As British talent invades the US (again – and yes, we’re aware only older readers might get this reference*), here’s our quick list of new comics on sale in newsagents and comic shops this week, skewed toward creators from the UK… Read More ›
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POWs and Cricket Bats! New Commandos Have them Both…
Here’s the intel on the latest issues of Commando (Issues 4907-4910) from DC Thomson, on sale now in all good newsagents and assorted digital platforms (detailed below). This release includes two smashing covers from Ian Kennedy, who returns to the Birmingham Comics… Read More ›
Delight For Brits nominated for Eisner Awards
The list of nominees for this year’s Eisner Awards has been announced and includes a number of British creators – and a nomination for the anthology 24 By 7, edited by Dan Berry and published by Fanfare, featuring strips created during… Read More ›
Birmingham Bound: An Interview with Halo artist Ian Richardson
Ian Richardson has recently completed illustrating the science fiction comic book series Halo for Dark Horse, and took time out prior to taking part in events for this weekend’s Birmingham Comics Festival, to discuss his work at Image, Dark Horse,… Read More ›
Bad Company: First Casualties Signing at Gosh! in June
London’s Gosh! will be hosting a signing with the stellar line-up of Peter Milligan, Rufus Dayglo and Jim McCarthy for the latest installment in the Bad Company series. The signing will be from 1-2.00pm on Saturday 4th June 2016. Bad Company was originally created by Peter Milligan, Brett Ewins and… Read More ›
Birmingham Bound: An Interview with Comic Artist Ian Kennedy
Artist Ian Kennedy’s sixty plus career encompasses some of the best loved characters and comics published in Great Britain. To this day, he remains the undisputed master of aviation depictions. From his pioneering days on Air Ace and Thriller Picture… Read More ›
Weighing in with Big Punch Studios
Over the last few years, British indie publisher Big Punch Studios have shown that they are turning into one of the most interesting and original small press outfits on the scene. They’re a breeding ground for originality both in content and… Read More ›
22 Pages From Scottish History at Paisley Museum
Scottish history is being reinterpreted in a range of comic styles in the 22 Pages: Scenes From Scottish History that is currently on at the Paisley Museum. The free exhibition was created by Magic Torch Comics and features 22 pieces… Read More ›
In Review: Rivers Of London – Night Witch #2
Rivers Of London: Night Witch #2 Writers: Ben Aaronovitch & Andrew Cartmel Artist: Lee Sullivan Colorist: Luis Guerrero The Book: Following a disastrous attempt to ‘recruit’ the witch, Vavara, a Russian oligarch turns his sights on Peter Grant and Thomas… Read More ›
New Comics On Sale Now (Comic Shops and Newsagents) – No Hit or Mything! (w/c 11th Aril 2016)
It’s a busy week here in the downthetubes dungeon, so apologies for a shorter than usual round up of new comics! I’m busy plugging away at behind the scenes work to promote both the upcoming Lakes International Comic Art Festival,… Read More ›
Comic Creators at London Book Fair: Video
The London Book Fair took place this week and a number of comic creators were at the event, signing, engaged in events or taking part in panels, including Pat Mills, Leah Moore, Paul Gravett and Jessica Martin. A number of… Read More ›
The Eagle at 66: A Boy’s Eye View
On a day that marks the sixty-six years since Eagle first appeared on the nation’s bookstalls, we’re delighted to present this article by David Slinn on the enormous impact the boys’ paper made on its debut in April 1950. Not… Read More ›
In Review: Patience by Daniel Clowes
Created by Daniel Clowes 180 Full Colour Pages £16.99 Published by Jonathan Cape The Story: Jack and Patience are a down on their luck couple. They are poor, but mostly happy and now, out of the blue, are expecting their… Read More ›
British Comics: Charting The Reprint Rights Nightmare
The arrival of the first volume of Star Trek: The Classic UK Comics from US publisher IDW this morning (courtesy of editor Rich Handley, out 28th April), comprising the first 18 bizarre stories published in Joe 90: Top Secret and TV21… Read More ›
A Short History of Female Judges in Judge Dredd from 1979 to 1982 by “Judge Anon”
I’ve just come across this excellent Tumblr offering some great pieces on the world of Judge Dredd and 2000AD. The creator – “Judge Anon” – is publishing a series of articles on the history of female Judges in the comic… Read More ›
Students invited to Reimagine the Art of Beatrix Potter
This year is the 150th anniversary of Beatrix Potter – a literary and artistic icon who is synonymous with the English Lake District. Her books have sold more than 40 million copies worldwide and have been translated into over 35 languages. Beatrix… Read More ›
Creators @ Edinburgh Comic Con 2016
The weekend of 2/3 April 2016 saw the Edinburgh Comic Con (ECC) return to the Scottish capital for its third year and for the first time to the largest hall at the impressive Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC). This proved… Read More ›
In Review: Doctor Who – The Ninth Doctor #1 (Ongoing)
Writer: Cavan Scott Artist: Adriana Melo Colours: Matheus Lopes Lettering: Richard Starkings and Comicraft’s Jimmy Betancourt Designer: Rob Farmer Publisher: Titan Out: 13 April 2016 (Variant covers available, see our preview for full range) The Comic: The Ninth Doctor, Rose… Read More ›
In Memoriam: Comics Writer Scott Goodall MBE
A tribute to the comics writer best known for his work on titles such as Battle and Buster
Doctor Who Adventures #13 Out Now – Unlucky for Some, Perhaps?
The latest issue of Doctor Who Adventures, edited by Jason Quinn, is on sale now (#13) in all good newsagents featuring “Shock Horror” a fun strip involving zombies written by Tommy Donbavand, drawn by Russ Leach – check out how… Read More ›