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Rebellion teams with Thought Bubble Festival 2025 for a new Writer and Artist Talent Search

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Do you have what it takes to be a 2000 AD creator? Rebellion is looking for the best new talent to join The Galaxy’s Greatest Comic, as the 2000 AD Talent Search returns for Thought Bubble Comic Convention 2025! 

This is Rebellion’s annual search for the next generation of great new comics talent – with the prize of paid work with the comic book 2000 AD, where legendary creators such as Alan Moore, Grant Morrison, Mark Millar, Jock, Brian Bolland, Frazer Irving, Charlie Adlard and many more got their big break. This is the only Talent Search of its kind anywhere in the World, in partnership with Thought Bubble UK!

Previous winners including Rory McConville, Laura Bailey, Tom Foster, Honor Vincent and Will Morris have all gone to regular work with the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic and beyond – and you could be joining them! Whether you’re into sci-fi, horror, fantasy or anything in between: everyone is welcome, and Rebellion’s especially looking for pitches from women and creators from marginalized communities.

For artists, Rebellion has a published script from 2000 AD writer James Peaty called “Face Shopping” for you to download and draw. Bring your pages to the 2000 AD booth at Thought Bubble on Saturday 15th November and you’ll be able to receive a short portfolio review from our editors. The shortlisted entrants will then be invited to attend the Artist Talent Search Panel on Sunday 16th November, where the winner will be decided by an ace panel of judges!

For writers, Rebellion would like you to pitch them a two-minute idea for a Future Shock story. This is a five page story which has a twist on the last page – and has been a foundational part of 2000 AD since the beginning! Register your name on Saturday 15th November at the 2000 AD booth and on Sunday 16th November they’ll hold their Writer Talent Search Panel, where they’ll select as many entrants as possible through random ballot to stand up before a team of judges and pitch their story LIVE!

You can only enter the contests if you’re physically attending this year’s Thought Bubble Festival – head to the official site page here for full terms, conditions, and information on how to take part in both the Artist Talent Search and the Writer Talent Search!

Get a first look at Mechanical Cake’s Modville, Nick, and Hyde at Thought Bubble

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Mechanical Cake at Thought Bubble

Dave Elliot, Editor in Chief/Publisher of Mechanical Cake will be attending Thought Bubble this upcoming weekend and those attending can get a first look at the upcoming comics Modville, Nick, and Hyde.

Those attending can receive:

  • A free Modville Foldable Poster/ Magazine Preview by artist Bill Sienkiewicz.
  • A free Hyde poster by artist Chris Weston
  • A free Nick poster by artist Dan Panosian
  • A free Mechanical Cake Mechanical Cake icon sticker
  • Look for our BANNER with the Mechanical Cake and Scott Free logos

Modville is a Sci-Fi/Southern Gothic crime drama involving AI humans (“mods”) in future New Orleans.

Hyde imagines a world where Robert Louis Stevenson’s “Mr. Hyde” did not die, and instead lives beneath the streets of London where he conducts experiments on others.

Nick is a foundational Yule war story, steeped within the arcane Norse legends.

Modville will be released in March 2025.

Thought Bubble takes place at the Harrogate Convention Centre, North Yorkshire on November 16 and 17.

Limit Break Comics to Launch Fractured Realms at Thought Bubble 2023

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Fractured Realms

Dublin based comic collective Limit Break Comics will launch Fractured Realms, an anthology of Norse Horror comics, at Thought Bubble 2023. The book is the third myth-anthology to be published by Limit Break Comics, following the success of Turning Roads and Down Below.

Thought Bubble 2023 takes place November 11 and 12 at the Harrogate Convention Centre in North Yorkshire.

Valhalla Awaits.

In a new anthology from Limit Break Comics, explore the fall of man at the end of times, the horrors of beasts straight out of myth, the dreadful actions of men who know no bounds, and the chilling truth of nature when the wheel of violence turns for too long.

