GUESTS TO IMPRESS AT BICS 2010

8/1/2010 // British International Comics Show

BICS PRESS RELEASE August 2010
GUESTS TO IMPRESS AT BICS 2010

This year'™s British International Comics Show over the weekend on 16th-17th October is getting closer and 2010'™s incredible international guest list is the largest since the show began in 2006. Some of the most renowned artists and writers from all over the globe, as well as here in the UK, will be appearing for signings, exclusive interviews and guest panels. Artists including Peter Gross, Charles Vess and Bryan Hitch will be discussing their work and revealing secrets to fans in live events as well as launching new books. Some of the industry’s top writers will also be at hand including Paul Cornell, Mike Cary and Dave Hine. Other top names attending include Australia’s Nicola Scott, Japan’s Yuko Shimizu, Turkey’s Mahmud A. Asrar and Canada’s Yanick Paquette, not to mention some of the UK’s most respected creators including Walking Dead’s Charlie Adlard, Hellboy’s Duncan Fegredo, Criminal’s Sean Phillips and the legendary Dave Gibbons of Watchmen fame plus many many more. “We’re really pleased to be in a position to offer fans the chance to meet so many huge names at the show this year as well as offering such a fantastic events schedule” said show Co-organiser Shane Chebsey. “It’s been a real challenge to keep making BICS better and better each year, building up the guest lists and improving the quality of events isn’t easy when you set such high standards in early years, bust I honestly think fans are going to find this to be the best BICS ever!” The now Legendary Friday Night BICS Launch Party is also back this year with all guests, exhibitors and early pre registered attendees getting free entry at Birmingham’s popular Oceana Nightclub with a special VIP area. What better way for fans to start their weekend of comics heaven, than mingling with their favourite comic creators? To find out more about BICS or to book tickets visit the official website at: http://www.thecomicsshow.co.uk