Top British comics creator Gareth Brookes is hosting a launch party for his new graphic novel A Thousand Coloured Castles, published by Myriad Editions, at Gosh! Comics in London later this week – and everyone’s invited. This book is, simply, genius. Disturbing… Read More ›
Events
Gerry Anderson “UFO” convention in June
There hasn’t even a UFO Convention inspired by the Gerry Anderson TV series in the UK nearly 30 years… Until now. While many of the show’s principals are, sadly, no longer with us (including its creator Gerry Anderson), there is… Read More ›
Michael Cho’s Lakes International Comic Art Festival Artwork Revealed
The Lakes International Comic Art Festival has revealed top artist Michael Cho‘s artwork for this year’s Festival in October. Michael is of course best known for his Silver and Bronze age superhero comics aesthetics and his recent reprint collection covers which have… Read More ›
ELCAF 2017 Programme Announced
London and New York-based publisher Nobrow has announced its plans for ELCAF 2017, the 6th East London Comics & Arts Festival, dedicated to showcasing the most exciting talent in comics, sequential art, illustration and storytelling. In June 2017, ELCAF is… Read More ›
Classic UK Comic Zines Site adds rare 1970s conventions booklets to growing archive
British comics archivist, and former Fine Art and Graphic Design teacher David Hathaway-Price has been busy adding some gems of British comic fan history to his incredible Classic UK Comic Zines site, which is now located here. Two additions feature… Read More ›
New graphic novel from Markosia, “Hunter, Hunted”, set to debut at Edinburgh Comic Con
On sale next week from Markosia is Hunter, Hunted by GM Jordan and Mick Trimble, and it’s already getting attention and praise in the run up to its launch at Edinburgh Comic Con this coming weekend. In this new graphic novel,… Read More ›
Moomins on the Move in new official app, launched this month at Kew Gardens
Moomin Characters has teamed up with Finnish game studio RealityXpander to launch the app in various locations throughout the year. The beloved Finnish fantasy characters the Moomins – stars of both books and comics, who will have a big presence at… Read More ›
London’s House of Illustration lands “Anime Architecture: Backgrounds of Japan” Exhibition
London’s House of Illustration is to host Anime Architecture: Backgrounds of Japan, the first UK exhibition of illustrations for classic SF anime films, including the recently re-released Ghost in the Shell anime later this year. Shown in Berlin last year, this is the… Read More ›
V for Vendetta art exhibition in New York this month
If you’re travelling to New York this month, you may want to check out the fabulous-looking V for Vendetta art exhibition featuring the amazing work of David Lloyd. The exhibition runs until 29th April 2017 at the Museum of Illustration… Read More ›
Fighting Fantasy Fest Returns to London in September
Fighting Fantasy Fest returns to Ealing for the largest dedicated Fighting Fantasy convention yet in September 2017, featuring Guests of Honour Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone, as well as a host of other guests. Fighting Fantasy Fest 2 will feature talks, gaming sessions, comics,… Read More ›