While we were at the Bristol Comics Expo we met a number of lovely people, some with local connections. We thought we’d introduce them to you.

Helen Lord, creator of the critically acclaimed Here Comes Everyone comic series, grew up in Bristol.

Hi-Ex is a comic convention in Inverness.

Alpha Gods is a striking independent comic created by a team that spans the UK, Argentina and Uruguay.

Critter Creator is weird and a lot of fun.

David Johnson is a science fiction writer based in Devizes.

Another good-looking independent comic: The Dark by Chris Lynch.

Thought Bubble is a comics festival in Leeds.

And finally, Velica, which has a very impressive web site.