Seven Stories – the institution whose mission is to collect, champion and celebrate its children’s literature – has announced two events presented by publisher and comics expert Paul Gravett in April. Both tie in with their excellent, ongoing “Comics” exhibition…. Read More ›
Month: March 2018
In Review: “The Times I Knew I Was Gay” by Eleanor Crewes
The Times I Knew I was Gay By Eleanor Crewes Published by Good Comics This is not going to be an average review. I usually take notes about a comic as I read. I have a terrible memory and I… Read More ›
First Lytham Comic Con in May
MSE Events is hosting the first Lytham Comic Con in the delightful scenic seaside area of Lytham St Annes on Sunday 6th May 2018. Media guests announced so far are horror actress Charlie Bond and actor Nathan Head, Charlie Bond… Read More ›
Macclesfield’s MACC-POW is back in June, bigger and crazier than ever!
MACC-POW!, Macclesfield’s day of comic-art, is once again being held inside the fantastic Town Hall building in June. On the guest list for this free event are Lew Stringer, Paul Grist, Missed Deadline, David Leach, Emmeline Illustration, Nick Brokenshire, Laura… Read More ›
Doctor Who: Operation Volcano teases from artist Christopher Jones in new podcast
Episode 95 of the terrific Doctor Who: Panel to Panel podcast features an interview with artist Christopher Jones, whose stunning work on Doctor Who: Heralds of Destruction for Titan Comics paved the way for Doctor Who: Operation Volcano, a new Seventh… Read More ›
Margate Comic Art Festival guest list offers seaside treat for comic and genre movie fans
The line-up for the first ever Margate Comic Art Festival, coming in April, features a fine mix of both international and British comic creators, as well actors from Star Wars, the Harry Potter films, Captain America and Thor: The Dark… Read More ›
Panel Borders: Toys and Games
Panel Borders: Toys and Games, airing today on ResonanceFM, offers a pair of interviews looking at the connections between toys, games and comics. Alex Fitch talks to artists Karen Rubins and Bob Molesworth about their work. Karen discusses her new… Read More ›
On Sale Now: 2000AD 2071
Episodes include: Judge Dredd » Live Evil (part 3) Mega-City One, 2140 AD. Home to over 72 million citizens, this urban hell is situated along the east coast of post-apocalyptic North America. Unemployment is near total, boredom universal, and crime… Read More ›
Big Eggo, the Beano’s first Cover Star, returns
Beano‘s first ever cover star, Big Eggo, is back in the weeky humour title today, in a new mini-strip drawn by Lew Stringer (who also revived “Keyhole Kate” and “Pup Parade” for the comic, among other series). “Big Eggo” first… Read More ›
A Sound Proposition: Radio On Broadcast #4 – a Sneak Peek (and a quick review)
Radio On is an wonderful cornucopia of an anthology of music-related comic stories, published by North East-based The Analogue Press and the fourth issue is out this week (9th March 2018), wrapped in a striking cover by Anthony Downie. I… Read More ›