Bryan Talbot in Preston This Weekend

By John Freeman on March 27, 2009

Top comics creator Bryan Talbot is paying a visit in Preston on Saturday night (28th March) at 8.00pm at The Continental pub.

“It’ll be a bit like one of the old SF group meetings,” says Bryan, referring to Preston’s popular SF community meetings of the past.

Bryan will be talking about his pioneering work in comics and graphic novels, focusing on his hit graphic novel One Bad Rat. The talk is part of The Continental’s regular series of lectures and talks on controversial, topical and fascinating subjects and Bryan will also be launching an exhibition of his work in the snug.

• Admission to the event is just £3. The Continental Pub is in South Meadow Lane, Preston. Telephone: 01772 499425. Web Site: www.newcontinental.net

• Find out more about Bryan at his website: www.bryan-talbot.com

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.