Competition

2D - Create your own Character Competition


Entrants are invited to create an original comic book character of their own. Your character could be anything from a costumed superhero to a teenage girl to a giant creature. All entrants must supply the following details

Your Character name:
Age:
Height:
Gender:
Special Abilities (if any):


The Competition is comprised of two sections, Art and Writing and you can enter either or both sections.

Art Section:
Draw your character on an A4 or A3 page. It can be in black & white or colour.

Writing Section:
Write a short story about your own original character either telling their origins or a bit about their history. The length of this piece of writing should be between 300-500 words.

Age Groups:
There will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes for both the Art section and the Writing Section in the following age categories;

a) 8-10 yrs         b) 11-13 yrs       c) 14-16 yrs       d) 17 and over

Prizes will include a selection of comic merchandise and book tokens.

Closing Date: Tuesday 3rd June

Entries to be sent to:
David Campbell, Verbal Arts Centre, Stable Lane, Bishop Street Within, Derry/Londonderry BT48 6PU.

The following information must be included with all school entries:

Name of pupil:
Age:
School/college:
School/college contact no:
Teacher’s name:

N.B. Primary and Secondary school entries must be signed by the class teacher.