Issues To Do If You Like Comics In London In Might 2025

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Issues To Do If You Like Comics In London In Might 2025, from MCM to Free Comedian Guide Day to graphic novel workshops

That is Issues To Do In London If You Like Comics for Might 2025. Together with Free Comedian Guide Day, with Black Mirror signings, MCM London Comedian Con, CSM Comedian Con, and the Girls Declare Your Story graphic novel workshops in Wimbledon.

Thursday, 1st of Might

Troopers, Soho, from 6pm. Those that know, go.

Friday, 2nd of Might

Comedian and Manga Creators Group London, 7.30-9pm,  Meltdown London, 342 Caledonian Highway”In case you are you interested by creating your personal comedian, however need assistance to place your imaginative and prescient collectively or have no idea the place to start out then we could have the answer for you. Come discuss store with fellow creators, share experiences, concepts, strategies and ideas to assist one another develop and have an opportunity within the business.”

Saturday, third of Might

Free Comedian Guide Day at Forbidden Planet, Shaftesbury Avenue, Covent Backyard. One bag per buyer, whereas shares final. Solely comics marked as Free Comedian Guide Day titles are freed from cost. Freely giving a ‘Golden Reward Bag’ to at least one fortunate buyer at every of our shops. This particular Seize Bag will include a collection of this yr’s Free Comedian Guide Day titles PLUS a uncommon variant version comedian. Freely giving copies of Planet Loss of life #0 and Pleased Hills Samplers whereas shares final.

Neil Gibson Signing FCBD 2025 Black Mirror #1, 2-3pm.

The longer term is shiny… and it is terrifying.” An introduction to the Black Mirror comedian sequence by Twisted Comics. This Free Comedian Guide Day seize presents a recent tackle a traditional story, exploring the darkish facet of expertise and society with the chilling twists Black Mirror is understood for.

Free Comedian Guide Day at Gosh Comics, Berwick St, Soho,

1 pm Free Comedian Guide Day 2025 Growth! Studios twentieth Anniversary Signing with John Allison (Large Days) and Ram V (Uncommon Flavours).
3pm Free Comedian Guide Day 2025 Rick and Morty Signing with Marc Ellerby, the Carl Barks of Rick and Morty comics, and Ellerbisms and Chloe Noonan Monster Hunter,  Beck Kubrick whose small press titles like Do not Fear I Die on the Finish, and Lifeless Women have made an actual affect at Gosh.
Native artists adorning Gosh Comics home windows with work of the comedian characters that they grew up with, Yetunde Ekuntuyi and Clio Isadora. Blind baggage of 5 FCBD titles, out there free with a purchase order.

OverBoard London – video games, movies, comics & geek tradition, The Thirsty Bear, Stamford Road, Southwark, 2-8pm”In the event you’re on the lookout for a laid-back Saturday enjoying some board video games and speaking nerd stuff in a pub with some superior individuals, that is the meetup for you! Whether or not you are new to London or simply need to get some long-lost in-person socialisation, we’re a pleasant neighborhood and welcome you all.”

Tuesday, sixth of Might

CSM Comicon at UAL, Central Saint Martins, Granary Sq., UAL college students solely. Workshops from Haiqi Yang, Stephen O’Toole, Ian Horton, Kate Helen, Mark Hibbett, Miss Sugar Rush, Yiqi Zhang, Chris Shepherd, Anna Slepneva, Lorraine Henry King

