“This was a wonderful event (LDC Festival) that MUST happen again! As an outsider to the scene, this was the first opportunity I had to connect with a network of artists and women working in this area in the UK. Everyone went to so much effort to make all the artists feel heard and valued – so much so that we were all happy if anyone had won! I really appreciated all the press interviews as well that were organised for us. Amazing. It shows how a conventional ‘competition’ can be flipped on its head if organised by a group of stellar women!”

“If you’re unaware of the vital work and welcoming ethos of the international Laydeez do Comics groups then check out their site. They’ve made such a positive difference at a grassroots level for several years now and are fully deserving of your support for the work they do in promoting new comics voices.”