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• As Tintin’s lunar adventures get set to be re-published we say Happy Birthday, Hergé!

  By John Freeman on May 22, 2019

  

  Let’s celebrate the birthday of birth of Belgian author Hergé, born this day 22nd May 1907, the creator of The Adventures of Tintin, with a little tour of just some of his work – and news on a new collection… Read More ›

• In the Spotlight: “Storm” by Martin Lodewijk and Don Lawrence

  By John Freeman on May 22, 2019

  

  With Rebellion‘s welcome announcement of mass-market Trigan Empire collections, launching next year, it’s perhaps no surprise that some fans of artist Don Lawrence are also wondering if this might also pave the way for a similar release for the science… Read More ›

• No! Sho! Blo! Judoon return to Doctor Who

  By John Freeman on May 22, 2019

  

  When Jodie Whittaker returns to Doctor Who next series, the Thirteenth Doctor and her friends won’t be the only familiar faces. The show, currently filming, is set to welcome back The Judoon as one of the Doctor’s fearsome adversaries.

• Your chance to be Captain Britain – 1970s style!

  By John Freeman on May 21, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  A rare, unworn 1970s Captain Britain costume goes under the hammer at eBay auction house Phil-Comics next month…

• In Review: Game of Thrones – The Iron Throne

  By Tim Robins on May 21, 2019

  

  Review by Tim Robins WARNING: SPOILERS! DO NOT READ ON IF YOU HAVE NOT WATCHED THE SERIES FINALE… YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED… SPOILERS AHEAD… And Lo! There Shall Be an Ending! Game of Thrones managed to end on a satisfactory,… Read More ›

• Sneak Peek: Doctor Who “Clockwise War” includes re-mastered “The Cybermen” strip by Alan Barnes and Adrian Salmon

  By John Freeman on May 21, 2019

  

  On sale soon, Doctor Who: The Clockwise War – the latest collection of strips from Doctor Who Magazine –  not only presents the final Twelfth Doctor adventure, by Scott Gray and John Ross – but a remastered collection of “The Cybermen”… Read More ›

• Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn launches new “The Many Not the Few” graphic novel

  By John Freeman on May 21, 2019

  

  Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn not only attended the launch of “The Many Not the Few” in Parliament on Monday 20th May 2019 – he bought four copies, too, and made a very nice speech saying how much he liked it…. Read More ›

• Rebellion announces new “Trigan Empire” Collections, launching in 2020

  By John Freeman on May 21, 2019

  

  2000 AD publishers Rebellion have announced a collected edition program for the classic British comic strip “The Rise and Fall of the Trigan Empire“, co-created by Mike Butterworth and Don Lawrence, launching March 2020. The new mass market collections, which will be release… Read More ›

• Charlie Adlard wins Sergio Aragones International Award For Excellence In Comic Art

  By John Freeman on May 21, 2019

  

  The Walking Dead artist Charlie Adlard won the Sergio Aragones International Award For Excellence In Comic Art at this year’s Reubens Awards, held over the weekend at the inaugural NCSFest in Huntington Beach, California. Charlie will collect his Award at the… Read More ›

• First Look: Kieron Gillen and Dan Mora’s Once & Future #1 From BOOM! Studios

  By John Freeman on May 21, 2019

  

  US publisher BOOM! Studios revealed a first look at Once & Future #1, an extra-sized issue kicking off an all-new limited series from New York Times bestselling writer Kieron Gillen (The Wicked + The Divine, Star Wars) and Russ Manning… Read More ›

• Rocky Race, Roy of the Rovers sister, stars in new free Women’s World Cup story

  By John Freeman on May 21, 2019

  

  The National Literacy Trust, Rebellion and The Football Association have teamed up to launch a free live story starring Rocky Race, sister of Roy (Roy of the Rovers), following the journey of England’s Lionesses at the FIFA Women’s World Cup… Read More ›

• Lakes International Comic Art Festival Breakthrough new creators project gets underway

  By John Freeman on May 20, 2019

  

  The Lakes International Comic Art Festival has held the first workshops for its ambitious Breakthrough project, which aims to give under-represented individuals a chance to express themselves through the medium of comics. Five aspiring comic creators – Abbigayle Bircham, Danny Christie, Halima… Read More ›

• “Home of Thrones” Game of Thrones Studio Tour opens next year

  By John Freeman on May 20, 2019

  

  Already pining for more Game of Thrones? Then you’re in luck, especially if you’re a fan living in Northern Ireland. Inspired by the renowned HBO Series, the Game of Thrones Studio Tour will open Westeros to everyone in Spring 2020,… Read More ›

• What has the EU Ever Done for Us? “Europe+” Comic Challenge goes on tour

  By John Freeman on May 20, 2019

  

  The shortlisted entries of this year’s Animate Europe comics competition, challenging creators with to come up with a comic addressing the value of the European Union, are now on tour around the continent. With Britain’s involvement in the EU drawing to… Read More ›

• British Museum’s massive MANGA exhibition opens this week

  By John Freeman on May 19, 2019

  

  Author and manga expert Paul Gravett was lucky to be granted an exclusive sneak peek at The British Museum‘s MANGA exhibition, opening this week – and he’s very impressed. Announced last year, the exhibition, which will run until August, explores the… Read More ›

• In Review: The Black Iris by Russell Mark Olson

  By John Freeman on May 19, 2019

  

  By Russell Mark Olson Beginning life as an Inktober project last year, The Black Iris is a glorious film-in-a-book, rendered using only black India ink washes and a smattering of correction fluid. The book tells the story of the Black… Read More ›

• Japan House London Manga Season begins tomorrow

  By John Freeman on May 19, 2019

  

  The Japan House London Manga Season begins tomorrow, Monday 20th May, with a series of LGBT+ related events exploring diversity in manga

• “Spectrum is Indestructible” Cover Reveal

  By John Freeman on May 18, 2019

  

  Chinbeard Books has revealed Andy W. Clift’s cover for Spectrum is Indestructible, Fred McNamara’s unofficial celebration of Gerry Anderson’s Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons.

• Yorkshire Wildlife Park goes wild for… superheroes!

  By John Freeman on May 18, 2019

  

  Yorkshire Wildlife Park is hosting a family-friendly Comic Book Superheroes weekend over Friday 31st May to Sunday 2nd June 2019

• Striker Comic Treat: “Wannabe Warriors” art by Luis Garanga

  By John Freeman on May 17, 2019

  

  Striker comic recently enjoyed a short-lived revival on the UK news stand after two hugely successful crowdfunders. Sadly, production is on hold while the small team involved regroup and rework the project….

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