The Walking Dead artist Charlie Adlard has been appointed as the UK’s new comics laureate – taking the opportunity to call time on use of the expression “graphic novel”. He is the UK’s second comics laureate, following Watchmen artist Dave Gibbons, who was appointed in 2014. Facebook Twitter Pinterest For all ages ... comics laureate Charlie AdlardOne of the new laureate’s key focuses will be to increase the acceptance of comics as a tool for learning. The artist described himself as “delighted and deeply honoured” to be appointed as the comics laureate. “It’s been a great honour to fill the post of comics laureate for the past two years.

Source: The Guardian October 17, 2016 12:22 UTC