The old gods might have their deaths foretold, but that doesn’t mean they can’t suffer a little bit first.

Fractured Realms is edited by Paul Carroll and Gary Moloney, and received support from the Arts Council’s Literature Project Award. The anthology contains 24 short comics from Irish and international creators, including work from: Sarah Amundson, Kaydee Artistry, Sierra Barnes, Daniel Beals, Nick Bryan, Patrick Buermeyer, Vinicius Carreiro, Paul Carroll, Alice Coleman, Colin Craker, Aaron Cruz, Robert Cullen, Ryan Estrada, Anna Everts, Triona Farrell, Aaron Fever, Benjamin Filby, KG Gaynier, Oliver Gerlach, Adam Gilbert, Travis B Hill, Sean Hogan, DC Hopkins, Ben Humeniuk, Liam Johnson, Rob Jones, Seamus Kavanagh, Dearbhla Kelly, James Killian, Rapha Lobosco, Andriy Lukin, Michiums, Marin, Hugh Madden, Aline Martins Dos Santos, Adlai McCook, John McGuinness, Alyssa Meier, Mariana Meira, Gavin Mitchell, Chris Mole, Gary Moloney, Oscar Osorio, Chris Panda, Benjamin Paulus, Christian Abel Peña, Lan Pitts, Nikki Powers, Jack Reikel, Andrea Schiavone, Rae Stevenson, and Gustaffo Vargas. It fearures cover art by Nick Roche and JP Jordan.

Fractured Realms is the thirteenth book to be published by Limit Break Comics. Earlier this year, the collective-publisher celebrated its fifth birthday and a nomination in the European Science Fiction Society Hall of Fame Awards for Best Publisher.

DSTLRY heads to Thought Bubble 2023 with signings, exclusives, and a Gone/Somna Ashcan

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DSTLRY has announced its plans for this year’s Thought Bubble Comic Convention, taking place this weekend in Harrogate, England. From November 11–12, the publisher will host signings with six of its Founding Creators and friends, alongside offering convention-exclusive variants of debut release The Devil’s Cut.

Every purchase of a convention-exclusive The Devil’s Cut variant at Thought Bubble will also include a free black & white flip ashcan of Gone #1, written and drawn by Jock, and Somna #1, written and drawn by both Thought Bubble founder Tula Lotay and Becky Cloonan. Fans who pick up the ashcan can check out two of the hottest comics of the fall, with sci-fi adventure Gone #1 (rated Teen+) selling out at the distributor level a week after its launch in late October and erotic, folk-horror thriller Somna #1 (rated Mature) hitting shelves at local comic book stores on November 22.

Becky Cloonan, Christian Ward, Jock, Lee Garbett, Ram V, and Tula Lotay will be on-site at Thought Bubble this weekend to sign copies of The Devil’s Cut and the Gone/Somna ashcan. All signings will take place at DSTLRY Hall E1-2.

DSTLRY will also sponsor a launch party in tandem with Thought Bubble on Thursday, November 9th in neighboring town Leeds at the Headrow House. Somna co-creators Tula Lotay and Becky Cloonan will be featured in a live painting of characters from their upcoming erotic folk-horror series. The event begins at 7:30 PM GMT.  

SIGNING SCHEDULE

*All Times GMT

  • Saturday, November 11
    Ram V | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Christian Ward | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Becky Cloonan | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Tula Lotay | 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
    Jock | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Lee Garbett | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday, November 12
    Tula Lotay | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Becky Cloonan | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Lee Garbett | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Ram V | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Vault Makes UK Convention Debut at Thought Bubble 2019

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This weekend, Vault Comics makes its official UK convention debut with its first ever attendance at the 2019 Thought Bubble Comic Art Festival in Harrogate. You can find them at Table 39 in the Comixology Originals Hall.

Vault will be in the Comixology Originals hall at the convention this weekend, with their head of Marketing and Sales for the U.K. and Europe, Tara Ferguson, attending all weekend to answer questions, spark interests and talk comics with anyone who visits the Vault table.

