David Robertson’s latest strip features some grim consequences of the Tay Bridge disaster.
See the previous episodes here.
David Robertson’s latest strip features some grim consequences of the Tay Bridge disaster.
See the previous episodes here.
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
In his latest strip David Robertson ponders the effect of the westerly winds on the Tay Bridge.
See the previous episodes here.
Comics Clubs start next week!
From Tuesday 16th January 4.30-6.30pm for 10-13 year olds
From Wednesday 17th January 4.30-6.30pm for 14-17 year olds
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.
Project lead Professor Divya Jindal-Snape explains how the comic came about:
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).
The comic can be downloaded from the University website. If you would like a print copy please contact press@dundee.ac.uk
In his latest strip David Robertson finds more poetry inspired by the Tay Bridge disaster.
See the previous episodes here.
In his latest strip about the Tay Bridge disaster David Robertson finds a connection between the bridge and spiders!?!
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Come along on Saturday to find out the winners of this year’s Dundee Comics Prize!
We are delighted to invite you the launch of Swift at 350, a comic that responds to the work of the world’s greatest satirist. The event takes place this Saturday (25th November), and promises to be a lot of fun! Part of the Being Human Festival of the Arts 2017, the occasion is inspired by Jonathan Swift’s satirical novel, Gulliver’s Travels.
Saturday 25th November 2017
6.00 – 8.00pm
Dundee Comics Creative Space
Professor Chris Murray will give a brief overview of some of the wonderful adaptations of Swift’s work in comics, and the winner of the Dundee Comics Prize will be announced. The creators of the stories that appear in Swift at 350 will discuss their contribution, and every attendee will be able to pick up a free copy of the comic. Come meet the creators and learn more about the process of bringing ideas to life in the comics form. There will also be a wine reception.
Tickets are free, and can be booked through this link.
Follow the Dundee hub of the Being Human Festival on Twitter @HumanDundee and on Facebook for the latest updates. In addition to University and local news outlets, we recently featured on a special edition about Gulliver’s Travels for Free Thinking on BBC Radio 3.
Please share this event with anyone who may be interested, and bring along friends and family on the day.
Look forward to seeing you there!
Charlie is best known as the artist of the hugely successful comic, The Walking Dead, which has been adapted into a massively popular television series. He has also worked on comics such as 2000AD, The X-Files, and various titles for both Marvel and DC.
The event, which is open to the public, will start and 6pm in Dundee Comics Creative Space and will take the form of a Q&A session, chaired by Professor Chris Murray, followed by a wine reception. If you’d like to meet Charlie Adlard and learn about his work in comics, and as Comics Laureate, please confirm attendance at our Facebook events page.