2000AD has posted a video of the panel called “Kicking it Old School” from last month’s 40 Years of Thrill-Power Festival (our feature on the event is here). Chaired by myself, the panel featured John Higgins, Ian Kennedy and Jesus… Read More ›
John Higgins
From The Trenches: A Guest’s Eye View of True Believers Comic Festival 2017 by Jessica Martin
Comic creator Jessica Martin, one of many talents at the event, reveals how she’s now a “True Believer” after her trip to Cheltenham this weekend… On Saturday 5th February, I was a guest at the True Believers Comic Festival in… Read More ›
In Memoriam: Comic Artist Steve Dillon, A True Legend of Comics
We’re very sorry to report the passing of gifted and much-loved comic artist Steve Dillon, a renowned talent rightfully described by Jamie McElvie as “a true legend of comics“, perhaps best known internationally for his run on DC Comics Hellblazer and… Read More ›
True Believers Comic Festival returns to Cheltenham in February
Following up on its success of with previous events, which saw the True Believers Comic Festival voted amongst the Top Five comic cons in the UK, the event is returning to Cheltenham Racecourse on Saturday 4th February 2017 for a… Read More ›
Cardiff Independent Comic Expo headlines with artist John Higgins, again promotes indie comic creators
Cardiff’s independent comic show – the Cardiff Independent Comic Expo (CICE) – returns this weekend, on Saturday 25th June, 2016 at Cardiff Masonic Hall. The event will showcase the very best in independent comic artists, writers, publishers, retailers, illustrators, craftspeople and more,… Read More ›
Judge Dredd-inspired “Lawgiver” convention back for third year this weekend
The 2000AD/ Judge Dredd-inspired comic event Lawgiver back on Saturday 28th May and organisers promise it will be bigger, better and more badass! The Lawgiver III guest list includes Mick McMahon (artist on “Judge Dredd”, “Slaine”, “ABC Warriors”, Batman, Tank Girl); Abigail Bulmer (artist… Read More ›
An All-New “Garth” Story Continues the Mirror Hero’s Original Adventures
It’s been many years since the last official new Garth adventure appeared in the Britain’s national Daily Mirror but his many fans still hanker for his return – and now an unofficial continuation of the character, written and drawn by Bill Storie,… Read More ›
Happy Birthday, Judge Dredd Megazine – 25 Years Young This Week
2000AD’s sister comic, Judge Dredd Megazine, celebrates its 25th anniversary this Wednesday – with a special cover by artist Barry Kitson. The veteran artist on Judge Dredd, Anderson: Psi Division, Fantastic Four, and The Amazing Spider-Man has returned to the… Read More ›
Hibernia Comics uncovers “Lost Stories” for new Comic Archive
Hibernia Comics, publishers of the terrific collections of classic British strips such as The House of Daemon and Doomlord have a new project in the works that has turned up some interesting “lost” gems from Britain’s rich comics history –… Read More ›
British Comic Shop Releases (12th August 2015) – Four Doctors and War Stories
Here’s this week’s list of comics on sale now in comic shops across the UK. As usual, our list highlights the work of British creators and publishers. You may also be already thinking about Christmas (some people do, advertisers, mainly),… Read More ›