During the convention, Vault will be hosting portfolio reviews, overseen by some of their most popular creators:

  • Saturday, 11:00 am:  White Noise portfolio reviews conducted by all members of the U.K. based writers studio, Ram V (These Savage Shores), Dan Watters (Deep Roots), Ryan O’Sullivan (Fearscape) and Alex Paknadel (Friendo).
  • Sunday, 11:00 am:  Friendo full creative team portfolio reviews, from scripting to coloring, conducted by Alex Paknadel (writer), Martin Simmonds (artist) and Dee Cuniffe (colorist).

Thought Bubble 2017 Anthology to Benefit Children’s Charity Barnardos

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Image Comics has announced the Thought Bubble 2017 Anthology #6, which will feature some of the top creators in the industry and will benefit the children’s charity Barnardos. It will be available this September.

The Thought Bubble 2017 Anthology is a collection of new short stories by some of the best in the business for the UK’s Thought Bubble Comic Art Festival, which takes place in Leeds, Northern England from 18th to 24th September 2017.

The anthology will feature work from such creative comics titans as Jason Aaron, Jen Bartel, Cecil Castellucci, Brandon Graham, Jody Houser, Jason Latour, Emi Lenox, Simon Roy, Marley Zarcone, and many more.

hought Bubble 2017 Anthology #6 (Diamond Code JUN178088) will hit stores on Wednesday, September 20th. The final order cutoff deadline for comic shop retailers is this Monday, July 24th.

Around the Tubes

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Joe QuesadaIt’s new comic book day tomorrow. We’ll have our picks in a few hours but what are you all excited for? Sound off in the comments!

While you think about that, here’s some comic news and reviews from around the web in our morning roundup.

Around the Tubes

The Comichron – November 2016 comics estimates now online – For those of you interested.

Newsarama – Tought Bubble Relocates for 2017, Gerard Way Guest Of Honor – Interesting.

Deadline – Patrick Wilson To Play ‘Aquaman’s Evil Half-Brother ORM – He should be good in the role.

Newsarama – Joe Quesada Directing Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Spin-Off – Interesting…

Newsarama – 25¢ The Walking Dead & Other 25¢ February Titles Walked Back By Image After Retailer Backlash – Figured there’d be some changes.

 

Around the Tubes Reviews

The Beat – Cat Rackham

Comic Attack – Nailbiter #27

Talking Comics – Norman: First Slash #1

Image Comics at Thought Bubble 2014

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Image Comics has announced that there will be a Thought Bubble Wytches #2 variant featuring artwork by Jeff Lemire for sale at Table 45-47 on Nov. 15 – 16 for 5 GBP.

A Wytches signing with series writer Scott Snyder and variant cover artist Jeff Lemire will be held at Tables 45-47 on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Scott Snyder will sign with series artist Jock on Sunday, Nov. 15 from 3 – 4 p.m at Tables 45-47.

On Saturday, Nov. 15th Image Comics will host the following panels:

I is for Inspiration: The artists of Image Comics
Sat 15th November, Bury Theatre, Royal Armouries, 2:30 – 3:20, free entry with Saturday/Weekend convention pass, all ages, but please note: Thought Bubble does not control panel content

Some of the best and brightest artists working with Image Comics live and work in the UK and Europe. Many of them are coming to Thought Bubble! Join Charlie Adlard, Jamie McKelvie, Sean Phillips, Emma Ríos, Matteo Scalera—and moderator Eric Stephenson, Publisher at Image Comics—for a conversation about creative freedom in the new age of comics independence and their exciting new projects at Image Comics.

I is for Innovation: The writers of Image Comics
Sat 15th November, Bury Theatre, Royal Armouries, 3:30 – 4:20, free entry with Saturday/Weekend convention pass, all ages, but please note: Thought Bubble does not control panel content

A wave of writers from the UK and Europe changed the comics industry forever. What’s next in comics? This year’s Thought Bubble hosts a wide-ranging discussion on storytelling, freedom, evolution, and more, featuring bestselling writers Kieron Gillen, Brandon Graham, Antony Johnston, Ales Kot, Scott Snyder, and Richard Starkings. Moderated by Eric Stephenson, Publisher at Image Comics.

