Ever Wondered Why Comics Make Blockbuster Movies?

From Garfield to Batman comic books and their characters have a pedigree and a history that make them a tried and tested formula to become successful films.

There's a whole roster of major movie stars including Nicholas Cage, Halle Berry, Sean Connery, Robert Downey Jr, Morgan Freeman, Angelina Jolie and Keanu Reeves who have willingly put their names forward to feature in comic book silver screen sagas, confident that they will reach an eager audience.

Wanted, The Fantastic Four, Ironman, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Superman, The Crow, Batman - the titles literally leap out and mug you at the cinemas these days.

But, when at the end of a movie, those screen credits roll on half as long as the actual film itself, consider for a moment that it might take a handful, or less, of creative individuals to deliver similarly exciting adventures on a regular monthly, or even weekly, basis.

On the 4th- 5th October some of the best of those writers, artists and editors will be congregating in England's second city to appear at the Birmingham International Comics Convention 2008.

From Judge Dredd to The Beano's Little Plumb, there will be comics and creators galore and from all around the globe. With talks, signings, competitions and much more besides it promises to be a show to remember.

If you want to know what's going to be the next Wanted, Iron Man or even The Incredibles, then The Birmingham International Comics Show is the happening place to be this October.

For further information & to reserve tickets visit: www.thecomicsshow.co.uk