Marc makes comics

You really don’t want to miss this year’s @maccpowcomicartfestival folks! 💥25-28 June 2026💥 Main COMiC MARKETPLACE on Saturday 27th June, 10-4 at Macclesfield Town Hall. Between the 25th and 28th of June, we’ll be welcoming comic book creators from around the world to Macclesfield in Cheshire, with a jam-packed festival. From film screenings and premieres, to workshops, signings, songs, a town hall bursting with nearly 80 amazing creators from around the world, and not one… not two… but THREE exhibitions. This years programme is our most rich and diverse one yet… if you think you know comics, then be prepared to discover even more! Supported by both @macclesfieldtc and our esteemed local businesses and venues, our eleventh year is going to be our best one yet! See you in June, and start planning your weekend right now... Linky in the bio ⬆️ @cinemaccinema @graphicnovelreadingroom @buttonwarehouse @_flourwatersalt @waterstonesmacc @macclesfieldlibrary @roomforcomics @pizzaexpressmacclesfield @redwillow_macclesfield @silkmuseummacc @oink_film @puppetfolkexperience @thequietcatbookshop @happeninginmcr @cheshireeast @socheshire @cheshireeast @lifeincheshire Graciously supported by @macclesfieldtc 💥

***Hey👋 Tickets are LiVE!*** Sunday FUNNiES! Cartoon Art Club - May Edition! On Sunday 31st May, 11-12.30pm at @roomforcomics ! Booking linky in bio ⬆️ Join Phoenix and in-house Cartoonist Marc Jackson (@marcmakescomics to his pals!) for a ‘one of a kind’, cartoon art workshop here at Room for comics! Marc brings a wealth of comics and comic art experience with a relaxed, playful spirit to each session, ensuring that every child feels inspired and excited to create. So join in, and together we’ll go back to basics, drawing with NO pressure, NO rules and absolutely ZERO restrictions using nothing but the power of paper and felt pens! Cool! Parents/Adults: Feel free to stay and watch the fun, or drop-off, grab that coffee from the fantastic @_flourwatersalt downstairs. Cool 😎 🧒 Suitable for ages 6+. 📆 Sunday 31st May 📍 Room for comics, 9a Market Place, Macclesfield. SK10 1EB. 🕣 11-12.30pm 🎟️ £14.50 per person (plus small booking fee). ✏️ All materials provided. 💯 All abilities welcome. #drawingworkshop #cartoonartist #macclesfield #comicartists #drawmore

It’s Monday, that’s only means one thing… ***Tickets RELEASED folks!*** LET’S DRAW! Saturday Cartoon Art Club (June Edition) on Saturday 6th June, 2-3pm Link in bio ⬆️ Instagram stories or head over to our Facebook page ➡️ Join us for LET’S DRAW! (June Edition). A monthly drawing club here at @roomforcomics where children can unleash their creativity and dive into the fun and crazy world of cartooning, guided by PHOENIX cartoonist (and all-round funny guy), @marcmakescomics ! Each session is all about free-flow creativity, bold ideas, back to basics drawing with NO rules and ZERO restrictions! Children will have the opportunity to learn the basics of cartoon drawing while having a blast! @marc !brings a wealth of experience and a playful spirit to each session, ensuring that every child feels inspired and excited to create. Parents/Adults: You are welcome to stay and watch the fun, or drop off and go grab that coffee from the fantastic @_flourwatersalt bakery downstairs 🧒 Suitable for ages 6+ 📆 Saturday 6th June 📍 Room for comics 🕣 2-3pm 🎟️ £12.50 per person (plus small booking fee) ✏️ All materials provided 💯 All abilities welcome

Today I jumped in the comics mobile, headed to glorious Bollington to run two workshops as part of this year’s @bollingtonfestival at @bollingtonarts centre. What a fantastic day of drawing and cartooning, and what a great set of young creators! So many great drawings and ideas, and we were also joined by the past Mayor too! From GOOFS to fish bowl wearing, mustache rocking, surf dudes and everything in between! Thank you Bollington 🙌

