Here’s Neil Gaiman‘s keynote speech at this year’s London Book Fair, in which he talks about the need to experiment with new media and pretty much sums up what we’re all thinking -no-one knows what is really going to work… Read More ›
Month: April 2013
Andy Diggle and Sean Phillips at FP Edinburgh for Free Comic Book Day
(via Forbidden Planet International: On Free Comic Book Day (Saturday May the 4th) the Edinburgh Forbidden Planet International will be welcoming artist Sean Phillips and writer Andy Diggle for a special signing session from 3 to 5.00pm. Get yourself down… Read More ›
Jesse Negron’s Dravn takes over latest Heavy Metal
British comic creator and Heavy Metal editor Dave Elliott — who’s a busy chap right now, as he’s also currently working closely with Titan Comics on their upcoming launches — is part of the creative team on Dravn, a new… Read More ›
Enter The Englishman – from Eco Comics
Eco Comics has been celebrating St. George’s Day by announcing its next comic book series, Englishman, written by Chris Bunting and illustrated by Valentin Ramon. It will be a paperless-exclusive title from the award-winning ‘green’ publisher. “I often feel quite… Read More ›
Peter Hogan pens "King’s Road" for Dark Horse
Peter Hogan (co-creator of Resident Alien) returns to the pages of anthology-title Dark Horse Presents this month with a new story entitled “King’s Road“, drawn by Phil Winslade. Dark Horse tell us King’s Road is sure to be another gem… Read More ›
Call for Papers: Transitions 4 – New Directions in Comics Studies
A call for papers for Transitions 4 – New Directions in Comics Studies has just been published. Transitions will be a one-day symposium at the University of London in November, promoting new research and multi-disciplinary academic study of comics, comix,… Read More ›
Radio interviews with Al Davison, David Hine, Tom Humberstone and Tony Lee
Panel Borders: From small press to mainstream In a panel discussion recorded at SCI-FI-LONDON, the London International festival of Science Fiction and Fantastic Film, guest presenter Matt Badham talks to comic creators David Hine, Al Davison, Tom Humberstone and Tony… Read More ›
Hasbro Invites Kids and Fans to Create New Transformers Character
Hasbro has launched a worldwide promotion inviting fans of all ages around the globe to help create a new Transformers character that will be forever added to the Transformers world – including new comics. In anticipation of the Transformers’ brand… Read More ›
Top Anime Director Shinichiro Watanabe guest at London Comic Con
Shinichiro Watanabe Acclaimed anime director Shinichiro Watanabe, best known for helming Cowboy Bebop, Samurai Champloo and Kids On The Slope, is to be the Anime Guest of Honour at May’s MCM London Comic Con, show organisers have announced. Attending all… Read More ›
Thunderbirds Are Go! – To Egmont…
Specialist children’s publisher Egmont UK has signed a deal with ITV Studios Global Entertainment’s consumer products division, owner of many classic brands created by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson, to publish many classic Anderson original comic strips in new formats. Egmont… Read More ›