Dublin Comic Arts Festival
@dublincomicarts.bsky.social
DCAF is a quarterly small press comic arts festival in Dublin, Ireland. Founded by Matt Melis and The Comics Lab, organised by DCAF Committee volunteers. Next DCAF: November 30th at The Complex, Smithfield D07XR70
https://www.dublincomicarts.ie/links
https://www.dublincomicarts.ie/links
This wonderful made video by Rón Maguire highlights how integral The Complex has been for DCAF's growth #SaveTheComplex
December 16, 2025 at 12:23 PM
This wonderful made video by Rón Maguire highlights how integral The Complex has been for DCAF's growth #SaveTheComplex
DCAF is tomorrow!!!! Don't miss your opportunity to support artists and get some unique gifts for your favourite people this holiday season!!! There is so much to choose from. We've only highlighted a tiny amount of the cool things you'll find tomorrow at The Complex, Dublin 7
November 29, 2025 at 8:52 PM
DCAF is tomorrow!!!! Don't miss your opportunity to support artists and get some unique gifts for your favourite people this holiday season!!! There is so much to choose from. We've only highlighted a tiny amount of the cool things you'll find tomorrow at The Complex, Dublin 7
DCAF is happening tomorrow. We thought it was time to reshare why we mask at DCAF events. We have exhibiting artists and audience members who are immuno-suppressed and immuno-compromised. Masking ensures everyone can safely participate in DCAF! 😷❤️
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November 29, 2025 at 8:51 PM
DCAF is happening tomorrow. We thought it was time to reshare why we mask at DCAF events. We have exhibiting artists and audience members who are immuno-suppressed and immuno-compromised. Masking ensures everyone can safely participate in DCAF! 😷❤️
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Our Debut Book page is heaving with new titles for DCAF this Sunday! For more information check out our website: www.dublincomicarts.ie/debut-books
November 28, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Our Debut Book page is heaving with new titles for DCAF this Sunday! For more information check out our website: www.dublincomicarts.ie/debut-books
Don't forget to gather your old comics and get some great swaps this Sunday!
November 28, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Don't forget to gather your old comics and get some great swaps this Sunday!
@chango_pongo - Hello. I am Vadim aka Chango Pongo, an illustrator. I make whimsical work inspired by fantasy, video games, graphic novels and video games.
November 6, 2025 at 8:07 PM
@chango_pongo - Hello. I am Vadim aka Chango Pongo, an illustrator. I make whimsical work inspired by fantasy, video games, graphic novels and video games.
@abhartachmag - We are a gathering of horror enthusiasts, providing a new platform for chilling tales, haunting poetry, grotesque artwork, and in-depth reviews. Our aim is to curate a collection of original content for our readers, ensuring that terror is always at your fingertips.
November 6, 2025 at 8:05 PM
@abhartachmag - We are a gathering of horror enthusiasts, providing a new platform for chilling tales, haunting poetry, grotesque artwork, and in-depth reviews. Our aim is to curate a collection of original content for our readers, ensuring that terror is always at your fingertips.
@martas_sketchbook - Hi! I am an animation filmmaker based in Dublin. I draw a lot of squiggly lines with grumpy looking people and sculpt tiny creations like mugs and sushi. And I have three cats.
November 6, 2025 at 8:04 PM
@martas_sketchbook - Hi! I am an animation filmmaker based in Dublin. I draw a lot of squiggly lines with grumpy looking people and sculpt tiny creations like mugs and sushi. And I have three cats.
