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Our Festival returns in September 2025!

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 Our events will include live draws, interviews, presentations, workshops, exhibitions, book launches, Little LICAF activities, a Comics Marketplace, our second International Comics Rights Market – and provide a chance to get up close to the best comic creators in the world! 

Throughout the year, The Lakes International Comic Art Festival (LICAF) delivers a wide range of projects using comics to achieve positive change. Under the title Comics Can Change the World, LICAF is delivering projects in our local community, across our region and country and with partners internationally. 

We continue to explore how comics can galvanise efforts to address the climate emergency, how they can play a significant role in education – from primary schools to higher education – and much more! 

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  • Lakes International Comic Art Festival launches UK Development Agency for Comics
  • Paul Hamlyn Foundation reaffirms support for Comic Potential Project with new funding
  • British Comics Now Delegation to Brussels Announced
  • Festival 2025 Guest: Mehdi Annassi
  • Festival 2025 Guest: Shelly Bond

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LICAF Now & Next: A Free Online Event
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LICAF Now & Next: A Free Online Event

As we begin a fresh new year and as the range of the Lakes International Comic Art Festival’s work continues to grow, … Continue reading LICAF Now & Next: A Free Online Event

Between the Lines #4, our free online magazine, available now
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Between the Lines #4, our free online magazine, available now

We’re delighted to bring you the fourth issue of Between The Lines, our free online magazine focusing on Festival guests and … Continue reading Between the Lines #4, our free online magazine, available now

Macmillan Children’s Books and author John Patrick Green support Comics Laureate Initiative
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Macmillan Children’s Books and author John Patrick Green support Comics Laureate Initiative

Macmillan Children’s Books has announced an expanded programme of publishing with John Patrick Green, the author-illustrator mastermind behind the graphic novel series InvestiGators. … Continue reading Macmillan Children’s Books and author John Patrick Green support Comics Laureate Initiative

British Comics Now – Two New Opportunities for British Creators
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British Comics Now – Two New Opportunities for British Creators

The Lakes International Comic Art Festival is delighted to announce its initiative to promote British comics on the world stage, British Comics Now, … Continue reading British Comics Now – Two New Opportunities for British Creators

LICAF 2025 – Call for Exhibitor Applications
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LICAF 2025 – Call for Exhibitor Applications

The Lakes International Comic Art Festival is delighted to invite applications for our 2025 Exhibitor Marketplace, which will take place on Saturday 27th … Continue reading LICAF 2025 – Call for Exhibitor Applications

Terry Moore in the Spotlight in Between the Lines #3
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Terry Moore in the Spotlight in Between the Lines #3

We’re delighted to bring you the third issue of Between The Lines, our magazine focusing on Festival guests and other matters … Continue reading Terry Moore in the Spotlight in Between the Lines #3

Festival to Mark Leo Baxendale’s Passing with Permanent Art Exhibit
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Festival to Mark Leo Baxendale’s Passing with Permanent Art Exhibit

Homage to the late, great artist in Kendal Continue reading Festival to Mark Leo Baxendale’s Passing with Permanent Art Exhibit

A Hidden Gem Re-Published: How To Create Graphic Novels, by Rodolphe Töpffer
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A Hidden Gem Re-Published: How To Create Graphic Novels, by Rodolphe Töpffer

The Lakes International Comic Art Festival has announced the publication of a special edition of How to Create Graphic Novels by Rodolphe Töpffer. First published … Continue reading A Hidden Gem Re-Published: How To Create Graphic Novels, by Rodolphe Töpffer

Comics Laureate Charlie Adlard showcases power of comics to promote literacy
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Comics Laureate Charlie Adlard showcases power of comics to promote literacy

Charlie made his first public appearance as the UK’s Comics Laureate in Birmingham late last month Continue reading Comics Laureate Charlie Adlard showcases power of comics to promote literacy

Festival Patrons Bryan and Mary Talbot Nominated for Reuben Award
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Festival Patrons Bryan and Mary Talbot Nominated for Reuben Award

Bryan Talbot and Mary Talbot are among the 2016 NCS Divisional Award nominees for the 71st Annual US National Cartoonists Society Reuben Awards. Bryan … Continue reading Festival Patrons Bryan and Mary Talbot Nominated for Reuben Award

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About Us

 Our events will include live draws, interviews, presentations, workshops, exhibitions, book launches, Little LICAF activities, a Comics Marketplace, our second International Comics Rights Market – and provide a chance to get up close to the best comic creators in the world! 

Throughout the year, The Lakes International Comic Art Festival (LICAF) delivers a wide range of projects using comics to achieve positive change. Under the title Comics Can Change the World, LICAF is delivering projects in our local community, across our region and country and with partners internationally. 

We continue to explore how comics can galvanise efforts to address the climate emergency, how they can play a significant role in education – from primary schools to higher education – and much more! 

Categories

  • Comics Can Change The World
  • Events
  • Exhibitors
  • Guests
  • Interviews
  • Lakes International Comic Art Festival
  • News
  • Volunteers

Latest News

  • Lakes International Comic Art Festival launches UK Development Agency for Comics
  • Paul Hamlyn Foundation reaffirms support for Comic Potential Project with new funding
  • British Comics Now Delegation to Brussels Announced
  • Festival 2025 Guest: Mehdi Annassi
  • Festival 2025 Guest: Shelly Bond

Archives

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  • April 2025
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  • January 2025
  • September 2024
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  • Bluesky
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