24 Hour Comics Day is an annual celebration where comic artists and cartoonists all over the world challenge themselves to create a 24-page comic in 24 consecutive hours. First held in 2004 in the USA, this international challenge from Scott McCloud (Understanding Comics, Reinventing Comics, Making Comics) and Nat Gertler has been taken upon by more than 1800 participants from across 18 countries. McCloud even published a number of anthologies of the best 24 Hour Comics. In 2006, Curhat Tita by Tita Larasati was selected as the Best 10.

In Indonesia, more than 70 artists from Jakarta di Jakarta (Akademi Samali, Ruang Rupa), Surabaya (DKV ITS), Bandung (DKV ITB) and Semarang (Papillon Studio) have taken part in this event. This year, comic communities in Jakarta (Seven Blue Artland Studio), Bandung (Komunitas Manyala), Semarang (Papillon Studio), Medan (24 JAM NGOMIK NON-STOP!) and Surabaya again challenge themselves to celebrate 24 Hour Comics. This time, Comic Artists’ Society of Surabaya (CASS) will run the 24 Hour Comics Day at C₂O, from October 18, 10.00 am to October 19, 10.00 am. During the marathon, live reportage and documentaries will be sent to the central 24 Hour Comics Day organizer (ComicsPro). Copies of finished works will be sent to Ohio State Library for documentation.

With the warmest supports from Independen Film Surabaya (INFIS), UKM Sinematofrafi Unair and Surabaya’s very own blooming comic studios: Neo Paradigm, Outline Reborn, Seven Blue Artland dan Wind Rider Studio, we will also be running a number of alternative events in conjunction to the marathon itself:

1. Animation film screening & discussion: “Comic meets Film” with various comic artists’ and filmmakers, October 17, 16.00 – 20.00
2. Mini Bazaar CASS and INFIS 17 – 31 October 2008
3. Portrait caricature & sketches 17-18, 31 October 2008
4. After-event exhibitions of 24 Hour Comics Day, 20-31 October 2008 at C2O and online at Comic Artists’ Society of Surabaya (CASS) website.

Both professional and amateur comic artists or laymen have participated in this event worldwide. Styles and techniques employed are virtually limitless, from black & white, coloured, CG, photocomics, montage, humour, superhero, autobiographic, manga, etc.

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED! We thank you for your interest and apologize for not being able to provide more space. Do drop by during the days to see our events and happenings. See you there!

Events Timetable

17 October

• Discussion “Comic meets Film” by local comic artists (CASS) & filmmakers (INFIS), 16.00 – 17.30
• Opening films:“Penthil Penthol: Hantu Museum” (Wiryadi Dharmawan), “Kapit Tosan 2” (Tosan Priyonggo), “Gatotkaca dan Grammar (Ikin), “Animasi 3D Suroboyo” (Mufti / Kame), “Surabaya Roman Taste” (CUK Surabaya)

18 – 19 Oktober

• 24 Hour Comic 18 Oct pk.10.00 - 19 Oct 10.00
• Mini bazaar INFIS & CASS 09.00 – 18.00
• Portrait sketch & caricature booth 09.00 – 18.00

20 – 31 Oktober

• Mini bazaar INFIS & CASS 09.00 – 18.00
• After-event exhibitions: 24 Hour Comics Day
• Movie Station: Watch local films at our Movie Station

31 Oktober

• Closing film: Surprise movie pk. 17.30 – 19.30
• Silaturahmi dan ramah tamah pk. 19.30 - selesai

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Supported by:

For more information and inquiries, please contact:

kat - C₂O library

Jl. Dr. Cipto 20 Surabaya 60264 (view map)

T: 0858 5472 5932

E:  c2o.library at yahoo.com

Artworks top-bottom: Penthil & Penthol 2 by Wiryadi Dharmawan, 24HCD promotional comic by Yudis (B&W) and Dimaz (colouring), 24 HCD logo, 24HCD promotional comic by Yudis (B&W) and Dimaz (colouring), Kelontong by kat.

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