Meet the fabulous faces behind Comics Youth currently! Find out what their favourite parts of Comics Youth are, and answers to other burning questions!

Rhiannon (she/they)

**Co-founder, Managing Director (MD) & Chief Crisp Eater**
Oversees all projects at CY!

What is your favourite part of Comics Youth?

After all these years, my favourite part hasn’t stayed exactly the same, it’s deepened. It’s that moment when someone walks in a bit unsure of themselves and, before long, is laughing freely, making something bold, and very clearly has found their people.

It’s watching young people grow into themselves—finding confidence, discovering their voice, and realising they belong. There’s a real joy in seeing that spark take hold: the shared jokes, the creativity, the slightly unhinged ideas that somehow turn into brilliance.

It’s not always neat or predictable, but it’s always genuine. And getting to witness people finding their footing, their voice, and their place, it still feels like magic every time.

What was your favourite childhood book?

Sabriel by Garth Nix—no contest. I was completely drawn in by Mogget (icon, menace, questionable ally at best) and the deeply disreputable dog, which probably says a lot about my taste in characters.

But looking back, I think it was Sabriel herself that stayed with me. There’s something powerful about how she steps into the unknown, not because she feels ready, but because it’s hers to face. She’s steady, determined, and unapologetically herself.

The idea of the Wall, of crossing into something strange and dangerous, felt like more than just fantasy, it was about growing up, about stepping into worlds that don’t quite make sense yet and finding your way anyway. About holding your ground, trusting your instincts, and doing what needs to be done, even when it’s difficult.

And maybe that’s why it stuck: it offered this quiet reassurance that you can face the unknown, carry your own sense of self with you, and still find a way through, preferably with a sarcastic cat at your side.

**Ailís (they/them)**

**Projects Manager (Comics Youth CIC - Merseyside Branch)**
Works on Volunteering, Youth Development Board, Here for the Nerds, and generally overseeing projects across CY.

What is your favourite part of Comics Youth?

Seeing young people become more confident in themselves and learning all about their skills and interests!

What is the greatest invention of all time?

I feel like there will always be a 'better' answer to this than the one I think of, but for now I will stay true to my northern roots and say the teabag!

**Anna (she/they)**

**Art Director (Comics Youth CIC - Merseyside Branch)**
Works on a little bit of everything!

What is your favourite part of Comics Youth?

Working with the young people and getting to see all their wonderful artwork, which goes from someone walking into their first Saturday comics workshop, all the way to seeing someone hold their first book in their hands - it's genuinely an honour and a highlight the get to share all their creativity with the world.

What is your favourite board game and why?

There's loads of games I like depending on the mood and preferences of the group you're playing with.

I've probably had the most fun playing Herd Mentality, (although technically not a board game), which is a party game where you have to answer the question with you think is the most common answer which usually leads to some hilarious answers without intending to be.

I also really enjoy big in depth tactical boardgames such as Oath, Gloomhaven and Dune Imperium. But I am always drawn in by a boardgame with a cute theme involving forest creature and I've really been enjoying Everdell recently.

**Sarah (she/her)**

**Creative Youth Worker (Comics Youth CIC - Merseyside Branch)**
Works on Turn the Page, also helps out with other projects, mainly Saturday Comics Workshop and Here For The Nerds.

What is your favourite part of Comics Youth?

My favourite part of Comics Youth is definitely chatting with all our incredible young people about what inspires them, making comics and art, playing games, and learning new things together.

If you could be any type of animal, what would you be?

I would be a seal because I love being in the water and being silly with friends and family, I am also immediately regretting not being a bird so I can fly though.

**Sebastian (he/they)**

**Creative Youth Worker (Comics Youth CIC - Merseyside Branch)**
Works on the Zine Collective and supports other projects, such like Saturday Comics Workshop and Here For The Nerds!

What is your favourite part of Comics Youth?

The fact that I get to make zines with young people!

What two questions would you ask your pet?

Am I your dad, your friend, your reluctant housemate? And why do you like licking earwax so much?

**Caz (they/them)**

**Creative Youth Worker (Comics Youth CIC - Merseyside Branch)**
Works on the Marginal Associates Programme, Zine Collective, Saturday Comics Workshop, Here for the Nerds.

What is your favourite part of Comics Youth?

I love how different every day is - one day, I'll be making friendship bracelets or origami hearts in Here For the Nerds, and the next I'll be creating a Duck-ocracy with the Zine Collective (don't ask...)!

What is your favourite Dr Who episode?

Midnight is my all-time favourite! But I'll always have a special place for the classic 10 and Rose episodes... still not over Doomsday.

**Rosa (she/her)**

**Creative Youth Worker (Comics Youth CIC - Merseyside Branch)**
Works on Rising Voices, Comics Declassified, Saturday Comic Workshop and Here For The Nerds.

What is your favourite part of Comics Youth?

