Thought Bubble Festival takes place in Leeds and across Yorkshire from 6 to 12 November, with the Comic Convention back in Harrogate Convention Centre on 11 and 12 November.
As one of the key dates in the international comics calendar, the Festival attracts hundreds of artists, creatives and industry professionals – and thousands of fans.
In their latest announcement, Thought Bubble have shared that 2023’s guests will include Eisner Award-winning writer Jason Aaron (Scalped, Southern B*stards, Thor, Wolverine), Korean-American illustrator Deb JJ Lee (In Limbo, The Invisible Boy) & Explodikid creator of wildly successful web-comic, Covenant.
Joining the likes of comic culture icons Jeff Lemire and ND Stevenson, these creatives and many more are coming together in Harrogate for the sixteenth iteration of Thought Bubble. A gathering of some of the most influential writers, artists and creators in the world, the convention is just as much a celebration of Britain’s own grassroots comics community.
Thought Bubble Comic Convention is taking over Harrogate Convention Centre yet again; packing it with panels on everything from classic comics to contemporary offerings as well as invaluable Q&As for budding creators and seasoned aficionados alike and, of course, all the comics, artwork and memorabilia they can muster.
After last year’s success, Thought Bubble are also bringing back their expanded Thought Bubble Festival; a now week-long celebration of all things comics that will see exhibitions, screenings, workshops, social events and venue-takeover pop ups happening across Leeds and Yorkshire in a build up to the convention itself.
Alongside regular partners LeedsBID, Thought Bubble are set to cover Yorkshire in comic art and showcase the region as an essential stop for artists, writers and fans from around the world. Tickets for Thought Bubble Comic Convention are on sale now with under 12s, carers and over 65s tickets totally free. Tickets give access to all events within the comic convention weekend; panels, workshops, guest signings, as well as the three huge halls of over 400 exhibitors, publishers and much more still to be announced.
Announced so far:
Jason Aaron, Luke Healy, Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, Juni Ba, Lucy Sullivan, Kristyna Baczynski, Rachael Smith, Explodikid, Deb JJ Lee, Patric Reynolds, Ram V, Bex Glendining, John Allison, Dapo Adeola, Natalie Andrewson, Jeff Lemire, Sonia Leong, Molly Knox Ostertag, ND Stevenson, Zoe Thorogood, John Wagner and Christian Ward.
“The highlight of the year for comic, animation, games and film fans across Yorkshire and beyond.” – The Big Issue
“So many cool guests! We got up to some really cool stuff” – WhatCulture
“This is a weekend in the comics calendar that is as much about the people attending as their chosen art form and that sense of comics community was evident throughout” – Broken Frontier
Martha Julian, Thought Bubble Festival Director:
“With these new guest additions, and even more to come, this year’s comic convention is shaping up to be the best yet! Alongside our stellar guest list, over 400 talented exhibitors will be selling their incredible comics and art, while our weekend-long programme of talks, workshops and activities will have something for every kind of comic fan. We are so excited to see you there!”
For full programme, tickets, guests and events please visit: https://www.thoughtbubblefestival.com
Images are from Thought Bubble 2022. All photography by Simon Godsave unless otherwise indicated.
