Comic Book Collecting London

First book club meet

## ✨ First Meet – What to Expect Join us for the **first meetup of East London Book Club** — a relaxed evening of conversation around ***The Sense of an Ending* by Julian Barnes**. This isn’t a lecture or a book report. We’ll explore ideas, share different takes, and let the conversation flow naturally. You’re welcome even if you didn’t finish the book — curiosity matters more than completion. *** ## 💭 Think About These (Optional) No prep required — just a few questions to spark thought: * Did you trust the narrator? Why or why not? * How reliable do you think memory really is? * Is the ending satisfying, frustrating, or intentionally unresolved? * Which character stayed with you the most — and why? * Did the book change how you think about past decisions? Bring your thoughts, questions, or just yourself. Please note this is a paid event with minimal payment to cover snacks and other material provided. [Amazon link to the book](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sense-Ending-Julian-Barnes/dp/0099564971)

Comic and Manga Creators Group London

If you are you interested on creating your own comic, but need help to put your vision together or do not know were to start then we may have the solution for you. Come talk shop with fellow creators, share experiences, ideas, techniques and tips to help each other grow and have a chance in the industry.

Discuss February's Book

Love is in the air! In February we read romance books. This month's book is: This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone Get it now!

The IN-PERSON Fandorica Geek & Sci-Fi/Fantasy Meetup! All Fandoms Welcome!

The **IN-PERSON** Fandorica returns on **Sunday 22nd February 2026 from 3pm onwards till late!** That's **Sunday 22nd February 2026.** So please do join us for what will hopefully be a day long remembered! We plan on being there till late. So if you can't pop along at the start, then join us when it's convenient for you! It'll all be very relaxed with a welcoming atmosphere. The idea is simply to bring people who have a shared love of all things geek together for a good time! It's all about meeting people and making new friends! Trust me, you won't need an encyclopedic knowledge! Ultimately, it's going to be you all that will make it what it is. Feel free to chat about anything you like! Be as silly or serious as you want! So whatever you're into... Doctor Who, Marvel, DC, Star Wars, The Last Of Us, Stranger Things, Cobra Kai, Disney, Supernatural, Comics, Films, Books, Board Games, D&D, etc, I'm sure we'll all have something in common to talk about! Chat about anything you fancy! Please do RSVP to confirm that you're coming along. If you RSVP to the meetup, you'll also get updated quickly if any details change. So hopefully see many of you at the Fandorica! To make sure that everyone has a fantastic time at the Fandorica meetups, please do familiarise yourselves with the Fandorica Etiquette which can be found here: [https://bit.ly/fandoricaetiquette](https://bit.ly/fandoricaetiquette) **The Fandorica meetups are free to attend for everyone. However Meetup itself does charge a fee to the organiser for the service. So if you enjoy coming along to the Fandorica meetups and want to help keep them running, then you can donate via the Fandorica PayPal page: [paypal.me/fandorica](paypal.me/fandorica).** **Donations to help keep the Fandorica meetups running are optional but every penny helps!** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **The Mad Hatter is a great meetup pub and we're lucky to be getting it, so can I please also kindly request that you do buy some drinks and snacks at the bar since that makes it worth their while hosting us!** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** As always, you can contact me by either messaging me on here or via the following ways: Website: http://www.fandorica.co.uk Instagram: TheFandorica (https://www.instagram.com/thefandorica) Bluesky: Fandorica.bsky.social Mobile: 07463 621 754 (WhatsApp preferred). See you at a Fandorica soon! :)

Social Book Club

Hi Fellow readers, This is a book club curated for book lovers alike. Our aim is to explore different cultures through stories/books. Each month we pick a region to read from and discuss our chosen book. Month we have chosen to read from eastern Asia, Japan. the book is 'Out' by Natsuo Kirino. come along and join us and explore a different culture via fiction. the club is face to face, held at the Barbican library. please add 07460163389, and message me.to be added to the WhatsApp group chat. happy reading xx

CO-MIX & CO Creative Forum (Digital publishing / Distribution)

**CO-MIX & CO** is a community of enthusiastic storytellers, using Comics and Zines to explore new ideas and challenge the preconceptions of medium/ form. These Creative Forums are our monthly meetups, to workshop the production (Processes/ Methods/ Techniques/ Materials) of Comic and Zine Publishing Every **CO-MIX & CO** Creative Forum is someone’s first, so attendees learn from the collective knowledge of one another to develop new Comic and Zine-making skills. We share whatever is produced collectively under the banner of **CO-MIX & CO** at Comic Art and Zine fairs, as well as within a series of anthologies. At this month's Creative Forum: * Exploring Digital Comic Platforms * Optimising Page layout for Digital Distribution * Anthology Troubleshooting * Drink & Draw Look forward to seeing you all there **CO-MIX & CO**

Books n’ Chill📚☕️📖🧁

AnimanJapan Anime & Manga Club!

