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The new exhibition will spotlight YA comics superstar Raina Telgemeier's own work, as well as the work of those who influenced her.

A remembrance of Rachel Pollack, a pioneer in comics, tarot, and transgender rights, as well as an award winning SF/fantasy author and a revered teacher.

Leslye Headland made a surprise appearance in the hall immediately after the online livestream concluded and talked more about the High Republic Disney+ series The Acolyte

Pioneering trans creator Rachel Pollack, best known for her memorable run on Doom Patrol and her writings in Tarot, has passed away at age 77.

Last autumn, London’s Barbican Theatre hosted a sell-out run of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli classic My Neighbour Totoro; last weekend the production won six Olivier Awards. All shortly after announcing that it will return for a limited run in autumn 2023.

Every MoCCA, exhibitors have a chance to receive an Award of Excellence. Here is the list of recipients of the 2023 MoCCA Award of Excellence. 

Kate Beaton's widely acclaimed graphic memoir Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands emerged as the winner of radio competition Canada Reads 2023 today. 

Cartoonist R. Kikuo Johnson (No One Else) is part of the 2023 cohort to receive the Whiting Award, possibly the first cartoonist to do so.

Flagship British comics events Lakes International Comic Arts Festival ( LICAF ) and Thought Bubble have announced their first wave of guests for 2023 - plus an additional rundown of other UK cons and festivals taking place in the coming months. 

Closing out Comica, McKean shared his experiences with AI art generators in working on his new book, PROMPT.

Other recipients of Hay Medals this year include poet Mererid Hopwood, author Salman Rushdie, and writer/musician Serhiy Zhadan.

Creators Lucie Arnoux (Je Ne Sais Quoi) and Lucy Sullivan (Barking, Shelter) took to the stage to discuss drawing from life and their own work with the comics form.