International Literature Festival Dublin

Dublin’s annual celebration of the best of Irish and international literary talent

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How to Make Awesome Comics

Neill Cameron

Meet the mastermind behind the Mo-Bot High, Mega Robo Bros, and Awesome Robot Chronicles series in this super fun sketch session.

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Location :

In-Person

Age :

7 - 10

Date :

Sun 19 May

Time :

11:00

Venue :

Merrion Square Park - Synge

Price :

€6 / €20
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Caricature creators and daring doodlers, come along and learn from captain of comics Neill Cameron! Meet the mastermind behind the Mo-Bot High, Mega Robo Bros, and Awesome Robot Chronicles series in this super fun sketch session where you’ll meet some of Neill’s robot friends and hear all about their epic escapades.

See firsthand how Neill brings his iconic characters to life on the page and learn how to use the building blocks of storytelling to compose and craft your very own awesome comic.

Neill Cameron is a cartoonist, writer, and creator of the award-winning Mega Robo Bros and How to Make Awesome Comics. He is also the author/illustrator of the popular middle-grade novels Freddy vs School, Freddy and the New Kid and Freddy the Superstar.

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