A new golden age of comics as Irish talent attracts global recognition

A group of Cork-based comic book artists have released their first anthology in the midst of what is being describd as a new golden age of comics, writes Don O’Mahony.

Irish artists and writers such as Declan Shalvey, Nick Roche, Stephen Mooney, Rob Curley, Ruth Redmond and Maura McHugh are being recognised internationally and making inroads into the American comics industry.

In Cork, Ballycotton’s Will Sliney is part of Marvel Comics, through his work on Spider-Man 2099 and the Fearless Defenders series. Inspired by Sliney, Cork comics enthusiasts have produced the anthology, I’m Awake, I’m Alive.