The Phoenix: The Great Comic Book Draw Off
Neill Cameron
Saturday, 5 April 2025
2:00pm
1 hour
Oxford University Mathematical Institute: Lecture Theatre 1
£8
Join Neill Cameron and a host of incredible comic creators for the first ever Phoenix and Oxford Literary Festival Comic Book Draw-Off. With live competitions, awesome draw-alongs and incredible prizes, it’s the must-see event for comic books fans.
Cameron is a comics writer and illustrator and creator of the Mega Robo Bros graphic novel series, author of the Awesome Robot Chronicles novel series, and regular contributor to UK weekly children’s comic The Phoenix.
Age 7-14
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