Now a firm institution in the Melbourne comic calendar, the third Big Arse combined comic launch took place last weekend with fifteen new comics released from primarily Australian and New Zealand artists and writers. Compared to last year's, overcast day of showers, Melbourne provided a warm sunny day for comic folk to gather at the Fitzroy Beer Garden. From my involvement in the three launches to date, I've witnessed the event grow in scale and ambition with a companion launch organised by Bruce Mutard during the Melbourne Writer's Festival last year looking to also become a yearly fixture. A further spin-off has been discussed to accommodate the growth in the local comics community and audience which bodes well for the future.
Nalini Haynes of Dark Matter Fanzine captured video and audio on the day here.
Passionate Bruce Mutard
Dillon Naylor and Bobby N
Colin Wilson and Ian McColl
Alleyway beside the Fitzroy Beer Garden
Looks like a fun event; sad I could not make it this time...!
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