@beetleheaddesigns.bsky.social
Hello!! I’m Beetleheaddesigns, home to many wondrous creatures and creations! I pride myself on my vibrant, playful artstyle, experimenting with bright colours often! I host many original creatures in my small business, each with their own personality🫶
Hello!! I’m Beetleheaddesigns, home to many wondrous creatures and creations! I pride myself on my vibrant, playful artstyle, experimenting with bright colours often! I host many original creatures in my small business, each with their own personality🫶
November 6, 2025 at 8:02 PM
@beetleheaddesigns.bsky.social
Hello!! I’m Beetleheaddesigns, home to many wondrous creatures and creations! I pride myself on my vibrant, playful artstyle, experimenting with bright colours often! I host many original creatures in my small business, each with their own personality🫶
Hello!! I’m Beetleheaddesigns, home to many wondrous creatures and creations! I pride myself on my vibrant, playful artstyle, experimenting with bright colours often! I host many original creatures in my small business, each with their own personality🫶
Harriet looks at the world through an honest yet playful lens. When creating she asks herself the question 'Why are we?’ Rooted in compassion, relationships and humour, Harriet creates a visual world for everyday people, exposing all of our everyday secrets and experiences.
November 6, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Harriet looks at the world through an honest yet playful lens. When creating she asks herself the question 'Why are we?’ Rooted in compassion, relationships and humour, Harriet creates a visual world for everyday people, exposing all of our everyday secrets and experiences.
Mark is an Irish Illustrator from Dublin. He is a recent graduate of the NCAD, where he studied visual communication specialising in illustration. He explores capturing everyday instances, highlighting human interaction, nature and the ordinary.
November 2, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Mark is an Irish Illustrator from Dublin. He is a recent graduate of the NCAD, where he studied visual communication specialising in illustration. He explores capturing everyday instances, highlighting human interaction, nature and the ordinary.
kugelfischee - I am an artist who creates warm, illustrations of what I am passionate about. I like writing poetry about the mundane & strange. LLAP
November 2, 2025 at 12:29 PM
kugelfischee - I am an artist who creates warm, illustrations of what I am passionate about. I like writing poetry about the mundane & strange. LLAP
@princepuca.bsky.social Sarah is a Irish lesbian illustrator, comic artist and catboy connoisseur
November 2, 2025 at 12:27 PM
@princepuca.bsky.social Sarah is a Irish lesbian illustrator, comic artist and catboy connoisseur
Hi my name is Patrick Harty and I'm a junior freelance comic book artist, illustrator and visual designer based in Cork.
Most of my work is centred around creating sci-fi and fantasy stories and characters, often drawing inspiration from Irish and Eastern European folklore and myths.
Most of my work is centred around creating sci-fi and fantasy stories and characters, often drawing inspiration from Irish and Eastern European folklore and myths.
November 2, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Hi my name is Patrick Harty and I'm a junior freelance comic book artist, illustrator and visual designer based in Cork.
Most of my work is centred around creating sci-fi and fantasy stories and characters, often drawing inspiration from Irish and Eastern European folklore and myths.
Most of my work is centred around creating sci-fi and fantasy stories and characters, often drawing inspiration from Irish and Eastern European folklore and myths.
Conor Carroll is a writer and artist from Dublin who specialises in creating homebrew dnd/ttrpg books to help make, develop and enhance the games at your table!
November 2, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Conor Carroll is a writer and artist from Dublin who specialises in creating homebrew dnd/ttrpg books to help make, develop and enhance the games at your table!
Emma is a Dublin based artist with an interest in all things spooky!
She sells prints, stickers, zines and pins featuring artwork inspired by alternative music and fashion, pop culture, and her dogs.
She sells prints, stickers, zines and pins featuring artwork inspired by alternative music and fashion, pop culture, and her dogs.
November 1, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Emma is a Dublin based artist with an interest in all things spooky!
She sells prints, stickers, zines and pins featuring artwork inspired by alternative music and fashion, pop culture, and her dogs.
She sells prints, stickers, zines and pins featuring artwork inspired by alternative music and fashion, pop culture, and her dogs.
@thomas.morelli.artwork
Thomas Morelli is a comic book artist, who sometimes makes dark, twisted comics but sometimes also makes light-hearted, funny comics. He also makes his own recycled paper, which he uses to make notebooks, or as a canvas to paint on.
Thomas Morelli is a comic book artist, who sometimes makes dark, twisted comics but sometimes also makes light-hearted, funny comics. He also makes his own recycled paper, which he uses to make notebooks, or as a canvas to paint on.