If you love anime & manga then please join us for our weekly meetups, where we basically just sit, chat and read anime & manga! We usually sit in the back of the pub. If the weather is nice we may sit outside at the back of the pub, or even outside on the downstairs floor. In this meetup, you can BYOM (bring your own manga) or read one from the selection we will bring. See this as an opportunity to discover, recommend or simply enjoy Japanese comics & anime with like-minded people! Note: This is not a book club. Also, the TCR bar is kind enough to allow us to use their space to host this meetup, and has asked if possible for attendees to support the venue by purchasing a drink or food while you're there. Please don't bring your own food or drink to consume at the venue, as the venue does not allow this! You can also join our discord group: [https://discord.gg/nDMBbQ2CKu](https://discord.gg/nDMBbQ2CKu)

February's second Science Fiction & Fantasy meetup.

Would you enjoy a relaxed evening chatting about distant galaxies, epic quests, and everything in between? If so, we’d love to meet you. Our next gathering takes place on **Saturday 28th February from 6pm** at **The Mad Hatter**, just by Blackfriars Bridge. Drop in, say hello, and join us for a drink. We’re a long‑running group that’s been meeting since **1998**—long before meetup sites were wven a thing. Over the years we’ve done it all: celebrity meet‑and‑greets, convention trips, RPG campaigns, cinema outings, LARPs, and plenty more. These pub nights are all about easygoing conversation and connecting with fellow Sci‑Fi and Fantasy fans. To help break the ice, we’ll be running a light‑hearted team quiz at **8.30pm**. There’s no fee to attend—just pay for whatever food or drink you order at the venue.

Midweek Magic - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Prerelease

TIMINGS Doors Open: 17:30 Tournament Starts: 19:00 Tournament Finishes: 22:30 Doors Close: 23:00 FORMAT & STRUCTURE Limited: Sealed Deck Product: 1 x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Prerelease Pack Structure: Swiss (3 rounds, 50 minutes) non-DCI™-sanctioned REL: Regular Venue Capacity: 37 players ENTRANCE FEES Casual Play: Free Sealed Deck: £60.00 Trading: Free PRIZES 9pts (3-0-0) - 8 x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Play Boosters 7pts (2-ID-0) - 6 x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Play Boosters 7pts (2-1-0) - 5 x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Play Boosters 6pts (2-0-1) - 4 x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Play Boosters 5pts (1-2-0) - 4 x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Play Boosters 4pts (1-1-1) - 3 x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Play Boosters 3pts (0-3-0) - 3 x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Play Boosters 3pts (1-0-2) - 2 x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Play Boosters 2pts (0-2-1) - 2 x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Play Boosters 1pts (0-1-2) - 1 x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Play Booster

Art Club

Artists of all ability are welcome at the All Good Bookshop Art Club. Each session has a theme to inspire creativity but there is no set image to create, allowing attendees to explore their own skills and interests. A range of art materials are supplied, but bringing your own supplies is also welcomed. Suggested donation £5

Friday Night Magic - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Prerelease

TIMINGS Doors Open: 17:30 Tournament Starts: 19:00 Tournament Finishes: 22:30 Doors Close: 23:00 FORMAT & STRUCTURE Limited: Sealed Deck Product: 1 x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Prerelease Pack Structure: Swiss (3 rounds, 50 minutes) non-DCI™-sanctioned REL: Regular Venue Capacity: 37 players ENTRANCE FEES Casual Play: Free Sealed Deck: £60.00 Trading: Free PRIZES 9pts (3-0-0) - 8 x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Play Boosters 7pts (2-ID-0) - 6 x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Play Boosters 7pts (2-1-0) - 5 x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Play Boosters 6pts (2-0-1) - 4 x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Play Boosters 5pts (1-2-0) - 4 x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Play Boosters 4pts (1-1-1) - 3 x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Play Boosters 3pts (0-3-0) - 3 x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Play Boosters 3pts (1-0-2) - 2 x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Play Boosters 2pts (0-2-1) - 2 x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Play Boosters 1pts (0-1-2) - 1 x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Play Booster