Creating a comic community

Zenescope artist Sheldon Goh doing a sketch during the recent Let's Nerd Out Weekend event at Borders The Curve on 11 and 12 May, in conjunction with Free Comics Book Day & Star Wars Day. The event featured appearances and signings by top Malaysian comic book artists such as Tan Eng Huat, Michael Chuah, Sheldon Goh, and Zid, and other comics and Star Wars-related activities.

WHY comics? “Why not?” shrugs Angelia Ong.

“Comics are amazing things – there are so many different genres and stories for readers of all ages,” she adds. “For adults and kids who are not so comfortable with reading books with a lot of words, comics are a great way to get into reading. (Game Of Thrones creator) George R.R. Martin said before that he got interested in reading through comics, as opposed to usual books.”