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• WebFind: L’Inferno, the first full length Italian film, a horror-filled classic released in 1911

  By John Freeman on March 10, 2018

  

  My thanks to comic artist Gary Erskine for highlighting the incredible L’Inferno, the first full-length Italian feature film. Some would say it’s the first horror film, although I doubt its makers saw it as that. Released in 1911, it’s loosely adapted… Read More ›

• Creating Comics, a Seminar: Johanna Schipper on her Graphic Novels

  By John Freeman on March 10, 2018

  

  For the second seminar in the ‘Sketching/Scripting Women’ series, the Centre for the Study of Contemporary Women’s Writing and University of London Institute in Paris are hosting a seminar with artist Johanna Schipper later this month. A graphic novel artist and translator, Schipper… Read More ›

• Newcastle’s Seven Stories announces two comics talks in April

  By John Freeman on March 9, 2018

  

  Seven Stories – the institution whose mission is to collect, champion and celebrate its children’s literature – has announced two events presented by publisher and comics expert Paul Gravett in April. Both tie in with their excellent, ongoing “Comics” exhibition…. Read More ›

• In Review: “The Times I Knew I Was Gay” by Eleanor Crewes

  By Antony Esmond on March 8, 2018

  

  The Times I Knew I was Gay By Eleanor Crewes Published by Good Comics This is not going to be an average review. I usually take notes about a comic as I read. I have a terrible memory and I… Read More ›

• First Lytham Comic Con in May

  By John Freeman on March 8, 2018

  

  MSE Events is hosting the first Lytham Comic Con in the delightful scenic seaside area of Lytham St Annes on Sunday 6th May 2018. Media guests announced so far are horror actress Charlie Bond and actor Nathan Head, Charlie Bond… Read More ›

• Macclesfield’s MACC-POW is back in June, bigger and crazier than ever!

  By John Freeman on March 8, 2018

  

  MACC-POW!, Macclesfield’s day of comic-art, is once again being held inside the fantastic Town Hall building in June. On the guest list for this free event are Lew Stringer, Paul Grist, Missed Deadline, David Leach, Emmeline Illustration, Nick Brokenshire, Laura… Read More ›

• Doctor Who: Operation Volcano teases from artist Christopher Jones in new podcast

  By John Freeman on March 8, 2018

  

  Episode 95 of the terrific Doctor Who: Panel to Panel podcast features an interview with artist Christopher Jones, whose stunning work on Doctor Who: Heralds of Destruction for Titan Comics paved the way for Doctor Who: Operation Volcano, a new Seventh… Read More ›

• Margate Comic Art Festival guest list offers seaside treat for comic and genre movie fans

  By John Freeman on March 7, 2018

  

  The line-up for the first ever Margate Comic Art Festival, coming in April, features a fine mix of both international and British comic creators, as well actors from Star Wars, the Harry Potter films, Captain America and Thor: The Dark… Read More ›

• Panel Borders: Toys and Games

  By John Freeman on March 7, 2018

  

  Panel Borders: Toys and Games, airing today on ResonanceFM, offers a pair of interviews looking at the connections between toys, games and comics. Alex Fitch talks to artists Karen Rubins and Bob Molesworth about their work. Karen discusses her new… Read More ›

• On Sale Now: 2000AD 2071

  By John Freeman on March 7, 2018

  

  Episodes include: Judge Dredd » Live Evil (part 3) Mega-City One, 2140 AD. Home to over 72 million citizens, this urban hell is situated along the east coast of post-apocalyptic North America. Unemployment is near total, boredom universal, and crime… Read More ›

• Big Eggo, the Beano’s first Cover Star, returns

  By John Freeman on March 7, 2018 • ( 1 )

  

  Beano‘s first ever cover star, Big Eggo, is back in the weeky humour title today, in a new mini-strip drawn by Lew Stringer (who also revived “Keyhole Kate” and “Pup Parade” for the comic, among other series). “Big Eggo” first… Read More ›

• A Sound Proposition: Radio On Broadcast #4 – a Sneak Peek (and a quick review)

  By John Freeman on March 7, 2018

  

  Radio On is an wonderful cornucopia of an anthology of music-related comic stories, published by North East-based The Analogue Press and the fourth issue is out this week (9th March 2018), wrapped in a striking cover by Anthony Downie. I… Read More ›

• Commando pays tribute to International Women’s Day, with spotlight on new female heroines

  By John Freeman on March 6, 2018 • ( 1 )

  

  Brand new Commando comics from DC Thomson (Issues 5103-5106) are out this Thursday, 8th March, in all good newsagents and via various digital platforms – and some of the new issues feature female heroines in leading roles. While Commando has… Read More ›

• Leam Comic Con returns with comic-book royalty – top writers John Wagner and Al Ewing!

  By John Freeman on March 6, 2018

  

  Award-winning comic-book convention – Leam Comic Con – returns on Saturday 14th April 2018 – and will bring comic-book royalty to the town. Each year, the independently-run convention has upped its game and delivered a unique and fun-filled day for… Read More ›

• Early Bird tickets for Lakes International Comic Art Festival go on sale, first guests announced

  By John Freeman on March 6, 2018 • ( 1 )

  

  The Lakes International Comic Art Festival has announced the first of its guests for its Festival weekend in Kendal (12th – 14th October 2018). A range of Early Bird Passes, available for a limited time only, are on sale now…. Read More ›

• Piggin’ Heck! The new Zarjaz crackles with Thrills!

  By John Freeman on March 6, 2018 • ( 1 )

  

  Another terrific issue of Zarjaz – Issue 30 – is on sale now, wrapped in a great cover from Dan Cornwell. The 48-page 2000AD-inspired not-for-profit zine positively crackles with talent – and I’m not just talking about “Judge Pigg” by… Read More ›

• Stunning superhero art heads to Portsmouth Comic Con, Doctor Who effects artist Gary Pollard joins line up

  By John Freeman on March 6, 2018

  

  Artwork inspired by writer and publisher Stan Lee and created by artists such as Alex Ross, two of the biggest names in comic books, will be exhibited at this year’s inaugural Portsmouth Comic Con, taking place 5th – 6th May… Read More ›

• DC Thomson confirms Beano annual publisher Parragon Books closure discussion begin this week

  By John Freeman on March 4, 2018

  

  Beano and Commando publisher DC Thomson has confirmed its Bath-based company Parragon Books, publisher of the top-selling Beano annual and many popular titles under license, will enter into consultation about the potential closure of the business this week. The company… Read More ›

• Biggles author W.E. Johns recalled at RAF Museum anniversary event

  By John Freeman on March 3, 2018

  

    To mark the 50th anniversary of prolific author W.E. Johns‘ death, in 1968, Roger Harris will be talking about the life and work of the famous children’s author and creator of “Biggles”. As an enthusiast and collector of the… Read More ›

• Hunt continues for “Carol Day” newspaper strips

  By John Freeman on March 3, 2018 • ( 2 )

  

  “London… summer…” And so begins the twenty-seventh “Carol Day” story “Jack Slingsby”, by David Wright. It’s one of several now available as a digital collection – but the publishers are still on the look out for more art to publish… Read More ›

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