Carnoustie Library will be hosting a war comics exhibit during the month of December. As well as Commando images taken from the World War 1 story The 11th Hour, written by Ferg Handley, and with artwork of by both Ian… Read More ›
Events
London Kapow comic event snags Judge Dredd exclusive
Visitors to the upcoming Kapow! Comic Con next April (9th – 10th) will be amongst the first in the world to get an exclusive sneak peek at various upcoming comics, movie blockbusters and hit TV shows from some of the… Read More ›
In Review: Thought Bubble 2010 by Matthew Badham
This report is a bit late. I was summoned back from Thought Bubble on Sunday morning (I had planned to stay for some of the events that were taking place on that day) because my wife had picked up a… Read More ›
Drop in on comics artist Vicky Stonebridge
Vicky Stonebridge at work For those of you going to the British comics convention Thought Bubble in Leed this weekend, drop in on the Eco-comics workshop run by Sci-Fi Art Now contributor Vicky Stonebridge. The workshop will run from 1.30pm-4pm… Read More ›
Batman Live To Tour UK Arenas
We’ve had Doctor Who Live and now it’s the turn of another iconic character who’s been around even longer than the Doctor – Batman! The Batman Live World Arena Tour will premier in the UK in summer 2011 and has… Read More ›
A tête-à-tête with Aaron Jasinski
Sci-Fi Art Now illustrator Aaron Jasinski lets us know the pieces from his newest solo exhibit, “tête-à-tête”, are viewable at Screaming Sky Gallery in Portland, Oregon if you happen to be in the area. “Using humour and pop-cultural references, this… Read More ›
Moominvalley recreated in Bury Art Gallery
The magical world of the Moomins from Finland has delighted and captivated children and adults alike for the last 65 years. This week (Saturday 23rd October 2010), a new exhibition opens in Bury Art Gallery
That’s Novel new London comic exhibition
THAT’S NOVEL: lifting comics from the page is a new exhibition at londonprintstudio which opens on 22nd October 2010, featuring the work of several artists including Charlie Adlard, Ho Che Anderson, Darryl Cunningham, the late John Hicklenton, the Metaphrog team,… Read More ›
Bryan Hitch signing Ultimate Comics Studio
Top British comic artist Bryan Hitch will be signing his Ultimate Comic Studio at the Forbidden Planet Megastore London, on Saturday 23rd October 1 – 2.00pm. Bryan explores his inspirations, approaches and techniques through a stunning collection of his finest… Read More ›
Jonathan Ross guest at British International Comics Show
Jonathan Ross. Photo (viaWikimedia): Admiralty Although British fans of the vampire comic book Turf were disappointed when artist Tommy Lee Edwards announced he would no longer able to attend this year’s British International Comics Show in Birmingham, they’re sure to… Read More ›
Malta ComicCon 2010 Update
The second Malta Comic Convention is now only a matter of a few weeks away, with Liam Sharp, Gary Erskine, Tim Perkins, Sean Azzopardi, Claudio Castellini, Renee Witterstaetter and Dave Windett now just some of the confirmed guests. Unfortunately, the… Read More ›
Bryan Talbot signing Grandville Mon Amour
Ace artist Bryan Talbot will be signing his latest graphic novel Grandville, Mon Amour at Forbidden Planet, 179 Shaftesbury Avenue, London WC2H 8JR on Thursday 2nd December (6 – 7.00pm). This follow up to his earlier steampunk tale, Grandville, is… Read More ›
Hypercomics Exhibition wows Time Out critic, talk tonight
(with thanks to Paul Gravett): The Hypercomics Exhibition in Pump House Gallery in London’s Battersea Park has just been picked as exhibition of the week and given five stars by Time Out London. For innovative comics creator Daniel Merlin Goodbrey… Read More ›
Space Robots and Zombie Robots take over Peter Scott Gallery
As a comic artist, games designer and animator, it’s logical that when Lancaster-based Adam York Gregory was given some gallery space at Lancaster University’s Peter Scott Gallery, he’d dissect and reanimate a dead computer as part of an interactive installation…. Read More ›
2011 British Comic Events Update
As the British International Comic Show and London MCM Expo draw ever nearer, a quick reminder that Britain’s longest-running comics event – the Bristol International Comic and Small Press Expo – has also started to promote its next gathering. Again… Read More ›
Dutch Don Lawrence Art Exhibition Announced
Nothing is more beautiful than the original, and the art of Trigan Empire artist Don Lawrence is certainly that. Now, there’s a rare chance to view a huge range of his work, all offered for sale, coming up – but… Read More ›
Panel Borders Live: Gleaming the Silver Surfer
As part of a fund raising night to support London radio station Resonance FM, themed around the subject of silver, Alex Fitch will be talking to comic book writer and novelist Simon Spurrier about the Marvel comics character the Silver… Read More ›
Birmingham’s International Comic Show guest list shapes up
This year’s British International Comics Show over the weekend on 16th-17th October is getting closer and 2010’s incredible international guest list is the largest since the show began in 2006. Some of the most renowned artists and writers from all… Read More ›
First Leeds Alternative Comics Fair set for September
The first Leeds Alternative Comics Fair takes place on the 18th September 2010, 12 noon-6.00pm, at A Nation of Shopkeepers bar (behind Leeds City Art Gallery). The event is being organised by comic creators Steve Tillotson of banal pig comics… Read More ›
Erskine in Essex for comic art masterclasses
Comics artist Gary Erskine (DC and Marvel Comics, Dark Horse, Virgin Comics and Titan Books) and Alan Batson (an official Disney artist, Pixar, Hanna Barbera, Warner Bros, the BBC) will be teaching master classes in how to draw the successful… Read More ›