Comics Talks is the Pop Culture Cluster’s public lecture series on comics and comics studies. The series brings together scholars, cartoonists, educators, and community partners to explore comics as a form of cultural expression, critical inquiry, and social engagement. Through talks, panels, and conversations, Comics Talks highlights comics as both a creative medium and a site of research, public dialogue, and knowledge mobilization.
Comics Talks Events
Jan 27, 2026
Call for Indigenous Cartoonists: Xwémalhkwu (Homalco) Heroes Tribal Journey Indigenous Comics Initiative Project
Special Call for Indigenous Cartoonists Project Title: Xwémalhkwu (Homalco) Heroes: Tribal Journey Indigenous Comics Initiative Project Following the success of Xwémalhkwu Hero Stories: A Graphic Novel (2024)—a landmark project that brought Elders’ voices to new generations through comic art —TSL Enterprises Ltd, the Xwémalhkwu (Homalco) First Nation (HFN), Education without Borders, and the UBC Comics […]Announcements, Call for Artists, Comics Studies
Dec 18, 2025
‘Understanding Through Comics’ End-of-Term Workshop with Cartoonist Jeff Ellis
On 24 November 2025, the Understanding Through Comics: A Comics and Comics Studies Journal Club held an end-of-term comic making workshop in the IKBLC Peña Room with Cloudscape Comics president and local cartoonist Jeffrey Ellis. Jeff tells us that when Comics Studies members and UBC students completed the workshop with comics of their own, they too earned the title of cartoonist. Today we will be highlighting both the past workshop and the work produced therein, the art of a new generation of […]Comics Studies, Comics Talks, News
Nov 20, 2025
Comics & Knowledge Mobilization in Migration Studies (Nov. 27 @ 12:30 PM)
Comics & Knowledge Mobilization in Migration Studies with María Cervantes-Macías & Sofi Donner Thursday, Nov. 27th @ 12:30 PM, Zoom Register here This session explores how comics can serve as a powerful tool for knowledge mobilization in migration studies. Featuring CMS Postdoctoral Research Fellow María Cervantes-Macías and visual facilitator Sofi Donner, the event highlights their […]Announcements, Comics Studies, Comics Talks
Nov 04, 2025
Comics Workshop with Cartoonist Jeffrey Ellis
Join Understanding Through Comics: A Comics and Comics Studies Journal Club for our end-of-term social! We will be hosting a hands-on workshop with cartoonist Jeffrey Ellis. Learn about the art of comics and try your hand at making your own! This event will take place on Monday, November 24 from 11:00AM to 2:00PM in the IKBLC Peña Room, or on […]Announcements, Comics Studies, Comics Talks