Carl Critchlow’s Thrud The Barbarian is back – and Titan Comics think they’ve got him. We all know that is a vain hope given what a dangerous clod this character is, don’t we readers? Since his first appearances in White… Read More ›
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Dundee Comics Day Line Up Confirmed
John Ridgway, Ian Kennedy, Simon Furman, Sydney Jordan and many other great British comic creators will be guests at this year’s Dundee Comics Day on 26th – 27th October. Here’s the full schedule for the event, which is part of… Read More ›
British Comic Awards shortlist announced
The British Comic Awards committee has announced the shortlist for this year’s Awards, a project now in its second year. The winners will be picked by a panel of judges including Graham Linehan and Lenny Henry. The awards are designed… Read More ›
Marvel UK celebration planned for London Film and Comic Con
Creators and former staff who were part of Marvel UK and its publications will appear at the next London Film and Comic Con at Earl’s Court on Saturday 5th October. Organiser Mike Conroy hopes the panel will prove a celebration… Read More ›
Gary James’ British Comic Database site launched
British comics archivist Gary James has launched his British Comics Database web site, a project running to some 6000 pages of data about British comics, from the ABBA comic and Action to Zoids and Zorro – and the release of… Read More ›
Titan grabs rights for ‘Plants vs Zombies’ title
Titan Magazines has snagged the rights to Plants vs Zombies, a hugely popular mobile game, growing a list of titles that already inlcudes Adventure Time, Simpsons Comics, Totally…, Transformers Comic and more. The new title is juist one of several… Read More ›
Forgotten Planet Kickstarter offers creative Rewards for aspiring Comic Creators
It seems that these days lots of comic creators are using crowdfunding to kickstart their projects, as larger publishers take less risks and back away from projects that are aimed at a niche market or buck the mainstream trends. Now,… Read More ›
Brett Ewins reveals novel plans for 2014
Pete Milligan and Brendan McCarthy were at Gosh in London last night to launch their new Dark Horse collection, Best of Milligan and McCarthy – a deluxe collection of hard-to-find gems from the taleneted duo. Also there was Brett Ewins… Read More ›
London Super Con 2014 announces first guests
The London Super Comic Convention has just announced its first guests for its 2014 event, running the weekend of 14th- 15th March, and will be spotlighting guests as they are anoounced. US artist Arthur Adams makes his first appearance at… Read More ›
Meet Saltire, Scotland’s Newest Superhero
Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design and Diamondsteel Comics have announced the launch of Scotland’s first traditional comic book superhero. The #1 issue of the brand new title, Saltire – Invasion, is set for release at the 2013… Read More ›
VIZ creators at Lakes Festival, new edition of ‘Profanisaurus’ on sale
Members of the VIZ comic team will be at the Lakes International Comics Festival next month – and copies of the new edition of the long-running Profanisaurus, inspired by the ‘Roger Mellie’ strip. Hail Sweary: The All New Profanisaurus, a… Read More ›
Jump on board – here’s a preview of the all-new 2000AD, with all-new stories!
With its long history and so many characters to learn to love, the team at 2000AD often get asked by potential new readers and comic book stores when the best time to start reading the comic is. The answer? This… Read More ›
Razorjack graphic novel by John Higgins hits stores tomorrow
Tomorrow (17th September) sees the launch of a a brand-new edition of the graphic novel Razorjack by John Higgins in book and comic stores. Written, drawn and coloured by John, this 104 page graphic novel from Titan Comics is the… Read More ›
Wizards Keep announces new Worlds End ashcan
Wizards Keep Publishing – the independent publisher run by comics creator and tutor Tim Perkins – has just announced their next publication – The Worlds End Ashcan 2. Due for release in time for the coming autumn/winter convention season, the… Read More ›
“Engaging with the Woman Fantastic’ collection call for papers
The past 30 years have offered a growing and changing body of scholarship on images of fantastic women in American popular culture. Collections from Marleen Barr’s Future Females (1981) and Future Females: The Next Generation (2000) to Elyce Rae Helford’s… Read More ›
Reading for pleasure helps kids in the classroom, says study (we know, say scientists)
Children who read for pleasure are likely to do significantly better at school than their peers, according to new research from the London-based Institute of Education. All the more reason to give them a comic, then – an ethos adopted… Read More ›
Time Bomb announces ‘Squadron of the Screaming Damned’
Time Bomb Comics have just announced the immenent publication of Squadron of the Screaming Damned by Stephen Walsh and Keith Page, the follow up to London Calling, the critically acclaimed graphic album published by Time Bomb Comics in 2010. This… Read More ›
Thunderbirds: The Comic Collection details released
Egmont Classic Comics have very kindly sent over more information on their new Thunderbirds Comic Collection, set for release on 10th October, which will feature both early Thunderbirds strips and feature pages from their own 1990s Thunderbirds comic, including cutaways… Read More ›
Cult comic creation Octobriana returns in ‘The New Amazons’
Kult Creations, run by longtime comics creator John A. Short, has just announced The New Amazons – a new superhero team comic featuring the return of cult underground comic character Octobriana. This public domain Russian superwoman, who some readers may… Read More ›
80,000 sign Dredd movie sequel petition, ‘Day of Action’ announced
More than 80,000 people have now signed a petition calling for a sequel to the DREDD film organised by Judge Dredd fans and backed by 2000AD publishers Rebellion and Judge Dredd actor actor Karl Urban. The response to the petition… Read More ›