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  • Real Name: International Comic Shows
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The Third Birmingham International Comics Show will be held at The Think Tank, Mllennium Point and we are expanding the show in big ways!


The 2008 show will be happening over the weekend of October 4th and 5th.


Guests confirmed include John Cassaday, Olivier Coipel, Michael Golden, Mark Chiarello, Dave Gibbons, Alan Martin, Rufus Dayglo, Sean Phillips, David Lloyd, Hunt Emerson, Garry Leach, Charlie Adlard, Phil Winslade, Staz Johnson, Mark Farmer, Tony Lee, Lew Stringer, Duncan Fegredo, Chris Weston with more names being added every week.

If you are a creator and looking to get your work seen by editors, this is an essential event for you! Portfolio reviews are to be held on Saturday and Sunday.

This year at the Birmingham International Comics Show budding writers will be given the chance to enter the BICS GOT TALENT writing competition.

Entrants will be able to pitch an idea for a Tharg's Future Shock to a star line up of professional Judges and the final three will face an audience vote to decide which story will be illustrated by a top 2000ad artist and published in a forthcoming issue.

The final winner will receive full payment for their story as first prize, and the runner's up will receive exclusive 2000ad prizes.

To enter keep an eye on our website for updates and further details.
Only those attending the show both days will be able to enter this competition.

If you are a professional within the industry, and would like to be added to the guest list, please email James Hodgkins at: james@thecomicsshow.co.uk

If you are a publisher, creator, or retailer and would like to exhibit at the show, please email Shane Chebsey at: shane@thecomicsshow.co.uk We only have a few of tables left right now, so hurry if you don't want to miss out!

If you have any ideas for next year's show we'd love to hear from you, email Andy Baker at: andy@thecomicsshow.co.uk

For press information please email Paul Birch at: paul@thecomicsshow.co.uk

To visit our website go to:http://www.thecomicsshow.co.uk

Also for unbiased reviews of previous shows check out the Geek Syndicate Podcast reports here:

http://geeksyndicate.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=160245

and also try these web pages:

http://www.downthetubes.net/features/event_reports/birmingham_int_2007
.html


http://www.mania.com/53049.html

http://www.downthetubes.net/features/event_reports/birmingham_int_2006
.html


More news to follow!!

InternationalComicShowsUK's Bulletins

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Aug 12th, 2008 9:15 PM JOHN CASSADAY CONFIRMED FOR BICS 2008!
Aug 4th, 2008 6:48 PM DAVID LLOYD CONFIRMED FOR BICS 2008!!
Jun 10th, 2008 6:59 PM WIN A WRITING GIG AT 2000AD!!
Jun 5th, 2008 6:48 AM OLIVIER COIPEL CONFIRMED FOR BICS 2008!!
Feb 21st, 2008 12:17 PM New Website Now live!
Nov 28th, 2007 6:52 PM MICHAEL GOLDEN CONFIRMED FOR BICS 2008!!!
Oct 27th, 2007 6:55 PM BICS 2008 IS A GO GO
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BICS 2007 Some YouTube Jump to External Web Site

Photo's taken at our second show at the Think Tank.

Thanks to everyone who sent us their pictures, you know who you are.

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BICS 2006

Here are some photos from our first ever show, held at the famous Custard Factory on Gibb Street in the heart of Birmingham on December 9th & 10th 2006, concieved by James Hodgkins, Andy Baker, and Shane Chebsey in May 2006.

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[ Posted by walker on May 19th, 2008 9:01 PM ]...

I need a table again at this years event! Please let me know if they start selling out so I can get in there early. Looking forward to it!

2 Replies [ Latest posted on September 27th, 2008 9:09 PM ]

Remove[ Posted by InternationalComicShowsUK on Jun 5th, 2008 6:33 AM ]...

Hi Daryl,

We still have a couple of tables left. You can book online via the website.

Great to have you along for BICS 2008!! :)

all the best,

Shane

Remove[ Posted by SMALLZONE on Sep 27th, 2008 9:09 PM ]...

