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October 20th, 2007

Over 1200 cartoonists took part in 87 events taking place in 18 countries, 28 US states

  • What is a 24 hour comic?
    • It's a challenge: one cartoonist tries to create a full 24 page comic, normally months of work, in 24 straight hours.more info
  • What is 24 Hour Comics Day?
    • It's an international celebration of comics creation. Cartoonists all over take the challenge of trying to create a 24 page comic story in 24 straight hours. Many gather at special events in comic book shops, schools, and other locations.
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  • 24 Hour Comics Day event sites by location, by time
  • Books of 24 Hour Comics
  • 24 Hour Comics Day blog
  • historic (2004-2007) blog
  • Sending in your comic
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  • Host a 24 Hour Comics Day event
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  • Information for the press

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    is an annual event where cartoonists around the world each try to create 24 pages of comics in 24 hours.

    Last year, over 1200 cartoonists took part at events in 17 countries.

    On October 18th, 2008, cartoonists around the world will face the 24 hour comics challenge. To help these cartoonists, some comic book stores, educational institutions, libraries, businesses, and comics clubs will host special 24 Hour Comics Day events. They'll provide cartoonists with a space to work, access to food and drink, and camaraderie.

    Recent news from the 24 Hour Comics Day blog (click on the titles for the full entries):

    24 Hour Comics Day 2008

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    Now at better comic book stores and some tip-top bookstores:

    24 Hour Comics Day Highlights 2006: Ten great stories! MORE INFO

    Also available...

    24 Hour Comics All-Stars: nine tales by commercial comics creators. Scott McCloud, Paul Smith, Tone Rodriguez, and more!

    24 Hour Comics Day Highlights 2004: 24 interesting tales MORE INFO

    Nine of the best 24 hour comics, selected and with introductions by Scott McCloud. Includes Neil Gaiman, Steve Bissette, and more. MORE INFO