COMICs IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA
As evidenced by PCAF’s tremendous growth, Western Australia is home to a vibrant scene of comic creators!
If you’re keen to get to know our community, these links could be a place to start.
Other Comic Events in WA
- Tokyo Alley runs several events per year that celebrate Japanese pop culture, including manga
- Oz Comic-Con and Supanova are annual pop culture events that feature some comic book guests each year, with a general focus on Marvel, DC, and similar titles.
Read Comics in WA
- Membership to the State Library of WA and City of Perth Library is free for all Western Australian residents; both lend many kinds of comics across their collections including thousands as ebooks on apps like Libby and Hoopla
- Retailers who stock a range of comic books include Rabble Books & Games, Shumi Shop, Quality Comics, Planet Books, Crow Books, Diabolik Books, Chaos Pop Culture, Boffins Books
Make Comics in WA
- Comics on Country is a not-for-profit comics publisher who focuses on First Nations stories
- Gestalt Publishing is a cornerstone of Australian comics, and also happens to be local to Perth
- Milktooth School of Art & Stories and Conjuring Creativity both run year-round comic-making programs for children
- Writing WA is the peak body for writers in WA, and provides a helpful noticeboard with events and opportunities
- The Centre for Stories hosts writing-related events and residencies that are often open to comic creators
- The Illo Club is community club focused around drawing and illustration, hosting weekly hangouts, workshops and other events.
Notable Comics Makers from WA
Some comic creators based in, or from, WA*
- May Gibbs (Bib and Bub)
- Scott Wilson (Dark Heart)
- Shaun Tan (The Arrival)
- Katie Zhang (“Aria” in Monthly Comic ZENON)
- Aśka (Stars in Their Eyes)
- Brenton Eszra McKenna (Ubby’s Underdogs)
- James Foley (Secret Agent Mole)
- Bruce Mutard (The Sacrifice)
- LG Veldenmire (Solid State)
- Molly Hunt (Dreamwalker)
- Scott Higginbotham (Solid State)
- Gavin Aung Than (Super Sidekicks)
- Luke Milton (Animals Rule This Land)
- Rachel Coad (New York City Glow)
- Christopher Wood (Dreamwalker)
- Campbell Whyte (Home Time)
- Justin Randall (30 Days of Night)
- Sean E. Avery (Friendly Bee and Friends)
- Scott Pritchett (Stoneseeker)
- Renée Treml (Sherlock Bones)
- Sarah Winifred Searle (The Greatest Thing)
*We’re working on a more comprehensive listing of WA creators –– stay tuned! These are just a few whose work is easier to find.
Australia Wide Resources
- Comic Art Workshop
- Comicstreet, Brisbane
- Papercuts Comics Festival, Adelaide
- Festival of the Photocopier, Melbourne
- Comic Arts Awards of Australia
- ALIA graphic novels group
