This Saturday: ICE 2018!

One of the best comics conventions in the country returns to Birmingham this Saturday when ICE, the International Comic Expo, takes place at the BCEC in Hill Street (just over the road from the rear exit of New Street Station).
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There's a fine line-up of guests including John Wagner, Dan Cornwell, Ryan Brown, Rodney Ramos, John McCrea, and many more.

You'll find me at table 37, next to fellow Beano artist Laura Howell. I've indicated it in yellow in the image below...

I'll be bringing along my comics Combat Colin, Derek the Troll, and Pedantic Stan for anyone to buy, and doing sketches on request all day.

Between 2pm and 3pm I'll be joining Laura Howell, Nigel Parkinson, and Hunt Emerson on stage as we're being interviewed about our work on The Beano, to celebrate the comic's 80th anniversary.

ICE 2018 is all about comics. No actors or wrestlers, just 100% comics guests. I hope to see some of you there!
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Also taking place on Saturday alongside ICE, and with its own stand-alone show on Sunday, is Comics Uncovered, a seminar for those who want to break into comics. You can find out all about it here:
http://www.comicsuncovered.co.uk


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ICE is coming!

No, that's not a weather forecast (hopefully not anyway), but a reference to ICE 2018, the International Comic Expo that takes place in the centre of Birmingham next Saturday, 15th September. 

I always look forward to this event, which is one of my favourite comics conventions. Friendly, busy, and all about the comics! 

This year's guests will include John Wagner, Alessandro Vitti, Hunt Emerson, Nigel Parkinson, Laura Howell, John McCrea, and many more (plus me!). 

Yes, there'll be four Beano artists there this year, so if you want to talk Beano, or want a sketch of your favourite character, come along and join us!

Full details of tickets etc:
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Great News, Pals! Your two favourite comic events are joining forces!

Originally advertised for July, Comics Uncovered will now become part of ICE 2018 in September. No need for alarm of course, as the two events used to be on the same weekend a few years ago, and are both organised by the same people. 

Here's organiser Shane Chebsey with the details...

Due to circumstances beyond my control I have had to postpone this year's Comics Uncovered and re integrate the conference with ICE BIRMINGHAM in September.

All those booked in and all guests and staff have been informed.

Most guests are still attending on the new dates and all tickets bought are vaild for the new dates with a VIP ICE ticket added on.

There are also extra events added to existing tickets to ensure those already booked in will receive value for money in consideration of the possibility of inconvenience to them.

Refunds to those unable to attend the new dates will go out over the next few weeks as we establish which delegates require refunds, if any.

I have done everything in my power to try and find an alternative solution to postponing the event, but after consultation with my staff and friends within the industry I have concluded that postponement and a change of dates is the only way forward that minimises the impact on current delegates and on our other events.

Therefore ICE BIRMINGHAM in September will now be a much more substantial event with much more to offer than originally billed and the full details of both aspects will be communicated through the usual marketing channels over the coming weeks and months.

You can of course also now book tickets for both events with confidence.

Thanks for reading and please bear with us while we re structure and re market the evolved event for September.

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More info about this great event soon!