Join us for the 2025 Festival | JULY 12 + 13 | State Library of WA

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Guest Announcement: Scott Wilson

For the last of our VIP Guest announcements for PCAF 2025, give the biggest and warmest welcome to comics author; Scott Wilson! Scott Wilson is a Gooniyandi and Gajerrong man from the Kimberley, his family ties are from Broome across the Great Northern Highway to Muludja Community, through to Kununurra and more. He is the … Read more

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Guest Announcement: Wolfgang Bylsma

Here to help us celebrate the 20th anniversary of Australia’s leading independent graphic novel publishing house, give a massive welcome to our next VIP Guest: Gestalt Comic’s Editor-in-Chief Wolfgang Bylsma!! Wolfgang Bylsma is the co-founder and Editor-in-Chief for Perth-based specialty comic publishing house, Gestalt Comics. He also serves as Creative Director for the Indigiverse alongside … Read more

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Guest Announcement: Alyssa Mason

And for our last VIP Guest from Stick Mob Studio, please give a massive welcome to graphic novelist Alyssa Mason! Born in Mparntwe–Alice Springs, Alyssa’s family is from the Pitjantjatjara Lands in Central Australia.With a passion for drawing from a young age, her love of anime and Shōnen Manga influence her approach to visual storytelling. … Read more

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Guest Announcement: Seraphina Newberry

Give a giant welcome to our next VIP Guest from Stick Mob Studio, graphic novelist Seraphina Newberry An Arrernte woman, Seraphina grew up in a family of Pitjantjatjara artists and has lived in Mparntwe -Alice Springs all of her life. Painting since the age of five, her love of reading comics inspired her to create … Read more

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Guest Announcement: Wendy Cowan

Our second VIP Guest from Stick Mob Studio, please welcome their Strategic Director Wendy Cowan! Wendy has called the Northern Territory home for over two decades. Born in Enniscorthy – Inis Corthaidh, Ireland, Wendy left Ireland in her early 20s due to the civil war between Britain and Ireland, colloquially known as the ‘Troubles’. Returning … Read more

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