Organised by Comiker Union, sponsored and presented by Sungei Wang Plaza and CapitaLand Malaysia Mall Trust (CMMT), KL Comic Week 2016 will be held from 3 to 6 November at Concourse Level, Sungei Wang Plaza.
There will be more than 30 professional Malaysian Chinese original comic artists congregating at KL Comic Week 2016. Apart from promoting the fun and originality of comics, Comiker Union is also proactively promoting the interaction of both local and international comic artists. Hong Kong thriller comic master, Master Sam Tse, the author of “Hong Kong Infected”, will be making a special appearance to share his views and ideas on comic culture and interact with local comic artists and fans.
Main Highlights
8-Hour Comic Drawing Marathon Challenge
A total of 20 professional comic artists will be invited to create an 8-page short comic based on the theme of “HERO” on 5 November 2016 located at 2nd Floor, Sungei Wang Plaza within a limited time of 8 hours. This activity is aimed at enabling the public and readers to understand more about the process and creation of comic drawing. Their work will be on display at the stage area on 6 November 2016.
Theme Exhibitions
There will be three exhibitions held on 3rd Floor – “Dark Souls” by Alan Quah, “Hong Kong Infected” by Sam Tse and “Office Survival” by Michael Chuah.
Original Comic Market
A number of original comic artists in Malaysia will be setting up booths and promoting their respective original works. In addition, there will be comic portrait sketching services,animation training workshops and electronic drawing workshops for amateur comic writers. A total of 15% from the sales proceeds will also be allocated to selected charity foundations to help children with serious illnesses.
On-stage Activities
There will be several senior comic artists taking turns to share their creative experiences and present their skills on-stage.
