There was clearly some fierce bidding in the latest ComPal comic and comic art auction, with some high prices paid for the top lots, among them a copy of Amazing Fantasy #15, the first appearance of Marvel’s The Amazing Spider-Man,… Read More ›
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Taschen releases second in its “The Complete Little Nemo” series
Following up on The Complete Little Nemo 1905-1909 released in January, Taschen have now released The Complete Little Nemo 1910-1927 by Winsor McCay. Little Nemo may be a diminutive hero of comic narrative, but he stands tall as one of… Read More ›
Creator Spotlight: Sgt. Rock by Brian Bolland re-visited, by Robotech colourist Marco Lesko
Colourist Marco Lesko, who I worked with on the recently-published Doctor Who: The Seventh Doctor mini-series from Titan Comics, posted his colouring take on an iconic Sgt Rock page by Brian Bolland, first published by DC Comics in 1992. I’m a… Read More ›
Phil-Comics trails rare “Wham-O Giant” US tabloid comic in next month’s eBay auction
A copy of the rare giant-sized US comic Wham-O Giant Comics #1, produced by a toy company in the 1960s will go under the hammer at Phil-Comics on eBay next month – and with a line-up that includes artist Wally… Read More ›
“Don’t make me angry…” INFINITY Magazine “Incredible Hulk” cover reveal!
Artist Pete Wallbank has revealed his art for a new cover for INFINITY magazine featuring Bill Bixby and Lou Ferrigno in their roles as David Banner and his big green alter-ego from the 1970s TV show The Incredible Hulk –… Read More ›
Unearthed: An unexpected Doctor Who comics crossover with Lost in Space!
The cover of the 1969 Doctor Who annual was Walt Howarth’s last Doctor Who-related work for publisher World Distributors for some time, and its similarity to the cover of a 1967 Gold Key Swiss Family Robinson Comic was highlighted recently on social media.
A snapshot of British Comics Fandom in 1970: Fantasy Advertiser #32
David Hathaway-Price continues his brilliant UK Classic Comic Zines project to digitise British comic fanzines across several decades, from their early beginnings in the 1960s and 70s as hand printed low print run titles to more sophisticated, slick looking publications in the 1980s and beyond – adding a ground-breaking Issue of Fantasy Advertiser his invaluable web site.
Simon Bisley “Slaine” art offered (and much more) in latest Comic Link auction
The Spring Featured Auction at US auction house Comic Link starts closing next week – and along with rare US comics includes a wide range of original art, from creators that include British artists Simon Bisley, Alan Davis, Dave Gibbons,… Read More ›
First Look: Kieron Gillen and Dan Mora’s Once & Future #1 From BOOM! Studios
US publisher BOOM! Studios revealed a first look at Once & Future #1, an extra-sized issue kicking off an all-new limited series from New York Times bestselling writer Kieron Gillen (The Wicked + The Divine, Star Wars) and Russ Manning… Read More ›
Amazing Fantasy #15, and rare “pulped” Beano, offered by Compalcomics
The May/June Compalcomics catalogue has just launched, offering a host of British comics goodies – both comics and art – for auction, alongside many US comic offerings, too including a copy of Spider-Man‘s first appearance in Amazing Fantasy #15, signed… Read More ›
Dark Horse announcers a darn astral cat as latest hero
Dark Horse announcers a darn astral cat as latest hero…
Gallery: Spider-Man – Far From Home
Due to hit cinemas in the UK at advance screenings from 1st July, Spider-Man: Far From Home is set in Europe, pitting the superhero against a new threat.
In Review – Avengers: Endgame (and the perils of writing reviews of a blockbuster)
Review Tim Robins WARNING: For those of you who still haven’t seen the film, there are spoilers in this review. You’ll find out why we chose to include these below. The Film: Adrift in space with no food or water,… Read More ›
Fred Hembeck draws Captain Britain
American cartoonist Fred Hembeck has been parodying superheroes for years – snd now you can own one of his original creations at a bargain price
Dark Horse, Netflix ink first look IP deal
Netflix has closed a first look deal with US publisher Dark Horse Entertainment, who will give the international streaming service a first look at its IP for both film and TV and has started exploring future projects.
Inside View: Titan Comics’ Avengers: Endgame Movie Special
Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame – The Official Movie Special is available now in hardcover and in news stand variants from Titan Comics in the UK – and Titan have provided some interior images of the title, on sale in the… Read More ›
A Marvel Fan’s Best Sleepover?
Dreams really can come true for Marvel fans this summer; to celebrate National Sleepover Day, which falls today, Thursday 9th May, Madame Tussauds Blackpool is offering one lucky super-hero super-fan the chance to host the ultimate sleepover with the stars… Read More ›
HBO releases WATCHMEN Official Tease
US channel HBO has released its first a teaser trailer for a new series based on Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons seminal 12-part comic series Watchmen. Set in an alternate history where “superheroes” are treated as outlaws, this drama series… Read More ›
Crowdfunding Spotlight: Martian Comics Volume One: Moon To Moon
Martian Comics Vol. 1: Moon to Moon, is a beautiful 240-page book collecting 13 stories, written by Julian Darius with work by 15 different artists and colorists. The stories span 18,000 years (about 10,000 Martian years) of Martian civilisation, from their moon landing to our own. It’s being offered on Kickstarter now, both in digital and as an oversized paperback, and you should really check it out…
In Praise of… Comic Writer Robert Kanigher
Today marks the anniversary of the death of American comics writer Robert Kanigher, one of the most prolific comic book writers of the last century, who died in 2002. A US Army veteran, Robert “Bob” Kanigher was involved with the… Read More ›