---

---

Originally formed in 1977 as the Society of Strip Illustrators where comics professionals could meet socially, swap stories, share information and network. It still does all these things. But we've also adapted and changed since then. In 1992 the Society changed its name to the Comics Creators Guild in a move to more obviously represent all the various arts and specializations that combine to produce comics.

The Comics Creators Guild exists to promote the interests of professionals working within this field and to increase public awareness of the comic strip medium. Its principal aim is to demonstrate that comic strips are a valuable art form, as well as a powerful and versatile communications medium, equally effective within the spheres of entertainment, education and marketing.

The Guild is run by comics professionals and will always attempt to represent the interests of comics professionals; those intent on pursuing careers in the industry; or those working with the art form. The Guild seeks to establish better lines of communication between editors, publishers and creators, leading to a cohesive effort to improve working conditions and to raise the public's awareness of the medium. The Guild seeks to promote the creation of comics in all forms and always to foster a spirit of professionalism and excellence in the medium.

You can discover more about the CCG by following the links below. Application forms are also available on the Benefits page, in both Word and PDF formats.