US publisher Legendary Comics has partnered with the Lugosi Estate and Kerry Gammill and announced a new Bram Stoker’s Dracula graphic novel starring the iconic film and stage star, Bela Lugosi. Set for release in late 2020, featuring art by El Garing
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Look out for free Marvel Comics on the Underground… and elsewhere around the UK!
Marvel Comics has been a cultural phenomenon for 80 years. As part of their anniversary celebrations the US comic publisher have been working with the Books on the Underground initiative (temporarily renamed ‘Comic Books on the Underground‘ and part of… Read More ›
Fan The Flame Concepts launches “Red Card”
Fan The Flame Concepts LLC, a US independent comic and graphic novel producer, has announced the first issues of Neymar Jr. Comics’ latest science fiction title Red Card, the first new comic series to debut on their enhanced digital comics… Read More ›
Berger Books announces new Peter Milligan project, “Tomorrow”
Berger Books has announced a shocking new story for 2020, Tomorrow – a five-issue comic series by critically acclaimed and legendary writer Peter Milligan, breakout artist Jesús Hervas and dynamic colourist James Devlin. When a Russian computer virus jumps the species… Read More ›
Simon Spurrier, Chris Wildgoose’s “Alienated” to launch in February from Boom! Studios
BOOM! Studios has announced Alienated, a new series from the British creative team of Simon Spurrier (John Constantine Hellblazer, Coda) and artist Chris Wildgoose (Batgirl, Batman: Nightwalker), a subversive coming-of-age story about about having all the power to change the… Read More ›
Coming in 2020: Stranger Things: Into the Fire, third comic series from Dark Horse
Dark Horse Comics and Netflix are expanding the world of Stranger Things in the newest Stranger Things comic series, Stranger Things: Into the Fire, written by Jody Houser.
Don’t miss out on Death’s Head in Marvel Comics #1001!
If you’re an original Death’s Head fans – and we know there are a lot of you out there! – then don’t miss out on Marvel Comics #1001, which hit stores today, Wednesday 2nd October – it features an all-new… Read More ›
Marvel teams with Games Workshop on new Warhammer comics
Marvel Entertainment and Games Workshop have announced a collaboration that will bring new Warhammer stories to comics and graphic novels, grabbing the license from Titan Comics, who have published a number of comics based on the gaming franchise
Archie Comics Nancy Silberkleit’s “Kindness Works” project challenges perceptions about autism
With a new school year for all around the globe, we thought it would be a good idea to spotlight Kindness Works again
Dark Horse Comics announces Alien vs. Predator: Thicker Than Blood
Starting this December, a terrifying new series will once again pit the iconic Aliens and Predators against each other. From Dark Horse Comics comes Alien vs. Predator: Thicker Than Blood, written by Jeremy Barlow (Star Wars: Darth Maul, Kult), illustrated… Read More ›
Marvel Museum signing announced at London Forbidden Planet Megastore
Author and editor Ned Hartley will be signing copies of the new Studio Press book Marvel Museum at the Forbidden Planet Megastore in London on Wednesday 16th October 2019
Global Bat-Signal celebration planned for this year’s Batman Day – including London!
Batman Day is almost here and to celebrate the Dark Knight’s 80 years as the World’s Greatest Detective, DC and Warner Bros. are lighting up the night skies by projecting the iconic Bat-Signal, as well as producing fan celebrations, in… Read More ›
Vault Comics announces two “black bag” covers for new “Money Shot” title
US publisher Vault Comics has announced two new Black Bag variants for Money Shot #1, each containing hilariously sexy covers designed for readers aged 18+. The first Black Bag variant is drawn by series writer and co-creator Tim Seeley (Revival,… Read More ›
Creator at Large: Chip Mosher – ComiXology Walk & Talk
In the latest episode of the brilliant “Creator at Large” Podcast, host Jeremy Melloul talks to Chip Mosher, Head of Content at Comixology, about the digital comics distributor and publisher’s evolution, pre and post its Amazon acquisition, their Print-on-Demand service… Read More ›
Stranger than Fiction: When Comics tell only half a “True Story”
Growing up, like many of you, I’m sure you wondered just how “true” some of the “true stories” told in comics actually were. Sometimes, it seems, truth is far, far stranger than fiction… and sometimes, far from as “funny” as presented…
Steve Niles promises grim surprises in new Criminal Macabre thriller
Criminal Macabre is back from US publisher Dark Horse – and bloodier than ever!
Lakes Festival Focus 2019: An Interview with writer Simon Spurrier
Every year, in the countdown to the Lakes International Comic Art Festival in October, we bring you a series of interviews with guests at the event. This “Festival Focus” for 2019 is with Simon Spurrier, who I would argue modestly… Read More ›
HBO’s Watchmen gets launch date
US TV subscription service HBO has set a debut date for Damon Lindelof’s Watchmen. The series, based on Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ comic story and starring Regina King, bows Sunday, 20th October at 9.00pm. Set in an alternate history… Read More ›
Opinion: When “Revenue Share” in our comics industry becomes Creator Exploitation
I am becoming increasingly concerned by the rising number of independent publishers professing to support our comic industry, on both sides of the Atlantic and beyond, whose worthy ambition to promote comics is being marred by an apparent blind spot when it comes the reompense of creators.
Marvel’s Thor spotted alongside fracking protestors in Lancashire!
Residents of Blackpool have been joking about Thor causing the tremors felt in the area – so Madame Tussauds Blackpool decided to take him out to the fracking front line to see what all the fuss was about. Thor’s wax… Read More ›