by Pop Noir

In this bumper episode we chat to Andrew Mark Sewel and Richard Kurti of B7 Media about the new audio drama based on the comic book Dan Dare which has been aired on BBC Radio 4. The gentlemen discuss their careers, B7 Media itself and the process of bringing Dan Dare to life via audio. We spend the rest of the episode discussing our top comic book based movie as this year at the Lakes International Comic Art Festival they are discussing this in a panel and showing the favourite choice on the big screen. Ian and Nikki blast through their choices with as do Mike and Pete who join forces this episode to do an extra long special about their favourite movies too. This was a blast to record for all involved and we hope you enjoy it too. Listen out for Pete's shocking guilty pleasure... If you enjoy comic book podcasts then please also check out That Comic Smell podcast.Thank you for listening.http://www.comicartpodcast.ukTwitter: @comicartfestpodFacebook: ComicArtPodcastInstagram: ComicArtPodcastAlso on YouTubeFind all about the festival at http://www.comicartfestival.comLogo designed by Pete Taylor at http://www.thismanthispete.comContributions by Mike Williams (@CthulhuPunk) and Pete Taylor (@thismanthispete).Title Music: Don’t Fool Yourself by Pop Noir

In this bumper episode we chat to Andrew Mark Sewel and Richard Kurti of B7 Media about the new audio drama based on the comic book Dan Dare which has been aired on BBC Radio 4. The gentlemen discuss their careers, B7 Media itself and the process of bringing Dan Dare to life via audio. We spend the rest of the episode discussing our top comic book based movie as this year at the Lakes International Comic Art Festival they are discussing this in a panel and showing the favourite choice on the big screen. Ian and Nikki blast through their choices with as do Mike and Pete who join forces this episode to do an extra long special about their favourite movies too. This was a blast to record for all involved and we hope you enjoy it too. Listen out for Pete's shocking guilty pleasure... If you enjoy comic book podcasts then please also check out That Comic Smell podcast.Thank you for listening.http://www.comicartpodcast.ukTwitter: @comicartfestpodFacebook: ComicArtPodcastInstagram: ComicArtPodcastAlso on YouTubeFind all about the festival at http://www.comicartfestival.comLogo designed by Pete Taylor at http://www.thismanthispete.comContributions by Mike Williams (@CthulhuPunk) and Pete Taylor (@thismanthispete).Title Music: Don’t Fool Yourself by Pop Noir

One of the creators of Ben 10 and the writer of the magnificent I Kill Giants, Joe Kelly is the guest on this episode of the show. Joe will be at the Lakes International Comic Art Festival this year and we got him on to talk about his career, where it began and how he found spending 3 years on Deadpool and 5 years on Superman. We discuss the crration of Ben 10 and how he found it was to write a script from the comic I Kill Giants for the movie adaptation.We review A New Jerusalem by Benjamin Dickson and Gallant and Amos issue one by Rob Barnes. Pete has an interview with creator Russel Mark Olsen on his favourite creators and what he's working on. This is Pete's first interview like this and the sounds a little off but its well worth listening too so ignore that. He hopes to do more of these in future episodes. Mike discusses comics and modern warfare and looks at the comics available that cover this.Finally we look at the exhibitions that will be on at this years festival in Kendal. Tickets are flying to grab your passes as soon as possible.Thank you for listening.http://www.comicartpodcast.ukTwitter: @comicartfestpodFacebook: ComicArtPodcastInstagram: ComicArtPodcastAlso on YouTubeFind all about the festival at http://www.comicartfestival.comLogo designed by Pete Taylor at http://www.thismanthispete.comContributions by Mike Williams (@CthulhuPunk) and Pete Taylor (@thismanthispete).Title Music: Don’t Fool Yourself by Pop Noir

One of the creators of Ben 10 and the writer of the magnificent I Kill Giants, Joe Kelly is the guest on this episode of the show. Joe will be at the Lakes International Comic Art Festival this year and we got him on to talk about his career, where it began and how he found spending 3 years on Deadpool and 5 years on Superman. We discuss the crration of Ben 10 and how he found it was to write a script from the comic I Kill Giants for the movie adaptation.We review A New Jerusalem by Benjamin Dickson and Gallant and Amos issue one by Rob Barnes. Pete has an interview with creator Russel Mark Olsen on his favourite creators and what he's working on. This is Pete's first interview like this and the sounds a little off but its well worth listening too so ignore that. He hopes to do more of these in future episodes. Mike discusses comics and modern warfare and looks at the comics available that cover this.Finally we look at the exhibitions that will be on at this years festival in Kendal. Tickets are flying to grab your passes as soon as possible.Thank you for listening.http://www.comicartpodcast.ukTwitter: @comicartfestpodFacebook: ComicArtPodcastInstagram: ComicArtPodcastAlso on YouTubeFind all about the festival at http://www.comicartfestival.comLogo designed by Pete Taylor at http://www.thismanthispete.comContributions by Mike Williams (@CthulhuPunk) and Pete Taylor (@thismanthispete).Title Music: Don’t Fool Yourself by Pop Noir

