Comics coverage from The Age, with some references to the Melbourne comics scene.
http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2002/06/24/1023864544635.html
There was a bit of local grumbling about the writer trying to fold everything into the ‘graphic novel’ category, but I’m sure there will be more and better press to follow.
A few tidbits:
Roger Langridge Recommends:
http://www.weebl.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/b3ta/pie.html
Warren Ellis recommends:
http://www.grammarporn.com
Aaron O’Donnell gets some press.
http://www.silverbulletcomicbooks.com/smallpress/102198043875562.htm
Antipodal Cons to keep an eye on.
COMICFEST! EXPO 2002
> Bankstown Town Hall
> Cnr Rickard Road & Chapel Road North
> Bankstown, Sydney, Australia
> Open 10 am – 6pm Sat 16 November, and 10 am – 5pm
> Sun 17 November 2002.
> http://www.comicfest.com.au
>
> ARMAGEDDON – PULP CULTURE EXPO 2002
> Michael Fowler Centre
> Wakefield Street
> Wellington, New Zealand
> http://www.pulpexpo.com
Tim Danko writes:
Australian HQ magazine has an article about the new crop of comic (oops,’graphic novelists’) including but not limited to Nicki Greenberg, Peter Savieri, Gregory Mackay, Matt Taylor, Lachlan Conn, Amber Carvan, and more more more.
National Young Writer’s Festival is looking for panel ideas and suggestions.
Katy Stevens | Anna Poletti
zines.comics@youngwritersfestival.org
www.youngwritersfestival.org
October 3 – 7
Newcastle, NSW
sushikaty@sushipop.net
Melbourne’s Voiceworks is looking for an under 25 person to review comics. Might be paid. voiceworks@expressmedia.org.au
Also Serbian comics magazine looking for submissions.
they would like b/w format A4 or A5
kovacevic dejaw
stari most 10/6
22000 sremska mitrovica
srbija, jugoslavija
Some comics of mine are now on exhibit at Java Cafe, Phnom Penh. This August walls are open to all artists who want to exhibit!
Other comix goss at http://jinja.apsara.org/blog/ .
Australian comics anthology Pure Evil #6 is out now, and available from Top Shelf and Polyester!
Featuring Kieran Mangan, Michael Pee Fikaris, Gregory Mackay, Amber Carvan, Mandy Ord, Peter Savieri, Nicki Greenberg, Peter Jetnikoff, Nick Potter, Stefan Neville, Aaron O’Donnell, Tim Danko, and more more more! Only 500 copies available, get yours now! ($20.00 US for foreign orders.)
email: silentarmy@comic.com .