Hi Daryl,

Sorry you never got to book your table.
Hope you can still make it to the show.

all the best
Shane

[ Posted by bearded_skull on Aug 4th, 2008 8:00 PM ]...

Thanks for befriending us.We'll be in Birmingham in October, just waiting for confirmation for the table. If you could let us know that would be great. see you there.

3 Replies [ Latest posted on August 16th, 2008 6:59 PM ]

Remove[ Posted by InternationalComicShowsUK on Aug 6th, 2008 9:22 PM ]...

Look forward to seeing you there.

Did you place your table booking via Pay Pal or in the mail?

Shane

Remove[ Posted by bearded_skull on Aug 11th, 2008 3:45 AM ]...

By mail, the cheques been cashed though. We're just waiting for confirmation. Looking forward to being there!

Remove[ Posted by InternationalComicShowsUK on Aug 16th, 2008 6:59 PM ]...

You should have received a confirmation email by now, but if not... yes your table is secure!

all the best

The BICS Crew

[ Posted by illustrators_lounge on Jan 23rd, 2008 4:56 PM ]...

Hi, how are you? Our studio recently put a new site up. www.pencily.com is a great source of inspiration for illustrators, animators and designers, so I hope you find it as useful as we do!

All the best,

Kyri Kyprianou
Illustrator's Lounge

[ Posted by jamwah on Dec 4th, 2007 5:39 PM ]...

Belated thanks for such a great show. My first con and it was suitably impressive. I gotta get a table next year...

1 Reply [ Latest posted on December 5th, 2007 8:27 PM ]

Remove[ Posted by InternationalComicShowsUK on Dec 5th, 2007 8:27 PM ]...

Glad you enjoyed the show. Hope to see you in 2008. Tables wil be available online in a few days.

all the best,

Shane

[ Posted by simonwyatt on Nov 29th, 2007 5:50 PM ]...

RE: MICHAEL GOLDEN CONFIRMED FOR BICS 2008!!!

Fantastic news - loved his work on Micronauts!

1 Reply [ Latest posted on December 3rd, 2007 6:56 PM ]

Remove[ Posted by InternationalComicShowsUK on Dec 3rd, 2007 6:56 PM ]...

Yes, that was my first encounter with Golden's work, and I was a huge fan even then. The great thing is, he's still developing his style and improving which isn't always the case with such well established creators in the industry.

[ Posted by episodesfromthezerohour on Oct 2nd, 2007 9:07 AM ]...

Thanks for adding us and welcome to the Zero Hour!

[ Posted by andrew_cheverton on Sep 27th, 2007 5:31 PM ]...

Guys - thanks for the befriendification. We'll see you at Birmingham.

2 Replies [ Latest posted on September 29th, 2007 12:03 PM ]

Remove[ Posted by InternationalComicShowsUK on Sep 28th, 2007 5:53 PM ]...

Yep, see you there Andy. You gonna do the launch party too?

Shane

Remove[ Posted by andrew_cheverton on Sep 29th, 2007 12:03 PM ]...

Afraid not - just for the Saturday and Sunday. Looking forward to it.

[ Posted by FANBABES on Sep 7th, 2007 2:24 PM ]...

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[ Posted by lifesucks on Aug 29th, 2007 8:31 AM ]...

Thanks for the add!

1 Reply [ Latest posted on August 29th, 2007 10:47 AM ]

Remove[ Posted by InternationalComicShowsUK on Aug 29th, 2007 10:47 AM ]...

no worries

[ Posted by jon on Aug 13th, 2007 3:45 PM ]...

Hey Mister Big Con, I hope to attend you this year!

1 Reply [ Latest posted on August 14th, 2007 10:24 AM ]

Remove[ Posted by InternationalComicShowsUK on Aug 14th, 2007 10:24 AM ]...

That's great news Jon, we hope to attract as many web comics creators and fans as possible this year.

[ Posted by ChristopherBarker on Aug 10th, 2007 1:40 PM ]...

