Forbidden Planet‘s variant cover to Titan Comics Free Comic Book Day 2018 Doctor Who title features a group shot of both TV and comic companions to the Time Lord by Simon Myers – with the shadow of the Thirteenth Doctor… Read More ›
Month: April 2018
Coming Soon: The Vigilant, featuring … Adam Eterno (and more)!
Hot on the heels of my post wondering what Rebellion had planned for time travelling hero Adam Eterno, writer Stephen Jewell and artist Lew Stringer drew my attention tweets by Simon Furman about a little project he’s working on for… Read More ›
Calling Adam Eterno… Where are Rebellion hiding you?
Given the increased pace of Rebellion’s Treasury of British Comics collections, it’s perhaps no surprise the clamour for the return of even more heroes from yesteryear is growing… and one character that keeps getting mentioned is the time travelling immortal,… Read More ›
Wythenshawe Comic Con launches in June
A new comic convention for South Manchester, Wythenshawe Comic Con will take place at Wythenshawe Forum on Saturday 9th June 2018. The event is a joint venture between the Wow Comix comic shops and The Wythenshawe Forum, with support from… Read More ›
More Frank Hampson Ladybird Book art for sale, Southport anniversary exhibition announced
The official Frank Hampson web site run by the Dan Dare creator’s son, Peter, has a lot of his art for sale, and some new Ladybird Books art boards ohave just been added. Hampson was first commissioned by Ladybird Books… Read More ›
In Praise of… Comic Artist Alfonso Font
If you caught yesterday’s news about the impending release of a collection of the 1970s strip “Black Max” as part of Rebellion’s Treasury of British Comics, the signature of the incredible artist Alfonso Font on the cover of the Collection just… Read More ›
Dan Dare inspired British firm gets Boeing backing
Boeing has announced its investment in Reaction Engines Limited, a leader in advanced propulsion systems based in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. Reaction Engines’ technology will contribute to the next generation of hypersonic flight and space access vehicles. Reaction Engines is known… Read More ›
Cover Reveal: The Latest Treasury of British Comics collections, including new Misty, Black Max
The covers for Rebellion’s Treasury of British Comics new collections this autumn and winter have been revealed – Misty Volume Three, The Thirteenth Floor, Black Max, El Mestizo, and Ken Reid’s Creepy Creations. All these collections can be ordered from… Read More ›
In Review: 2000AD Prog 2076
This week’s 2000AD (available from all good newsagents and UK comic shops now, and various digital platforms) sees the start of a new “Judge Dredd” story from Michael Carroll and Staz Johnson, pitting the lawman against media machinations and the… Read More ›
Dark Horse bags “Criminy”, new Original Graphic Novel from Roger Langridge and Ryan Ferrier
US publisher Dark Horse has announce Criminy, a new graphic novel from Roger Langridge, the Eisner and Harvey award-winning creator of SNARKED, and Ryan Ferrier, the critically acclaimed writer of Kennel Block Blues. Roger and Ryan unite to co-create this… Read More ›