My favourite part of comics youth is getting to work with such a varied group of young people. I love creating and facilitating workshops for all the different kinds of people who attend comics youth! I really love creative problem solving so even though making workshops fit such varied groups can be challenging, I really enjoy finding a solution that I hope will make everyone feel considered and included !

Who was your role model growing up?

My role model growing up was Frida Khalo, I found it so inspiring how she was faced with such adversity but always continued creating. She made those negative experiences her power! I am also such a fan on her work, I think my artwork would be very different now if it weren't for her. In fact, she's had such an influence on me that I named my beloved pet poodle after her ! Frida 2.0 is just as iconic if you ask me!

**Evyn (they/he)**

**Creative Youth Worker (Comics Youth CIC - Merseyside Branch)**
Works on Comics Declassified, Saturday Comics Workshop, Here for the Nerds

What is your favourite part of Comics Youth?

My favourite part of comics youth is the people! I love meeting and being in community with amazing young artists who have been brought together by something they love.

If you could be any fictional character, which would you be?

If I could be any fictional character, I would be Bee from Bee and Puppycat. She's an autistic coded, cyborg person with a whimsical life and a magical community of weirdos. What more could you want?

**Jake (he/him)**

**Social Media Marginal Associate (Comics Youth CIC - Merseyside Branch)**

What is your favourite part of Comics Youth?

I love the community it creates, feeling represented and being able to share that with young people, making sure they feel like they belong and can express themselves

If you could live in a fantasy world, where would you be?

I would like in lord of the rings as a ranger, being able to explore places like Rivendell, spend time with dwarves in the mountains and having chilling, having second breakfast in the shire

**Cady (she/they)**

**Website Marginal Associate (Comics Youth CIC - Merseyside Branch)**

What is your favourite part of Comics Youth?

Being a part of a team that's so fun, accepting and accommodating!

What is your favourite redundant website?

I loved going on the old Cbeebies website when I was little. With the old design, all the icons and colours were so bright and whimsical which made it such an immersive experience! The Flash games were always great too!

**Matt H. (he/him)**

**Youth Participation Marginal Associate (Comics Youth CIC - Merseyside Branch)**

What is your favourite part of Comics Youth?

My favourite part of Comics Youth is the sense of community and creativity! I love being around so many wonderful people and being able to foster creativity in a safe space with people that have similar values!

Where would you love to visit and why?

I would love to visit anywhere and everywhere ! I would love to go to Uganda to see the mountain gorillas, Vietnam (for the food!) or even Peru to see lake Titicaca and the frogs that live there!

**Matt W. (he/him)**

**Comic Artist in Residence Marginal Associate (Comics Youth CIC - Merseyside Branch)**

What is your favourite part of Comics Youth?

My favourite part of Comics Youth is how welcoming and understanding everybody is :)

What is your favourite comic book?

One of my favourite comics is Spider-Man , The End of the Spider-verse :)

**Aslan (he/him/ze/zir)**

**Outreach Marginal Associate (Comics Youth CIC - Merseyside Branch)**

What is your favourite part of Comics Youth?

As a former member, it was great to befriend people my own age and use arts as a way of getting involved with social activism. I've done workshops and exhibitions, hosted Drag Queen Storytime, and battled the Spice Girls as part of a brilliant Dungeons and Dragons group.

What's your favourite musical and why?

Comics fans might enjoy Mayhem of the Music Meister, which is a musical episode of the Batman: The Brave and the Bold cartoon starring Neil Patrick Harris as the main villain. Every song is a banger ("Drives Us Bats") and the rest of the show has some fantastic numbers. I'd love to see a stage show one day. In the meantime, I've been writing the script for a superhero-themed pantomime!

**Rebecca (she/her)**

**Art Director (Comics Youth SCIO - Dundee Branch)**
Leads on delivery in Scotland, particularly the Building Stories project! Also runs Comics Club for 8-13s, Comics Corner for 14-17s, and Off the Press for 18-25s

What is your favourite part of Comics Youth?

My favourite part of Comics Youth is the sessions with our young people - they are the highlight of my week and I'm inspired by our young people every single day. It's cheesy, but it's true!

What is your favourite biscuit?

My favourite biscuit is speculoos 'cause they are delicious, and they make me think of home. Before Biscoff became really popular in the UK my dad would bring me packets of them when he'd visit!

**Calum (they/he)**

**Creative Youth Worker (Comics Youth SCIO - Dundee Branch)**
Works at Comics Youth SCIO on Building Stories (Comics Club, Comics Corner, Off the Press)

What is your favourite part of Comics Youth?

Meeting all the weird lil guys the young people create!

If you could work with any one artist, who would you work with?

Let's go with Felix Gonzalez-Torres

**Shannon (they/she)**

**Creative youth worker (Comics Youth SCIO - Dundee Branch)**
Works on Building Stories and Outreach

What is your favourite part of Comics Youth?

Participating in sessions with our young people, and supporting their wonderfully wacky ideas!

What gets you motivated for the day?

A good cup of coffee, and a long morning dog walk.

Meet The Team!