10:30 – 14:30 Pupil, workers and archival shows of comics and paintings in CSM’s The Road.
11:00 – 11:45 Constructing compelling characters [Talk and workshop] Haiqi Yang will lead a workshop and discuss her graphic novel that focusses on drugs and nervousness. The workshop will aid you navigate and use emotions to construct vivid, compelling characters. This will probably be held in our pop up in CSM’s The Road. We will probably be offering artwork materials. In the event you take pleasure in working with any explicit paper, pencils and pens, be at liberty to convey these however we will probably be offering some artwork provides.
11:50 – 12:15 Considering outdoors the (comics archive) field [Talk and showcase], First public displaying of the LCC Library small press comics assortment. Stephen O’Toole will discuss you thru this model new archive. This will probably be held in CSM’s The Road.
12:20 – 12:50 Pouring Oil on Troubled Waters [Talk] Ian Horton, Style and Ecopolitics in a European Parliament Public Relations Comedian. This will probably be held in CSM’s The Road.
12:55 – 13:55 Autobiographical Comics [Workshop] Anna Slepneva. Create a one-page autobiographical comedian by reflecting on private moments. Go from script to illustrated story to seize reminiscence, identification, and emotion. This will probably be held in our pop up workshop area in CSM’s The Road. We will probably be offering artwork supplies! In the event you would take pleasure in working with any particular papers, pencils and pens be at liberty to convey these!
12:55 – 13:55 Social with Artistic Practices of Care [BYO lunch] Kate Pelen, Seize lunch or espresso from the canteen and chat and mingle with the newly created Group of Apply!
14:00 – 14:20 Knowledge and Physician Doom: who’s Physician Doom [Musical performance] Mark Hibbett. As Mark prepares to take his new present on the street, he will probably be showcasing two components at CSM Comicon. This will probably be held within the pop up workshop area in The Road.
14:30 – 15:30 Life Drawing with Miss Sugar Rush [Workshop]. Miss Sugar Rush, burlesque star and pin up artist. Be a part of us for a life drawing class, modelled by the attractive pin up artist Miss Sugar Rush. The life drawing class with see you creating an A3 comedian e book web page. This session will probably be taught by Belgium artist, Alain Poncelet who’s a specialist in traditional life drawing strategies. We will probably be utilizing 9B and 8B pencils on paper. We will probably be offering the artwork supplies, however in the event you take pleasure in working with any particular supplies be at liberty to convey these! Comply with Sugar in Instagram right here This will probably be held in our pop up workshop area in CSM’s The Road.
15:35 – 16:20 Tradition and comics-making [Workshop] Yiqi Zhang. Sensible workshop reflecting on how the types of their comics work together with their perceptions of cultures. This will probably be held in our pop up workshop area in CSM’s The Road. We will probably be offering some artwork supplies for this workshop. In the event you take pleasure in working with any particular medium please be at liberty to convey this!
16:10 – 18:35 Posy Simmonds on her artwork & Tamara Drewe [Talk and Film screening] Posy Simmonds, a Central Faculty of Artwork and Design (now referred to as CSM) graduate, will probably be delivering a chat and introduction to the movie Tamara Drewe, this will probably be adopted by a movie screening. [E002 lecture theatre]
18:40 – 19:40 From Animator to Comedian Books: Anfield Highway [Talk] [E002 lecture theatre] Chris Shepherd talks about his graphic novel Anfield Highway which was just lately The Observer’s graphic novel of the month.
19:45 – 21:00 Social drinks in CSM Platform Bar!

Be a part of us for a relaxed social at CSM’s bar.

Wednesday, seventh of Might

CSM Comicon at UAL, UAL Doctoral Faculty, 2nd Ground, 272 Excessive Holborn,  UAL college students solely. Paul Gravett will talk about why comics matter within the UK. Further talks will probably be offered by Ivanka Hahneberger and Lorraine Henry King. One-to-ones with David Manley-Leach, Senior Artistic Editor of Titan Comics & Magazines

