4 to 8 July 2016

Comic Con-versation is back at Liverpool Library, and across Sydney! Join us for a week of free programs and events celebrating the best of local comic culture with great local artists.

Regine Clarke, Mushroom Forest of Thought, 2016.

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Exhibition: Comix Creatrix AustraliaJoin us for the exhibition launch on Monday 4 July at 6pmInspired by the Comix Creatrix exhibition at House of Illustration in London, Liverpool City Library is honoured to present the works of some of Australia’s leading and most dynamic women comic artists. Artists include Susan Butcher & Carol Wood, Karen Beilharz, Queenie Chan, Regine Clarke, Julie Ditrich, Alex Hammond, Danielle Jadusingh, Ele Jenkins, Judex Jones, Madeleine Karutz, Eri Kashima, Mandy Ord, Maria Pena, Antoinette Rydyr, Jemima Trappel and Lesley Vamos.

Wednesday 6 JulyNinja Dojo Mojo10am – 3pm | 4-12 years

Comics Lab10am – 3pm | All welcomeWith Han Nguyen, Anna Riart and Andrew Tribe

Kids Manga Workshop with Matthew Lin10:30am – 12pm | 6-8 years old1pm – 2:30pm | 9-12 years oldBookings essential. For bookings visit http://mylibrary.liverpool.nsw.gov.au/ Like manga and anime, or do you just like to draw? Come and have a go at drawing manga monsters and manga characters with Matt, as he guides you in a fun environment with easy step-by-step instructions.

Tuesday 5 JulyNinja Dojo Mojo10am – 3pm | 4-12 yearsHave you ever imagined yourself as a ninja? Get your ninja mojo on by creating your own ninja dojo and transform yourself into a live action ninja! Then come back to our Thursday Festival to take part in ninja workshops and strut your stuff on the Ninja Runway.

Comics Lab10am – 3pm | All welcomeGet a rare glimpse into how an artist works. Hayden Fryer, Bruce Mutard and Andrew Tribe will set up mini-studios and work on their current projects – live! Come along to see how these incredible artists work and chat to them about all things comics.

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Wednesday 6 JulyCompetition: Make your own 3D comic book cover with Marcelo Baez10am – 3pm | 13-18 yearsGo in the running to be part of this exclusive masterclass with renowned comic artist Marcelo Baez, who will go through the steps of making a 3D comic book cover from scratch and by hand. If you are a budding illustrator or comic artist, then you will want to take advantage of this special opportunity. To enter this competition for a chance to be part of Marcelo’s master class, pick up an entry form from any Liverpool Library, visit the library website or email girgis@casulapowerhouse.com for details.

Thursday 7 July10am – 3pm | All welcomeJoin us and a host of amazing creators at the Library Forecourt for a fun day for the whole family and budding creatives. Activities include:

• Ninja Dojo Mojo• Ninja Dojo Mojo Runway• The Invincible Experience:

martial arts demos and workshops with Invincible Worldwide

• Creator Trail: storytelling with comic artist Rob Feldman

• Demos with Games Workshop• Learn to play superhero

games with Good Games Hurstville

• Comics Lab with Regine Clarke, Hayden Fryer, Han Nguyen and Andrew Tribe

• Music by Meri Amber

Wednesday 6 JulyDraw Off: Matthew Lin vs. Marcelo Baez3pm – 4pm | All welcomeTwo artists, two different styles, who will be supreme? Will it be the Western/US style of Marcelo, or will it be the Eastern/Manga style of Matt? Come see these two phenomenal artists do a live character drawing, promptly followed by a battle of art and wits, as they show who is faster with the pen. Who will you cheer for? Whose side will you be on?

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Matthew Lin, Armoured Angry Cat, 2015.

Liverpool City Library170 George St, Liverpool 2170http://mylibrary.liverpool.nsw.gov.au/ p. 9821 9422 e. lplmail@liverpool.nsw.gov.au

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Friday 8 JulyComic Con-versation: Comics to movies and back again6:30pm – 8pm | All welcomeThe journey from comic book to movie and back again is a well-travelled road for many stories. Join us for a lively discussion about the comic to movie adaptation genre – what works, what doesn’t, and what do you totally love (or hate) about the whole thing? All guests are invited to participate in the conversation!

Lesley Vamos, Joy Ride, 2014.

(vote on your favourite) Movie Night8pm – 10pm | All welcomeFollowing the Comic Con-versation, join us for a screening of a comic to movie adaptation classic. Get comfy in our viewing area, enjoy some free snacks, and watch a classic, selected by you, the viewer. Visit the Comic Con-versation Facebook page to cast your vote for the movie you wish to see on our (vote on your favourite) Movie Night www.facebook.com/comicconversation2016