BRITISH INTERNATIONAL COMICS SHOW 2009

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We at BICS are pleased to annouce that our latest overseas guest confirmed for 09 is the legendary creator HOWARD CHAYKIN.

We are thrilled that such a visionary and prolific creator will be joining us this year for our annual celebration of the medium.

UK guests confirmed include Alan Davis, Charlie Adlard and Duncan Fegredo plus many many more.

To find out more visit our new 2009 website at: www.thecomicsshow.co.uk where you can also book tickets for the show.

and you can find out more about Howard Chaykin at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Chaykin

all the best

Chebbo

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Sean Phillips and David Lloyd also now confirmed for BICS 2009 :-)

[abarron]

Would love to go but its just a bit of a trek for me

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Exciting BICS news:

Marvel artist PASQUAL FERRY has now confirmed for this year's show.

Also recently confirmed are Captain Britain writer Paul Cornell, Hawkeye writer Andy Diggle and Fables artist Mark Buckingham.

Chebbo

[abarron]

Sweet

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The BICS Website has now been re designed with a spanking new look, more news about guests, hotels and exhibitors, plus info about our exclusive new launch party venue, where all pre reg visitors get the chance to mingle with their favourite comics creators.

Check it out now at: www.thecomicsshow.co.uk

[abarron]

Looking good

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Originally Posted by abarron

Looking good

Thanks. :-)

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News just in: Renowned publishers Jonathan Cape will be exhibiting at BICS 2009 with special Guest Bryan Talbot.

It's been a long time since Cape have seen fit to grace any comic convention with their presence an we're thrilled to welcome them to their very first BICS.

Not only that, but Mr.Talbot will be launching his new Graphic Novel GRANDVILLE at the show including a live presentation of his latest epic, with signings and sketching.

All this is included in the entry price along with an exclusive interview with Howard Chaykin, live art events, panels, quizzes and a great painting demo by the legendary Garry Leach, plus lots lots more!

A weekend not to be missed!

Shane
www.thecomicsshow.co.uk

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Thanks to the Sasakawa Foundation this years British International Comics Show is proud to announce the award winning Japanese manga artist Michiru Morikawa as their latest overseas guest.
Known for her singular style of art that merges children’s illustration with manga Michiru will be helping to launch the new book “Buskers” drawn by her, written by Sean Michael Wilson and published by Insomnia Publications.
The artist is reported to be “very excited” about visiting Birmingham, as she lived there earlier in her career and never expected to have the opportunity to visit her favourite British city again so soon.
In addition to overseas guests BICS will be increasing other multi cultural elements of the show including a special panel hosted by comics historian and writer Paul Gravett called “Found In Translation” that helps readers to discover translated works form all over the world that they may not previously have encountered.
These include graphic novels and comics from France, Spain, Japan and Germany.