10:00 – 14:30 Pupil and workers shows of comics and paintings, UAL Comics Analysis Hub
10:20 – 10:40 Knowledge and Physician Doom: how do we all know? [Musical performance]bMark Hibbett, UAL
10:45 – 11:45 Literary Brokers & Publishers [Panel Q&A] Jodie Hodges [United Agents], Claire Wilson [RCW], James Spackman [the BKS Agency], Molly Ker Hawn [the Bent Agency], Emma Hayley [Self Made Hero], Phoebe Hedges [Titan Comics & Magazines], David Manley-Leach [Titan Comics & Magazines] and Yak El-Droubie [Korero Press]. For college kids/workers wishing so as to add bodily submissions to the literary agent and publishers, please arrive on the Doctoral Faculty between 9.20-10.20 so as to add these to the individually named tote baggage.
11:50 – 12:45 The Lifetime of an Artist – Touring European Bande Dessinee Festivals [Talk] Alain Poncelet, artist coming from Belgium. navigate a profession as an artist? Alain talks about his experiences touring, discusses the variations between Comedian Cons and European comedian e book festivals and offers stylistic recommendation on navigating between US, Italian, Japanese and Franco-Belgian kinds.
12:45 – 13:00 ‘La Maison’ illustrated narrative studying by Gabrielle Cariolle [Reading] Gabrielle Cariolle (LCC) presents a studying and showcase of her two riso-printed illustrated narratives, entitled La Maison.
13:10 – 13:55 Why being a comic book inventive within the UK issues greater than ever [Talk] Paul Gravett, journalist, curator, author & broadcaster. “As soon as stereotyped because the protect of improbably dressed superhumans with world-saving tendencies, in recent times graphic novels have turn into one among as we speak’s most enjoyable artwork varieties, taking over the world we dwell in and reflecting it again to us in a thousand alternative ways.” Paul Gravett has been concerned in comedian publishing and promotion since 1981 and can discuss his ardour and relentless pleasure for the artwork type.
13:30 – 14:30 Black Superheroes and Costume [Workshop and live PhD] Lorraine Henry King has handed her PhD VIVA on costume and black superheroes. Throughout this workshop she’s going to share the findings of her analysis and you’ll check movie clips that problem our perceptions of costume’s affect on equitable superheroes.
14:00 – 14:45 Increasing graphic novel horizons [Talk] Ivanka Hahnenberger, a world graphic novel advocate, marketing consultant, agent and translator from French and German. She is Normal Supervisor of VIP Manufacturers which helped set up the Comics Nook at Bologna Guide Truthful, the Comics Enterprise Middle at Frankfurt Guide Truthful, the Rights Market at LICAF, the acquisition editor program at Angouleme, the Sophie Castille Awards for comics in translation and a number of other different packages to assist develop graphic novel horizons.
12:50 – 14:30 One-to-ones with David Manley-Leach of Titan [individual pre-booked slots]  These are 10 minute pre-booked slots on a primary come first serve foundation for many who wish to pitch work or discuss to David about submitting work to Titan.
12:50 – 14:30 SOLD OUT! One-to-ones with Phoebe Hedges of Titan [pre-booked slots]

Reads Might, month-to-month comics studying group at Gosh Comics, Berwick St, Soho, 7-9pm.Catwoman: Path of the Catwoman and use code READSMAY25 on the Gosh web site for a reduction.

Summer time Shadows Launch Occasion With John Harris Dunning and Ricardo Cabral, at Gosh Comics, Berwick St, Soho, 7-9pm.

Launch occasion for the collected version containing all 4 points with author John Harris Dunning and artist Ricardo Cabral. “The Gifted Mr. Ripley meets Dracula, this fashionable neo-noir horror graphic novel will sink its enamel into you and go away you infatuated. Endlessly.”

GO INSPIRE WORKSHOPS | WOMAN CLAIM YOUR STORY | Artwork, Energy & Graphic Novels, Wimbledon Library, Wimbledon, 5-8pm with Josephine von Bülow

Drawing Methods & Feminine Artists: Go Encourage, facilitators, group introduction. Introduction to feminine artists all through time and their affect. A chat about womanhood and the significance of numerous tales and artwork. ACTIVITY/EXERCISE (1h.): half-hour to finalise your tough storyboard and components that make up your story. Assist one another out and discuss the way you go about creating your tales. Despite the fact that you’re employed on particular person tales, you additionally help one another’s course of as creatives and girls. 10 minutes clarification and train in constructing a graphic novel primarily based in your scribbles, sketches and storyboard. 20 minutes Graphic Novel begins. We transfer into the ultimate chapter of your story the place all of your earlier work and workouts will form the stage on which you will visualise your story. WRAP UP (10min.): HOMEWORK for subsequent time: Proceed working in your graphic novel outlines and construction.

Thursday, eighth of Might

There Was Screaming In all places II, Cartoon Museum, Wells St, Noho, 6.30pm.

