We’ve already trailed this week’s 2000AD – but don’t forget Judge Dredd Megazine (Issue 387) is on sale now, with a plethora of great strips – “Judge Dredd”, “Anderson – Psi Divison”, “Havn”, “Dredd” and “The Dark Judges”. The issue… Read More ›
Day: August 17, 2017
John Allison’s Giant Days Special announced for November release, tips a hat to Richard Curtis’ films, Bridget Jones
US publisher BOOM! Studios has just announced a Giant Days 2017 Special, on-sale in November 2017. Just in time for the holiday season, Eisner Award-nominated Giant Days creator John Allison (Bad Machinery) is teaming up with Jem & the Misfits artist Jenn St-Onge for a… Read More ›
Lakes Festival Focus 2017: An interview with former 2000AD editor and writer Steve MacManus
The countdown has begun to this year’s Lakes International Comic Art Festival in October (13th – 15th). The downthetubes “Kendal Calling” interviews continue with a chat with former 2000AD editor and comics writer Steve MacManus. Steve began his career in… Read More ›
Alan Moore to introduce new Ken Reid “Faceache” collection
Watchmen and League of Extraordinary Gentlemen writer Alan Moore has written an introduction to the upcoming collection of some of Ken Reid‘s “Faceache” strips, Faceache: The First Hundred Scrunches. The hugely influential humour artist’s son, Antony Reid, also provides an… Read More ›
Lakes International Comic Art Festival honours Leo Baxendale with unique print installation in Kendal
Honouring the acclaimed comics creator Leo Baxendale, the Lakes International Comic Art Festival is has announced a specially-made print – “Baby Basil Does His Bit” – is now on permanent display in Kendal’s Brewery Arts Centre. The installation is a a… Read More ›
Comics-inspired band “Blues Harvest” get a Podcast probing!
The latest episode of the Lakes International Comic Art Festival Podcast features a great chat with the comics-inspired band Blues Harvest, who will be playing at the festival this year. Blues Harvest – fronted by comic book artist Nick Brokenshire… Read More ›