DC Thomson and Elstree Studio Productions have just released the first poster to promote the upcoming Bananaman film, due for release sometime in 2015. Very little is known about the film, announced back in March, so far –… Read More ›
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Kingsman: The Secret Service trailer released
Twentieth Century Fox released its first trailer to promote the upcoming release of Kingsman: The Secret Service recently, based on the comic created by Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons, which is due for an October release. I’ve only just seen it,… Read More ›
Leren Conor’s comics-inspired designs hit the catwalk
Inspired by the antics of several Batman villains, young designer Leren Conor has created a series of comic-inspired costumes for her final year university graduate collection, “A Twisted Love Affair For The Society Of Outcasts’. “For our final project at… Read More ›
First issue feast, Odhams titles and girls comics among ComPal auction’s latest offerings
ComPal has just announced the lots for its May/June comics auction, which features what are likely to be some sought after lots of British comic first editions, artwork from The Eagle, 2000AD and TV Century 21 – and plenty… Read More ›
Comic Creators on board for Fifth Stoke Newington Literary Festival
Comic creators Oscar Zarate and ILYA and SF authors Ben Aaronovitch and Stephen Hunt will be rubbing shoulders with Mog the Cat (and a host of mainstream authors) at the Stoke Newington Literary Festival which returns for a fifth year for the weekend 6th-8th June 2014. The pair… Read More ›
Creators set to assemble in Lakes Festival’s “Comics Clock Tower”
Along with a huge line-up of comic creator events, including panels, workshops and signings, this year’s Lakes International Comic Art Festival will again feature the Comics Clock Tower – a gathering place for creators, publishers and fans with its own schedule of events and other happenings…. Read More ›
Who are the nastiest nibblers in Doctor Who?
The latest issue of BBC Doctor Who Adventures magazine is out now from Immediate Media and includes more posters than ever before. Inside you’ll find 10 stunning posters featuring all the best monsters in Doctor Who… and if you’ve got a… Read More ›
Grant Morrison’s ‘Multiversity’ gets PREVIEWS cover promotion
Grant Morrison’s new mini-series for DC Entertainment, The Multiversity , is on the cover of the June edition of Diamond Comic Distributors’ monthly PREVIEWS catalogue, on sale in comic shops, hobby stores, and other specialty outlets on 28th… Read More ›
Ben Haggarty conjures new dreams with Sandman show
Internationally renowned storyteller Ben Haggarty, writer of The DFC‘s Mezolith and Will Scoggins Skull strips, returns to Lancaster on Friday 6th June and slips behind the lights into the dark side of fairground, where you risk getting more than you bargained for. Via urban legend, fairytale… Read More ›
Panel Borders: Exploring The Murder Mile
Continuing a month of shows about comics and controversy, Alex Fitch talks to graphic novelist Paul Collicutt about his book The Murder Mile, published by SelfMadeHero, which centres on a murder set against the spectacle of Roger Banister running… Read More ›
In Review: The Graphic Novel Man – The Comics of Bryan Talbot (and Competition!)
Produced by: Digital Story Engine Formats: HD DIGITAL DOWNLOAD & DVD Duration: 142 minutes Rated: E Price: £15.99 The DVD: The Graphic Novel Man: The Comics of Bryan Talbot is a series of documentaries which explores the development of acclaimed… Read More ›
Becky Cloonan, Richard Starkings signings at Travelling Man this weekend
Comic creators Becky Cloonan and Richard Starkings will be signing at the Travelling Man stores in Manchester, Leeds and Newcastle this coming Sunday and Monday. Later in the month Becky will also be signing at Gosh! Comics in London… Read More ›
James O’Barr, Michael Golden signing at London’s Orbital Comics today
A quick reminder that James O’Barr (creator of The Crow) and Marvel Comics legend Michael Golden (G.I. Joe, Micronauts, The Avengers) will be teaming up for a very special signing with writer/editor Renee Witterstaetter at London’s Orbital Comics later… Read More ›
Fal River Festival offers free cartoon workshops with The Beano’s Nick Brennan
Budding comic artists and cartoonists are being offered a free opportunity to learn a few top tips and create your own comic book from Beano artist Nick Brennan at the end of this month, as part of a huge number of… Read More ›
SBA is Dead – Long live Edinburgh Comic Con!
Following the successful outing of their first convention in Edinburgh, Hero Conventions have decided to re-brand their Something Bl**dy Awesome event as Edinburgh Comic Con. The first convention under the new namee will take place in 2015. The initial steps… Read More ›
Bristol Comic and Zine Fair back in October
The annual Bristol Comic and Zine Fair returns to The Station on 4th October 2014, and the organisers have opended the dorrs to creators to apply for tables. The Fair, now in its fourth year and curated by Bear Pit Zines… Read More ›
Weekend of Music And Poetry to mark 100th Anniversary of First World War
Garsington Opera has announced a special Beethoven weekend of music and poetry exploring the themes of tyranny, justice and freedom from oppression is planned to mark the 100th anniversary of the First World War on 5th – 6th July. Peace… Read More ›
Steampunk set to take over Morecambe!
The League of Splendid are inviting everyone to enjoy ‘A Splendid Day Out’ in Morecambe – “The Naples of the North” on Saturday 31st May. From noon until 4.30pm, everyone is invited along to the Steampunk Festival at the Platform in… Read More ›
Panel Borders investigates Private Eye
Continuing a month of shows looking at comic strips and controversy on Britain’s only regular comics radio show Panel Borders, guest presenter Tom Sutcliffe talks to Nick Newman (author of Private Eye: A Cartoon History) and magazine editor Ian Hislop about memorable… Read More ›
British creators lined up for Malta Comic Con 2014
The dates for this year’s much-loved Malta Comic Con were announced last week by organisers Wicked Comics. The popular event, which promotes both burgeoning local talent and regularly includes British comic creators on the guest list, will be back on Saturday 29th and… Read More ›