Thought Bubble 2016: Box Brown, Aimée de Jongh, Leah Moore and John Reppion

The British comic book community shares a peculiar quirk: we actually look forward to November. Why? Two words: Thought Bubble.

On Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th November, we’ll be laying out our wares in New Dock Hall (tables 90-92). There you’ll find signed books, exclusive prints and discounts flying in the face of Brexit, as well as four very special guests.

Box Brown visits Thought Bubble to celebrate the release of his brand new graphic novel, Tetris. As well as signing copies of the book throughout the weekend, he’ll discuss the game’s complex and intriguing history with Paul Gravett at a free event on the Saturday (“Tetris: The Games People Play”, News Room, 12.10-13.00).

Flying in from the Netherlands, Aimée de Jongh: considered one of the brightest talents on the Dutch comics scene, de Jongh’s trip to Thought Bubble coincides with the release of her debut graphic novel, The Return of the Honey Buzzard. Winner of the Prix Saint-Michel, de Jongh’s book is a masterfully crafted story about grief, love, our actions and their consequences. Here’s what Starburst had to say about it in their ten-star review.

Last but not least, John Reppion and Leah Moore join the SelfMadeHero contingent, signing copies of their latest graphic novel, Ghost Stories of an Antiquary, Vol. 1, which collects four adaptations of stories by M.R. James: “Canon Alberic’s Scrapbook” (illustrated by Aneke), “Lost Hearts” (illustrated by Kit Buss), “The Mezzotint” (illustrated by Fouad Mezher) and “The Ash-Tree” (illustrated by Alisdair Wood). Expect spine-chilling tales of spectral artworks and vanishing children.

Thought Bubble takes place on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th November at the Leeds Dock and Royal Armouries (10:00-17:00 both days). You’ll find SelfMadeHero on tables 90-92 in New Dock Hall. For more information, check out the full festival programme.