Caption (comics convention)
| Caption | |
|---|---|
Caption 2025 "Rebirth" - showing the community comics stall | |
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Comics |
| Venue | Oxford Union Society (1992–2003) Wolfson College (2004–2005) East Oxford Community Centre (2006–2013) Coventry (2015) The Phoenix, Brighton (2017) Seacourt Hall, Oxford (2025) |
| Locations | Oxford (1992–2013) Coventry (2015) Brighton (2017) |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Inaugurated | 1992 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Organized by | Adrian Cox, Damian Cugley, Jeremy Dennis, and Jenni Scott |
| Website | caption |
CAPTION is an annual comics convention specialising in British small press comics. It was first held in Oxford in January 1992, subsequently being held in summer each year. Loosely based on a theme, each year's event offers panels and workshops related to small press comics along with the opportunity to buy and sell them. CAPTION was last held in 2025, and is expected to return in 2026.
CAPTION differs from other conventions by breaking down the distinction between named guests and other attendees, avoiding segregation or special treatment of guests. In addition, it prioritizes the social interaction of attendees by encouraging comics creators to place their publications on the CAPTION stall, managed by a rota of volunteers.