Say a big hello to Spring with the latest issue of Doctor Who Adventures, on sale now in all good newsagents! In this issue… GHOSTS OF THE SEAS The Doctor teams up with Prince George as he tracks down the… Read More ›
Other Worlds
Non Comics items – TV, Film, Books, and other things that internet wandering alerted us to
65 Years Young! Dennis the Menace exhibition celebrates the eternal wild child
The nation’s favourite wildchild, Dennis the Menace, turns 65 this month and an exhibition of screenprints featuring him is being held to celebrate in London. The iconic character from The Beano comic created by David Law made his appearance… Read More ›
Awesome Comics Podcast Episode 35: Alfie Gallagher
After a few weeks of con fever, artist extraordinaire Alfie Gallagher joins Vince Hunt, Dan Butcher and Tony Esmond to talk about his three-issue series Charlatan Tales, his work and influences and the exciting projects he’s got coming next. The… Read More ›
Could You Run An Independent Bookshop? Now’s Your Chance…
Looking for a big challenge? The owners of Southampton-based October Books are looking for an energetic group of people who would like to take over the running of the bookshop. Founded in 1977 and now based on Portswood Road in… Read More ›
New Marvel films-inspired Hero Attax trading card game from Topps released next month
Topps will launch their new Marvel cinematic universe edition of the trading card game Hero Attax at the end of March in the UK. The collection – described as a “must have” for Marvel fans of all ages has over 200… Read More ›
Sneak Peek: Doctor Who: The Twelfth Doctor Year Two #8
Here are the covers for Doctor Who: The Twelfth Doctor Year Two #8, written by George Mann, drawn by Mariano Laclaustra, on sale 29th June 2016 from Titan Comics. This issues’s main cover is by American artist Mark Wheatley, who… Read More ›
Get Down with Daak (Abslom Daak, Dalek Killer that is) for upcoming Doctor Who tale
Abslom Daak, Dalek Killer continues to haunt the Eleventh Doctor in the upcoming Titan Comics release Doctor Who: The Eleventh Doctor: Year Two #11, on sale 15th June. The character pops up on a smashing cover from ace artist… Read More ›
Sneak Peek: Doctor Who: The Ninth Doctor #2
Here’s an advance look at the covers of Titan Comics Doctor Who: The Ninth Doctor #2, on sale 11th May 2016. The brand-new ongoing series is written by Cavan Scott and drawn by Adriana Melo. Doctor Who: The Ninth Doctor… Read More ›
Sneak Peek: Titan Comics Tenth Doctor Cheeky Beatles Homage!
Titan Comics has released the covers for its upcoming Doctor Who: The Tenth Doctor: Year Two #11, on sale Wednesday 8th June 2016 – and one variant cover is an affectionate tribute to The Beatles. The variant cover is the… Read More ›
Tonight on Gotham on Channel 5: “Tonight’s the Night”
In “Tonight’s the Night”, tonight’s episode of Gotham airing on Channel 5 in the UK, Theo Galavan sends Barbara after Jim Gordon, while he tries to make a business deal with Bruce Wayne. Barnes and Bullock are hot on Barbara’s trail, and Nygma has… Read More ›
“Loving Vincent” fully-painted animated feature film trailer released
The first trailer for Loving Vincent, an amazing-looking animated feature film telling the life story of troubled artist Vincent van Gogh, has been released – and it’s truly stunning. This is the first fully painted feature film in the world, co-directed… Read More ›
Titan Comics UK Doctor Who Titles Merge
Titan Comics two UK news stand Doctor Who titles – Doctor Who Comic and Tales from the TARDIS – will merge next month. The larger A4 format Doctor Who Conic breathes its last with the issue on sale now, with… Read More ›
Colour Me Strange (Or rather, “Color” Doctor Strange)
Marvel has announced the upcoming publication of a Doctor Strange-inspired colouring book – just one of the licensed items that will launch around the the feature film starring Benedict Cumberbatch which will be released later this year. Running to 120… Read More ›
Comic Creator Spotlight: The Art of Jeff Bevan
Colin Noble guides fans through the DC Thomson work of Jeff Bevan – and we share some of his fine art, too
Cartoon Saloon’s film “Song of the Sea” in Irish exhibition
An interactive multi-media exhibition of original drawings, prints storyboards and animation from the animated film Song Of The Sea is running at the Siamsa Tíre National Folk Theatre in Tralee, the capital of beautiful County Kerry. In celebration of the Irish release… Read More ›
Awesome Comics Podcast London Super Comic Con Special
The Awesome Comics Podcast not only had their own table at London Super Comic Con 2016, but when not talking to listeners, creators and comic fans from behind the table, Vince Hunt, Dan Butcher and Tony Esmond took to the… Read More ›
Missing, Presumed Stolen: Doctor Who Target Books cover art sought
Doctor Who artist Andrew Skilleter is on the hunt for artwork he created for Target Books in the 1980s that was never returned. The whereabouts of four of his artworks created for the Doctor Who novelisations – The Invasion of… Read More ›
Wartime Beanos, rare Mickey Mouse art and more in latest Compalcomics auction
Rare wartime Beanos dominate many of the lots in the latest Compalcomics auction, which also includes lots of early TV Century 21s, art by Dudley Watkins, early Eagles and more, along with a healthy selection of US comics. The company’s successful team… Read More ›
Awesome Comics Podcast Episode 34: Nich Angell and 7String/Big Punch Studios
Nich Angell, creator of the action music odyssey 7String and one of the mighty Big Punch Studios joins Vince Hunt, Dan Butcher and Tony Esmond to talk about his epic comic series and what lead to the creation of the… Read More ›
London Super Comic Con 2016 – A View From The Floor
It was a long but laugh filled weekend. “I’m still here. I’m hiding under the stage. It is dark and I really need the toilet…” This year at the London Super Comic Con was an absolute blast. I’m going to… Read More ›