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• Call for Papers: Transitions 8 – New Directions in Comics Studies 2018

  By John Freeman on July 5, 2018

  

  After a year’s hiatus, academics have announced a call for papers for the interdisciplinary Transitions 2018 symposium, taking place at Birkbeck College, London, on Saturday 10th November 2018. Originally convened by PhD students in 2010, Transitions at Birkbeck College is… Read More ›

• Pitch perfect! 2000AD Prog 2088, on sale now

  By John Freeman on July 4, 2018

  

  With a stunning cover by Neil Roberts (he’s doing some great covers for Commando, too) the latest issue of 2000AD – Prog 2088 – come packed with some terrific strips. i’m really enjoying new thrill “Skip Tracer“, and theres a… Read More ›

• Don’t Forget! Small Press Day is this Saturday!

  By John Freeman on July 3, 2018

  

  Small Press Day, a celebration of self-publishing, DIY culture, and grassroots comics across the UK and Ireland is back for a third outing this Saturday, 7th July 2018 – and there are a whole host of happenings taking place around… Read More ›

• British Comic Creators among 2018 Mike Wieringo Comic Book Industry Awards nominees

  By John Freeman on July 3, 2018

  

  The 2018 Mike Wieringo Comic Book Industry Awards Nominees were recently announced, along with the release of the final ballot, and include a number of British creators. Michael Lance “Mike” Wieringo was known to fans and friends as “Ringo”, which… Read More ›

• In Review: The Murder Club – Useless Deaths Volumes One and Two

  By John Freeman on July 3, 2018

  

  By Tony Cooper Out: Now Self-published, 72 Page Graphic Novels Warning: These books contain adult themes and language The Books: In Volume One, Lisa, a student preparing for her A-levels, is recruited by fellow student Tom, who wants to see… Read More ›

• New Greeting Cards are needed! Art & Hue’s new “The Avengers” releases help celebrate Diana Rigg’s impending 80th birthday

  By John Freeman on July 2, 2018

  

  .   It’s no state secret that Art & Hue likes the cult 1960s British TV show The Avengers, as evidenced by the large pop art collection of stylish art prints featuring the show’s characters. Starring Diana Rigg as Mrs… Read More ›

• Metaphrog’s “Little Mermaid” racks up another award

  By John Freeman on July 2, 2018

  

  Only a week after winning the Excelsior Award Junior for their fairy tale-inspired graphic novel The Little Mermaid, Metaphrog were surprised – and honoured to receive the SICBA Outstanding Achievement to Comics 2018 award at Glasgow Comic Con this weekend. Metaphrog… Read More ›

• Sneak Peek: More “Playing for a Draw” Football Comics Exhibition Imagery Revealed

  By John Freeman on July 2, 2018

  

  More imagery for the ‘Playing for a Draw’ exhibition, showcasing the history and creativity of football comics and illustration across the world has been revealed, ahead of its opening this week at the National Football Museum in Manchester. As we… Read More ›

• In Review: Death and the Bear – A Modern Fable by Paul Tonner

  By Antony Esmond on July 2, 2018

  

  Created by Paul Tonner 24 pages – Full Colour The Story: A bear is living his day to day in the snow. But he comes across a human with a shotgun. The man fires as the bear attacks. What will… Read More ›

• Ralph Steadman Retrospective goes on tour in the United States

  By John Freeman on July 2, 2018

  

  Originally curated by Anita O’Brien and Chris Miles at London’s Cartoon Museum, an exhibition of the work of Ralph Steadman is on tour in the US, currently on display at the American University in Washington DC until August. Hugely influential,… Read More ›

• Lakes International Comic Art Festival Podcast interviews Macc-Pow comic creators about their work

  By John Freeman on July 1, 2018

  

  The Lakes International Comic Art Festival Podcast team visited Macc-Pow in Macclesfield last month, now in its third year. Podcast co-host Nikki Bates stood behind the table selling comics for the first time, while Ian Loxam had a great chat with… Read More ›

• Comics to Read on Your Holidays – as recommended by the Awesome Comics Podcast’s Tony Esmond

  By Antony Esmond on July 1, 2018

  

  Breathe in… It’s been a big week of comics reading as I have just got back from a pool side holiday. I headed out to see pals Pat and Lisa Mills, in Spain (who recently released Kiss My Axe! Sláine… Read More ›

• Crowdfunding Spotlight: Little Heroes Comics Charity Anthology #2

  By John Freeman on July 1, 2018

  

  Little Heroes Comics is a UK based charity that sends comic making kits to children who find themselves in hospitals and healthcare institutes across the country.  Right now, they’re raising funds for their second anthology over on Kickstarter. Following up on… Read More ›

• Tim Quinn’s Marvel UK Memories: Interviewing Stan Lee

  By Tim Quinn on July 1, 2018

  

  Stan Lee has been a hero of Tim Quinn’s since he read one of his comics when he was just seven…

• Untold Tales of Adventures in Time and Space revealed in “The Many Lives Of Doctor Who”, out in September

  By John Freeman on June 30, 2018

  

  Titan Comics and BBC Studios have announced Doctor Who: The Thirteenth Doctor #0 – The Many Lives Of Doctor Who – a special primer edition, which celebrates the Doctor’s many lives, and leads directly into Titan’s brand-new Thirteenth Doctor comic… Read More ›

• Sneak Peek and Review: Zarjaz 31

  By John Freeman on June 29, 2018

  

  Featuring stunning a cover over by 2000AD artist Steven Austin, Futurequake Press releases Zarjaz Issue 31 next week – the latest issue of the not for profit anthology inspired by the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic! Torquemada – Grand Master of Termight… Read More ›

• Cosplay 101: The Competitive Life of Cosplay by Holly Rose Swinyard

  By downthetubes Guests on June 29, 2018

  

  Wearing costumes for fun is far from new and costume parades were an integral part of early comic and other media conventions. But cosplay as a concept, in many ways a whole separate world to comic and other media fandom,… Read More ›

• In Review: Macc-Pow 2018

  By John Freeman on June 28, 2018

  

  Ian Loxam, co-host of the Lakes International Comic Art Festival Podcast, reports on the latest annual comic event in Macclesfield, organised by comic creator Marc Jackson… Macc-Pow is a small comic convention held in Macclesfield. Currently on its third year,… Read More ›

• Limited Edition Will Eisner’s “A Contract with God” Curator’s Collection released

  By John Freeman on June 28, 2018

  

  Will Eisner is one of the comic industry’s all-time greats. He has been held in high regard by fans and pros alike for many years to the point where the most prestigious awards in the comic industry were named after… Read More ›

• In Review: MBC Library Volume One – The Tina Kapplinger Mysteries by SJ McCune

  By Antony Esmond on June 28, 2018

  

  Created by SJ McCune Published by Millicent Barnes Comics Full Colour – 59 Pages (Contains material previously published in Cold Colony issues 1 and 2) Warning: This review contains song lyrics shamelessly. In the words of the creator to start… Read More ›

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