Heroes. They capture our imagination. They intrigue us, and they inspire us. They rise above us and, in so doing, remind us to look upwards to reach beyond and stretch ourselves, to be more than we can be. Heroes make us ask what qualities define them, what sets them apart from the rest of us and, more importantly, what makes them Super. Through this exhibition, we endeavor to provide answers to these intriguing questions as we explore the different heroes depicted in the comics. These heroes are different and come from diverse makeups, backgrounds, and experiences. But they also share common characteristics and ideals. Explore these questions with us and be inspired to join the hero club! Capes are optional! This year our exhibition focuses on Diversity in Comics.
SCC's Comics Talk
Many new superhero fans have been introduced to the genre via movies and tv series. This year's exhibition shows off source material and their association to these movies and tv series, ie comics and original art, and other collectibles such as colour guides, movie / tv memorabilia, toys / statues as well as replica props. The wide variety of exhibits caters to different types of fans and collectors in the hobby. Fans engagement in the form of Art Contest and Art Jam are well received as well.
"Here we go again! From the same team who brought to you the inaugural comic book extravaganza Singapore and Malaysia Virtual Fan Festival (SMVFF), we present to you SMVFF II! We have packed more guests, more panels, more commissions, more merchandise, more livestreams into the two days (5-6 Dec 2020)! This round we would be talking to comic book legend Chris Claremont and comic book artist extraordinaire Nick Bradshaw, along with returning guest mega star Arthur Adams! Stand to win also a Star Wars Heir to the Empire #1 (featuring the first comic book appearance of Grand Admiral Thrawn) worth US$150! Chat with our artists in the region in our virtual artist alleys! So, make a date and join us the weekend of 5-6 Dec!" ~ Myron Tay, Primary Organiser, SCC We have a total of 35 guests who will be appearing on Panels as well as Artists Alley streams.
...Ran out of things to do for this weekend? The Singapore Comics Community and MY Comics Community have come together to put up the SMVFF (SCC & MYCC Virtual Fan Festival - PLAY Exhibition)! Their live session schedule for both days have been released, so set your reminders now! A shout-out to participating artists who will be at the SMVFF Vendor & Artist Alley. If you’d like to purchase their exclusive comics or get commission pieces from them, be sure to be visit the online event this More information about this event can be found in the links below:Live Streams URL: Live StreamParticipating Guest Artists: Guest ArtistsFB Event: EventMembers' submission: Members' Storytime Submission
There’s also a comic strip contest, featuring both their mascots, with a cash prize of S$100 and other goodies to be won! Here are some notable entries:Asian artists have played a significant role in the mainstream comics industry, centered around the largest publishers based in the United States. Artists, notably from the Philippines, such as Rudy Nebres, Tony DeZuniga, Nestor Redondo and Ernie Chan have drawn and inked for Marvel and DC comics since the 1970’s, blazing the way as pioneers in this competitive field. Following in the footsteps of these legends, modern artists from the region like Mico Suayan, Rian Gonzales, Sonny Liew, Stanley (Artgerm) Lau, Zu Orzu, Yasmin Putri, Ario Anindito, In-Hyuk Lee, Kim Jung Gi and Sana Takeda are counted amongst the most popular and talented comic creatives working today. Original regional comics also play a major role in Hong Kong and Japan; where manhua and manga inspire major movies and animated series. Wonderful stories uniquely told by Asian creators that inspire even global audiences and have influenced western comic creators. Manhua and Manga...
