Ignite Studio will host Noblesville Creates’ 12th annual Comic Book in a Day Challenge on January 18th, 2025 from 9 AM to 5 PM. The event is open to comic book artists, comic book lovers and anyone who wants to explore something unique and creative. All ages and abilities can sign up for the challenge through Noblesville Creates. Spend the day creating, from scratch, a comic book of any genre with the help of our professional featured artists!
New this year, an online, virtual-only option is available for those near and far on Friday, January 17th. Online competitors will log in to Zoom at 9 AM EST and work to complete their comic book by 4 PM EST. All art submissions are due at 4 PM EST and contestants will present their stories to each other at approximately 4:15 PM EST. Sign up for the virtual option on Noblesville Creates’ website here.
Then, on Saturday, January 18th, the in-person event will feature a Youth Division and a Teen + Adult Division. The Teen + Adult Division will begin with kick-off right at 9 AM in Ignite Studio at the Fishers library branch. Contestants will have until 4 PM to complete their stories and submit up to 8 pages. Then the artists will present their stories to the assembly of judges and fellow artists at approximately 4:30 PM. The Youth Division is a shortened version of events – kick-off begins at 10:30 AM and contestants will have until 2:30 PM to complete their story and submit up to 4 pages. Youth artists will then present their stories to the judges and fellow competitors around 3 PM. 
Non-competitors are encouraged to come to the event and support the artists! Shop for art, prints and comic books. Participate in drop-in activities themed about comic books and superheroes. Our featured artists can show you how they create their work and nationally published comic books are made! Come listen to the artists present their stories and be amazed by the Challenge Artists’ creativity.
Comic Workshops
To prepare for the Challenge, or to celebrate your love of comics, you can also sign up for free one-hour workshops prior to the event at Ignite Studio during the month of January. Registration is required for these free workshops.
Thurs Jan 9 | 6:30 – 7:30 PM | IGN
This workshop will help you develop your story in words and pictures, reviewing the basic building blocks of comic books. Taught by Stuart Sayger. Registration begins two weeks prior to class. Ages 8+.
Tues Jan 14 | 6:30 – 7:30 PM | IGN
If you are a fan of comics or are looking to make your own book, this workshop will explore aspects of what makes sequential art so great! Taught by Bill Wilkison. Registration begins two weeks prior to class. Ages 8+.
Thurs Jan 16 | 6:30 – 7:30 PM | IGN
Our professional comic book artist will reveal tips and tricks to enhance your sequential art skills just in time for Comic Book in a Day or just for fun. Taught by Erik Lundorf. Registration begins two weeks prior to class. Ages 8+.
And, don’t miss the Artists’ Reception and Awards Presentation on Wednesday, January 22nd from 6:30 – 7:30 PM! Come see the announcements of superlative awards and the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners decided by our judges.
The competition art will be on display in Ignite Studio through February 15th. Find out more information on Noblesville Creates’ website here.