WYTCHES #2 variant

Titan Comics Activity at Leeds Thought Bubble 2013

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Titan Comics is pleased to announced schedule for Thought Bubble Sequential Art Festival in Leeds 23rd-24th November 2013! Titan Comics, located on Table 128 of New Docks Hall, will have brand-new comics and exclusive prints on sale, as well as a packed schedule of events including portfolio reviews and unmissable signings with the industry’s top talent!

Monty Nero and Mike Dowling sign their game-changing post-superheroic statement, Death Sentence, throughout the weekend. This is an amazing opportunity to meet the creators behind the smash-hit sell-out debut! Also, Brit comics superstar Si Spurrier joins Titan on table #128 to sign his critical smash hit, Numbercruncher.

Other amazing creators signing with Titan include Stuart Jennett signing WWII dinosaur romp Chronos Commandos; John Higgins signing new hardcover collection Razorjack; Warwick Johnson Cadwell signing Solid State Tank Girl, and Martin Stiff signing an exclusive print for The Absence, which is nominated for this year’s British Comic Awards and collected by Titan in a deluxe volume late 2013. Also, Des Taylor, signing teaser artwork for his upcoming Titan comic, Scarlett Couture!

Are you an artist with skill, drive, and an explosive portfolio? You might be just what Titan Comics is looking for! Senior Editor Steve White holds portfolio reviews both days of the convention in the hopes of discovering new talented comic-creators!

Full schedule of Titan Comics’ Thought Bubble events:

Saturday November 23rd, 2013

Signing: Numbercruncher – Si Spurrier
Saturday November 23, 11:00AM – 12:00PM
TITAN TABLE 128

Signing: Death Sentence – Monty Nero & Mike Dowling
Saturday November 23, 13:00PM – 14:00PM
TITAN TABLE 128

Portfolio Review: Senior Editor Steve White
Saturday November 23, 14:00PM-16:00PM
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS BAR

Signing: Razorjack – John Higgins
Saturday November 23, 14:00PM – 15:00PM
TITAN TABLE 128

Signing: Chronos Commandos – Stuart Jennett
Saturday November 23, 15:00PM – 16:00PM
TITAN TABLE 128

Signing: British Comics Award nominated The Absence print – Martin Stiff
Saturday November 23, 16:00PM – 17:00PM
TITAN TABLE 128

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 24, 2013

Portfolio Review: Senior Editor Steve White
Sunday November 24, 11:00AM-12:00PM
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS BAR

Signing: Chronos Commandos – Stuart Jennett
Sunday November 24, 12:00PM – 13:00PM
TITAN TABLE 128

Signing: Death Sentence – Monty Nero & Mike Dowling
Sunday November 24, 14:00PM – 15:00PM
TITAN TABLE 128

Signing: Scarlett Couture Print – Des Taylor
Sunday November 24, 15:00PM-16:00PM
TITAN TABLE 128

Signing: Solid State Tank Girl – Warwick Johnson Cadwell
Sunday November 24, 16:00PM – 17:00PM
TITAN TABLE 128

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Preview – Thought Bubble Anthology 2012

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Thought Bubble Anthology 2012

Story by: Warren Ellis, Richard Starkings, Gail Simone, Ivan Brandon Art By: Skottie Young, Dave Johnson, Sean Phillips, Fiona Staples, Tony Harris, Barry Kitson, Boo Cook, Emma Vieceli, Leigh Gallagher Cover By: Tran Nguyen
Price: $3.99

A collection of new short stories by some of the best in the business for the UK’s Thought Bubble Festival which takes place in Leeds, Northern England from the 11th to 18th November 2012. All profits go to the charity Barnardos.