Belgian artist Philippe Francq, best known in the UK for his Largo Winch series with writer Jean Van Hamme published by Cinebook, will be doing a signing in London later in the month. The French Bookshop in South Kensington, who… Read More ›
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Mark Millar on Panel Borders
Panel Borders: Millar World Starting a month of shows on Panel Borders about the art of writing superhero comics, Alex Fitch talks to Mark Millar, a 2000AD alumnus who now has his own anthology comic CLiNT, featuring popular alt-superhero saga Kick-Ass… Read More ›
Neil Gibson aims to bring comics into the mainstream
Comic book writer Neil Gibson is to give a talk at the flagship Regent Street Apple Store in London on 15th November 2012 about his passion for the comic book medium, and, like many other creators of the medium, campaign… Read More ›
In Memoriam: 200AD artist Jose Luis Ferrer
We’re sorry to report the passing of Catalan comics artist and illustrator Jose Luis Ferrer
In Review: Largo Winch – The Price Of Money/The Law Of The Dollar
Largo Winch, writer Jean Van Hamme and artist Philippe Francq’s James Bond-like billionaire, returns in his latest two part adventure in Cinebook’s The Price of Money and The Law of the Dollar. Appearing on a live TV business programme, The… Read More ›
Happy Retirement, Sid Burgon
Sid Burgon has finally retired
Hi-Jacks, Magic and a Touch of Courage – in new Commandos
Here’s the intel on the latest Commandos, on sale from today in all good UK newsagents and via iTunes as digital editions. Commando No 4543 – Focke-Wulf Hi-JackStory: Alan Hebden Art: Rezzonico Cover: Janek Matysiak In 1941, the Luftwaffe’s sleek… Read More ›
From Superheroes to SuperSized exhibition opens in Rome
Ernesto and Mirella © Katia Ravaioli and Giancarlo CaracuzzoView the blog (in Italian) Who said that fatties are all unhappy and unpleasant? “From Superheroes to SuperSized”, a new exhibition in Rome featuring the work of Giancarlo Caracuzzo, who drew ROK… Read More ›
Aline & Robert Crumb at Comica Festival 2012
Aline and Robert CrumbPhotograph: Lora Fountain The Comicica Festival is starting to announce this year’s stunning line-up for the 9th London International Comics Festival, spreading across the month of November and across assorted venues all over the capital. And it… Read More ›
Art stolen from Suydam Studios
New York-based comic artist Arthur Suydam is seeking help in the recovery of two pieces of art which were recently stolen from his studio. The two artworks are Alien Genocide by Arthur Suydam (gouche painting, image above) and Little Devil… Read More ›
Furman, Roche signing at Dublin City Comics
Simon (Transformers) Furman and Nick ((Maximum Dinobots, Last Stand of the Wreckers) Roche will delivering their popular script-to-page presentation at the Dublin City Comics on 27th October, as part of a whole day in-store event. The presentation takes a page… Read More ›
Magic Merlins and a danger-prone ‘Duck’ just part of latest Commando line-up
Commando No 4539 – The Magic MerlinStory: Alan Hebden Art: Morahin Cover: Ian Kennedy As the Battle of Britain reached its climax, RAF Flying Officer Toby Mortimer was assigned a brand new MkII Hurricane. Toby’s flying suddenly improved, and he… Read More ›
Creator Talk: 6 Questions For Artist Simon Fraser
The retro-futuristic Russian rogue Nikolai Dante began in 2000AD Prog 1035, dated 25 March 1997, and came to its conclusion 15 years later in Prog 1791. Created by the Scottish team of writer Robbie Morrison and artist Simon Fraser, who… Read More ›
Charley’s War used to promote UK Tank Museum
(via Jeremy Briggs): Britain’s Tank Museum in Bovington is using the seminal anti-war comic Charley’s War to promote activities at the centre this coming half term. The Museum has planned a week of art themed family activities for the October… Read More ›
Off Life, free indie comic zine out now
While I was away last week in the wilds of Scotland, OFF LIFE – the new, free indie comic magazine, available in print and online – got under way with a sparkling first issue crammed with some great comics. My… Read More ›
Hunt Emerson invades the iPad as Only He Can
According to comics historian Paul Gravett’s 1001 Comics You Must Read Before You Die Hunt Emerson is “Britain’s greatest underground cartoonist”. According to the The Comics Journal his mind “works on a level untouched by most humans”. According to the… Read More ›
British Zombie-guests galore at F.A.C.T.S. 2012
While the Mayan civilization has proclaimed 2012 to be the end of the world, F.A.C.T.S. – a Belgian convention organized once a year by Con-Fuse bvba, an organisation promoting Science Fiction, Comics, Fantasy and Japanese animation – found it appropriate… Read More ›
Eagle Times Looks Back on the Life and Work of Charles Chilton (Volume 25, Number Three)
The latest issue of Eagle Times (Volume 25, Number Three) is now available. Autumn 2012 Contents ‘Charles Chilton – the Modest Showman – and Journey into Space‘. Inspired by Chilton’s recent autobiography, Charlie’s Auntie, Alan Vince looks back at his own interest… Read More ›
Grandville ‘Bête Noire’ Trailer released
Bryan Talbot has just released this sneak peek at his new Grandville book, Bête Noire (due for release 6th December in the UK from Jonathan Cape), on YouTube. The Badger is back! At Toad Hall, lair of multibillionaire Baron… Read More ›
Tank KIllers and Traitors lurk in latest Commando comics
There’s a fine mix of old and new to the latest Commando releases, on sale today in all good newsagents and for iPad and other IOS devices. Commando No 4535 – The Fighting GendarmeStory: Peter Grehan Art: Olivera Cover: Janek… Read More ›