Here are some of the very best comic book / graphic novel events happening across London in October. Enjoy!
World on the Brink!
Sunday 29th October
12:30pm – 1:30pm
Level 3 Function Room, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, Lambeth, London SE1 8XX
The London Literature Festival and the Young Adult Literature Weekender presents the London Graphic Novel Network in conversation with three parts of the creative team behind the (no so) young adult comic book series “The Wicked + The Divine”. Join Kieron Gillen, Jamie McKelvie, and Chrissy Williams in a discussion on the (world ending) limitations, perceptions, and appeal of Young Adult fiction in comics. And (maybe?) definitively put a rest to the Young Adult vs. Teen vs. Mature comics debate once and for all.
For info on tickets, send us an email.
S.M.A.S.H. a comic, graphic, and novel talfest
Sunday 29th October
From 3pm
ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XL
The London Graphic Novel Network presents S.M.A.S.H. a comic, graphic and novel talkfest at MCM London Comic Con 2017!
Getting philosophical about the art of comics. An informal chat – followed by a discussion with the audience on the topic of Controversy in Comics.
More info to come soon! A limited number of discounted tickets may be available too.
Guests TBA
And here are our usual networked monthly meetup groups!
Shoe Lane Comic Forum
Tuesday 3rd October
5:30pm – 7pm
Shoe Lane Library, Hill House, 1 Little New St, London EC4A 3JR
A fun and informal book group dedicated to the understanding and enjoyment of the multifaceted medium of comic books and graphic novels. Make friends, converse, get recommendations and choose from a wide selection of books to borrow and take home. From novices to fanatics: open to all.
For more info please get in touch
Islington Comic Forum
Tuesday 3rd October
6:30pm – 7:30pm
North Library, Manor Gardens N7 6JX
Like comic books / graphic novels? On the first Tuesday of every month Islington Comic Forum have the pick of the best of the Islington library comic book stock for your selection. Meet and talk with other members. Hear recommendations. Tell us what you think. Borrow titles to take home.
For more info: facebook page here
Brompton Library Graphic Novel Reading Group
Thursday 5th October
6pm – 7:30pm
Brompton Library, 210 Old Brompton Road, SW5 0BS
Brompton Library Graphic Novel Reading Group. We talk about comics, graphic novels, web-comics and pop culture. This month we review MIRACLEMAN DREAM OF FLYING by The Original Writer (a.k.a Alan Moore). If you have any other suggestions for the reading list, then please let me know and we’ll try our best to accommodate.
Peckham Library Graphic Novel Book Group
Tuesday 10th October
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Peckham Library, 122 Peckham Hill St, London SE15 5JR
The Graphic Novel Book Group meets on the second Tuesday of every month, 6pm to 7.30pm. The group looks at the best graphic novels from all genres in a friendly and informal setting.
For more details please phone: 020 7525 0230 or e-mail: lawrence.pycock@southwark.gov.uk
Bus: 12, 36, 63, 76, 171, 343, 345, 363, 436
Rail: Train to Peckham Rye
For more info: check the facebook event page
WIP Comics
Saturday 14th October
11:30am – 4:30pm
5th Floor Foyer, Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, London SE1 8XX
Originally known as Graphic Novels and Comics, Critique and Collaboration Meetup was established by Michal Ingram in July 2011 who came up with the idea of bringing comic creators together for the purpose of collaborating and giving each other feedback.
The aim of the workshops is to help artists and writers with improving their skills in order to achieve their set target.
The name WIP Comics stands for Work in Progress Comics.
Barbican Comic Forum
Thursday 19th October
5:30pm – 7:00pm
Barbican Library, Silk Street, EC2Y 8DS
The Barbican Comic Forum is an informal group dedicated to the understanding and enjoyment of the multifaceted medium of comic books and graphic novels. Make friends, converse, get recommendations and choose from a wide selection of books to borrow and take home. From novices to fanatics: open to all. Three things to note: 1. If you don’t have a City of London library card you can now join online (Anyone can join – you don’t have to live or work in the city to be a member: so come on – what’s stopping you?). 2. If you’re a little late – don’t worry about it. You can still just grab a chair and join in. 3. For those of you old enough: when the session finishes there will be a few of us heading to The Masque Haunt.
For more info: Facebook / Email
Comica Social Club
Wednesday 25th October
6:00pm – 10:00pm
Central Bar, Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, London SE1 8XX
The Comica Social Club is a monthly meetup for people interested in comics, manga and graphic novels.
It is informal. You can chat, greet, gossip or network. Talk about your stuff, your big plan, your collection list (but we may run away) or what awaits in the reading nook?
The Comica Social Club is every last Wednesday in the month—except December.
Social Media can help you start, build and maintain relationships with people in comics all over the world. However, meeting people face to face can make your relationships even better. Social Media accounts for about 30 per cent of all word-of-mouth contact, far less than you might think. It means that face-to-face interaction accounts for 70 per cent of all word-of-mouth contact. It makes sense to attend Comica Social Club whenever you can and keep up with the buzz. There are some people not using Facebook and this Comica Social Club Newsletter is our way to stay in touch with you.
We all look forward to meeting you.
Come and Have Fun and Make New Friends!
For more info: Facebook Group
Dalston Comic (creators) Club
Monday 30th October
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Dalston CLR James Library, Dalston Lane, E8 3BQ
Dalston Comic (creators) Club: A monthly meet up for adults who make comics, or are interested in starting, hosted on the last Monday of every month, 6:30pm – 7:45pm at Dalston CLR James Library, Dalston Lane, London, E8 3BQ. The mission of the Dalston Comic (creators) Club, is to provide an environment that fosters creativity and an open community, where every session can be someone first, where participant learn from each other, in order to develop their storytelling and sequential narrative chops.
For more info: Facebook / Tumblr / Instagram / Twitter / Email
London Graphic Novel Network 