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• Call for Papers: Graphic Brighton 2018, mashing music with comics!

  By John Freeman on May 10, 2018

  

  Music and comics have had a connection right from the start, with the title of the seminal newspaper strip Hogan’s Alley taken from a popular song by Edward Harrigan. As the 20th Century progressed, these two media flirted with each… Read More ›

• Early Inspirations: The Bayeux Tapestry

  By John Freeman on May 10, 2018

  

  There’s a very good reason why this 1940s King Penguin book about the Bayeux Tapestry is in such a very worn state. It was probably one of my very first encounters with the graphic form, and I often read and… Read More ›

• When Kickstarters Combine: “Hollow Monsters” and “Edge Off” creators offer backers great bonus Rewards deal

  By John Freeman on May 9, 2018

  

  Creator Monty Nero has teamed up with the team behind The Edge Off, a disturbing psychotropic noir comic, to offer an incredible final two day reward for both projects seeking crowdfunding. Simply back both The Edge Off and Hollow Monsters: Who… Read More ›

• Two Beano screenprint exhibitions announced as part of 80th anniversary celebrations

  By John Freeman on May 9, 2018

  

  Britain’s favourite comic, The Beano, celebrates its eightieth birthday this summer and Comic Art, run by screen printer John Patrick Reynolds, will be marking the event with two major exhibitions of Beano screenprints. The Beano‘s first edition was published on… Read More ›

• Horace Panter’s Beano Pop Art exhibition heads to York

  By John Freeman on May 9, 2018

  

  After its debut at the Beano Studios in London last month, Beano-inspired pop art created by The Specials’ bassist Horace Panter is heading to York, and will be on display at the According To McGee gallery in Tower Street from 19th May… Read More ›

• Get ready for GOOF!, an all-new, all ages digital comic!

  By John Freeman on May 7, 2018

  

  On Saturday 23rd June, not only will artist Marc Jackson be hosting the third annual MACC-POW! Macclesfield in Cheshire’s day of comics, as part of the ten day Barnaby festival in the town – he’ll also be launching a brand-new… Read More ›

• A Grand Day Out: Portsmouth Comic Con 2018

  By John Freeman on May 6, 2018

  

  Like thousands of others, I had a great day out at Portsmouth Comic Con yesterday, which continues today, crammed with terrific comic creator guests, cosplayers, film and TV actors, a retro gaming area, Doctor Who monsters, a superb steampunk basement… Read More ›

• Classic British Comic Covers: 2000AD Prog 62, featuring the comic’s first heroine

  By John Freeman on May 5, 2018

  

  “Death Planet” was a short-lived series written by Alan Hebden with art by Lopez which began in 2000AD 62 and ran through to Prog 70, back in 1978. Commander Lorna Varn, the captain of a colony ship from Earth which… Read More ›

• When Kennedy’s Collide: the Commando work of Cam and Ian Kennedy

  By Colin Noble on May 5, 2018

  

  When it comes to staying power, it is hard to come up with a better definition than comic artist Ian Kennedy’s career. Ably supported by his family, Ian has delighted generations of comic fans since he went freelance in the 1950s…. Read More ›

• Essential British Comics Reference: Bear Alley Books’ “Ranger The National Boys’ Magazine”

  By John Freeman on May 4, 2018 • ( 1 )

  

  Online discussion about where a piece of art by the talented British comic artist Ron Embleton (TV Century 21, Look and Learn, Ranger, World of Wonder) might have been published prompted Bear Alley Books publisher Steve Holland to remind me… Read More ›

• Crowdfunding Spotlight: Draw the Line moves from digital to print

  By John Freeman on May 4, 2018

  

  Back in 2016, a group of comic creators from across the globe assembled as ‘Draw the Line: Concrete Political Actions Comics‘, hoping to focus protest at recent political developments into positive action. The project proved hugely popular – and now… Read More ›

• Independent Comics Summit comes to Birmingham

  By John Freeman on May 4, 2018

  

  Outside of bigger comic publishers such as Marvel and DC in the USor Titan and Rebellion in the UK, what are the realities of actually creating comics as an independent publisher? The question will be explored at ‘The Comics Summit‘,… Read More ›

• Thought Bubble tickets on sale now

  By John Freeman on May 3, 2018

  

  The spring Thought Bubble update has gone live over on the popular annual event’s website and it’s a big one – because tickets are now on sale. Thought Bubble 2018 runs from 17th – 23rd September, at venues across Leeds… Read More ›

• Batgirl artist Babs Tarr announced as 2000AD Summer Special ‘Judge Dredd’ artist

  By John Freeman on May 3, 2018

  

  Batgirl artist Babs Tarr is to draw the “Judge Dredd” strip for this year’s 2000AD Summer Special, with Emma Beeby on script. Emma has also written the all-female creators “Judge Anderson” story. US artist Barbara Tarr (also known as Babs… Read More ›

• Writer Heath Ackley makes Commando debut

  By John Freeman on May 2, 2018

  

  Brand new Commando (Issues 5119 – 5122) from DC Thomson are on sale on Thursday (3rd May) in all good UK newsagents and through various digital platforms and sees the debut of another new talent to the veteran title –… Read More ›

• Kate Evans, Frank Quitely, Bryan and Mary Talbot and more join 2018 Lakes International Comic Art Festival line up

  By John Freeman on May 2, 2018

  

  The Lakes International Comic Art Festival has just announced more guests for its Festival weekend (12th – 14th October 2018) in Kendal, including Kate Evans and Frank Quitely. Now in its sixth year, the latest guests revealed are Hunt Emerson (Calculus Cat, Bloke’s… Read More ›

• Creating Comics: Nine Rules for Amazing Dialogue by Monty Nero

  By John Freeman on May 2, 2018 • ( 1 )

  

  Death Sentence and occasional X-men writer Monty Nero lays out nine foolproof ways to write wonderful dialogue. He offers these tips because of his incredibly giving nature and not because he wants you to check out his totally awesome kickstarter… Read More ›

• Neil Gaiman, Brian Michael Bendis, Kelly Sue DeConnick and More Join Forces in Comic Anthology to Benefit Las Vegas Shooting

  By John Freeman on May 2, 2018

  

  US publisher Image Comics has announced the forthcoming Where We Live anthology curated by JH Williams III, Wendy Wright-Williams, Scott Allie, Dave Stewart, and Image Comics’ Publisher, Eric Stephenson. Due for release in June 2018, proceeds for the anthology will… Read More ›

• A Chat with Cinebook – Lakes International Comic Art Festival Podcast probes European comics publisher

  By John Freeman on May 1, 2018

  

  In the latest episode of the Lakes International Comic Art Festival Podcast, the team chat to Jerome Saincantin about his role as a translator for Cinebook. Cinebook, whose titles we’ve often featured on downthetubes, are publishers of best selling European books… Read More ›

• Crowdfunding Spotlight: Darkboy & Adler #1

  By John Freeman on May 1, 2018

  

  Here’s a nifty looking comic with LGBT themes that’s currently seeking backing on Kickstarter. Be advised, Darkboy & Adler #1 is very definitely for mature readers, but from the samples available and art on the crowdfunding page, this is a… Read More ›

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