Comic Empire annexes London ABC Show

By John Freeman on February 22, 2013

Fans of British comics will be delighted to learn that an event catering to their particular needs is returning to London on a regular basis.

Such has been public demand following its successful restaging of the dormant ABC Show last December that Showmasters has decided to incorporate the marketplace into its long-established London Comic Marts on a quarterly basis.

Now renamed Comic Empire and expanded to encompass not only British comics from the 19th century to the present day but also such other UK-produced material as pulps, magazines, paperbacks and ephemera, the 2013 shows will be held from noon to 4.00pm on the following Sundays: 3rd March; 2nd June; 6th October.

All the events will take place at the Royal National Hotel, Bedford Way, London WC1H 0DG.

Dealers’ tables are £50 in advance (£60 on the day if available) and booking is advisable.

Please call 01908 671138 and specify Comics Empire. All enquiries and requests for further information to Mike Conroy on 01322 335332; Skype: mike_conroy48 or via email: demigodATbtconnect.com

• Official web site: http://londoncomicmart.co.uk

• Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/LondonComicMart

John Freeman

The founder of downthetubes, which he established in 1998. John works as a comics and magazine editor, writer, and on promotional work for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He is currently editor of Star Trek Explorer, published by Titan – his third tour of duty on the title originally titled Star Trek Magazine.

Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Babylon 5 Magazine, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics. He has also edited several comic collections, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”.

He’s the writer of “Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies” for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs” with Dave Hailwood.