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Antony Esmond is a comic reviewer and writer - his hips don't lie.
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In Review – Dark Matter Issue II
A 72-page anthology, written by Chris Sides (Whispering Sands), featuring artwork from: Paul Moore (Planet of the Daemons), Charlie Hogg (Torsobear) Chris Travell (Dark Matter), Randy Haldeman (The Jacket web comic) Matt Harrower (The Kill Screen) Jim Lavery (FutureQuake), Aljosa… Read More ›
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In Review – Erik The Red: King of Winter by Soren Mosdal
Created by Soren Mosdal Published by Centrala Books Oversized full colour hardback – 135 pages – 234 x 314 mm £16.20 (Currently on sale as of 16/10/2016) ISBN: 978-0-9933951-4-7 The Story: This is a comic story inspired by the historical events surrounding… Read More ›
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Our Man In New York: New York Comic Con Day Three by Tony Esmond
Saturday is the big day for conventions. I’m sitting here writing at New York Comic Con in one of the rare seated areas, just bracing myself for the impact of the crowds. Crushed beyond belief, it can sometimes take you… Read More ›
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Our Man In New York: New York Comic Con Day Two by Tony Esmond
The second day of the New York Comic Con 2016 was pretty ruddy great. I managed to blag it early into the Dealers Hall, which seemed eerily empty compared to the crazy hours of opening yesterday. During this magical hour I… Read More ›
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Our Man In New York: New York Comic Con Day Two by Tony Esmond (Day One of the Con!)
Day Two of my New York visit, Day One of New York Comic Con. And I saw the strangest things… TV properties fight for your attention in the car park, roadway and lobby even before you reach the main halls…. Read More ›
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Our Man In New York: New York Comic Con (Minus) Day One by Tony Esmond
New York Comic Con 2016 is the tenth year of the event and the tenth year that I have had a ticket. This is Mecca, The Batcave and The Avengers Mansion all rolled into one for us comics fans. It… Read More ›
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In Review: ‘Nightlights’ by Lorena Alvarez
Created by Lorena Alvarez Published by NoBrow Press. Full Colour. 54 Pages – Hardback. The Story: Every night, tiny lights appear out of the darkness in Sandy’s bedroom. She catches them and creates wonderful creatures to play with until she falls… Read More ›
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In Review: Audobon : On the Wings of the World
Written by Fabien Grolleau Art by Jeremie Royer Published by NoBrow Press Hardback – Full Colour – 184 pages – £15.99 Out: Now The Story: At the start of the 19th century, John James Audobon embarked upon an epic ornithological quest… Read More ›
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Sneak Preview – ‘Untitled Ape’s Epic Adventure’ by Steve Tillotson
Created by Steve Tillotson Published by Avery Hill Publishing 132 pages – Full Colour – £12.99 The Story: On this particular morning in this particular place, Untitled Ape (a giant purple ghost-beast) has decided he needs to see his family…. Read More ›
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Crowdfunding Spotlight and Preview: Cognition Issue One by Ken Reynolds & Sam Bentley
Script and Letters by Ken Reynolds Art by Sam Bentley Edited by David Hailwood Pin ups by Rory Donald, Tom Mortimer, Dan ‘Guns’ Butcher, Andrew Pawley, Dan Harris and others to be confirmed for final print date. American Comics format… Read More ›
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In Review: 100 Times by Katie Fleming and E. Kerr
Created by Katie Fleming and E. Kerr Black and white interior The Story: Myran is a little restless and in search of love, so he heads out to a nightclub called ‘Howl’. This is no ordinary nightclub however: this is a… Read More ›
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In Preview: ‘Hilda and the Stone Forest’ by Luke Pearson
Created by Luke Pearson 80 pages. 300 x 215 mm Hardback in Full Colour £12.95 The Story: Hilda is hardly at home any more, seeking days filled with excitement, and her mother can’t help but worry. While trying to stop Hilda from… Read More ›
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In Review – Sliced (Quarterly) Issue #3
Edited by Ken Reynolds Cover by Saffron Knight Featuring – Jon Laight (Brethren Born/Level 8 Comics), Rory Donald (Griff Gristle/Madius Comics), Ben Peter Johnson (Blythemporia), Kathryn Briggs (Dirty Rotten Comics), Simon Mackie, S.K. Moore (Macbeth GN), Maximilian Meier, David Hailwood (100%… Read More ›
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In Review: Monologue Issue 2 by SJ McCune
The Story: This is a story of many themes and stories untold, just out of reach. A story of a woman and her disconnected feelings of loneliness in a world of vast space. There is a mystery behind this woman…… Read More ›
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In Review: The Wormgler by David Frankum
Published by Lostappeared Books. £2.00 “… a tale of hope, the balance between light and dark and the mysteries within ourselves and the universe. It raises questions about our place in the world, but leaves the reader to draw their own… Read More ›
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In Review: Underpants by Alex Potts
by Alex Potts Underpants is a selfppublished collection of mostly autobiographical short stories from the creator of last year’s excellent A Quiet Disaster, telling tales of the life and interests of its laconically sarcastic and observant creator. Some of my favourites were… Read More ›
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In Review: Nom: The Demon Eater
By Paul Tonner “Cursed to wander the nine circles of Hell for all eternity and with an insatiable hunger for the flesh of demons, Nom The Demon Eater will stop at nothing for a tasty snack. “Expect lashings of gratuitous… Read More ›
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In Review: SP4RX by Wren McDonald
Created by Wren McDonald 120 pages – Black and White and Purple 243mm x 170mm – Softback – £14.99 Published by NoBrow Press The Story: “SP4RX is the story of mankind clawing for survival. Set in a future where a… Read More ›
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In Review: ELCAF 2016 – Back for its Fifth Year and Buzzing!
This year was the 5th Annual East London Comics Art Festival (ELCAF) and it was a whopper! There has been a lot of talk recently about what makes a genuine and good Comic Convention. Well, it’s this attendee’s belief that a… Read More ›
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Lancaster Comics Day 2016 – Comics, Cake and REPAINTED Cybermen!
The Second Annual Lancaster Comics Day was a lavish and star studded event (smiley face). Full of eager comics buyers, readers, sellers, creators and cake, lots of cake (thanks, Katie White). Whilst not exactly a red carpet event, it evoked comics… Read More ›