Squeezing in a trio of radio appearances on 104.4 FM and elsewhere before Resonance FM runs a three week repeat schedule while the studio is refurbished, Alex Fitch is covering a variety of subjects over the weekend… Clear Spot: Out… Read More ›
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The Dandy’s digital move: media reaction
The news of The Dandy‘s move to digital publication has prompted a huge flurry of news stories across various news media outlets. While most simply parrotted the official announcement made by DC Thomson about their plans (some playing up claims… Read More ›
Mike Carey first announced major guest for Malta Comic Con 2012
Wicked Comics the organisers of the annual Malta Comic Convention and the promoters of comic culture world wide, has announced British comic creator Mike Carey as their first guest to the forthcoming Malta Comic Con which this year is going… Read More ›
ROK Comics expands its audio comics range
ROK Comics has announced the expansion of its audio comics range, with Team M.O.B.I.L.E., Houdini now on sale for iPad, iPhone and Android devices – and many more titles in the works. All ROK Comics titles deliver great comic content,… Read More ›
Dandy to go digital, says DC Thomson
DC Thomson have just tweeted their official statement regarding the fate of The Dandy – and as expected for weeks, it’s not good news for fans of the print edition, with the comic ending its physical existence (bar annuals)… Read More ›
Cancertown creeps back to scare readers again
We can no longer protect you…
STRIP Digital Issue 5 available for iPad
The digital edition of STRIP Magazine #5, published digitally by ROK Comics on behalf of Print Media, is now on sale from iTunes for £1.99. This digital edition of the anthology comic features many of the stories that appear… Read More ›
Dundee Comics Prize competition returns with superhero theme
In 1944 The Dandy introduced a home-grown British superhero – The Amazing Mr X, who appeared in 14 instalments between 1944 and 1945. Drawn by DC Thomson staff artist Jack Glass, the The Amazing Mr X made a brief reappearance… Read More ›
Gas-Bag Gunmen and Ghosts haunt new Commandos
The latest issues of DC Thomson’s Commando – on sale now – comprise both the regular reprint titles and two ‘By Special Request’ stories – issues readers specifically wanted to see again. Here’s the intel… Commando No 4523: Gas-Bag GunmenStory:… Read More ›
Is it all over for The Dandy?
Desperate Dan by Jamie Smart, who comments on the title’s possible demise on his blog here National newspaper The Guardian has reported that DC Thomson may be considering an end to The Dandy, with its sales slipping away despite numerous… Read More ›
Ninja Turtles, Grandville and other anthropomorphic comics on Resonance FM
Continuing Panel Borders’ month of shows about anthropomorphic comics, Alex Fitch talks to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles co-creator Kevin Eastman, Rich Magallanes (Senior Vice President, Nickelodeon animation) and British comic book writer David Baillie about the ever popular franchise. Alex… Read More ›
Here be (Bob’s) Dragons…
SciFi Art Now contributor Bob Eggleton has just announced the release of his long-awaited Dragon Kalender (2013), on sale from Austria-based publishers Weltbild. If you don’t mind owning a calendar in German, then for €9.99 (plus delivery) you get 12… Read More ›
2000AD national signing event shapes up
Following-on from the announcement last week of the first ever 2000AD National Signing Event, Rebellion have announced even more big names taking part – and the addition of a signing at Forbidden Planet in Belfast. To mark 35 years of… Read More ›
IDW release more info on Judge Dredd collections
Following their Comic-Con announcement of the new ongoing Judge Dredd comic’s creative team, US publisher IDW Publishing has announced expanded and refined plans to offer new editions of beloved Judge Dredd material as well. Once again showing a willingness to… Read More ›
European Fandom and Fan Studies Calls for Papers
Comic Fans, TV fans, film fans – you’re being studied! European Fandom and Fan Studies, a one day symposium, will take place on 10th November 2012 at the Amsterdam School for Cultural Analysis and University of Amsterdam Department of Media… Read More ›
Commandos by Air, Land and Sea!
Every field of combat is covered in the latest batch of Commandos, on sale now in good newsagents (don’t bother with the bad ones). Here’s the rundown… Commando No 4519: High Speed RescueStory: Mac MacDonald Art: Rezzonico Cover: Janek Matysiak… Read More ›
Superheroes At Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has been running in Scotland’s capital annually since 1950 and was upgraded to Royal status in 2010. As part of the greater Edinburgh Festival, the Tattoo takes place in the open air high above Edinburgh… Read More ›
2000AD available through the App Store
This won’t be announced until later in the week but 2000AD has popped up on Apple’s Newsstand app which is designed for newspapers and magazines. While you can buy digital progs, Megs and graphic novels through Clickwheel or the 2000AD… Read More ›
2000AD goes on tour in run up to ‘Dredd’ film release
It’s been the cutting edge powerhouse of British comics since 1977 – and now 2000AD is celebrating 35 years of Thrill-power with its first ever National Signing Event. Just days before DREDD 3D hits movie screens, on Saturday 1st September,… Read More ›
In Review: The Art and History of The Dandy
This book by Morris Heggie is an absolute treat for Dandy fans