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James Bacon (he/him) is an Irish fan, a train driver living in London. A Hugo Award-winning editor of the fanzine "Journey Planet", he is a comic fan and enjoys comic art, war Comics, Star Wars, Irish aspects to comics and railways in comics or otherwise. He has been writing about comics for over thirty years.
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In Pictures: Stoke Comic Swap offers bargains galore, and art to delight in
James Bacon reprots for the latest Swap Meet
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Enniskillen Comic Fest celebrates 50 years of Battle
Looking back at a highlight of this year’s comic events so far…
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Terrific Thessaloniki! A Special Report by James Bacon
A special report from this amazing Greek Comic Con
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Comics, Cake and Chat! Latest Commando and British Comic Swapmeet another success
James Bacon headed to Glasgow for a Grand Day Out
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In Pictures: Dublin Comic Con – Spring Edition 2025 – Convention Report and Review
James Bacon reports on a fun two-day event
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Ten Irish Comics read on St Patrick’s Day
Created largely by Irish creators, that is…
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The Leprechaun, and the Irish War on Comics
Ahead of St. Patrick’s Day, a look at a little-known Irish comic…
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Forbidden Planet Battle-Action Signing a pre-Christmas hit with war comic fans
Our intrepid reporter (almost) evaded hundreds of Santas, so you didn’t have to…
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In Review: Thought Bubble 2024
James Bacon enjoyed a whistle stop tour of Thought Bubble this year
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Everyone’s Here For the Comics! Swap Meet success in Colchester
James Bacon headed to Colchester for comics last week – and he wasn’t alone!
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Dublin Comic Con – All the comic art…
The comics strand of this Irish event proves a vital element to its success
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In Review: The Comics 1964 – 2024 exhibition, at the Centre Pompidou, Paris
Fantastique, phénoménal, magnifique, mais c’est aussi la plus grande exposition de bandes dessinées de tous les temps!
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The best Comic Con…Why is Enniskillen Comic Fest just so good?
James Bacon headed to the Emerald Isle for another fantastic Comic Fest
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In Pictures and Review: Lawless 2024
Our second report on one of the best British comic events of the year
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In Pictures and In Review: “Heroes” exhibition at the Cartoon Museum
With 76 original pieces of art on display, and more, there is a considerable amount to enjoy
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Latest Commando and British Comic Swap Meet proves a palpable hit
Fans and comics professionals gathered in Glasgow for a fun British comics-focused Swapmeet last weekend
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In Review: Battling Britons 6 – Planes, Trains and Giant Vampire Bats!
James Bacon checks out the latest issue of this battlin’ bookazine!
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Paul Neary – Hero Unlimited
James Bacon explores the early fanzine work of the late Paul Neary, who passed earlier this month…
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Captain Britain in Trouble!
A look back at difficult times for Captain Britain…
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Dublin comic shop reacts to protect customers during riot
Quick thinking from staff at Forbidden Planet Dublin kept customers safe as rioting blighted the city