November 1, 2025 at 6:04 PM
@thomas.morelli.artwork
Thomas Morelli is a comic book artist, who sometimes makes dark, twisted comics but sometimes also makes light-hearted, funny comics. He also makes his own recycled paper, which he uses to make notebooks, or as a canvas to paint on.
Thomas Morelli is a comic book artist, who sometimes makes dark, twisted comics but sometimes also makes light-hearted, funny comics. He also makes his own recycled paper, which he uses to make notebooks, or as a canvas to paint on.
We are the TUS Animation and Illustration Society. We will be setting Zines stickers and prints made by our society members to raise money for charity. Thank you for your support!
November 1, 2025 at 6:02 PM
We are the TUS Animation and Illustration Society. We will be setting Zines stickers and prints made by our society members to raise money for charity. Thank you for your support!
Hello I’m Annabelle, the creator of the awesome and Swaggy ‘Everything is fine’ zine which now has two fabulous issues! My work centres around bugs, anxiety and the supernatural but like, in a fun way.
November 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Hello I’m Annabelle, the creator of the awesome and Swaggy ‘Everything is fine’ zine which now has two fabulous issues! My work centres around bugs, anxiety and the supernatural but like, in a fun way.
OUR NEXT EVENT IS NOVEMBER 30TH, SO IT'S TIME TO MEET OUR ARTISTS PT.2!
Kayla Marok is an illustrator, animator and storyteller. Her work is eerie, playful and strangely nostalgic.
Kayla Marok is an illustrator, animator and storyteller. Her work is eerie, playful and strangely nostalgic.
November 1, 2025 at 5:58 PM
OUR NEXT EVENT IS NOVEMBER 30TH, SO IT'S TIME TO MEET OUR ARTISTS PT.2!
Kayla Marok is an illustrator, animator and storyteller. Her work is eerie, playful and strangely nostalgic.
Kayla Marok is an illustrator, animator and storyteller. Her work is eerie, playful and strangely nostalgic.
Madeleine Hadd (farawaypool) is an illustrator/animator based in Dublin.
October 27, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Madeleine Hadd (farawaypool) is an illustrator/animator based in Dublin.
Hello my name is Shaun Hogan! I'm a 20 year old artist aspiring to illustrate freelance comic books. I've previously posted my pilot issue on Webtoons but I would like to use DCAF as a way to get other illustrators to take a look at my work.
October 27, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Hello my name is Shaun Hogan! I'm a 20 year old artist aspiring to illustrate freelance comic books. I've previously posted my pilot issue on Webtoons but I would like to use DCAF as a way to get other illustrators to take a look at my work.
@inkcoveredhands.bsky.social Darren is a zinester, linocut printmaker and dabbling wood whittler from the east coast of Ireland. He enjoys the strange and odd in life and art, and tries to reflect that in his work, along side mental health and D&D. Is a big fan of cats.
October 27, 2025 at 1:40 PM
@inkcoveredhands.bsky.social Darren is a zinester, linocut printmaker and dabbling wood whittler from the east coast of Ireland. He enjoys the strange and odd in life and art, and tries to reflect that in his work, along side mental health and D&D. Is a big fan of cats.
Aoife O'Dowd is a comic creator and illustrator from the far away kingdom of Sligo. She is easily distracted by bright colours and loud music, as you can see from her artwork.
October 27, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Aoife O'Dowd is a comic creator and illustrator from the far away kingdom of Sligo. She is easily distracted by bright colours and loud music, as you can see from her artwork.
@sambojussi.bsky.social I'm Sam Burton, an illustrator from Dublin. I've been drawing as long as I can remember. My earliest influences came from the warped perspectives and elastic characters of Dr. Seuss, and the willowy ink illustrations of Chris Riddell and Harry Clarke.
October 27, 2025 at 1:37 PM
@sambojussi.bsky.social I'm Sam Burton, an illustrator from Dublin. I've been drawing as long as I can remember. My earliest influences came from the warped perspectives and elastic characters of Dr. Seuss, and the willowy ink illustrations of Chris Riddell and Harry Clarke.