Zoom Rockman is a young creator who started producing comics from a young age, He appeared in the Beano at age 12 and in Private Eye at 16. We have a chat with Zoom about how he started, why at a young age he's creating satirical comics and what the future holds. He also talks about his role as a patron of the Lakes International Comic Art Festival and what he has lined up for this year. We also go review crazy as we all review a load of comics. The comics reviewed are listed on the website. Nikki also talks about the latest on her comic, Anxiety Me which is now available from www.NikkiDraws.pictures.Thank you for listening.http://www.comicartpodcast.ukTwitter: @comicartfestpodFacebook: ComicArtPodcastInstagram: ComicArtPodcastAlso on YouTubeFind all about the festival at http://www.comicartfestival.comLogo designed by Pete Taylor at http://www.thismanthispete.comContributions by Mike Williams (@CthulhuPunk) and Pete Taylor (@thismanthispete).Title Music: Don’t Fool Yourself by Pop Noir

Zoom Rockman is a young creator who started producing comics from a young age, He appeared in the Beano at age 12 and in Private Eye at 16. We have a chat with Zoom about how he started, why at a young age he's creating satirical comics and what the future holds. He also talks about his role as a patron of the Lakes International Comic Art Festival and what he has lined up for this year. We also go review crazy as we all review a load of comics. The comics reviewed are listed on the website. Nikki also talks about the latest on her comic, Anxiety Me which is now available from www.NikkiDraws.pictures.Thank you for listening.http://www.comicartpodcast.ukTwitter: @comicartfestpodFacebook: ComicArtPodcastInstagram: ComicArtPodcastAlso on YouTubeFind all about the festival at http://www.comicartfestival.comLogo designed by Pete Taylor at http://www.thismanthispete.comContributions by Mike Williams (@CthulhuPunk) and Pete Taylor (@thismanthispete).Title Music: Don’t Fool Yourself by Pop Noir

We are all taking a week off as we head off on a holiday retreat to chill and read comics. In place is a panel from the Lakes International Comic Art Festival 2017. My Favourite Manga is hosted by Chris Butcher from the Toronto Comic Art Festival and features on the panel the creator of Usagi Yojimbo Stan Sakai, Canadian creator Kim Wong, Breaks creator Emma Vieceli and Spanish creator Miguel Dominguez. Thank you for listening.http://www.comicartpodcast.ukTwitter: @comicartfestpodFacebook: ComicArtPodcastInstagram: ComicArtPodcastAlso on YouTubeFind all about the festival at http://www.comicartfestival.comLogo designed by Pete Taylor at http://www.thismanthispete.comContributions by Mike Williams (@CthulhuPunk) and Pete Taylor (@thismanthispete).Title Music: Don’t Fool Yourself by Pop Noir

We are all taking a week off as we head off on a holiday retreat to chill and read comics. In place is a panel from the Lakes International Comic Art Festival 2017. My Favourite Manga is hosted by Chris Butcher from the Toronto Comic Art Festival and features on the panel the creator of Usagi Yojimbo Stan Sakai, Canadian creator Kim Wong, Breaks creator Emma Vieceli and Spanish creator Miguel Dominguez. Thank you for listening.http://www.comicartpodcast.ukTwitter: @comicartfestpodFacebook: ComicArtPodcastInstagram: ComicArtPodcastAlso on YouTubeFind all about the festival at http://www.comicartfestival.comLogo designed by Pete Taylor at http://www.thismanthispete.comContributions by Mike Williams (@CthulhuPunk) and Pete Taylor (@thismanthispete).Title Music: Don’t Fool Yourself by Pop Noir

