For comic fans in the south west of the UK, the Bristol Comic and Zine Fair returns to the city for a fourth year this October. Celebrating the world of DIY and independent publishing the BCZF brings together artists, writers, and self-publishers from across Bristol and further afield for a one-day market. There’ll be comics, zines, independent magazines, prints, handmade art objects and more on sale throughout the day, direct from the artists.

This year the fair will also host a pop-up zine shop selling books, zines and merchandise from a range of creators and groups, including Bristol-based comics collective, Bear Pit Zine.

BCZF was established in 2011 to give artists interested in self-publishing a chance to sell their work and to invite new audiences to see what the UK’s vibrant DIY arts scene is up to. From its humble beginnings in a Bristol bar, BCZF 2014 will showcase the work of over 60 artists.

BCZF 2014 returns to The Station, Broadmead, a city-centre space run by The Creative Youth Network to provide a place for young people to meet, develop their talent, and get advice and support.

BCZF 2014 will be held on Saturday 4th October at The Station, Bristol 12 – 6pm. FREE ENTRY for more information visit their website bristolcomicandzinefair.wordpress.com and follow them on twitter @zinescomics