Bitter Root by Sanford Greene, David F Walker, Chuck Brown And the good news is that the scene appears to be brimming with talent waiting for you to check out.īut with so much to consider, where should you start? What are the best independent comics you should be reading and supporting in 2023? To help plug you into the best indie comics you should be checking out, Martha has kindly put together this list of the ten hottest titles. With her wealth of experience in the comics industry, Martha is ideally placed to recommend the up-and-coming comic talent you need to know about. 'We aim to spark a new love of comics in people, while those who already love the medium can meet their heroes and learn from their favourite creators. 'We've never been more excited to unleash a Thought Bubble lineup into the world!' says Thought Bubble Festival director Martha Julian. And if you want to learn more about self-publishing, Shelly Bond, Eve Greenwood, David Barach and Lucy Sullivan reveal how to go about it. Scott Snyder will be the focus of a guest spotlight panel, while industry icons Al Ewing, Si Spurrier and Kieron Gillen explore the cultural impact of The X-Men. Meanwhile, the two-day convention at the end of the week in Harrogate will host an extensive range of panels that cover everything from reconsidering classic comics to invaluable Q&As for budding creators. Highlights include a conversation with Gail Simone at Leeds University, a storytelling workshop with Hamish Steele at Leeds Library, and an exhibition of work by Tula Lotay at Leeds Corn Exchange. In Leeds, expect to see the city centre packed with talks, workshops, installations, exhibitions, screenings and venue takeovers celebrating the weird and wonderful world of comics. The event, which will take place in Leeds and across the historic county from 4-10 November, has recently announced details of the entire programme for an extended festival week at Harrogate Convention Centre on 12-13 November. Thought Bubble Festival – the annual week-long celebration of comics held in Yorkshire – is just around the corner.

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