The Phantom at Papercuts Comics Festival (12-14 September 2025)
- Jermayn Parker
- Jul 29
- 2 min read
Since 2019, the Papercuts Comics Festival, held biennially in Adelaide, South Australia, has consisted of various free events that showcase the many different facets of what comics can offer. These events are designed to appeal to readers, writers, and artists alike.
In 2025, popular Frew creator Paul Mason will be one of the Australian guests who will attend. Nicola Scott who has drawn several Frew covers, will also be in attendance and both participating in the Creators in Conversation panels.
Talking Pictures: Friday 12 September 2025, 6:00pm arrival for 6:30-8:30pm
Allan Scott Auditorium, The University of South Australia, City West Campus, 55 North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia
Cost: FREE
About: Experience comics in a different way at Talking Pictures, where creators will combine art and performance for a multimedia storytelling event. The presenters will each perform a live reading accompanied by onscreen projections of their own art.
Creators in Conversation: Sat 13 September 2025, 10:15am-4:45pm
Studio 01, Adelaide City Library, 3 Rundle Place, 77-91 Rundle Mall, Adelaide, South Australia
Cost: FREE
About: Internationally acclaimed graphic novelists from across Australia featuring five one-hour discussion panels, each featuring three acclaimed Australian comic creators!
Market Day: Sun 14 September 2025, 11:00am-5:00pm
Adelaide Town Hall, 128 King William St, Adelaide, South Australia
Cost: FREE
About: More than 120 comic creator stallholders! Come buy from the cream of Australia’s comics creators! Discover for yourself the vibrancy and diversity of the local creative community. From internationally published stars to young emerging artists, there’s something for everyone!
Workshop: Sun 14 September 2025, times TBA
Adelaide Town Hall, 128 King William St, Adelaide, South Australia
Cost: FREE (bookings essential)
About: Learn the secrets of making comics! Alongside this year’s Papercuts market day, four of the 120+ stallholders will each be running a free one-hour workshop in an adjacent space at Adelaide Town Hall!
*The workshops are free but each is strictly limited to 16 participants, and bookings are essential.*
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