This article was first published on 13th January 2012 on the Forbidden Planet International Blog by Joe Gordon and is re-published here with the permission of Mary Talbot I’m always fascinated to learn more about how works of art come… Read More ›
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Celtic Conventions: Hi-Ex and 2D Return In 2012
We missed out on mentioning Hi-Ex 2012 in our run-up to Christmas so let’s set the record straight now. The fourth Hi-Ex will be taking place on Saturday 31 March and Sunday 1 April on the banks of the river… Read More ›
Totally Merlin confuses some fans – and us!
A spell of confusion about the latest Merlin magazine works a treat on readers – and us!
Post Office celebrates British Comics
Britain’s Post Office is celebrating what it’s defined as “75 Years of British Comics” with a special issue of stamps featuring the covers of various much-loved comics, including 2000AD and The Beano. Set to be released on 20th March 2012,… Read More ›
Re-staging Halo Jones: the inside story
When the Forbidden Planet International blog heard that there was going to be a new stage version of Halo Jones produced at the Lass O’Gowrie pub in Manchester (a spot already well known to local science fiction and comics… Read More ›
Halo Jones stage play poster
Here’s the poster for the new Ballad of Halo Jones play at the Lass O’Gowrie in Manchester which we plugged recently. The art is by Adrian Salmon, who’s been a regular contributor to Doctor Who Magazine for many years, and… Read More ›
Last Commandos of 2011 go on sale
The last four Commandos of the year are now on sale, and the veteran title sees off its 50th aniversary year with another batch of great stories old and new – and what a year it’s been for the title…. Read More ›
Dan Dare art up for sale on eBay
A page of Dan Dare artwork from the original Eagle is currently up for sale on eBay, on offer from American comics creator and editor Scott Dunbier. The art is a page from the story The Phantom Fleet, first published… Read More ›
John Ryan exhibition in Rye
For anyone venturing to the south east corner of England there’s an exhibition of Captain Pugwash creator John Ryan‘s work at Rye Art Gallery until mid February 2012. John Ryan, the author, illustrator and animator, who died in 2009 in… Read More ›
New Eagle Times released (Volume 24 Number Four)
The latest issue of Eagle Times – Volume 24 Number Four – is now available from the Eagle Society. Contents include: From Under the 1950s Christmas Tree, Pepys Card Games – a seasonal look at the numerous Pepys games, which… Read More ›
British Comics Rock! Conference announced for June 2012
After a successful two years at Manchester Metropolitan University, the next International Comics Conference is heading to the seaside next year and the call for papers has just been announced The Third International Comics Conference: ‘Comics Rock!’ will take place… Read More ›
Panel Borders: Alan Moore and the Horrors at Red Hook
Continuing the Panel Borders radio show’s month of shows about H.P. Lovecraft, Alex Fitch talks to Alan Moore about his final graphic novel that isn’t part of the continuing League of Extraordinary Gentlemen narrative – Neonomicon – which has been… Read More ›
‘League of Extraordinary Gentlemen’ exhibition invades Europe
An exclusive “selling exhibition” of art from Alan Moore and Kevin O’Neill’s League of Extraordinary Gentlemen saga opens later this month in various continental locations. In close collaboration with Alan Moore, acclaimed writer of Watchmen, From Hell and V for… Read More ›
Doctor Who costunes, rare Dalek art for sale at Bonhams
Up for auction at Bonhams: The evening suitworn by Matt Smith in The Big Bang A collection of 37 costumes from recent episodes of Doctor Who are being offered by Angels The Costumiers in the Entertainment Memorabilia auction on Thursday… Read More ›
Merlin magazine will return – but no date set
Who will take on the Merlin tie-in magazine?
Panel Borders: The Danger of Romance
Concluding a months of shows about genre in comics, Panel Borders Alex Fitch talks to writer and manga translator Sean Michael Wilson and lecturer and author Ian Rakoff about romance comics this Sunday. Sean is the editor of AX Volume… Read More ›
In Review: Thought Bubble 2011
Comics writer Cy Dethan was one of many creators at this year’s Thought Bubble event in Leeds earlier this month and has kindly agreed to let us post his thoughts on the vent on downthetubes, first published on his own… Read More ›
Raising Amy Signing Event In Edinburgh
“She’s armed, she’s dangerous, and she’s a proper Scottish ginger nutcase! Just be thankful she’s not yours!” is how Markosia describe Stref’s child character Amy who is about to appear in her first book Raising Amy: Born To Be Wild!… Read More ›
Comic Creators And Cake In Edinburgh
Graphic Scotland is launching the first of a series of events in Edinburgh to bring together comics writers and artists. Comic Creators And Cake will take place in the Pulp Fiction bookshop on the evening of Wednesday 30 November 2011,… Read More ›
Planet Replicas extends 2000AD merchandise line with new keyrings
Can’t find your Lawmaster keys? Keys to your hab have gone missing? Well, these problems are no more! Feel the envy of all of Mega City One with the first of a range of new, high-quality 2000AD keyrings from Planet… Read More ›