Newsletter March 2026

Hello! We hope you’re all doing well!

Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any announcements you’d like to share with your fellow ÍMS-members, such as new comic publications, new webcomic launches or if you’re looking for collaborators on a new project.

We’d also like to remind you that we offer script and art critique to our members. We currently cap this service at one submission per month and we answer submissions in the order we receive them.

Comic Jams 11th and 24th March

As usual, Comic Jams return at Loft Hostel in downtown Reykjavík, between 5:00pm and 8:00pm. By all means, please bring in your works-in-progress for a constructive critique. Or just come hang out and doodle! We look forward to seeing you.

ÍMS website is online

Our new website is operational! Check it out over here: https://www.ims.is/

Things are still a bit raw, but we are slowly but surely sprucing it up. We encourage our members to send in some art we can put into rotation on the site’s header,

Here’s a pattern for you to follow. Note that we will add ”ÍSLENSKA MYNDASÖGUSAMFÉLAGIД to the image on either side of the image as indicated, along with the author’s credit.

Membership directory under development

The ÍMS membership directory is beginning to take shape. We hope to launch it by the end of the month. We’re still waiting for our members to send in their vital information and would encourage you all to do it soon.

Please send the following pieces of info to asap islmynsam@gmail.com:

  • A profile picture (photograph is preferred, but an illustrated self-portrait is fine too)
  • A short artist’s bio (education, notable works, inspiration, etc.) of approx. 50-100 words
  • One art piece that represents your work
  • A link to your portfolio (can be a webpage, instagram, Cara, whatever suits you)
  • An e-mail address where people can contact you regarding your work
  • Your home address (this won’t go on the website, it’s to post your new membership card)

Here is a screenshot of the membership directory (work-in-progress) for reference:

We can’t wait to hear from you all!

Membership dues sent

We have sent our annual invoices of 5.000kr. to all our registered members. These fees help us offer professional-level critiques, organize professional workshops, secure discounts from select shops and services, help maintain our Society website as well as all kinds of other stuff!

Artist Spotlight

Each month, we’ll select a creator from our membership for a brief interview and a chance to introduce themselves to their fellow members. This month’s spotlight is on:

Kris Halla Helga

Who are you?

My name is Kris Helga and I am a neurodivergent artist from Hafnarfjörður. I’m about to graduate from the Drafting program at the Reykjavík School of Visual Arts.

How long have you been making comics?

About four years now.

Do you have any favorite creators?

Junji Ito is a big favourite of mine. Brian K. Vaughan is a brilliant writer, I love his stories.

What would you say you’re best at in comics?

My strongest skill is continuation between the panels.

What would you like to better learn next?

Lettering.

Do you have a favorite medium to work with?

I do a lot of mixed media but most often I like watercolors.

Where can people find your stories?

I just started a new comics-focused Instagram profile where I post weekly four-panel slice-of-life comics along with other comic projects. https://www.instagram.com/kris.comics/
© Íslenska myndasögusamfélagið, 2026