Killer lineup at this dwell comedian studying occasion at The Cartoon Museum! London-based comedian artists and fantastic individuals (it is true) Roman Muradov, Peony Gent, and Jade King will showcase their comics on the massive display screen and browse them to you. Brace your self for tales about horrible fathers, doomscrolling, and the adventures of Britney and Tina.

Saturday, tenth of Might

OverBoard London – video games, movies, comics & geek tradition, The Thirsty Bear, Stamford Road, Southwark, 2-8pm”In the event you’re on the lookout for a laid-back Saturday enjoying some board video games and speaking nerd stuff in a pub with some superior individuals, that is the meetup for you! Whether or not you are new to London or simply need to get some long-lost in-person socialisation, we’re a pleasant neighborhood and welcome you all.”

Sunday, eleventh of Might

London Comedian Mart, Royal Nationwide Lodge, Bedford Approach, Bloomsbury, 11am-noon £5, noon-2pm £2, 2-4pm Free

Tuesday, thirteenth of Might

WIP In-Individual Afterwork Session, Royal Pageant Corridor, South Financial institution CentreOn the 2nd Tuesday of every month, comedian creators meet up in-person at London’s Royal Pageant Corridor to share their work and chat about making comics. For individuals new to creating comics and professionals alike, it is an ideal discussion board to share story concepts, get recommendations on course of and discover inspiration.

Wednesday, 14th of Might

GO INSPIRE WORKSHOPS | WOMAN CLAIM YOUR STORY | Artwork, Energy & Graphic Novels, Wimbledon Library, Wimbledon, 5-8pm with Josephine von Bülow

Last Creation INTRODUCTION (15 min.): Introduction to Go Encourage, facilitators, group introduction. Sharing your progress with the group. ACTIVITY/EXERCISE (50 min.): 50 minutes of ending your graphic novel. The purpose is to not have an ideal last product, however to have visualised your very personal story. All through this last hour when you draw and write, I’ll discuss in regards to the energy of storytelling and the significance of claiming your personal story. societal constructs that narrate womanhood in sure methods. SHARING CIRCLE (20 min.): Whether or not you’re utterly completed or midway there, what issues is giving voice to feminine led tales. Sharing your journey and use of strategies. These are instruments that may assist empower your life. Share with the group what you’ve gotten completed and realized all through the workshop. Share your graphic novel

Friday, sixteenth of Might

Comedian and Manga Creators Group London, 7.30-9pm,  Meltdown London, 342 Caledonian Highway”In case you are you interested by creating your personal comedian, however need assistance to place your imaginative and prescient collectively or have no idea the place to start out then we could have the answer for you. Come discuss store with fellow creators, share experiences, concepts, strategies and ideas to assist one another develop and have an opportunity within the business.”

Saturday, seventeenth of Might

OverBoard London – video games, movies, comics & geek tradition, The Thirsty Bear, Stamford Road, Southwark, 2-8pm”In the event you’re on the lookout for a laid-back Saturday enjoying some board video games and speaking nerd stuff in a pub with some superior individuals, that is the meetup for you! Whether or not you are new to London or simply need to get some long-lost in-person socialisation, we’re a pleasant neighborhood and welcome you all.”

Wednesday, twenty first of Might

Comedian Guide Workshop with Neill Cameron at Waterstones Finchley Highway to have fun the discharge of Donut Squad, 4-5.30pm.

We’re delighted to welcome cartoonist and author, and creator of the award-winning Mega Robo Bros sequence, Neill Cameron to as he joins us for a Comedian Guide Workshop and to current his brand-new, addictive, laugh-out-loud comedian e book, Donut Squad. Really useful for ages 7-11. Tickets: £10 Baby Ticket, contains entry and a duplicate of Donut Squad (RRP £9.99), out there for assortment on the occasion or £6 Baby Normal Admission

Thursday, twenty second of Might

Comedian Panel Dialogue: Velocity Swap: A Deep Dive into Chaos in Movement, Cartoon Museum, Wells St, Noho, 6.30pm.

