Things to do in London in September 2019… if you like comics, of course. Exhibitions followed by events… let us know if we missed any.

Exhibitions:

In Focus – Jessica Martin Life Drawing: Life Under Lights, Jessica has recently published her graphic memoir Life Drawing: Life Under Lights that takes you on a journey from her early life though her career and how she ended up making her way in the world of Graphic Novels. The display is made up of her original drawings from Life Under Lights as well as ephemera from thought out her life. Cartoon Museum, until October 13th.

Sunday, September 1st

Life Drawing – Art Model Collective new partnership launches with a multi-model session inspired by the current In Focus capsule exhibit dedicated to the cartoonist Kate Charlesworth's graphic memoir, "A Girl's Guide to Sensible Footwear". Cartoon Museum, Wells St.

Saturday, September 7th

The Day Of Dredd – 2-6pm, Orbital Comics

In collaboration with Rebellion (publishers of 2000AD and Judge Dredd Megazine), Orbital Comics will be hosting a very special "Day of Dredd" Art Jam, where invited comic creators will collaborate together on a huge Judge Dredd themed mural on the walls of the Orbital Gallery. Running from 2-6pm on Saturday 7th September, the Day of Dredd Art Jam will feature a wealth of guest artists from across the comic book industry and the indie comics scene. Some already confirmed guests include Conor Boyle and Laurence Campbell, with more to be announced soon.

Cadet Dredd Kids Workshop – 10:30am -12:30pm, Ned Hartley will hold a special kids drawing workshop celebrating the world of Cadet Dredd, the young readers version of Dredd introduced in the recent 2000AD Regened specials. Gosh Comics.

Mega-Signing. 1-2 pm. Dan Abnett, John Higgins, Sally Hurst, Mick McMahon and Arthur Ranson, Gosh Comics.

Sunday, September 8th

Hackney Comic + Zine Fair, London Fields Arches, Noon-6pm. Exhibitors include Abs Bailey, Aleesha Nandhra, Amy Browne, Andy Poyiadgi, Breakdown Press, Broken Frontier, Dalston Comic Club, Daniel Clough, Danny Noble, Decadence Comics, Elizabeth Querstret, Gareth Brookes, Gareth A. Hopkins, Good Comics, Hannah Lee Miller, Henry & Stanley Miller, Joe Stone, John Riordan, Katriona Chapman, Korinna Mei Veropoulou, Laydeez Do Comics, Lucy Sullivan, The Manga Forum, Matthew Dooley, Nick Bryan, Nick White, Nobrow, Olivia Sualdea, Olivia Sullivan, Oscar Price, Owen D. Pomery, PanelxPanel, Peter Morey, Postive Negatives, Rebecca K. Jones, Retrofit Comics, Rob Marland, Sabba Khan, Shangomola Edunjobi, Tom Mortimer, William Powers, WIP Comic

Monday, September 9th

Graphic Narratives and Social Impact – Symposium, London College of Communication

When examining the purpose or function of such graphic narratives (sometimes called Applied Comics) the following categories can, and have been used; educational, informational, instructional, journalistic and public relations. Through workshops and academic papers, this symposium examines the impact of graphic narratives on a range of different social issues such as education, healthcare and politics. 11am-12.30pm: Workshop 1 This workshop will examine, discuss and evaluate a selection of comics and cartoons from Sian Cook's archive of graphic communication material related to HIV/AIDS. 1-2.30pm: Academic Panel. Three presentations by Dr Nina Mickwitz, Dr Pen Mendonca and Tobias Yu-Kiener will examine different aspects of the social impact of graphic narratives followed by a open discussion of the issues raised. 2.30-4pm: Workshop 2 This workshop will examine, discuss and evaluate a selection of educational, instructional and public relations comic books from UAL Archives and Special Collections. Please note that both workshops use materials containing adult content.

Wednesday, September 25th Comica Social Club,Central Bar, Royal Festival Hall, 6pm Thursday, September 26th Launch of The Renegades, part of The Guardians of the PlanetPart 21 – a small group of students at King's College London with a determination to apply superhero stories to the climate emergency. Presentation, vegan buffet. Cartoon Museum,Wells St, 6.45pm Friday, September 27th

Emerge Festival: Make your own 3D Cartoon Character, Wilfrid Wood is a satirical sculpting prodigy. His style harks back to trademark British animators of the 80s and 90s as well as huge artists like Jeff Koons and David Shrigley. Emerge is your chance to pull up your sleeves under Wilfrid's instruction and go wild. Misshapen plasticine faces and cartoonish bodies with nuts expressions are totally fair game. The Cartoon Museum, Wells St, 7-11pm.

African Superheroes Day, We Are 336 336 Brixton Road, 6.30-9.30pm Many artists are making up for the severe lack of positive images of black people in animated films and comics, there's alot more than just Black Panther. This animation festival for 6-60 year olds, will feature a variety of African-themed cartoons and authentic black history which tell tales of; Magical Nigerian women warriors, Anansi the West African Folk Hero, The story of Ogun and Oshun, Teenage black superheroes and more Monday, September 30th Dalston Comic (creators) Club, Dalston CLR James Library, Dalston Lane, 6:30 – 7:30pm