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• Roads Not Taken: How Marvel UK’s Motormouth might have looked

  By John Freeman on May 10, 2019

  

  During the development of the “Genesis 1992” Marvel UK universe in the early 1990s, Editorial Director Paul Neary explored different paths for its core characters, developing the look of them over at least a year with numerous artists before settling… Read More ›

• Fred Hembeck draws Captain Britain

  By John Freeman on May 10, 2019

  

  American cartoonist Fred Hembeck has been parodying superheroes for years – snd now you can own one of his original creations at a bargain price

• Flashback: The Dawn of Marvel UK’s “Genesis 1992” Project with Liam Sharp, Bryan Hitch and more

  By John Freeman on May 10, 2019

  

  Before Marvel UK’s “Genesis 1992” characters first spread their wings in their first US format books and weekly British comic Overkill, Editorial Director Paul Neary and I put together a promotional booklet promoting the characters, printed on the office photocopiers,… Read More ›

• Aces Weekly: Publisher David Lloyd determined to “Keep it Digital”

  By John Freeman on May 10, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  Aces Weekly Volume 39, the latest delivery of the long-running digital anthology, is mid-run right now. In the run up to his appearance at Ottawa Comiccon this coming weekend, publisher David Lloyd has been reaffirming his longtime belief in digital… Read More ›

• Dark Horse, Netflix ink first look IP deal

  By John Freeman on May 9, 2019

  

  Netflix has closed a first look deal with US publisher Dark Horse Entertainment, who will give the international streaming service a first look at its IP for both film and TV and has started exploring future projects.

• VIZ writer Barney Farmer on stage across the UK

  By John Freeman on May 9, 2019

  

  If you’re in the Lancaster area next Friday, then you’re in for a treat, because VIZ writer Barney Farmer, co-creator of the acclaimed “Drunken Bakers” for VIZ with artist Lee Healey takes to the boards at the local “Spotlight” writing… Read More ›

• Inside View: Titan Comics’ Avengers: Endgame Movie Special

  By John Freeman on May 9, 2019

  

  Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame – The Official Movie Special is available now in hardcover and in news stand variants from Titan Comics in the UK – and Titan have provided some interior images of the title, on sale in the… Read More ›

• A Marvel Fan’s Best Sleepover?

  By John Freeman on May 9, 2019

  

  Dreams really can come true for Marvel fans this summer; to celebrate National Sleepover Day, which falls today, Thursday 9th May, Madame Tussauds Blackpool is offering one lucky super-hero super-fan the chance to host the ultimate sleepover with the stars… Read More ›

• Rebellion launches Roy of the Rovers Comics App

  By John Freeman on May 9, 2019

  

  Roy of the Rovers, Britain’s  greatest footballer of all time, is back in new comics and books, with a brand new look and a scintillating new story for the 21st century – and now you can keep up to date… Read More ›

• HBO releases WATCHMEN Official Tease

  By John Freeman on May 9, 2019

  

  US channel HBO has released its first a teaser trailer for a new series based on Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons seminal 12-part comic series Watchmen. Set in an alternate history where “superheroes” are treated as outlaws, this drama series… Read More ›

• Full Lakes International Comic Art Festival Comics Clock Tower line-up revealed

  By John Freeman on May 9, 2019

  

  The Lakes International Comic Art Festival 2019 has announced a whole host of comic creators, publishers and more are lined up to take over the Comics Clock Tower at this year’s Festival in October. Among the Comics Clock Tower creator… Read More ›

• 2000AD-inspired zine Sector 13 Issue 5 to get Enniskillen Comic Fest Launch

  By John Freeman on May 9, 2019

  

  The fifth issue of the 2000AD-inspired zine Sector 13, offering a great mix of strips, will get its launch at Enniskillen Comic Fest this weekend. At over 40 pages, this is the biggest issue of the anthology not-for-profit zine yet,… Read More ›

• WebFind: Typical Errors in English offers a guide to British Comics

  By John Freeman on May 9, 2019

  

  Typical Errors in English is a web site and book,  a collection of English language mistakes (usually) made by students studying English as a second language, and even by the occasional native speaker – but author and cartoonist ​Roger Hartopp,… Read More ›

• ‘Tis “But A Dream”… of the 1990s, in comics!

  By John Freeman on May 8, 2019

  

  Ready to take a trip back to the 1990s, a decade when The Detectives was riding high in the TV ratings, Tony Blair was the new Prime Minister, Virgin Megastores were on every high street, and Bruce Willis was shaking… Read More ›

• Comics, Waffles and Beer – oh my! Belgian guests join Lakes International Comic Art Festival line-up

  By John Freeman on May 8, 2019

  

  The Lakes International Comic Art Festival 2019 has announced nine Belgian comic creators are part of the line-up for this year’s weekend-long event in Kendal in October – an event that will also offer a fine blend of Belgian culture… Read More ›

• Pat Mills issues statement on 2000AD-related royalties

  By downthetubes Guests on May 8, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  2000AD creator Pat Mills official blog, part of Millsverse, might be an acquired taste for some with its mix of marketing and memoir, but I really do enjoy the industry details. (I think “The Sparky People” strip in my childhood… Read More ›

• New Beano-inspired toys, artworks and meal boxes on their way

  By John Freeman on May 8, 2019

  

  UK licensing agency Rocket Licensing, who also represent brands as diverse as Ghostbusters, Horrible Histories and Vikings, have secured a number of new Beano-related licensing deals, which will see the release of new toys, meal boxes and classic high-end art… Read More ›

• Crowdfunding Spotlight: Martian Comics Volume One: Moon To Moon

  By John Freeman on May 8, 2019

  

  Martian Comics Vol. 1: Moon to Moon, is a beautiful 240-page book collecting 13 stories, written by Julian Darius with work by 15 different artists and colorists. The stories span 18,000 years (about 10,000 Martian years) of Martian civilisation, from their moon landing to our own. It’s being offered on Kickstarter now, both in digital and as an oversized paperback, and you should really check it out…

• In Review: 2000AD – Regened!

  By Joe Gordon on May 7, 2019

  

  Joe Gordon reviews the latest 2000 AD, a special issue of the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic offering an all-ages take on the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic. Does it deliver?

• Upcoming Comics & Comic Art Signature Auction offers Frazetta, Gibbons, Kirby and more

  By John Freeman on May 7, 2019

  

  There are some amazing items of original comic art and illustration in the next Heritage Auctions Comics & Comic Art Signature Auction taking place in Chicago (16th – 18th May), including work by Carl Barks, Brian Bolland, Alan Davis and… Read More ›

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