Let’s celebrate the birthday of birth of Belgian author Hergé, born this day 22nd May 1907, the creator of The Adventures of Tintin, with a little tour of just some of his work – and news on a new collection… Read More ›
Events
Your chance to be Captain Britain – 1970s style!
A rare, unworn 1970s Captain Britain costume goes under the hammer at eBay auction house Phil-Comics next month…
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn launches new “The Many Not the Few” graphic novel
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn not only attended the launch of “The Many Not the Few” in Parliament on Monday 20th May 2019 – he bought four copies, too, and made a very nice speech saying how much he liked it…. Read More ›
Lakes International Comic Art Festival Breakthrough new creators project gets underway
The Lakes International Comic Art Festival has held the first workshops for its ambitious Breakthrough project, which aims to give under-represented individuals a chance to express themselves through the medium of comics. Five aspiring comic creators – Abbigayle Bircham, Danny Christie, Halima… Read More ›
“Home of Thrones” Game of Thrones Studio Tour opens next year
Already pining for more Game of Thrones? Then you’re in luck, especially if you’re a fan living in Northern Ireland. Inspired by the renowned HBO Series, the Game of Thrones Studio Tour will open Westeros to everyone in Spring 2020,… Read More ›
What has the EU Ever Done for Us? “Europe+” Comic Challenge goes on tour
The shortlisted entries of this year’s Animate Europe comics competition, challenging creators with to come up with a comic addressing the value of the European Union, are now on tour around the continent. With Britain’s involvement in the EU drawing to… Read More ›
British Museum’s massive MANGA exhibition opens this week
Author and manga expert Paul Gravett was lucky to be granted an exclusive sneak peek at The British Museum‘s MANGA exhibition, opening this week – and he’s very impressed. Announced last year, the exhibition, which will run until August, explores the… Read More ›
Japan House London Manga Season begins tomorrow
The Japan House London Manga Season begins tomorrow, Monday 20th May, with a series of LGBT+ related events exploring diversity in manga
Yorkshire Wildlife Park goes wild for… superheroes!
Yorkshire Wildlife Park is hosting a family-friendly Comic Book Superheroes weekend over Friday 31st May to Sunday 2nd June 2019
Permanent Angel Badia Camps exhibition opens in Puis-reig, Spain
If you’re a comics fan travelling to Barcelona this summer, then you could do worse than to take a road trip to nearby Puis-reig and visit the Biblioteca Guillem de Berguedà, now host to a permanent exhibition of the work… Read More ›
Lakes Festival Podcast legs it to Oldham! (Oldham Comic Con 3, that is)
Most of the latest episode of the Lakes International Comic Art Festival Podcast focuses on the team’s recent trip to Oldham Comic Con 3, held on Saturday 11th May. Nikki Bates tabled on the day, while Ian went off interviewing… Read More ›
In Review and in Pictures: Oldham Comic Con 3
Ian Loxam of the Lakes International Comic Art Festival Podcast was at Oldham Comic Con with co-host and comics creator Nikki Bates, and reports back on a hugely successful event that was rammed to the rafters with top draw comics… Read More ›
Heritage Auctions heads to MCM, seeks UK comics collections
Top US auction house Heritage Auctions, which has been actively expanding its offering of European comic art and related items over the last year, will be at the MCM Comic Con in London later this month (24th – 26th May 2019)
First Hackney Comic + Zine Fair announced for September
The first ever Hackney Comic + Zine Fair will be taking over London Fields Arches this September, offering a celebration of all things comics, featuring over 40 artists, writers and publishers with a huge range of styles and genres available… Read More ›
VIZ writer Barney Farmer on stage across the UK
If you’re in the Lancaster area next Friday, then you’re in for a treat, because VIZ writer Barney Farmer, co-creator of the acclaimed “Drunken Bakers” for VIZ with artist Lee Healey takes to the boards at the local “Spotlight” writing… 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 ›
Full Lakes International Comic Art Festival Comics Clock Tower line-up revealed
The Lakes International Comic Art Festival 2019 has announced a whole host of comic creators, publishers and more are lined up to take over the Comics Clock Tower at this year’s Festival in October. Among the Comics Clock Tower creator… Read More ›
Comics, Waffles and Beer – oh my! Belgian guests join Lakes International Comic Art Festival line-up
The Lakes International Comic Art Festival 2019 has announced nine Belgian comic creators are part of the line-up for this year’s weekend-long event in Kendal in October – an event that will also offer a fine blend of Belgian culture… Read More ›
Upcoming Comics & Comic Art Signature Auction offers Frazetta, Gibbons, Kirby and more
There are some amazing items of original comic art and illustration in the next Heritage Auctions Comics & Comic Art Signature Auction taking place in Chicago (16th – 18th May), including work by Carl Barks, Brian Bolland, Alan Davis and… Read More ›
Oldham Comic Con this weekend is biggest yet
Hot on the heels of Free Comic Book Day, the free Oldham Comic Con returns to the northern town’s Library and Lifelong Learning Centre this Saturday, 11th May – and is set to be the event’s biggest and busiest yet.