Issue 16 of the digital anthology 100% Biodegradable, which I’m delighted to be involved with, is out now on ComiXology. Recently awarded 8.3 out of 10 on FanboyNation, and described as “some of the best science fiction storytelling outside of… Read More ›
Month: May 2017
Locus Award Finalists 2017 include MR Carey, Paul Cornell, Jo Walton
The Locus Science Fiction Foundation has announced the top ten finalists in each category of the 2017 Locus Awards. They include numerous British creators such as Stephen Baxter, MR Carey, Paul Cornell, Dermot Power, Alistair Reynolds, Charles Stross and Jo… Read More ›
In Review: “Something City” by Ellice Weaver
By Ellice Weaver Published by Avery Hill Out: Now The Book: Something City is an exploration of modern day living through representations of the lives of different groups of people in an imagined place. Segregated communities of young people, elders,… Read More ›
Red Rising: Sons of Ares out now from Dynamite Entertainment
On sale now from Dynamite Entertainment is a great-looking title penned by British author Rik Hoskin alongside the author of the books the series is based on, Pierce Brown – Red Rising: Sons of Ares. With art by Eli Powell (Yakuza Demon… Read More ›
Bradford Literature Festival includes “BLF Comic Con” in events programme
This year’s Bradford Literature Festival includes the launch of a dedicated comics and manga weekend at the University of Bradford over the weekend of 1st – 2nd July. BLF Comic Con will combine the customary convention set up with unique and specially curated events,… Read More ›
Birmingham Comics Festival has big plans for its Comic Art Show next month
Next month sees the debut of the Birmingham Comics Festival – a series of events that take place throughout the city which includes the Birmingham Comic Art Show at Birmingham City University, a free convention-style event which will take place on 24th… Read More ›
Signature Publishing launches Transformers: Rescue Bots magazine next week
The official magazine for the animated TV series Transformers: Rescue Bots will launch next week in the UK (19th May 2017). Transformers: Rescue Bots is a toyline, story book series, and animated television series based on toy manufacturer Hasbro’s Transformers franchise,… Read More ›
Dennis the Menace and Minnie the Minx take pride of place in revamped DC Thomson offices
Beano and Commando publisher DC Thomson is back in its original Meadowside home in Dundee, after a huge operation to move their publishing arm from the company’s Kingsway site that lasted several weeks – and Beano and Sunday Post comic art… Read More ›
“Charley’s War” and “Timeslip” art, rare Beanos included in May ComPal British comics auction
The latest ComPal auction run by Comic Book Auctions Ltd is now live offering a wide selection of comic items – both British and US. As usual, our focus is on the British section, which includes some great art offerings… Read More ›
New Glenrothes Comic Con Adds Even More Comics Guests
The new Glenrothes Comic Con which is taking place in the Rothes Halls at the town’s Kingdom Shopping Centre on Saturday 10 June 2017 has announced yet more comics guests. Given that the artistic director of the event is artist Gary… Read More ›