A society centered around comics, pop culture, and going down rabbit holes.
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Welcome to UCL’s Graphic Novels and Comics Society! We’re a community of comics lovers across all genres, mediums, and demographics. Whether it’s shoujo or shounen manga, graphic novels or webtoons, superhero comics or sunday strips, if you’re a comics fan, you’re in the right place.

GNCS hosts a variety of activities, such as writing and drawing workshops on making comics, discussion sessions for spontaneously going down rabbit holes, and weekly socials to unwind from the uni life. Whether you’re a creative who wants to make their own comic, a hardcore fan who wants to share his favorites with others, or just someone who has newly ventured into the world of comics; we will provide a friendly environment for you to nurture your interests.

For the coming year, we plan to have a taster membership and a standard membership. Once Welcome Week is over, taster members will only be able to attend socials unless they upgrade to a standard membership, which only costs £4. Moreover, standard members get to participate in the annual zine, where we showcase the society’s work over the year!

Curious about the details? You can find us on social media, such as Facebook or Instagram. Most of our communication is done on Discord, so make sure you join our server through this link: https://discord.gg/tYPVhMv

 

 

 

Events

Cringe night
06/11/2026 | 18:00 - 20:00

Our favourite social making its debut this academic year -- Cringe night! You're welcome to present a topic, ANY topic of your choosing, whether that be old web games, nostalgic media, your favourite character, how trains work...ANYTHING!! (cringe night is just an guideline that doesn't have to be followed :p)

Typography workshop
18/11/2026 | 18:00 - 20:00

Typography is the technique of arranging letters, numbers, and symbols to make words readable and visually appealing. 

Join us for a typography workshop exploring how lettering and text bring graphic novels and comics to life! Experiment with different lettering styles, layouts and visual effects to create expressive typography that adds personality and impact to your work. No prior experience

Quiz Night
20/11/2026 | 18:00 - 20:00

Put your comic/manga knowledge to the test! Join us for a quiz night featuring questions on graphic novels, comics, iconic characters and more. Whether you're a longtime comic enthusiast or just looking for a fun evening with friends, everyone is welcome. Come along, test your knowledge and enjoy some friendly competition!

Sticker Making Workshop
25/11/2026 | 18:00 - 20:00

Design and create your own stickers inspired by your favourite characters, comics, and original artwork. Whether you're an experienced artist or just enjoy getting creative, come along and make something uniquely yours! Materials will be provided.

Karaoke + drawing social
27/11/2026 | 18:00 - 20:00

Take a break from uni work and join us for a relaxed karaoke and chill social! Sing songs from Alien Stage, Kpop, Slim Shady, 2010 classics or the title track of your favourite anime, cheer on your friends, or simply hang out and enjoy some music and good company. 

GNCS x Anisoc Cosplay Cafe Collab
28/11/2026 | 15:00 - 19:00

Step into our Cosplay Café for a day of games, treats and cosplay! 🍰✨ Be served by cosplayers while enjoying a selection of biscuits and refreshing drinks (no hot drinks, so everything stays cool!). Take part in our game stalls throughout the event, and don't forget to grab a Polaroid to decorate with your own doodles and designs. At the end of the event, you can take your personalised