The countdown to this year’s Lakes International Comic Art Festival has begun and alongside some 70 creators as guests, there’s an amazing line-up of comics artist, writers publishers and more in the Comics Clock Tower – or rather, the ComiXology Clock Tower,… Read More ›
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Rodolphe Töpffer’s classic guide to the medium, “How to Create Graphic Novels”, re-published by Lakes International Comic Art Festival
The Lakes International Comic Art Festival has announced the publication of a special edition of How to Create Graphic Novels by Rodolphe Töpffer. First published in 1845, it was the first ever book on creating graphic novels, which has been translated, edited, and introduced by… Read More ›
In Review: The Can Opener’s Daughter by Rob Davis
By Rob Davis Published by SelfMadeHero Reviewed by Stephen L. Holland of Page 45 The Book: In the British Comic Award-winning The Motherless Oven, Scarper Lee asked: “Who the hell is Vera Pike?” Now, we get a chance to find out…. Read More ›
In Review: Coelifer Atlas
Written by Alex Paknadel, Dan Watters Art by Charlie Adlard, Dan Berry, Nick Brokenshire, Joe Decie, Mike Medaglia, Bruce Mutard, Ken Niimura, Jake Phillips, Bryan Talbot, Craig Thompson, Petteri Tikkanen and Emma Vieceli Published by the Lakes International Comic Art Festival… Read More ›
Beatrix Potter artwork reimagined by award-winning comic artists for 150th anniversary
Marking the 150th anniversary of Beatrix Potter, award-winning comic artists have given their time and talents to reimagine her characters and artwork, with stunning results. Contributors to the project, organised by the Lakes International Comic Art Festival, include Walking Dead… Read More ›
Something For The Weekend (w/c 18th July 2016) – Support Your Local Comic Shop!
So, last week as I was promoting the week’s new comics, I was a bit flippant about the price rises for imported US comics British comic shops will have to pass on to their customers (imposed by Diamond, who had no choice, either,… Read More ›
British Comic Awards Shortlist announced, Beano artist Dudley D. Watkins enters “Hall of Fame”
After many, many months of planning, reading, more reading and even more reading the team behind the British Comic Awards have just revealed the nominees for 2014/15, selected from the Longlist of titles provided by the reading public, publishers and the creators themselves. The BCA… Read More ›
British Comic Awards Call for Entries opens, partnership with Page 45 announced
The British Comic Awards team recently opened a Call for Entries – and has announced their partnership with Page 45, the award-winning and highly regarded Nottingham comic shop. “We’re thrilled to be working with them and look forward to the opportunities ahead,” said a team spokesperson. This… Read More ›
Lakes Festival announces new patrons, releases 2015 promotional poster
The Lakes International Comic Art Festival has announced two new patrons – top French artist Boulet and Stephen L. Holland, co-creator, co-owner and co-manager of the award-winning independent comic shop Page 45, based in Nottingham. The duo further complement the Festival’s… Read More ›
Bryan O’Malley Book Signing Tour announced
Bryan Lee O’Malley, creator of the award-winning Scott Pilgrim series, is set to undertake a major signing tour of UK and Ireland in August to coincide with the release of his much-anticipated new graphic novel, SECONDS. SelfMadeHero, the independent UK… Read More ›