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James Bacon (he/him) is an Irish fan, a train driver living in London and much appreciated contributor to downthetubes. 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 and is author of Irish Conflict in Comics in the 20th Century: Rebellion, Nazi Spies, and The Troubles (also available from AmazonUK, Affiliate Link), and A Sensual Cesspool of Iniquity, available from Limit Break Comics, as well as on Amazon.co.uk (Affiliate Link) | Amazon.com | Amazon.ie
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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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In Review: The Secret Origin of Earth 616 by David Thorpe
Marvel UK fans will not want to miss out on this
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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
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In Pictures: The Colchester Commando Swap Meet – and a “Paddy Payne” puzzler!
James Bacon reports on the latest Commando Swop Meet, and a war comic mystery…
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In Review: Diving deep into DCAF 2023, the Dublin Comics Art Festival
James Bacon headed to the latest Dublin Comics Art Festival, held last weekend…
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In Review: NICE 2023 – an amazing comic con!
James Bacon reflects on an amazing comic-filled weekend in Bedford with Alan Davis, Liam Sharp and more