New book, new graphic novel, new kit! It’s all go for Roy of the Rovers!
British Comics – Graphic Novels
Philip Harbottle’s comic adaptation of John Russell Fearn’s novel “Across the Ages” published for the first time
60 years after it was first drawn, an adaptation of a classic SF novel is finally in print
In Review: Bumble & Snug and the Angry Pirates
Looking to excite younger readers? Joe Gordon firmly recommends Mark Bradley’s “Bumble & Snug and the Angry Pirates”
Bryan Talbot teases “Grandville: L’Intégrale”, out in August
Coming to a bookshop near you in October
In Review: The Sea Shepherd by Sean Azzopardi
Sean Azzopardi brings the motivations that inspired the Sea Shepherd organisation’s ongoing struggle to vivid and disturbing life…
Young James Bond graphic novel “Silverfin” available now
There’s a new James Bond graphic novel you may have missed out now, for those learning English as a foreign language
Crowdfunding Spotlight: “The Prince of Denmark” Street by Kev F. Sutherland
Kev F Sutherland has been busy in lockdown working on a second graphic novel
In Review: Billionaires by Darryl Cunningham
Written and drawn by: Darryl Cunningham Published by Myriad Editions Out: Now Ever since Blank Slate first published his achingly honest Psychiatric Tales I have eagerly anticipated each new work by Darryl Cunningham, who has, with a mixture of detailed… Read More ›
In Review: Benjamin Dix and Lindsay Pollock’s powerful “Vanni”
By Benjamin Dix and Lindsay Pollock Published by Myriad Editions & New Internationalist New Internationalist and Myriad Editions have collaborated on another graphic reportage work, following the fascinating and moving Escaping War and Waves by Olivier Kugler last year (reviewed… Read More ›
Raymond Briggs’ “Time For Lights Out” due in November
Time For Lights Out by Raymond Briggs is a 256-page hardcover out on 14th November from Jonathan Cape. In his customary pose as the grumpiest of grumpy old men, the award-winning graphic novelist contemplates old age and death… and doesn’t… Read More ›
In Review: Blossoms in Autumn
Blossoms in Autumn By Zidrou, Aimée de Jongh Translated by Matt Madden Published by SelfMadeHero Blossoms in Autumn, a collaboration between Belgian writer Zidrou and Dutch creator Aimée de Jongh, touches on a subject we don’t see all too often… Read More ›
In Review: Guantánamo Kid
Guantánamo Kid: The True Story of Mohammed El-Gharani Jérôme Tubiana and Alexandre Franc SelfMadeHero Life in the insanely oil-rich kingdom of Saudi Arabia may be great, if you are rich and male and Saudi. If you are a teenage Muslim… Read More ›
In Review: “It’s only a movie…” – Reel Love
Joe Gordon reviews “Reel Love” by Owen Michael Johnson, published by Unbound
In Review: Lip Hook by David Hine and Mark Stafford
Lip Hook By David Hine and Mark Stafford Published by SelfMadeHero Out: Now from all good book shops Arriving just at the right time of year, as the light retreats in the face of the long, dark, dark nights, David… Read More ›
Roy of the Rovers – new book covers revealed, pre-order launch offer bargain on offer
Rebellion have revealed the covers to the new Roy of the Rovers books: Tom Palmer’s Scouted, on sale in October, and Rob Williams’ Kick-Off, out in November. The first book to hit the shelves is Scouted by Tom Palmer, an… Read More ›
SelfMadeHero’s psychological graph novel thriller Tumult on sale now
SelfMadeHero‘s final release for the first half of 2018 is the stylish contemporary psychological thriller Tumult, written by John Harris Dunning with extraordinary art by Michael Kennedy. Tumult a powerful read, with a striking art style and scratching of the… Read More ›
Titan Comics Beatles-inspired “Yellow Submarine” graphic novel out in August
Titan Comics adaptation of The Beatles Yellow Submarine will be out in August, and we’re sure news that specialist music films distributor Abramorama has agreed with Apple Corps Ltd. and Universal Music Group to re-release the animated feature film in North… Read More ›
Out Now: Beano 3904 – The One where Minnie the Minx does Strictly!
Inside this week’s Beano (No. 3904) Minnie the Minx does Strictly Come Dancing! Behind a smashing cover by Nigel Parkinson, Minnie finds herself in the spotlight this week at Strictly Beanotown’s Got Talented Ballroom Dancers! Plus: shiver me timbers! Roger… Read More ›
Bryan Talbot Grandville art exhibition and signing at Orbital Comics in November
Award-winning comics author and artist Bryan Talbot will be signing copies of Grandville: Force Majeure at the launch of an exhibition of art at Orbital Comics in London on Wednesday 15th November (5.30 to 7.30pm) Bryan Talbot’s graphic novel series… Read More ›
Steve Jackson’s The Trolltooth Wars Graphic Novel debuts
Fighting Fantasy‘s much-loved gamebook The Trolltooth Wars is back as a graphic novel, written by PJ Montgomery, co-writer of the horror comedy series Stiffs, with art by Gavin Mitchell (Santa Claus vs the Nazis, The Samurai Slasher and more) – and it… Read More ›