No problem, hope to make it to the show. Sounds great. :)

1 Reply [ Latest posted on August 10th, 2007 6:49 PM ]

Remove[ Posted by InternationalComicShowsUK on Aug 10th, 2007 6:49 PM ]...

Thanks Chris,

We look forward to seeing you in October...we promise you'll have a great time!

all the best,
BICS

[ Posted by sdowney on Aug 4th, 2007 12:46 PM ]...

Thanks, yeah I will try to make it over. Price of flights and such permitting :)
Great line up you have by the way.

1 Reply [ Latest posted on August 6th, 2007 3:21 PM ]

Remove[ Posted by InternationalComicShowsUK on Aug 6th, 2007 3:21 PM ]...

Yeah we're pretty chuffed with the calibre of guests. Thanks for the feedback, hope to see you there.

[ Posted by walker on Jun 23rd, 2007 10:42 PM ]...

I'm definitely getting myself a table for the weekend. It will be my first comics show as an exhibitor so I cannot wait!

8 Replies [ Latest posted on July 28th, 2007 8:53 AM ]

Remove[ Posted by InternationalComicShowsUK on Jun 25th, 2007 2:50 PM ]...

That's great news Daryl.
I have to say, I really love your art style, it's so distinctive. Will you be selling prints at the show?


Shane

Remove[ Posted by walker on Jun 25th, 2007 4:26 PM ]...

Yes there will be some prints, but mostly original art and LOTS of it! Thank you for the kind words on my style. I appreciate that :)

Remove[ Posted by InternationalComicShowsUK on Jun 28th, 2007 6:29 PM ]...

No Worries, I'm really looking forward to checking out your stuff firsdt hand and meeting you at the show.

Remove[ Posted by InternationalComicShowsUK on Jul 24th, 2007 1:29 PM ]...

Not sure if you've booked your table for the show yet, but just thouht I'd let you know that we are nearly fully booked for this year, so please hurry if you;ve not yet booked, we'd hate you to miss out.

all the best,
BICS

Remove[ Posted by walker on Jul 24th, 2007 11:45 PM ]...

Oh thank you so much for the notice! I really appreciate you taking the time to warn me about that. I've payed for my table just now :-)

Remove[ Posted by InternationalComicShowsUK on Jul 26th, 2007 9:15 PM ]...

Hi,
What name did you book under?, nothing has come through under your name...or did you post a form?

the best,
BICS

Remove[ Posted by walker on Jul 27th, 2007 11:09 AM ]...

You've probably got it under the name Amanda Buen, but it's from me.

Remove[ Posted by InternationalComicShowsUK on Jul 28th, 2007 8:53 AM ]...

Ah Yes, we've got that one thank you. So do you want a company name attatched to that booking, or your full name?

If so email at: shane@thecomicsshow.co.uk with your details.

cheers,
Shane

[ Posted by SURFACE on Jul 24th, 2007 9:59 PM ]...

Hello Lads,
AH!, merry ole' England!
Oh how I would love to come over to be a part of your event, but alas, I am but a poor and humble artist so for the moment, international travel is out of the question.
Hopefully someday I'll have my pennies saved up to the point where I can make the trip, plus make a pilgrimage to the artists Mecca...Florence, Italy!
-hope you have a fantastic and successful show, thanks for the add and invite guys...
Shawn Surface
SURFACE ART STUDIOS.

1 Reply [ Latest posted on July 26th, 2007 9:14 PM ]

Remove[ Posted by InternationalComicShowsUK on Jul 26th, 2007 9:14 PM ]...

Thanks for the kind words Shawn.

We look forward to welcoming you to a future show.

all the best,
BICS

[ Posted by Gary_Seaward on Jul 24th, 2007 3:13 AM ]...

Hi There,
Thanks for the friendship :-)
Looks like I should make it in October.

1 Reply [ Latest posted on July 24th, 2007 1:26 PM ]

Remove[ Posted by InternationalComicShowsUK on Jul 24th, 2007 1:26 PM ]...

