BICS 2009 - PRESS RELEASE MID AUGUST 2009

COMICS CULTURE COMES TO BIRMINGHAM AT BICS 2009 
This years British International Comics Show is proud to announce the award winning Japanese manga artist Michiru Morikawa as their latest overseas guest
Known for her singular style of art that merges children’s illustration with manga Michiru will be helping to launch the new book “Buskers” drawn by her, written by Sean Michael Wilson and published by Insomnia Publications.
The artist is reported to be “very excited” about visiting Birmingham, as she lived there earlier in her career and never expected to have the opportunity to visit her favourite British city again so soon.
She’ll be joining the current star studded line of top international and uk comics creators including the legendary Howard Chaykin, Spannish Marvel and DC Artist Pasqual Ferry, V For Vendetta artists and co- creator David Lloyd, Walking Dead Artist Charlie Adlard and many many more!
In addition to overseas guests BICS will be increasing other multi cultural elements of the show including a special panel hosted by comics historian and writer Paul Gravett called “Found In Translation” that helps readers to discover translated works form all over the world that they may not previously have encountered.
These include graphic novels and comics from France, Spain, Japan and Germany.
In fact there will be a packed schedule of killer events all weekend including the Launch of Bryan Talbot’s new Steampunk graphic novel Grandville, a celebration of 70 years of Marvel Comics featuring creator past and present plus live art events, exclusive interviews, industry panels and fun quizzes for all the family.
There really is something for everyone.
Other additions to the guest list include Hellboy artist Duncan Fegredo, Fables artist Mark Buckingham, Marvel Zombies and Criminal artist Sean Phillips, Angel artist Stephen Mooney and Doctor Who and Captain Britain writer Paul Cornell, all of whom will be available for signings over the weekend.
To find out more about BICS visit: www.thecomicsshow.co.uk
Supported By The National Lottery via the Arts Council of England. To find out more about the Arts Council visit: www.artcouncil.org.uk
For further information about the show please contact: info@thecomicsshow.co.uk
To apply for a press pass (Professional print and broadcast media only please) contact: james@thecomicsshow.co.uk