Noblesville Creates celebrating 12th annual Comic Book in a Day Challenge presented by Fishers Arts & Culture Commission

Noblesville Creates’ (NC) and Hamilton East Public Library’s (HEPL) 12th annual Comic Book in Day Challenge, presented by Fishers Arts and Culture Commission and sponsored by Browning Day and Griffy’s Art Supply, will take Jan. 17 and 18, and there’s still time to register.

This year’s competition includes an online event via Zoom on Jan. 17 and an in-person event on Jan. 18. The in-person competition features two divisions: a four-hour challenge for kids and a seven-hour challenge for adults and teens. Participants of all ages and skill levels will have the chance to create a comic book from scratch and compete for exciting prizes.

Attendees will benefit from the expertise of two Host Artists, Erik Lundorf and Victor Dandridge, both accomplished comic book professionals who will assist contestants in navigating creative challenges.

The event will also feature esteemed Comic Book in a Day Featured Artists and Judges: Stuart Sayger, Gavin Smith, Joseph Haas, and Deon Parson (known as “Supr Dee”), who will be available throughout the day to interact with contestants and guests, demonstrate drawing techniques, sell artwork, and review submissions.

The Featured Artists have created an exclusive print showcasing their artwork, which will be available for purchase to visitors throughout the day of the Challenge at the library. Each print costs $10, with proceeds helping to cover event expenses.

Even if you’re not competing, everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy the day’s activities. Guests can observe the creative process, meet and shop for unique artwork from Featured Artists, and participate in fun comic-themed art activities.

See below for more details on the individual competitions.

Zoom International Competition

Friday, Jan. 17 will be the online competition held remotely via Zoom. Designed for aspiring adult pros, this new competition will provide a platform for the event to reach worldwide. Contestants will log in at 9 a.m. Eastern Time and stay connected to Zoom until 4 p.m. Eastern Time. All online artwork submissions are due at 4 p.m. and contestants will present their stories to one another starting at approximately 4:15 p.m.

For $50, contestants will receive drawing supplies, guidance and inspiration from Featured Artists, and a printed copy of their work in a Comic Book Anthology.

Click here to register.

Adult/Teen Division Competition

Saturday, Jan. 18 will be the in-person competition held at the Ignite Studio at the Fishers library. The seven-hour Adult & Teen competition will kick off at 9 a.m. with a customary pep-talk and review of the rules. Contestants have until 4 p.m. to complete their story and turn in up to eight pages. Contestants will then present their stories to the assembly of judges and fellow artists starting around 4:30 p.m.

For $50, contestants will receive drawing supplies, guidance and inspiration from Featured Artists, and a printed copy of their work in a Comic Book Anthology.

Click here to register.

Youth Division Competition

The four-hour Youth competition, for children 12 years and younger, will kick off Saturday, Jan. 18 at 10:30 a.m. and contestants will have until 2:30 p.m. to complete their story and turn in up to four pages. Contestants in the youth division will present their stories to the judges and fellow competitors starting around 3 p.m.

For $30, contestants will receive drawing supplies, guidance and inspiration from Featured Artists, and a printed copy of their work in a Comic Book Anthology.

Click here to register.

The artwork produced during the in-person competitions will be displayed at the Ignite Studio. Each page will be scanned, along with the submissions from the online competition, and printed in a trade-paperback style comic book. Each registered contestant will receive a copy of a printed book with their artwork included once it is finished.

Awards Ceremony

While the Featured Artists/Judges will each award one prize at the end of Comic Day in a Day Challenge, the top awards will be presented at the Awards Program. This program will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22 at the Ignite Studio in the Fishers Public Library.

This free event is open to contestants, friends, and the public.

To learn more about Comic Book in a Day 2025, visit noblesvillecreates.org/comicbookinaday.