The crowdfunding campaign for the second stage of the ambitious ComicScene History of Comics part work project has three weeks to go on Kickstarter, with 50 per cent of funding gained so far.
This round is seeking backing for four further year-by-year bookazine-style publications, encompassing 1971, 1976, 1991 and 2020, with a plan to cover 100 years of comic history by its completion.
Each book features one year in comics – with recent history covered year by year, too, with covers from Flops Comics covers and the Burgh Agency, this Kickstarter also offers you the opportunity to catch up and get the first four books in the series featuring 1984, 1977, 1950 and 1986, and slipcases to keep them in. Potential perks also include a Comic Club membership card and number, access to the Comic Club online with 2000+ extra digital pages about comics and extra features on the History of Comics website that couldn’t fit into the books at www.comicscene.org.
Each perfect bound book is A4, full colour, 60 pages with optional slipcase that holds four books and feature articles on Culture and Comics, by leading comics archivist John McShane; “Top 10 Comics You Must Own”, alongside and reviews of comics, collections and books on comics from each featured year; “The Comic Museum”, curated by comics curio expert Richard Sheaf. , articles encompassing both comic memorabilia and fandom.
Alongside thee regular items, there’s a range of in-depth articles from creators, comic journalists, comic bloggers and comic academics, plus additional comic facts and further access to online material.
Plus, of course, an optional slipcase to keep four books in – and, if you haven’t already, you can get the ComicScene 2020 Yearbook as a perk, too.
“We’re over 50 per cent funded already, so thank you if you have already pledged your support,” says publisher Tony Foster. “The writers we have lined up for you are excited to start so please help us hit that target early!”
• Check out The History of Comics Books 5 – 8 here on Kickstarter
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The founder of downthetubes, which he established in 1998. John works as a comics and magazine editor, writer, and on promotional work for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He is currently editor of Star Trek Explorer, published by Titan – his third tour of duty on the title originally titled Star Trek Magazine.
Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Babylon 5 Magazine, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics. He has also edited several comic collections, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”.
He’s the writer of “Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies” for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs” with Dave Hailwood.
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