Writers: Eoin Colfer & Andrew Donkin Art: Giovanni Rigano Publisher: Hodder Children’s Books Out: Now Review by Jonathan Rigby of Page 45, Nottingham The Book: This is an award-winning powerful and timely story about one boy’s epic journey across Africa… Read More ›
Features
In Review: Doctor Who – It Takes You Away
WARNING – SPOILERS AHEAD… Reviewed by Tim Robins This is an updated version of this review. We apologise to anyone for mistaken use of a draft version sent by accident during the O2 blackout which featured mis-spellings not picked up… Read More ›
In Review: Dave – Death of the Cosmic Oddity
By Richard Pester Out: Now The Book: Everyone has a story to tell, this is the continuing story of ‘Dave’. Like all of us, he tries to make sense of his life, memories of a turbulent past bring both tragedy and… Read More ›
Rare Al Williamson interview resurfaces thanks to Classic UK Comic Zines archive site
An influential 1960s Irish fan publication offering a fascinating interview with artist Al Williamson has just been added to the brilliant Classic UK Comic Zines archive site run by David Hathaway-Price
Mike Noble In Focus: “Wide World” (1962)
Following the passing of one of Britain’s best-loved and most influential comic artists, Mike Noble, who died last moth, Norman Boyd turned his attention to some of his lesser known, earlier work for the long-running adventure magazine Wide World… I… Read More ›
Tales to Astonish: Statix Press latest graphic novels are, simply, a joy to behold
Titan Comics Statix Press imprint has already published some terrific, high quality books since its inception, but this week sees the publication of two truly wonderful graphic novels, re-published in English for the very first time. For those unaware, the… Read More ›
In Review: Doctor Who – The Witchfinders
WARNING – SPOILERS AHEAD… Reviewed by Paul Mount First UK Broadcast: Sunday 25th November 2018 Writer: Joy Wilkinson Director: Sallie Aprahamian Guest Starring: Alan Cumming (King James), Siobhan Finneran (Becka Savage), Tilly Steele (Willa Twiston) The Doctor, Ryan, Graham and… Read More ›
Top Doctor Who artist David Roach faces podcast Mind Probe
Episode #106 of Doctor Who: Panel to Panel from erudite Who comics aficionados Jeremy Bement is live. Artist, inker and art connoisseur David Roach chats with him about drawing the Third Doctor and Jo for the Doctor Who Infinity computer/app… Read More ›
In Review: Doctor Who – Kerblam!
WARNING – SPOILERS AHEAD… Reviewed by Paul Mount UK broadcast: 6.30pm – Sunday 18th November Written by Pete McTighe Directed by Jennifer Perrott Guest starring Julie Hesmondhalgh and Lee Mack A mysterious message arrives in a package addressed to the… Read More ›
In Review: Traces of the Great War
Publisher: Image Comics (English Edition)/ Editions de la Gouttière (French Edition) Out: Now The Book: Traces of the Great War is a remarkable, original collection of 18 thought provoking graphic short stories bridging the past and present. Internationally-acclaimed comic book artists, graphic… Read More ›
A True Inspiration: artist Lee Sullivan pays tribute to Mike Noble
Comic artist and illustrator Lee Sullivan, who worked with illustrator Mike Noble, who died last week but whose passing was announced yesterday, pays tribute to a legend…. Mike Noble was a supremely talented artist, and the most kind and gentlemanly fellow you… Read More ›
In Memoriam: Look-In and TV21 artist Mike Noble
We’re sorry to report the passing of veteran artist Mike Noble, perhaps best known for his work on the British weekly comics TV Century 21 – drawing strips such as “Fireball XL5“, “Captain Scarlet” and “Star Trek” and Look-In – working… Read More ›
In Pictures: The Frank Hampson – The Man Who Drew Dan Dare Exhibition
An exhibition of art by Dan Dare creator Frank Hampson at The Atkinson, in Southport, Lancashire – where both the character and Eagle comic were “born” in the 1950s – is on now until March, and it’s well worth a visit. The exhibition covers all aspects of… Read More ›
In Memoriam: “Garth” Artist and editor John Allard
We’re sorry to report the passing of Garth artist and former Daily Mirror strip editor John Allard, an unsung hero in the character’s success, not just in Britain, but in terms of his popularity wherever his adventures were re-published across… Read More ›
In Review: Doctor Who – Demons of the Punjab
WARNING – SPOILERS AHEAD… Reviewed by Tim Robins First UK Broadcast: Sunday 11th November 2018 Written by Vinay Patel Directed by Jamie Childs Guest starring Shane Zaza, Amita Suman and Hamza Jeetooa “What’s the point of having a mate with… Read More ›
Monty Nero and Martin Simmonds “Death Sentence” is back, and here’s what to expect!
Death Sentence Liberty #2 (and #1) is now live on Kickstarter until 13th December, written by Monty Nero (Titan, Marvel, Delcourt) with art by Martin Simmonds (Titan, Marvel, Black Crown, Vault Comics). It’s the third story in the series about an… Read More ›
More Lakes Festival creator interviews focus for new Podcast
The latest Lakes International Comic Art Festival Podcast is again bursting with interviews from the annual Lakes International Comic Art Festival in Kendal held last month, conducted by co-hosts Ian Loxam and Nikki Bates. Episode 40 includes interviews with Canadian artist… Read More ›
In Memoriam: Stan Lee
Alan Woollcombe pays tribute to Stan “The Man” Lee, who has died aged 95, co-creator of an astonishing number of comic book characters, comic books, whose influence on entertainment and pop culture will endure… Stan Lee was arguably the most… Read More ›
How to be a Super-Hero, by Stan Lee
British writer and editor Tim Quinn both worked with and interviewed Spider-Man co-creator Stan Lee, whose death has been announced, aged 95. Here, he pays tribute to the American writer and publisher who did so much to shape Marvel Comics… Read More ›
In Review: Doctor Who – The Tsuranga Conundrum
WARNING – SPOILERS AHEAD… Reviewed by Tim Robins Doctor Who: The Tsuranga Conundrum. Image: BBC/BBC Studios First UK Broadcast: Sunday 4th November 2018 Writer: Chris Chibnall Director: Jennifer Perrott Guest Starring: Suzanne Packer, Ben Bailey Smith, Brett Goldstein and Lois Chimimba… Read More ›