Working on the virtual-lancaster.net web site as now only sometimes I do, just occasionally we get information from people in one of America’s Lancasters rather than Lancaster, England. Case in point is a very courteous note we had from the… Read More ›
Features
Dog Years
Ever wonder what your dog is thinking? Get an insider’s view with this film at www.atomfilms.com/af/content/dog_years. Very droll and one for anyone who’s ever owned or known a dog. Official site: www.dogyears.co.uk
Collected Curios
For those of you who’ve ever been to a comics convention, or who have thought about going, this is surely for you both: www.collectedcurios.com/sequentialart.html – currently exposing the dark underbelly of fandom… in spades!
Blogging from space
This has nothing to do with comics but definitely worth a mention — in terms of potential bragging this one pretty much tops several list. Blogging from space. Private space tourist Anousheh Ansari – a Star Trek fan, by the… Read More ›
Adam Phillips “Bitey Castle” is truly stunning
I’ve just been sent this link to some truly stunning Flash animation, created by former Disney animator Adam Phillips: www.biteycastle.com (obviously, you need Flash to view) There’s some scary stuff here — part of a wider project this Australian creator… Read More ›
Freak Brothers pilot online
The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers pilot is online at last: this is being made in Bristol by Celluloid Dreams. if you’re not familiar with the Furry Freak Brothers this is probably meaningless to you, but it’s quite fun regardless! 2021… Read More ›
Look and Learn web site due to launch soon
Over on Bear Alley, comics expert Steve Holland reports that the Look and Learn web site, with which he is heavily involved, officially launches in a matter of days. This is run by a company which now owns the publishing… Read More ›
WebFinds: Walls and Bridges
Walls and Bridges is freelance writer Joel Meadows‘ new blog — he’s previously edited a comics magazine, Tripwire, and writes features on comics for a variety of publications, most recently The Times and The Observer. I’ve known Joel for many… Read More ›
In Review: Kickback by David Lloyd
Kickback By David Lloyd Publisher: Dark Horse ISBN: 1 59307 659 2 Joe Canelli is a corrupt cop in a corrupt force in Franklin City, a mythical American metropolis dominated by powerful drug lords. He tries to ignore recurring dreams… Read More ›
Comics and Crumpets Column Three: British Comics characters revived – by DC
This feature first appeared on the now defunct Comic World News on 31st January 2005 BRITISH COMICS CHARACTERS REVIVED – BY DC This issue, I’ve got more information on two projects reviving some classic British comics — and am pleased… Read More ›
In Memoriam: Eagle comic editor Derek Lord
Former comics editor Derek Lord died at 10.10am on Thursday 23rd September 2004, having been rushed into hospital for an emergency operation for a perforated bowel. He was 77 years old. I’d known Derek for about five years – from… Read More ›
In Memoriam: Comic Artist Art Wetherell
We’re sorry to report that talented artist Art Wetherell died on Christmas Day 2003, of a perforated stomach ulcer. He had many friends in the UK comic fraternity, and beyond, and will be much missed. Art’s credits include The Searchers… Read More ›
In Memoriam: Don Lawrence
Just days after receiving word of an appeal for original The Rise and Fall of the Trigan Empire art comes the sad announcement of the death of its creator, Don Lawrence. His official web site reports the talented comics artist… Read More ›
In Memoriam: Douglas Adams
Author Douglas Adams, who wrote The Hitch Hiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, has died suddenly aged 49. Mr Adams died on Friday morning in Santa Barbara, California, following a heart attack, said his spokeswoman Sophie Astin. The author became a household name… Read More ›
In Review: Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island
A fun new movie