May 14th; Bristol International Comic and Small Press Expo. As in previous years the event is to be split between 2 venues which underline significantly the two polarising sides to British comics these days.
The Ramada City Inn is home for the more commercially minded business end of UK comics. Dominated by the American Big Guns of of Marvel, DC & co this is the more predictable side to British Comics: think Superheroes, Comic Retailers and some A-list artists from the Marvel DC stables.
Meanwhile, over at the Mecure Holland Hotel is the other side of British Comics which couldn’t be more different.
Organised by the excellent Fallen Angel Media, the Small press Expo is made up of mostly UK creators, writers and artists presenting their wares. Here you’ll find the less commercially minded works; more personal and daring, diverse and original in both content and execution. A true hive of creative energy this is the place to roam at your leisure - to wander, to browse, to engage with creators and come away with works more unique, energising and soulful than anything you'll find in your average comic store.
Tickets for the Small press Expo at the Mecure can be found here.
