The latest issue of the digital anthology 100% Biodegradable (Issue 8) is available now for download, featuring a host of British talent and sporting a smashing cover by Dan Cornwell, recently announced as the artist on the new John… Read More ›
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Free OFF LIFE #11 anthology features new talent, Jack Teagle and much more
OFF LIFE Issue 11 – the latest edition of the free street comic – is available now in all the usual stockists and in digital from via the title’s official web site. Wrapped in a cover by Sébastien Thibault, editor… Read More ›
Alan Moore & Kevin O’Neill’s “Nemo: River of Ghosts” Out This Week
Knockabout Comics have just dropped us a line to say that River of Ghosts, the new Nemo story from Alan Moore and Kevin O’Neill, will be released this week, a little ahead of the originally-announced schedule. With the stunning conclusion of Century, the top-selling third volume… Read More ›
East London Comic Art Festival returns in June for two day celebration of the form
British publisher Nobrow has just announced the dates for the fourth East London Comic & Arts Festival (ELCAF), dedicated to showcasing the most exciting talent in illustration, design and small press publications – and has announced Jillian Tamaki as… Read More ›
British Comic Shop Releases (4th March 2015) – Vomiting Projectiles and Doctor Who!
Here’s our weekly list of both British and US comics on sale this week in comic shops (Wednesday 4th March 2015). It complements our monthly lost of new graphic novel releases which you can find here for March 2015. Titan Comics have… Read More ›
French Creators Set to Storm Kendal again for 2015 Comic Festival
Following up on the popularity of several Continental guests in 2014, the Lakes International Comic Art Festival has just announced the appearance of its first four French artists coming to this year’s weekend-long event in Kendal, backed by support from the Institut Francais the Wallonie Brussels… Read More ›
Time Bomb Comics announces release date for Viking adventure, “Defiant: The Legend of Brithnoth”
Time Bomb Comics will release a new graphic novel, Defiant: The Legend of Brithnoth, a hard-hitting historical adventure from writer Andy Winter (Hero Killers), artist Daniel Bell (Psircus) and colourist Aljosa Tomic (Veil) at London Super Comic Con. On 10th August 991AD, a… Read More ›
British Interplanetary Society to celebrate the Eagle comic and the launch of the career of Dan Dare
On the 14th April 1950, a generation of spotty kids, some of which would become major players in British aerospace business, picked up an imposing colourful and authoritative weekly magazine (masquerading as a comic) which had been especially designed… Read More ›
Get Well Soon, Barrie Tomlinson!
David McDonald from Hibernia Comics has Informed us that one time IPC Group Editor, Barrie Tomlinson has had a few health scares in the past few weeks. Barrie’s name will be very familiar to some but to others it… Read More ›
New SPECTRE image released, but no news on James Bond comics yet…
A new teaser image from the next James Bond film, SPECTRE, was released this week featuring Dave Bautista as the villain Mr Hinks, apparently a new foe for Bond. The film, due for release, 6th November 2015, will focus on his… Read More ›
Avery Hill Publishing announce New Comics for 2015
In the world of indie comics publishers, Britain’s Avery Hill are one of my favourites. I have yet to find a dud in their ever growing line and was really impressed with their output last year. They have just… Read More ›
Revealed: The Menace that Mashed Madonna!
The Beano‘s Dennis the Menace was the cause of Madonna‘s fall from the stage at the Brit Awards, DC Thomson has revealed, joining in with the fun at the expense of a shell-shocked Madge, after her swift decent down the… Read More ›
Steve Bell and Posy Simmonds on guest list for “Wonderlands” Graphic Novel Expo in Sunderland
Inspired by Bryan Talbot‘s classic graphic novel Alice in Sunderland, Sunderland University is to host a major event for all fans of graphic novels on Saturday 30th May. 2015 is the 150th Anniversary of the publication of Alice in Wonderland, one… Read More ›
British Comic Shop Releases (25th February 2015) – 2000AD Anniversary Celebrations!
Our apologies for the delayed publication of this week’s list of both British and US comics on sale this week US (released in comic shops 25th February 2015) – it’s been a busy week on other fronts, not least… Read More ›
Chris Doherty: Bringing His Own Look to Sherlock Holmes
I’m a big Sherlock Holmes fan and have been since I was a child. I was pretty excited, therefore, when I heard that some my favourite creators – John Reppion, Leah Moore, Adam Cadwell and Chris Doherty – were getting… Read More ›
Giant Killers and Combat Stress! New Commando titles on sale today
Here’s the lowdown on the latest issues of DC Thomson’s Commando (Issues 4787-4790), on sale from today in all good newsagents and in various digital formats. While we were researching the latest British comic sales figures, we were impressed… Read More ›
In Memoriam: John Cooper
We’re sorry to report the passing of British comics artist John Cooper, who died after a short illness on Sunday 22nd February. His huge and influential list of credits include work for numerous titles, including TV Century 21,… Read More ›
Marc Jackson’s “Duckless” joins Aces Weekly line-up
Marc Jackson joins the still-swelling ranks of comic creators delivering strips for David Lloyd‘s excellent digital anthoogy Aces Weekly next month. “The comic is about the adventures of a young guy, called Duckless and his friends,” says Marc. “Duckless draws the… Read More ›
#PicturesMeanBusiness: UK campaign to gain Illustrators credit for their work grows
A number of British artists are actively campaigning for better credit (and, by default, better financial reward) for their work as illustrators, including comic creator Sarah McIntyre and writer-illustrator James Mayhew. Recognition for illustrators is important on so many levels – not… Read More ›
Sneak Peek: Rom of the Reds by Alan Grant, John Wagner and Dan Cornwell
Preview – Rom of the Reds Written by John Wagner and Alan Grant Art by Dan Cornwell Published by Black Hearted Press Release date: TBC It’s great news that John Wagner and Alan Grant are collaborating on a new series… Read More ›