We do treat you all so well as this episode we have two interviews. First we have a chat with Leonard Sultana from the website An Englishman in San Diego. We discuss his love of comics, the future of DC movies, the San Diego Comic Con and the UK con scene. We also have a chat with Chris Butcher and Andrew Butcher about the Toronto Comic Con and scene over there. We recorded this in October 2017 just before the LICAF at a joyful pub so ignore the background noise.We talk about two new kick starters, one from The Etherington Brothers and the other Nick Prolix. We also shout out about the first lot of announced guests to the 2018 Lakes International Comic Art Festival... and its good. Keep an eye out too for a brand new show from us... called My Neighbour, it will be a monthly Ghibli based review show.ike talks about how his comic tastes have changed and how he's reading more. In particular he looks at Monstrous. Pete continues with part 5 of Jack Kirby's life looking at the years 1955 to 1958. A short time frame but a very important one in Jacks career. We close the show with some music from a local band based in Lancaster called Promethium. Some would say you need to bow to the god of metal but I say just rock. The track's called Shell Shock from their new album Faces of War.Thank you for listening.http://www.comicartpodcast.ukTwitter: @comicartfestpodFacebook: ComicArtPodcastInstagram: ComicArtPodcastAlso on YouTubeFind all about the festival at http://www.comicartfestival.comLogo designed by Pete Taylor at http://www.thismanthispete.comContributions by Mike Williams (@CthulhuPunk) and Pete Taylor (@thismanthispete).Title Music: Don’t Fool Yourself by Pop Noir

We do treat you all so well as this episode we have two interviews. First we have a chat with Leonard Sultana from the website An Englishman in San Diego. We discuss his love of comics, the future of DC movies, the San Diego Comic Con and the UK con scene. We also have a chat with Chris Butcher and Andrew Butcher about the Toronto Comic Con and scene over there. We recorded this in October 2017 just before the LICAF at a joyful pub so ignore the background noise.We talk about two new kick starters, one from The Etherington Brothers and the other Nick Prolix. We also shout out about the first lot of announced guests to the 2018 Lakes International Comic Art Festival... and its good. Keep an eye out too for a brand new show from us... called My Neighbour, it will be a monthly Ghibli based review show.ike talks about how his comic tastes have changed and how he's reading more. In particular he looks at Monstrous. Pete continues with part 5 of Jack Kirby's life looking at the years 1955 to 1958. A short time frame but a very important one in Jacks career. We close the show with some music from a local band based in Lancaster called Promethium. Some would say you need to bow to the god of metal but I say just rock. The track's called Shell Shock from their new album Faces of War.Thank you for listening.http://www.comicartpodcast.ukTwitter: @comicartfestpodFacebook: ComicArtPodcastInstagram: ComicArtPodcastAlso on YouTubeFind all about the festival at http://www.comicartfestival.comLogo designed by Pete Taylor at http://www.thismanthispete.comContributions by Mike Williams (@CthulhuPunk) and Pete Taylor (@thismanthispete).Title Music: Don’t Fool Yourself by Pop Noir

A different episode this time as rather than interviewing a creator we pick Pete Taylors brains on how to create a comic. We start from the beginning with thinking up ideas to writing and then drawing the comic. Finally we finish with what many creators believe is the hardest part and promotion. This was discussed to help us in our journey of creating our own comic but we hope it helps others as well.We review Square #16 Summer Dairies by Ian M which as it says is a day to day comic of Ian's life. We also look at The Smell of Starving Boys by Frederik Peters and Loo Hui Phang which follows an exploration into the territories of the west of Mississippi as a group of three map an area they hope one day will support a new civilisation. Mike continues his look at TV series moving into comics with the wonderful Sons of Anarchy and we have news all about the 2018 Lakes International Comic Art Festival. Yes... the news has started. Time to get all excited.Please like and subscribe on any podcast service. Any reviews will be welcomed with a huge smile. Thank you for listening.http://www.comicartpodcast.ukTwitter: @comicartfestpodFacebook: ComicArtPodcastInstagram: ComicArtPodcastAlso on YouTubeFind all about the festival at http://www.comicartfestival.comLogo designed by Pete Taylor at http://www.thismanthispete.comContributions by Mike Williams (@CthulhuPunk) and Pete Taylor (@thismanthispete).Title Music: Don’t Fool Yourself by Pop Noir

A different episode this time as rather than interviewing a creator we pick Pete Taylors brains on how to create a comic. We start from the beginning with thinking up ideas to writing and then drawing the comic. Finally we finish with what many creators believe is the hardest part and promotion. This was discussed to help us in our journey of creating our own comic but we hope it helps others as well.We review Square #16 Summer Dairies by Ian M which as it says is a day to day comic of Ian's life. We also look at The Smell of Starving Boys by Frederik Peters and Loo Hui Phang which follows an exploration into the territories of the west of Mississippi as a group of three map an area they hope one day will support a new civilisation. Mike continues his look at TV series moving into comics with the wonderful Sons of Anarchy and we have news all about the 2018 Lakes International Comic Art Festival. Yes... the news has started. Time to get all excited.Please like and subscribe on any podcast service. Any reviews will be welcomed with a huge smile. Thank you for listening.http://www.comicartpodcast.ukTwitter: @comicartfestpodFacebook: ComicArtPodcastInstagram: ComicArtPodcastAlso on YouTubeFind all about the festival at http://www.comicartfestival.comLogo designed by Pete Taylor at http://www.thismanthispete.comContributions by Mike Williams (@CthulhuPunk) and Pete Taylor (@thismanthispete).Title Music: Don’t Fool Yourself by Pop Noir

