Comic artist Nicola Scott joins us to discuss the intricacies, hurdles, and triumphs of being a professional comic book artist.
Nicola will be joined in conversation by Karen Dwarte. Collections Coordinator – Inner West Library Collections Coordinator and graphic novel enthusiast
NICOLA SCOTT:
With a history in theatre and in costume design Nicola started pursuing a comics career in 2001. She quickly became a fan-favourite when she began working exclusively for DC Comics on iconic characters such as Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman and team titles such as “Birds Of Prey”, “Secret Six”, “Teen Titans” and New York Times Bestseller “Earth 2”.
2016 saw the launch of her critically acclaimed creator-owned maxi-series ‘Black Magick’ and DC’s ‘Wonder Woman: Year One’ to celebrate the characters 75th anniversary, both in collaboration with writer Greg Rucka.
In 2016 Nicola partnered with DC Comics and The United Nations to create the key art for Wonder Woman’s Honorary Ambassadorship For Women and Girls.on Cake Wars. She’s given talks at Graphic Festival, Araza Women Presents and the Adobe Max Creative Conference in October.
She lives in Sydney with her husband and their cat.
Explore Nicola's work here.
ABOUT THE VENUE:
ASHFIELD LIBRARY is accessible by lift from the ground level.
If you have any access or support requirements in order to participate fully, please let us know in the booking order form to ensure that we can arrange any reasonable adjustments. Please note: the venue is accessible for people using wheelchairs and other mobility aids.
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