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Antony Esmond is a comic reviewer and writer - his hips don't lie.
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A Barbed Fist in a Velvet Glove: An Interview with writer Gordon Rennie
Going into this interview I had heard that Gordon Rennie isn’t the sort of writer you ask for a cuddle. He also isn’t the sort of writer who spends his day gossiping on Facebook or posting photos of his… Read More ›
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Mike Garley launches Kickstarter for “Samurai Slasher”, a spoof movie comics anthology
A Kickstarter for Samurai Slasher, a comic anthology based on a fake 1980s slasher film, has just launched, a story written by Mike Garley (the man behind Dead Roots, Eponymous and The Kill Screen and chock full of UK talent. The 38-page title will feature… Read More ›
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Preview: Aquila Issue 1
Written by Gordon Rennie Art by Leigh Gallagher Colours by Dylan Teague and Gary Caldwell Letters by Simon Bowland Price: £2.99 On Sale: 25th March 2015 Diamond Order Code for your local comic shop: JAN151569 Published by 2000AD The… Read More ›
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In Review: Midnight Man – Bullet Time
Written by Mo Ali Art by Andy Bloor Published by Badmother Publishing The Comic: Falling from Big Ben whilst being chased by a possessed horse from the American Civil War, the time travelling vigilante Midnight Man has had stranger… Read More ›
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Preview: Papercuts and Inkstains – Issue 1
New indie publisher Madius Comics – “the home of quirky, questioning, weird and wonderful comics” – have completed work on the first issue of a horror and humour anthology Papercuts and Inkstains, which will be on sale soon via… Read More ›
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In Review – The Disease
Writer: James Mullholland Art: Daniel Romero Cover: Daniel Romero and Armand Jasmin Letterer by Micah Myers Format: 32 page comic, black and white interiors The Story: Gerry wakes up in the loft of his house surrounded by his possessions laid out around his makeshift bed…. Read More ›
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Sneak Peek – Lost Property by Andy Poyiadgi
Created by Andy Poyiadgi Published by Nobrow www.nobrow.net The Book: Andy Poyiadgi’s first comic Teapot Therapy was shortlisted for the Observer/Jonathan Cape/Comica Graphic Short Story Prize. He has since contributed to the anthologies Tiny Pencil, ink+PAPER and Wu Wei. He is… Read More ›
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In Review: Robbie Burns – Witch Hunter
Written by Gordon Rennie and Emma Beeby Art by Tiernen Trevallion Letters and Production by Jim Campbell Containing a Robbie Burns biography by Jerry Brannigan Edited by Alexander Finbow Published by Renegade Arts Entertainment www.renegadeartsentertainment.com The Book: “You are… Read More ›
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In Review: The Grinning Mask – Issue 4
Written and drawn by Ryan Taylor This is the fourth in a proposed five issue series of a black and white mini-series of a horror story set in a small town by its writer/artist Ryan Taylor. It follows the creepy… Read More ›
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In Review: Wolf Country – Issue 3
Written by Jim Alexander Art by Will Pickering Edited by Liz Howarth Production and lettering by Jim Campbell Cover art by Luke Cooper Consultant Elinor Winter “Vampires versus Werewolves in a wild west setting – and a lot more”… Read More ›