21 Nov 2026 Comic Book in a Day Competition
Noblesville Creates / info@noblesvillecreates.org, 317-452-3690
Bam! Pow! Boom! Comic Book in a Day will return in 2026! If you are new to Comic Book in a Day and would like to be put on the mailing list when registration for the 2026 event opens, email us at info@noblesvillecreates.org.
Although this event is technically a contest, our primary goal is for every contestant to have fun spending the day being creative and making their very own comic book from scratch. We are also eager to welcome comic fans of all kinds to meet our professional comic book artists/judges, to explore other comic-themed activities at the Ignite Studio, and to marvel at the amazing work made by each of the contestants.
Special Note: Contestants who register later may not receive our supplies in time for the event. However, they are welcome to use their own supplies or work digitally. We will contact you to confirm that you will still be able to compete.
January 16th - International Online Competition via Zoom
Special Note: Contestants who register for the online competition after Jan 9th may not receive our supplies in time for the event. However, they are welcome to use their own supplies or work digitally. We will contact you to confirm that you will still be able to compete.
Friday, January 16th will be our online competition remotely via Zoom. Designed for aspiring adult pros, this new competition will provide a platform for this event to reach world-wide. Contestants will log in at 9 a.m. eastern and stay connected to Zoom until 4 p.m. eastern. All online artwork submissions are due at 4 and contestants will present their stories to one another starting at approximately 4:15 p.m.
For $60, contestants receive drawing supplies, guidance and inspiration from Featured Artists, and a printed copy of your work in a Comic Book Anthology.
January 17th - In-Person Competition at the Ignite Studio
January 17th, we will hold our in-person competition at the Ignite Studio at the Fishers library.
The 7-hour Adult & Teen competition will kick off at 9 a.m. with our customary pep-talk and review of the rules. Contestants have until 4 p.m. to complete their story and turn in up to 8 pages. Contestants will then present their stories to the assembly of judges and fellow artists starting around 4:30 p.m. For $60, contestants receive drawing supplies, guidance and inspiration from Featured Artists, and a printed copy of your work in a Comic Book Anthology.
The 4-hour Youth (12 & under) competition will kick off at 10:30 a.m. and contestants will have until 2:30 to complete their story and turn in up to 4 pages. Contestants in the Youth division will present their stories to the judges and fellow competitors starting around 3 p.m. For $40, contestants receive drawing supplies, guidance and inspiration from Featured Artists, and a printed copy of your work in a Comic Book Anthology.
The artwork produced during the in-person competition will be displayed at the Ignite Studio. Each page will be scanned and, along with the submissions from the on-line competition, and printed in a trade-paperback style comic book! Each registered contestant will receive a copy of the printed book once it is finished.