Other projects he has planned for the future include Atomic Rocket Group 66, a 1950s superhero pastiche, and a new ongoing title set in Ireland in the 1860s called Hibernia which will weave together Ireland's political past, her rich history and numerous fables. So far, Freak Show has sold in excess of 18000 copies, the majority of sales in America. He is the first and so far only Irish writer to be nominated for one of these awards. In 2004, he launched his flagship title, Freak Show, which garnered international success and got him nominated for an Eagle award, the comic book Oscars. Time Boys (Time to Series)Smartkids Media Studios, FreakshowJacquin Sanders. Rob set up Atomic Diner in 2003 and released In Dublin City and the fantastic Naked Lunch. Robert Oberfirst, Things That Go Bump in the NightErnestine Flowers.

From humble beginnings in the Grafton Flea market in 1993, to opening up Sub City in 1994 and a second branch in Galway in 1997. Robert Curley has been selling comics for over a decade. There is also a strong emphasis on the practical craft of writing with workshops on screenwriting, playwriting, graphic novel writing, self-publishing and even how to write that perfect Chapbook.Ĭheck out the full listing on All Events are free. This year there is a top line-up of writers including Murphy’s Law writer Colin Bateman who will speak on Sunday 6 April in Greyfriars Gallery at 3pm. The Sean Dunne Writers Festival runs from the 3 - 6 April and is organised by the Waterford City Arts Office. This event is part of the Sean Dunne Writers Festival. To book your place phone the Waterford City Arts Office on 051 849833. Freak Show creator, Rob Curley, gives a Masterclass on storylines for Graphic NovelsĪt The Comixstop, 115 The Quay, Waterford City.

Freakshow by Robert Curley