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• 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….

• Amazing Fantasy #15, and rare “pulped” Beano, offered by Compalcomics

  By John Freeman on May 17, 2019

  

  The May/June Compalcomics catalogue has just launched, offering a host of British comics goodies – both comics and art – for auction, alongside many US comic offerings, too including a copy of Spider-Man‘s first appearance in Amazing Fantasy #15, signed… Read More ›

• Dark Horse announcers a darn astral cat as latest hero

  By John Freeman on May 17, 2019

  

  Dark Horse announcers a darn astral cat as latest hero…

• Gallery: Spider-Man – Far From Home

  By John Freeman on May 17, 2019

  

  Due to hit cinemas in the UK at advance screenings from 1st July, Spider-Man: Far From Home is set in Europe, pitting the superhero against a new threat.

• Egyptian Queen by Frank Frazetta Sets $5.4 Million World Record at Heritage Auctions

  By John Freeman on May 17, 2019

  

  The 1969 fantasy painting Egyptian Queen, one of the most legendary artworks by famed artist Frank Frazetta, sold for a world record $5.4 million (£4.2m) yesterday, Thursday, 16th May, at a public auction of vintage comic books and comic art… Read More ›

• Commando Comics: Jordi Longarón Covers Gallery

  By John Freeman on May 16, 2019

  

  Following up on the downthetubes tribute to artist Jordi Longarón, who died last week, Colin Noble has very kindly assembled a selection of his covers for Commando Comics. The Commando Covers of Jordi Longarón 1968 329 – Wolf Pack 339… Read More ›

• Permanent Angel Badia Camps exhibition opens in Puis-reig, Spain

  By John Freeman on May 16, 2019

  

  If you’re a comics fan travelling to Barcelona this summer, then you could do worse than to take a road trip to nearby Puis-reig and visit the Biblioteca Guillem de Berguedà, now host to a permanent exhibition of the work… Read More ›

• In Memoriam: Comic Artist Jordi Longarón, co-creator of “Friday Foster”

  By John Freeman on May 16, 2019

  

  Jordi Longarón was co-creator of the ground-breaking newspaper strip, “Friday Foster”

• Doctor Who goes Virtual Reality, for immersive adventure “The Runaway”

  By John Freeman on May 16, 2019

  

  Doctor Who fans can now step inside a virtual reality version of the TARDIS in an immersive VR adventure called Doctor Who: The Runaway. Running for around 12 minutes, the new original, interactive story from the BBC and Passion Animation… Read More ›

• Sneak Peek: Leo Baxendale’s Sweeny Toddler, out in July!

  By John Freeman on May 16, 2019

  

  There are few more influential creators in British comics than Leo Baxendale, and few more memorable characters than Sweeny Toddler, the demon baby, who surely positivity stole the show in the recent Cor!! & Buster Humour Special thanks to Tom… Read More ›

• First female writer to join Commando’s ranks in over 30 years debuts with “Shadow in the Storm!”

  By John Freeman on May 15, 2019

  

  Brand new issues of Commando (Issues 5227 – 5230) are out this Thursday, offering shark-infested seas, French Resistance showdowns and Battle of Britain pilots. The latest stories also include a new story of World War Two Air Transport Auxiliary’s female… Read More ›

• Charley’s War Battle “In the Trenches” Cover offered on eBay

  By John Freeman on May 15, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  There’s a great opportunity to get hold of an original “Charley’s War” Battle cover by Joe Colquhoun on eBay right now – and, unlike a number of Joe’s covers, this one will definitely sell. Rather than open bids at the… Read More ›

• In Memoriam: Comic writer, author, playwright Tommy Donbavand, creator of “Scream Street”, is gone

  By John Freeman on May 15, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  We’re very sorry to report that Tommy Donbavand, comic strip writer and award-winning author of the Scream Street series, Fangs Vampire Spy, Doctor Who: Shroud of Sorrow, Home and My Teacher Ate My Brain, has lost his long battle with cancer…. Read More ›

• In Review – Avengers: Endgame (and the perils of writing reviews of a blockbuster)

  By Tim Robins on May 15, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  Review Tim Robins WARNING: For those of you who still haven’t seen the film, there are spoilers in this review. You’ll find out why we chose to include these below. The Film: Adrift in space with no food or water,… Read More ›

• Lakes Festival Podcast legs it to Oldham! (Oldham Comic Con 3, that is)

  By John Freeman on May 15, 2019

  

  Most of the latest episode of the Lakes International Comic Art Festival Podcast  focuses on the team’s recent trip to Oldham Comic Con 3, held on Saturday 11th May. Nikki Bates tabled on the day, while Ian went off interviewing… Read More ›

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