Great news gary...see you there!

[ Posted by boocook on Jul 24th, 2007 3:27 AM ]...

aloha!

cheers for the connection! all being well, i too shall attempt to saunter up birmingham way for this con in october - only heard great things about last years........

cheers!

boo.

1 Reply [ Latest posted on July 24th, 2007 1:24 PM ]

Remove[ Posted by InternationalComicShowsUK on Jul 24th, 2007 1:24 PM ]...

Thanks Boo, would be great to see you there!

[ Posted by IanSharman on Jul 24th, 2007 1:13 PM ]...

Looking forward to the show!

1 Reply [ Latest posted on July 24th, 2007 1:23 PM ]

Remove[ Posted by InternationalComicShowsUK on Jul 24th, 2007 1:23 PM ]...

Thanks Ian...so are we.

[ Posted by dismas on Jul 23rd, 2007 7:37 PM ]...

Hi, thanks for the add! Maybe I'll see you in October!

1 Reply [ Latest posted on July 24th, 2007 1:23 PM ]

Remove[ Posted by InternationalComicShowsUK on Jul 24th, 2007 1:23 PM ]...

We'll keep our fingers crossed you can make. It's going to be a great weekend for any comics fan or creator!

[ Posted by LarryBundyJr on Jul 24th, 2007 6:46 AM ]...

No problemmo, anything to help out dude!

[ Posted by AndrewJ on Jul 23rd, 2007 6:42 PM ]...

thanks very much for the add! def thinking about tryin to get along!

1 Reply [ Latest posted on July 23rd, 2007 6:45 PM ]

Remove[ Posted by InternationalComicShowsUK on Jul 23rd, 2007 6:45 PM ]...

It would be great to see you there! Thanks for adding us.

[ Posted by thefallenangel on Jul 13th, 2007 5:59 AM ]...

Hiya! Thanx very much for the Friend, most appreciated!
I'm SO gutted i can't get to the Birmingham show this year but it's fallen on my wedding aniversary so no hope! Hopefully next year ;)

1 Reply [ Latest posted on July 13th, 2007 9:54 AM ]

Remove[ Posted by InternationalComicShowsUK on Jul 13th, 2007 9:54 AM ]...

Hey...your life wouldn't be worth living if you missed that one.

Hopefully see you at BICS 2008.

[ Posted by Evolutionary_Comics on Jul 12th, 2007 6:20 AM ]...

Thanks for the befrienification-wotsit! I'll do my best to get to this years con...

1 Reply [ Latest posted on July 12th, 2007 7:10 PM ]

Remove[ Posted by InternationalComicShowsUK on Jul 12th, 2007 7:10 PM ]...

Cool...would be great to see you there.

[ Posted by artbysara on Jul 12th, 2007 11:47 AM ]...

hello! nice to hear from you xxx

1 Reply [ Latest posted on July 12th, 2007 7:09 PM ]

Remove[ Posted by InternationalComicShowsUK on Jul 12th, 2007 7:09 PM ]...

YOU TOO.

Thanks for adding us!

[ Posted by DerekHartley on Jul 12th, 2007 3:44 AM ]...

I'll be there, along with the rest of the Orang Utan Comics crew.

1 Reply [ Latest posted on July 12th, 2007 7:07 PM ]

Remove[ Posted by InternationalComicShowsUK on Jul 12th, 2007 7:07 PM ]...

COOL!

[ Posted by MaxGorilla on Jul 12th, 2007 3:12 AM ]...

Thank you very much for the friend request, and for the nice comment about my page. It would be great to attend the show, but I'm not sure I can do it at the moment. Will see what I can do.

Take care,
-Kev

1 Reply [ Latest posted on July 12th, 2007 7:07 PM ]

Remove[ Posted by InternationalComicShowsUK on Jul 12th, 2007 7:07 PM ]...

This year's show is pretty much an essentail event for anyone working or wanting to work in comics, so we'll keep our fingers crossed you can make it, but if not, there's always next year. :)

all the best,
The BICS Crew

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