Thanks to Gemma at the @buttonwarehouse for supporting @maccpowcomicartfestival once again, even going the extra mile and putting the @maccpowcomicartfestival poster on the BiG screen! Her fabulous cafe/bar will be home to the @graphicnovelreadingroom once again this year, a fabulously curated space to enjoy comics in a wonderful setting. It will also be our after party venue on the Saturday night! Fantastic to support and be supported by a great independent business. M&J x @maccpowcomicartfestival is brought to you by @roomforcomics , @marcmakescomics and @janebettyjackson 🙌 @maccpowcomicartfestival is supported by @macclesfieldtc 💥

I totally tried and failed to get @miked tickets for London this morning. Slim to no chance because it’s a tiny venue and, well, it’s freaking MIKE D!! I drew this yesterday in anticipation and am now posting in commiseration. Sad times, but so great to see ya boy doing his thing after 15 years. If you got tickets enjoy!! I’m there in spirit! #miked #beastieboys #hiphop

Yesterday was my final visit to Laurence Jackson secondary school in Guisborough to complete the last of my three visits which is part of the @literacy_trust #youngreadersprogramme. The final session focussed on the students creating a four panel comic all starting with the same prompt of ‘Hi my name is…’ They could incorporate any and all of the things they have learnt so far, from speech and thought bubbles, to sound effects and how to visually approach a panel. Each of my two classes only had a short time with me, but delivered some wonderful comics! Bear in mind, many claimed at the start of this project “I can’t draw!” and then went onto be incredibly proud of what they had created, and rightly so! This has been a great project, and I’m really proud of what everyone has achieved! Thanks to the @literacy_trust for asking me to be involved. @literacy_trust @britishlandplc #nationalliteracytrust #youngreaders #comix #readmorecomics

***REMINDER folks*** Tickets for all THREE @maccpowcomicartfestival workshops on Sunday 28th June at @roomforcomics , will be released on Monday 18th May. All booking 🔗 posted on our pages. Handy reminder links in our bio ⬆️ Cool. Workshop 1: MENACINGLY GOOD! With BEANO Cartoonist NIGEL PARKINSON (6+) Reminder link in bio ⬆️ Workshop 2: I’ll DRAW ANYTHING! With International Guest, Cartoonist & Author JAMES KOCHALKA! (6+) Reminder link in bio ⬆️ Workshop 3: MAKE MANGA! With Illustrator & Author SONIA LEONG! (8+) Reminder link in bio ⬆️ This year’s @maccpowcomicartfestival Comic Art Festival is going to be the best yet! We are super proud to bring this event to Macclesfield on what will be it’s 11th year! So, buckle-up, grab your tickets and get ready for a weekend FULL of comics and comic art greatness. M&J x For more information, PLUS the FULL programme of events, visit: maccpow.co.uk @maccpowcomicartfestival is brought top you by the team at @roomforcomics and is supported by the fantastic @macclesfieldtc 💥 #maccpow #macclesfield #workshops #manga #beano

I always like to pair my coffee with a comic. This is not a big cup, and it’s not a small comic - it’s just the way it turned out and you’re going to have to deal with that. Read FUNNY SIDE UP each month only in @redhookstarrevue EXCLUSIVE!! #Brooklyn #newspapers #comics #coffee

I’m working on a new comic that won’t appear in a comic, but on a wall! More news as it comes in!… #breakingnews🚨

Check out my MANDALORIAN and GROGU poster for @cinemaccinema coming SOON! I’m doing some limited prints of these with all proceeds going to the homeless Jawa fund on Tatooine! Help the cause! This is the way to your local cinema, you don’t need a multiplex to enjoy this film folks! 🎞️ #grogucommunity #mandalorian #grogu #filmposter #indiecinema

Happy birthday to my awesome editor George Fiala from @redhookstarrevue @villagestarrevue who has supported my comics since 2014!! Enjoy!