Join us as Creative Networks partner with Thought Bubble to bring you Eisner Award winning writer and publisher, James Tynion IV.

Creative Networks is Leeds Arts University's own major professional events programme. It’s a fantastic chance to meet other professionals and hear fascinating talks from industry leading speakers.

James Tynion IV is a five-times Eisner Award-winning, New York Times bestselling writer and publisher of comic books. He is best known for co-creating hit horror comics series like Something is Killing the Children, The Nice House on the Lake, and The Department of Truth. He is also the writer of Young Adult adventure series, like multiple GLAAD Media Award-nominated Wynd, and the 2017 GLAAD Media Award winner The Woods.

He spent ten years writing various Batman titles at DC Comics, where he co-created exciting new characters like Punchline and Ghost-Maker.

In 2024, Tynion launched new production studio, Tiny Onion, to springboard new creator-owned IP to spread beyond comics into film, gaming and even animation, and aid in the development and marketing of new creator-owned work.

James will chat about his career and explore the depths of his craft and experience in industry.

Thursday 14 November 2024 6:00pm-8:00pm

5:00pm - Drinks and brownies in the foyer
6:15pm - Auditorium opens to take your seats
6:30pm - Talk starts

Booking is essential as places are limited.

About Thought Bubble

Thought Bubble is the Yorkshire Comic Art Festival! A week long celebration of comics, illustration and more spread across the whole of Yorkshire, finishing in a huge two day comic convention in Harrogate. We use our festival week to promote the power of comics! We believe they can inspire, educate and bring people together like no other medium, so whether you're a longtime fan of comic art or have never picked up a graphic novel before, you’ll find something for you.

This year’s festival runs from 11-17 November. To find out more and to buy tickets, please go to thoughtbubblefestival.com.