By: David Ouimet Publisher: Canongate “I am different. I am the note that’s not in tune. I go mousy. I go grey.” Oh, where to begin with this stunningly beautiful, deeply emotional little book? When a book arrives with glowing… Read More ›
Features
In Review: Out of the Blue Volumes 1 & 2
Luke Williams thrills to the wartime air adventure Out of the Blue from Garth Ennis and Keith Burns, available in a two-volume series from US publisher Aftershock Comics…
In Review: Misty Presents The Jordi Badia Romero Collection
Introduced by David A. Roach Writers: Various Art: Jordi Badia Romero Publisher: Treasury of British Comics/Rebellion Price £19.99/ 128 Pages Out: Now Reviewed by: Peter Duncan The Book: Celebrating the incredible art of Jordi Badía Romero from supernatural girls comic… Read More ›
That Was the Lakes That Was! First Podcast Creator Interviews Bonanza available now
The Lakes International Comic Art Festival 2019 has been and gone, flying past in a speed of light, but their brilliant Podcast team, led by Ian Loxam and Nikki Bates, have loads to report – and gathered some smashing comic… Read More ›
The Conversation: Why it Matters when the Media invoke Judge Dredd
The character of Judge Dredd was designed to be satirical, depicting the ultimate draconian cop. Supplied, CC BY-ND Justin Matthews, Auckland University of Technology According to a recent study, the sixth leading cause of death for young men in the… Read More ›
In Review: Edge of Extinction 1-3
Be warned now, just as most zombie movies have a 18 certificate, so does this comic. Don’t let the kids get hold of it or you will not hear the last of it from your partner…
In Review: Rob Davis triumphantly returns with The Book of Forks
Joe Gordon reviews “Book of Forks”, the final book in Rob Davis’ incredible surreal fantasy adventure series, which began with ”The Motherless Oven”…
Doctor Who: Panel to Panel probes Doctor Who Magazine founder Dez Skinn
Since today is the 40th anniversary of Doctor Who Magazine, what better way for host Jeremy Bement to celebrate than cover the latest news from New York Comic Con on his hugely enjoyable Doctor Who Panel to Panel podcast –… Read More ›
In Review: Joker
Tim Robins had to drag himself kicking and screaming to see Joker – and the film lived up to Tim Robins gloomy expectations…
Lakes Festival Focus 2019: Comic Artist Staz Johnson
A chat with Staz Johnson, a professional comic artist for more than 30 years
Lakes Festival Focus 2019: Comic Artist Rune Ryberg
Every year, in the countdown to the Lakes International Comic Art Festival in October, we bring you a series of interviews with guests at the event. This “Festival Focus” for 2019 is with Rune Ryberg, a Danish comic book artist… Read More ›
Lakes Festival Focus 2019: Comic Artist Søren Mosdal
Every year, in the countdown to the Lakes International Comic Art Festival in October, we bring you a series of interviews with guests at the event. This “Festival Focus” for 2019 is with Søren Glosimodt Mosdal, a Danish comics artist… Read More ›
In Review: Salty Dogs, The Pirate Card Game
Designed by Andy Brown, Sean McCaughey and Phil Cairns of Beserker Games Art by Simon Bisley Where Can I get This? Salty Dogs is seeking crowdfunding on Kickstarter here Review by Phil Welch The Game: Salty Dogs is a pirate-themed… Read More ›
Lakes Festival Focus 2019: Comic Artist Francis Desharnais
Every year, in the countdown to the Lakes International Comic Art Festival in October, we bring you a series of interviews with guests at the event. This “Festival Focus” for 2019 is with Québec-based artist Francis Desharnais, who started publishing… Read More ›
In Review: Manu by Gustaffo Vargas
Manu is the latest project by Gustaffo Vargas, launching at Thought Bubble. It’s well worth a look…
Lakes Festival Focus 2019: Comic Artist Joris Vermassen
Every year, in the countdown to the Lakes International Comic Art Festival in October, we bring you a series of interviews with guests at the event. This “Festival Focus” for 2019 is with Belgian comic artist Joris Vermassen, who started his… Read More ›
Lakes Festival Focus 2019: Cartoonist, Jibé
Every year, in the countdown to the Lakes International Comic Art Festival in October, we bring you a series of interviews with guests at the event. This “Festival Focus” for 2019 is with Jean-Baptiste Pollien, aka Jibé, a French cartoonist,… Read More ›
Lakes Festival Focus 2019: Graphic Novelist Fabien Toulmé
Every year, in the countdown to the Lakes International Comic Art Festival in October, we bring you a series of interviews with guests at the event. This “Festival Focus” for 2019 is with French graphic novelist Fabien Toulmé, a comic… Read More ›
When British Comics were… European!
Bambos Georgiou takes a look at just some of the European comic strips that once featured in Fleetway’s British weekly comics
Creating Comics: Writing That First Issue of a New Comic, by Monty Nero
The first ever issue of the new Frenemies title by Monty Nero and Yishan Li has gone out digitally – to backers only – so it seemed like a good time to ask co-creator and X-Men writer Monty Nero to… Read More ›