Thought Bubble 2009 Recap: In Conversation with Alison Sampson (14th November 2019)

The Thought Bubble Sequential Comic Art Festival, to give the show its original and grand title, made the venue transition and took over the Harrogate Exhibition Centre in North Yorkshire over the weekend of Saturday 9th/Sunday 10th November, with thousands of eager comics fans braving the elements to celebrate some of the worlds best comics creators, artists, writers and publishers. The type of exhibitor who has a unique take on what is happening at shows such as Thought Bubble are those that don't necessarily have anything to sell, per se: writers, artists or people that have contributed to a book or comic, rather than publishing it themselves. One such creative at this years festival was master illustrator Alison Sampson, the incredible artist behind comics such as WINNEBAGO GRAVEYARD (for Image Comics) and the recent Mumbai-set run in Mark Miller's HIT-GIRL, written by the genius that is Peter Milligan and masterfully coloured by Triona Farrell. Alison joined Leonard for an interview that was recorded for his HWD Hospital Radio show, Lenny's Little Slice O' Nerd, as part of a Thought Bubble Special broadcast on Thursday 14th November. In the interview, Alison talked about her own experiences of the festival, especially as someone who was able to take around two young family members on a rare wander from behind her very busy table! She also talks about the importance of having such a show such as Thought Bubble in the UK, as well as what TBF could further develop, moving forward in its new home. Thanks to Alison for taking the time to talk to us for the interview - it was most appreciated! Find out more about the HIT-GIRL IN MUMBAI (Season 2) comic at: https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/hit-girl-season-two-9