Land of the Blind is the latest collection of comic strip adventures from the pages of Doctor Who Magazine and features the first five Doctors and their companions. With a smashing cover from David Roach, the stories included are, in… Read More ›
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“The Art of The Avengers and Other Heroes” exhibition opens in New York
New York’s Museum of Illustration at the Society of Illustrators is currently presenting an exhibition of original artwork showcasing characters from the Marvel Universe, including the Avengers and other heroes. Legendary artists featured include John Buscema, John Cassaday, Don Heck,… Read More ›
Wildcat, one of Fleetway’s last boy’s adventure comics, to be collected
Rebellion are to publish a collection of strips from Wildcat, Fleetway’s short-lived, last real attempt at a fortnightly boy’s adventure comic, launched in 1988. There’s also a mention on Amazon for another Jinty collection, Fran from the Floods. Published by Fleetway… Read More ›
HighVisFest brings humour comic greats to Birmingham
This September a new event, the HighVisFest Street Culture Festival, will be bringing a huge, free celebration of Birmingham’s best in live street art, music, comics, dance, hip hop, food and drink. Taking place at the Custard Factory, comics guests announced… Read More ›
In Pictures: Playing for a Draw Football Comics Exhibition, the National Football Museum
The ‘Playing for a Draw’ exhibition, showcasing the history and creativity of football comics and illustration across the world has just opened at the National Football Museum in Manchester. As we previously reported, it’s been curated by top comic artist Steve McGarry in collaboration with… Read More ›
Publisher delight at Ken Reid crowdfunding collection success, last chance to back it today!
The crowdfunding campaign for The Power Pack of Ken Reid project – collecting some of the amazing humour strips created by the legendary British artist, Ken Reid, closes tomorrow (Friday). If you haven’t backed it yet then there’s still time… Read More ›
Call for Papers: Transitions 8 – New Directions in Comics Studies 2018
After a year’s hiatus, academics have announced a call for papers for the interdisciplinary Transitions 2018 symposium, taking place at Birkbeck College, London, on Saturday 10th November 2018. Originally convened by PhD students in 2010, Transitions at Birkbeck College is… Read More ›
Pitch perfect! 2000AD Prog 2088, on sale now
With a stunning cover by Neil Roberts (he’s doing some great covers for Commando, too) the latest issue of 2000AD – Prog 2088 – come packed with some terrific strips. i’m really enjoying new thrill “Skip Tracer“, and theres a… Read More ›
Don’t Forget! Small Press Day is this Saturday!
Small Press Day, a celebration of self-publishing, DIY culture, and grassroots comics across the UK and Ireland is back for a third outing this Saturday, 7th July 2018 – and there are a whole host of happenings taking place around… Read More ›
British Comic Creators among 2018 Mike Wieringo Comic Book Industry Awards nominees
The 2018 Mike Wieringo Comic Book Industry Awards Nominees were recently announced, along with the release of the final ballot, and include a number of British creators. Michael Lance “Mike” Wieringo was known to fans and friends as “Ringo”, which… Read More ›
In Review: The Murder Club – Useless Deaths Volumes One and Two
By Tony Cooper Out: Now Self-published, 72 Page Graphic Novels Warning: These books contain adult themes and language The Books: In Volume One, Lisa, a student preparing for her A-levels, is recruited by fellow student Tom, who wants to see… Read More ›
Metaphrog’s “Little Mermaid” racks up another award
Only a week after winning the Excelsior Award Junior for their fairy tale-inspired graphic novel The Little Mermaid, Metaphrog were surprised – and honoured to receive the SICBA Outstanding Achievement to Comics 2018 award at Glasgow Comic Con this weekend. Metaphrog… Read More ›
Sneak Peek: More “Playing for a Draw” Football Comics Exhibition Imagery Revealed
More imagery for the ‘Playing for a Draw’ exhibition, showcasing the history and creativity of football comics and illustration across the world has been revealed, ahead of its opening this week at the National Football Museum in Manchester. As we… Read More ›
In Review: Death and the Bear – A Modern Fable by Paul Tonner
Created by Paul Tonner 24 pages – Full Colour The Story: A bear is living his day to day in the snow. But he comes across a human with a shotgun. The man fires as the bear attacks. What will… Read More ›
Lakes International Comic Art Festival Podcast interviews Macc-Pow comic creators about their work
The Lakes International Comic Art Festival Podcast team visited Macc-Pow in Macclesfield last month, now in its third year. Podcast co-host Nikki Bates stood behind the table selling comics for the first time, while Ian Loxam had a great chat with… Read More ›
Comics to Read on Your Holidays – as recommended by the Awesome Comics Podcast’s Tony Esmond
Breathe in… It’s been a big week of comics reading as I have just got back from a pool side holiday. I headed out to see pals Pat and Lisa Mills, in Spain (who recently released Kiss My Axe! Sláine… Read More ›
Crowdfunding Spotlight: Little Heroes Comics Charity Anthology #2
Little Heroes Comics is a UK based charity that sends comic making kits to children who find themselves in hospitals and healthcare institutes across the country. Right now, they’re raising funds for their second anthology over on Kickstarter. Following up on… Read More ›
Tim Quinn’s Marvel UK Memories: Interviewing Stan Lee
Stan Lee has been a hero of Tim Quinn’s since he read one of his comics when he was just seven…
Untold Tales of Adventures in Time and Space revealed in “The Many Lives Of Doctor Who”, out in September
Titan Comics and BBC Studios have announced Doctor Who: The Thirteenth Doctor #0 – The Many Lives Of Doctor Who – a special primer edition, which celebrates the Doctor’s many lives, and leads directly into Titan’s brand-new Thirteenth Doctor comic… Read More ›
Who Remembers Marvel UK’s Shadow Riders? An unpublished story revealed
Back in the early 1990s, just before Marvel UK went a bit crazy with multiple US titles with the word “Death” in them, artist and writer Brian Williamson and I co-created Shadow Riders, who eventually were drawn by Ross Dearsley… Read More ›