Welcome to the Comic Art Festival Podcast,In this episode Ian and Nikki talk about their experiences at the awesome Lakes International Comic Art Festival 2017. We look at each of our days and the talks we went too as well as the evenings entertainment. We also managed to get loads of short interviews on the day so in this episode you will hear:Part one of the interviews: Richard Skipworth of the Cartoonist's Club of Great Britian, Chris Thompson from Titan Comics, Cinebook, Yoms from Clockwork Watch, Duncan Fregredo, The Etherington Brothers and Jean Paul of The London Horro Comic.Part two of the interviews: Ivan Patraus, Metaphrog, Myfanwy Tristram, Phil Welch (a Red Shirt) , Robert Brown, Zoom Rockman & Michael and India of Dog & SwiftWe also announce the winner of the #BeerShaman beer mat competition which loads of people got involved with. See some of the examples below. Pete talks to his daughter Daisy who was also at the festival about their weekend behind the table and Mike also rambles about his time at the festival.Subscribe to get the podcast a day early and leave a review to make us smile.Thank you for listening.http://www.comicartpodcast.ukTwitter: @comicartfestpodFacebook: ComicArtPodcastInstagram: ComicArtPodcastAlso on YouTubeFind all about the festival at http://www.comicartfestival.comLogo designed by Pete Taylor at http://www.thismanthispete.comContributions by Mike Williams (@CthulhuPunk) and Pete Taylor (@thismanthispete).Title Music: Don’t Fool Yourself by Pop Noir

Welcome to the Comic Art Festival Podcast,In this episode Ian and Nikki talk about their experiences at the awesome Lakes International Comic Art Festival 2017. We look at each of our days and the talks we went too as well as the evenings entertainment. We also managed to get loads of short interviews on the day so in this episode you will hear:Part one of the interviews: Richard Skipworth of the Cartoonist's Club of Great Britian, Chris Thompson from Titan Comics, Cinebook, Yoms from Clockwork Watch, Duncan Fregredo, The Etherington Brothers and Jean Paul of The London Horro Comic.Part two of the interviews: Ivan Patraus, Metaphrog, Myfanwy Tristram, Phil Welch (a Red Shirt) , Robert Brown, Zoom Rockman & Michael and India of Dog & SwiftWe also announce the winner of the #BeerShaman beer mat competition which loads of people got involved with. See some of the examples below. Pete talks to his daughter Daisy who was also at the festival about their weekend behind the table and Mike also rambles about his time at the festival.Subscribe to get the podcast a day early and leave a review to make us smile.Thank you for listening.http://www.comicartpodcast.ukTwitter: @comicartfestpodFacebook: ComicArtPodcastInstagram: ComicArtPodcastAlso on YouTubeFind all about the festival at http://www.comicartfestival.comLogo designed by Pete Taylor at http://www.thismanthispete.comContributions by Mike Williams (@CthulhuPunk) and Pete Taylor (@thismanthispete).Title Music: Don’t Fool Yourself by Pop Noir

Welcome to the Comic Art Festival PodcastWe interview The Facts of Life creator Paula Knight who discusses the book and her life. Its a really interesting chat and we can't wait to meet her in person at the festival. We also talk to Jonathan Edwards and Louise Evans (Felt Mistress) about their brand new exhibition Archipelagogo which has opened for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival 2017. We were lucky enough to visit the opening of the event and talk about that here too.We review Breaks, Talking to Gina and Victory Children and preview the festival broadsheet comic The Spirit put together by Sean Phillips with involvement from a host of comic artists and writers. We also give our thoughts on Star Trek Discovery. Mike talks all about the League of Extraordinary Gentleman (this was meant to be on a previous episode but Ian messed it up) & Pete Continues his look at Kirby. Don't forget to get involved with the Copperopolis kickstarter too. Please subscribe to get the podcast a day early and leave a review to make us smile.Thank you for listening.http://www.comicartpodcast.ukTwitter: @comicartfestpodFacebook & Instagram: ComicArtPodcastAlso on YouTubeFind all about the festival at http://www.comicartfestival.comLogo designed by Pete Taylor at http://www.thismanthispete.comContributions by Mike Williams (@CthulhuPunk) and Pete Taylor (@thismanthispete).Title music by www.popnoir.orgPlease subscribe to get the podcast a day early and leave a review to make us smile.

