Titan Books have just released Charley’s War: The Great Mutiny by Pat Mils and Joe Colquhoun, the seventh volume of their Charley’s War collections from Battle Picture Weekly. Opening in September 1917, Charley is caught up in the mutiny by… Read More ›
Month: November 2010
Batman Live To Tour UK Arenas
We’ve had Doctor Who Live and now it’s the turn of another iconic character who’s been around even longer than the Doctor – Batman! The Batman Live World Arena Tour will premier in the UK in summer 2011 and has… Read More ›
On Air with Panel Borders: Becky Cloonan
Continuing Panel Borders month-long look at unusual takes on superheroes, Alex Fitch talks to artist Becky Cloonan about her work, focusing on the series Demo, written by Brian Wood which is a more down to earth look at the problems… Read More ›
Rare Toys, including Dan Dare items, go under the hammer at Bonhams
Three television character figures from The Goons founder Michael Bentine’s 1954 BBC children’s series The Bumblies are to be sold at Bonhams, Knightsbridge, as part of its Fine Dolls, Teddy Bears, Toys and Lead Soldiers sale on 16th November 2010…. Read More ›
Remembering Extraordinary Heroes at the Imperial War Museum
This Remembrance Weekend the Imperial War Museum in London is opening a new permanent exhibition entitled Extraordinary Heroes which celebrates the courage of the many men and women who have received the two highest British and Commonwealth medals of honour,… Read More ›
The Elements: Advice to Aspring Artists
Lee Moyer offers his useful guidance to would be or practicing artists trying to gt their break in the world of commercial art… I critique hundreds of pieces every year. Not because I’m a Creative Director (although I have been),… Read More ›
Sci-Fi Art Now Creator Interview: Ron Miller
Mars from Deimos by Ron Miller Ron Miller is an illustrator and author specializing in science, astronomy, science fiction and fantasy. In addition to providing artwork for many magazine and book publishers, he’s the author, co-author or editor of some… Read More ›
AMC renews The Walking Dead
A zombie from AMC’s The Walking Deadseries, which launched at Hallowe’en 2010 on AMC and FX UK Add a Caption Save CaptionCancel The Walking Dead, shown in the UK on FX TV and based on the hit comic book series… Read More ›
Sweet! FA returns after 20 years in onine form
For many years, FA magazine – originally published as Fantasy Advertiser – was arguably the best comics fanzine in Britain, but 20 years ago publication sadly ceased. We’re delighted to report that it’s back, in sparkling online form, run by… Read More ›
Sci-Fi Art Now Creator Interview: Lee Moyer
Inspired by the 20th century’s great illustrators and the glories of Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, propaganda art and the Pre-Raphaelites, Lee Moyer tailors his work to the specific needs and tastes of his clientele. He excels in… Read More ›