We were super excited to receive a parcel from Comic Swap this week. A few weeks ago we sent off some copies of Da Awesome Comic and in return we were sent 5 comics from other comics clubs around the country. The five amazing comics were:
We decided that it would be really great for our Comics Clubbers to read the comics and then draw some short strips as reviews. See the wonderful results below!
Sprays That Do Exciting Things review by ConorThe Adventure of Marshmallow & Sun (from Intergalactic Comic-ness) review by DianaAmelia’s Comic (from Widcombe Comic Club) review by LanaSprays That Do Exciting Things review by ShannonSprays That Do Exciting Things review by DarceyHadrian’s Cavalry Comic review by EmilyAmelia’s Comic (from Widcombe Comic Club) review by ElenaSprays That Do Exciting Things review by SenSprays That Do Exciting Things review by SadieSprays That Do Exciting Things review by MiaAmelia’s Comic (from Widcombe Comic Club) review by SarahHadrian’s Cavalry Comic review by HarryEddy Tiles and the West End Loan Shark review by AlexA review by DrewSprays That Do Exciting Things review by Millie
Some of the DCCS staff and Ink Pot artists have been tweeting some of their favourite comics for World Book Day. Check them out below and on twitter #worldbookday
On Friday December 1st we were very pleased to host the launch for a new comic raising awareness of fibromyalgia. Produced by the University of Dundee and our very own Ink Pot Studio, the comic illustrates the ongoing life transitions of those who have fibromyalgia as well offering information about the condition.
Cover by Ashling Larkin, coloured by Rebecca Horner
A pain clinic psychologist recently said to me that more needs to be done to raise the awareness of health care professionals about fibromyalgia. With some progress in research, there is a better understanding of fibromyalgia compared to what it was even two years ago. However, whether your own doctor, physiotherapist or other professionals understand this complex condition, still feels like a lottery. So one day lying in bed, with a fibromyalgia flare up, I started thinking of creating a comic about it. I fired off emails to a few people who all thankfully came on board.
This comic has been designed with the purpose of raising awareness of fibromyalgia amongst professionals, families, and communities. It illustrates the ongoing life transitions of those who have fibromyalgia as well as its impact on significant others. It highlights the importance of a strong support network to enable people to adapt to the multiple transitions triggered by fibromyalgia and flourish despite its substantial challenging consequences.
As well as Divya the contributors included health professionals, other people with the condition, comics scholars, and artists: Andrew Keiller, Lynn Kelly, Judith Langlands-Scott, Christopher Murray, Anj Snape, Jonathan B. Snape, Nik Snape, Freddie Warden, Bryan Whittingham, Elliot Balson (Artist), Zu Dominiak (Artist), Damon Herd (Artist), Rebecca Horner (Artist), Ashling Larkin (Artist), Norrie Millar (Artist), Helen Robinson (Artist), Letty Wilson (Artist).
