US publisher Dark Horse and Valve are to release a collection of comics that dive deep into the characters and history of Dota 2, the most played game on Steam. Out in August 2017, the Dota 2: The Comic Collection… Read More ›
Month: May 2017
Spider-Man Homecoming – New Pictures Released
Here’s some new pictures from Spider-Man Homecoming, due in cinemas from 7th July 2017. Spider-Man Homecoming stars Tom Holland, Michael Keaton (as the Vulture), Zendaya (as Michelle), Jacob Batalon (as Ned), Jon Favreau (as Happy Hogan), Donald Glover, Laura Harrier, Tyne Daly, with Marisa… Read More ›
Korky the Cat artist Charles Grigg honoured in his home town with special plaque
The late Charles Grigg, who drew Korky the Cat for The Dandy for 20 years and had a saucy sideline in seaside postcards, has been honoured at his old school, Rood End Primary School in Oldbury. The school has just unveiled… Read More ›
The Famous Five at 75: The Comic Strip Stories
As the author behind book series such as The Famous Five, The Faraway Tree and The Secret Seven, Enid Blyton’s books still sell in huge numbers and she regularly features in the top ten list of the best-selling authors in… Read More ›
John Higgins talks comics in Liverpool
As part of the Open House Lightnight Liverpool evening of celebrations last week, 2000AD artist John Higgins, creator of Razorjack, gave a one and a half hour talk at his exhibition of work displayed at the Victoria Gallery & Museum…. Read More ›
This week’s Beano – Making Waves, As Usual!
This week’s Beano (Issue 3885) features a great cover from Nigel Parkinson featuring Dennis the Menace and Roger the Dodger and is on sale now in all good newsagents. Featuring strips by Laura Howell, Lew Stringer, Wayne Thompson and more,… Read More ›
Leopard from Lime Street, Dracula Files and more coming this year as part of Rebelllion’s Treasury of British Comics range
Rebellion‘s first collection of the Buster strip Leopard from Lime Street goes on sale in all good bookshops from 13th July 2017, and is already available to pre-order. The 2000AD publishers now own a slew of great characters (more information here)… Read More ›
Terrorists Stalk Mega-City One in latest 2000AD, Nick Dyer’s art on Dredd shines!
On sale now in all good comic shops and newsagents (and various digital platforms) is 2000AD Prog 2031, which leads with “Judge Dredd: Sons of Booth“, a great “slow-burn” tale from writer TC Eglington, with one of my favourite artists, Nick Dyer (coloured… Read More ›
New 2000AD Thrill Cast offers more insider views on Judge Dredd: Mega-City One
As we’ve previously reported, the world of 2000AD‘s Judge Dredd is coming to TV – and now the latest 2000AD Thrill Cast gives you an exclusive behind-the-scenes chat with Judge Dredd: Mega-City One’s producer Brian Jenkins, and executive producers Jason Kingsley… Read More ›
Choose your own adventure for Britain with the London Graphic Novel Network
The National Poetry Library and the London Graphic Novel Network will be presenting a collaborative workshop next month at the Royal Festival Hall, exploring how the expression of poetry can be paired with the art of comics. The aim is to… Read More ›