Emerging Asian talent to feature in new comic trail
A brand-new comic trail, focusing on art from the Philippines, will be heading to the city next week to celebrate Asia’s emerging talent ahead of Portsmouth Comic Con.
Comic Con organisers will be bringing a flavour of comic art from the Philippines to the streets of Portsmouth in the form of a trail featuring the work of some of Asia’s emerging comic talent.
Running from Easter Monday to Sunday, April
14, 20 pieces of art can be explored in a free trail of poster sites across the city which link to the Comic Con website for a background to the artist and their work, short interviews and a map of all artwork locations.
Working with Paolo Herras, of Komiket, a nonprofit organisation which organises comic markets and publishes Filipino comics, some of the most exciting voices in the independent comic scene will be presented.
The trail has been developed by creative coordinator for Portsmouth Comic Con and illustrator, Jonathan Scott, who also devised the successful trail of Thai art that was presented at Portsmouth Comic Con in 2022 and Japanese art in 2023.
Levi Sabarre, project artist and creator of the published comic book Dante, Damian and Pascal the Pusang Kalye, said: “I believe Filipino comics is thriving and it will be a strong institution that will share our culture to the world through captivating stories and illustrations.”
All 20 pieces of art featured in the trail will also be displayed at Portsmouth Comic Con on May 11 and 12.
Bringing you the best in comic, film, TV and pop culture entertainment, Portsmouth Comic Con will see some of the greatest creators in the industry come together with a whole range of panels, displays, workshops, exhibitions, cosplay and interactive fun for all to enjoy. Special features for the biggest, family-friendly comic con of its kind confirmed are Jurassic and Star Wars Experiences, a celebration of the 40th anniversary of Ghostbusters and a Strangely Marvelous Wizarding walk-through.
For more information about Portsmouth Comic Con and to get tickets, visit portsmouthcomiccon.com.