The inventive staff behind Velocity Swap, the high-octane cyberpunk racing saga that is taken comics, animation, and gaming by storm. The creators will take you on a journey via the origins of Velocity Swap, sharing the inspirations that fueled its creation and the way the sequence developed into the action-packed story it’s as we speak. The dialogue will discover the staff’s collaborative course of and the challenges of bringing the world of Velocity Swap to life throughout completely different mediums, from comics to new frontiers in storytelling. Followers may even get an unique take a look at Situation 3 and a recap of the story up to now, delving into how character-driven narratives and dynamic paintings hold the sequence transferring at full throttle. To prime all of it off, the creators will tease what the long run holds for the franchise, so prepare for surprises, insights, and an inside take a look at the chaos in movement!

Friday, twenty third of Might

MCM London Comedian Con, ExCel Centre, Docklands

With comedian creators Tom King, Jim Zub, Sean Gordon Murphy, Aaron Campbell, Alex Norris, Alison Sampson, Andrew Lee Griffith, Artgerm, Bex Ollerton, Chris Condon, Chris Shepherd, Christian Ward, Corin M Howell, Dave Cook dinner, David Leach, Dennis Menheere, Elena Vitagliano, Eren Angiolini, Gary Erskine, Hamish Steele, hanavbara, Jacob Phillips, John Harris Dunning, John J. Pearson, Kayden Phoenix, Kyle Starks, Laura Howell, Lee Bradley, Lee Townsend, Marc Ellerby, Marc Laming, Mark Brooks, Mat Wakeham, Mitch Gerads, Monty Nero, NerfAlice, Nick Gribbon, Nigel Parkinson, Norm Konyu, Patrick Mulholland, Paul Fry, Rachael Smith, Rachta Lin, Raquel Travé, Relatable Doodles, Ryan O’Sullivan, Sarah Graley,  Steve Tanner, Sunfwer, Tyler Kirkham

Comedian and Manga Creators Group London, 7.30-9pm,  Meltdown London, 342 Caledonian Highway”In case you are you interested by creating your personal comedian, however need assistance to place your imaginative and prescient collectively or have no idea the place to start out then we could have the answer for you. Come discuss store with fellow creators, share experiences, concepts, strategies and ideas to assist one another develop and have an opportunity within the business.”

Saturday, twenty fourth of Might

MCM London Comedian Con, ExCel Centre, Docklands

With comedian creators Tom King, Jim Zub, Sean Gordon Murphy, Aaron Campbell, Alex Norris, Alison Sampson, Andrew Lee Griffith, Artgerm, Bex Ollerton, Chris Condon, Chris Shepherd, Christian Ward, Corin M Howell, Dave Cook dinner, David Leach, Dennis Menheere, Elena Vitagliano, Eren Angiolini, Gary Erskine, Hamish Steele, hanavbara, Jacob Phillips, John Harris Dunning, John J. Pearson, Kayden Phoenix, Kyle Starks, Laura Howell, Lee Bradley, Lee Townsend, Marc Ellerby, Marc Laming, Mark Brooks, Mat Wakeham, Mitch Gerads, Monty Nero, NerfAlice, Nick Gribbon, Nigel Parkinson, Norm Konyu, Patrick Mulholland, Paul Fry, Rachael Smith, Rachta Lin, Raquel Travé, Relatable Doodles, Ryan O’Sullivan, Sarah Graley,  Steve Tanner, Sunfwer, Tyler Kirkham

OverBoard London – video games, movies, comics & geek tradition, The Thirsty Bear, Stamford Road, Southwark, 2-8pm”In the event you’re on the lookout for a laid-back Saturday enjoying some board video games and speaking nerd stuff in a pub with some superior individuals, that is the meetup for you! Whether or not you are new to London or simply need to get some long-lost in-person socialisation, we’re a pleasant neighborhood and welcome you all.”