Welcome to the Comic Art Festival PodcastWe interview The Facts of Life creator Paula Knight who discusses the book and her life. Its a really interesting chat and we can't wait to meet her in person at the festival. We also talk to Jonathan Edwards and Louise Evans (Felt Mistress) about their brand new exhibition Archipelagogo which has opened for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival 2017. We were lucky enough to visit the opening of the event and talk about that here too.We review Breaks, Talking to Gina and Victory Children and preview the festival broadsheet comic The Spirit put together by Sean Phillips with involvement from a host of comic artists and writers. We also give our thoughts on Star Trek Discovery. Mike talks all about the League of Extraordinary Gentleman (this was meant to be on a previous episode but Ian messed it up) & Pete Continues his look at Kirby. Don't forget to get involved with the Copperopolis kickstarter too. Please subscribe to get the podcast a day early and leave a review to make us smile.Thank you for listening.http://www.comicartpodcast.ukTwitter: @comicartfestpodFacebook & Instagram: ComicArtPodcastAlso on YouTubeFind all about the festival at http://www.comicartfestival.comLogo designed by Pete Taylor at http://www.thismanthispete.comContributions by Mike Williams (@CthulhuPunk) and Pete Taylor (@thismanthispete).Title music by www.popnoir.orgPlease subscribe to get the podcast a day early and leave a review to make us smile.

Recorded at the Lakes International Comic Art Festival, Kendal UK, on Saturday 17th October 2015 "Jock is an award-winning British artist, renowned for his edgy, dynamic style and gritty design aesthetic. He is best know for co-creating The Losers with Andy Diggle for Vertigo. He's also behind the original graphic novel Hellblazer: Pandemonium for DC Comics, and stunning covers for numerous titles such as X-Men, Daredevil and Scalped, which lead to his nomination for Best Cover Artist at the Eisner Awards. Jock recently completed writing and drawing his first mini-series for Marvel Comics, Savage Wolverine, and is currently drawing a major new creator-owned ongoing series, Wytches, with Scott Snyder for Image Comics. Here, Chris Thompson from Orbital Comics find out about the many different faces of Jock."

Recorded at The Lakes International Comic Art Festival, held in Kendal UK, on Saturday 17th October 2015 (Please note: this recording ends abruptly, due to the recording medium losing power - trust me when I say, the panel ends with rapturous applause!) "Award-winning artistic chameleon and Marvel Architect Stuart Immonen began his comics career in 1988, and he's worked for most of the industry's major publishers - including Marvel, DC and Image - in the quarter-century since. During his decade-long tenure at DC, in addition to writing and pencilling Adventures Of Superman, Stuart illustrated the critically-acclaimed mini-series Superman: Secret Identity. For Marvel, as well as 2011's Fear Itself event, he has drawn such high-profile series as Ultimate Spider-Man, The Mighty Thor, The Incredible Hulk, The Avengers and the cult favourite Nextwave: Agents Of H.A.T.E. After joining forces with Mark Waid to inaugurate Marvel's digital Infinite Comics line, in the Marvel NOW! era, Immonen launched All-New X-Men and All-New Captain America. His creator-owned credits include collaborations with Kurt Busiek on Shockrockets and Superstar, and with wife Kathryn Immonen on Never As Bad As You Thunk, Moving Pictures and the recently-completed Russian Olive To Red King. Need we say more? Join Stuart Immonen and festival patron Sean Phillips in a live draw event where Stuart will also discuss his life and work."

Panel Borders: Dave Gibbons, Comics Laureate In the first of a new series of Panel Borders, Alex Fitch talks to ‘Comics Laureate’ Dave Gibbons about his career so far, from Doctor Who Weekly strips to Watchmen, Give me Liberty to Kingsman / The Secret Service. Recorded at the Lakes International Comic Art Festival, October 2014. […]

Panel Borders: Dave Gibbons, Comics Laureate In the first of a new series of Panel Borders, Alex Fitch talks to ‘Comics Laureate’ Dave Gibbons about his career so far, from Doctor Who Weekly strips to Watchmen, Give me Liberty to Kingsman / The Secret Service. Recorded at the Lakes International Comic Art Festival, October 2014. […]

Panel Borders: Wagner and Gibbons Continuing a month of shows about ‘The Galaxy’s Greatest Comic’, Alex Fitch talks to another writer and artist about their work in and after 2000AD. In an extract from a Q and A recorded on stage at The Lakes International Comic Art Festival, Alex Fitch talks to artist Dave Gibbons […]