Sunday, twenty fifth of Might

MCM London Comedian Con, ExCel Centre, Docklands

With comedian creators Tom King, Jim Zub, Sean Gordon Murphy, Aaron Campbell, Alex Norris, Alison Sampson, Andrew Lee Griffith, Artgerm, Bex Ollerton, Chris Condon, Chris Shepherd, Christian Ward, Corin M Howell, Dave Cook dinner, David Leach, Dennis Menheere, Elena Vitagliano, Eren Angiolini, Gary Erskine, Hamish Steele, hanavbara, Jacob Phillips, John Harris Dunning, John J. Pearson, Kayden Phoenix, Kyle Starks, Laura Howell, Lee Bradley, Lee Townsend, Marc Ellerby, Marc Laming, Mark Brooks, Mat Wakeham, Mitch Gerads, Monty Nero, NerfAlice, Nick Gribbon, Nigel Parkinson, Norm Konyu, Patrick Mulholland, Paul Fry, Rachael Smith, Rachta Lin, Raquel Travé, Relatable Doodles, Ryan O’Sullivan, Sarah Graley,  Steve Tanner, Sunfwer, Tyler Kirkham

Monday, twenty sixth of Might

Jim Zub Signing Conan The Barbarian: Battle Of The Black Stone, Forbidden Planet, Shaftesbury Avenue, Covent Backyard. 2-2+3pm.

Relaxed Mondays, Cartoon Museum, Wells St, Noho”Our free Relaxed Monday occasions have been particularly designed for youngsters and younger individuals with autism spectrum situations or sensory processing variations.”

Wednesday, twenty eighth of Might

Comica Social Membership, The Clore Ballroom, Royal Pageant Corridor, South Financial institution. 6pm onwards”Our month-to-month meetup is all about informality and enjoyable. You possibly can chat, greet, gossip, and community with like-minded of us. Share your newest creations, grand plans, or spectacular desires lists (however we would run away!) or discover what’s new within the studying nook. If you understand nobody, search for the Man within the Orange Fez, and he’ll introduce you to new associates.”

Friday, thirtieth of Might

Comedian Guide Workshop with Neill Cameron at Waterstones Piccadilly to have fun the discharge of Donut Squad, 1.30-3pm.

We’re delighted to welcome cartoonist and author, and creator of the award-winning Mega Robo Bros sequence, Neill Cameron to as he joins us for a Comedian Guide Workshop and to current his brand-new, addictive, laugh-out-loud comedian e book, Donut Squad. Really useful for ages 7-11. Tickets: £10 Baby Ticket, contains entry and a duplicate of Donut Squad (RRP £9.99), out there for assortment on the occasion or £6 Baby Normal Admission

Saturday, thirty first of Might

Low: Bowie’s Berlin Years Signing With Reinhard Kleist, Gosh Comics, Berwick St, Soho, 1-2 pm.

Reinhard Kleist continues his David Bowie biopic, following his earlier comedian, Starman: Bowie’s Stardust Years! Reinhard’s newest entry, printed by SelfMadeHero, explores the the pop god’s time in Berlin whereas he recorded the ‘Berlin Trilogy’ of albums. Reinhard’s ardour for music and comics is clear, with earlier biopics of Nick Cave and Johnny Money beneath his belt, being nicely outfitted to tackle this key interval in Bowie’s life. We have additionally acquired an unique signed bookplate drawn by Reinhard to accompany all gross sales of the e book.

Ongoing Exhibitions

Cats In Cartoons, Cartoon Museum, Wells St, Noho, till seventh SeptemberFrom Garfield to Simon’s Cat, Krazy Kat to Bagpuss and every little thing in between, there’s a lengthy line of iconic cartoon cats. For the primary time, The Cartoon Museum is amassing most of the best cats to grace or comics, newspapers and magazines to discover why individuals love cats a lot and what cats inform us about life. That includes works by artists corresponding to Louis Wain, Ronald Searle, Heath Robinson, Wendy Eastwood, Simon Tofield,  Anthony Smith, Gemma Correll, Natty Peterkin and Hunt Emerson – and extra!

After the Darkness, Cartoon Museum, Wells St, Noho, till twenty ninth June.A particular show to mark the eightieth anniversary of VE Day shining a light-weight on veterans’ service and their reminiscences of VE Day, dropped at life via fantastic evocative recreations drawn by illustrator and long-term supporter of Blind Veterans UK, Martin Impey.

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