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• Art of John Higgins book released to coincide with major exhibition in Liverpool of his work

  By John Freeman on March 9, 2017

  

  A new book containing some of the best work of Liverpool-born comic artist John Higgins will be launched at the opening of his forthcoming exhibition at the Victoria Gallery & Museum. Beyond Watchmen & Judge Dredd brings together for the… Read More ›

• Rodolphe Töpffer’s classic guide to the medium, “How to Create Graphic Novels”, re-published by Lakes International Comic Art Festival

  By John Freeman on March 9, 2017

  

  The Lakes International Comic Art Festival  has announced the publication of a special edition of How to Create Graphic Novels by Rodolphe Töpffer. First published in 1845, it was the first ever book on creating graphic novels, which has been translated, edited, and introduced by… Read More ›

• Commando: Still Fully Loaded After 5000 Issues

  By Jeremy Briggs on March 9, 2017

  

  In 2011 DC Thomson’s war digest title Commando celebrated its 50th anniversary, a remarkable achievement only surpassed on the newsstands at the time by The Dandy and The Beano. While other titles were being cancelled or their publication schedules scaled… Read More ›

• Joe Sacco returns to London for inaugural “Queen Mary Conversation in Law and the Humanities”

  By John Freeman on March 8, 2017

  

  Renowned comics journalist and graphic novelist Joe Sacco is back in the UK later this month, to present the inaugural Queen Mary Conversation in Law and the Humanities on Tuesday 21st March 2017 at Queen Mary, part of the prestigious… Read More ›

• New Thrill: 2000AD Prog 2021, Out Today, “Kingdom” and “The Order” collections out this week

  By John Freeman on March 8, 2017

  

  The latest issue of 2000AD – Prog 2021 is on sale today. Here’s a quick taster. Boo Cook’s work on the latest “Judge Dredd” is positively a delight and joy to behold! Judge Dredd: Thick Skin by TC Eglington (Writer) Boo Cook… Read More ›

• When David Hockney drew for Eagle (sort of!)

  By John Freeman on March 7, 2017

  

  David Hockney, one of the most popular and influential British artists of the twentieth century has returned to Tate Britain in London for his most comprehensive exhibition so far, running until May 2017 – but it doesn’t include his entry for… Read More ›

• Awesome Comics Podcast Episode 88: Arthurian Legend in the Indies! (with artist Nick Brokenshire)

  By John Freeman on March 6, 2017

  

  Episode 88 of the Awesome Comics Podcast hosted by Dan Butcher, Vince Hunt and Tony Esmond is now available! Featuring artist Nick Brokenshire and tons of hilarious comics talk… Nick is a cartoonist and illustrator from Scotland, who now lives in… Read More ›

• 2000AD: The Ultimate Collection Part Work from Hachette road tested

  By John Freeman on March 6, 2017

  

  Specialist part work publisher Hachette have launched a web site for a 2000AD part work collection – currently being road tested in parts of the UK to see if there is enough demand for a full rollout. Hachette already publish… Read More ›

• 2000AD’s 40th Anniversary Special Gets Reprinted with two new covers after sell-out success in comic stores

  By John Freeman on March 6, 2017

  

  2000AD’s landmark 40th anniversary special edition is to go to a second printing after selling out in newsagents and comic shops across the UK after its release last week. Celebrating four decades of 2000 AD’s cutting edge and globally influenced… Read More ›

• Aces Weekly artist Mal Earl to host Digital Art event in Cumbria

  By John Freeman on March 6, 2017

  

  Top artist and Aces Weekly artist Mal Earl is making a special appearance in his home county of Cumbria later this week, to talk about digital art and his many projects, ad a guest of the Egremont-based Florence Art Group. Over the… Read More ›

• Shelly Bond To Launch Creator-Owned Imprint At IDW Publishing

  By John Freeman on March 6, 2017

  

  US publisher IDW Publishing has announced the arrival of Shelly Bond to its editorial ranks and the launch of its creator-owned imprint, Black Crown. One of the most respected and admired editors among her peers, Bond previously served as VP-Executive Editor of… Read More ›

• Freeway Fighter #1 signing at Forbidden Planet London in May, Jim Burns, “Fan Appreciation” variant covers revealed

  By John Freeman on March 6, 2017

  

  Join an all-star Fighting Fantasy Gamebooks line-up at the Forbidden Planet London Megastore, launching Titan Comics’ Ian Livingstone’s Freeway Fighter: The Comic on Saturday 20th May 2017 from 1.00 – 2.00pm. At the special signing will be Gamesmaster Ian Livingstone,… Read More ›

• Wonder Woman artist Liam Sharp gets home city exhibition in Derby

  By John Freeman on March 5, 2017

  

  Current Wonder Woman artist Liam Sharp is to be honoured in his home city of Derby with a special exhibition documenting his comics career later this year. Currently living and working in California, Derby-born writer and artist Liam Sharp is… Read More ›

• Watch: Kicking it Old School – Talking British Comics at 2000AD’s 40 Years of Thrill-Power Festival

  By John Freeman on March 5, 2017

  

  2000AD has posted a video of the panel called “Kicking it Old School” from last month’s 40 Years of Thrill-Power Festival (our feature on the event is here). Chaired by myself, the panel featured John Higgins, Ian Kennedy and Jesus… Read More ›

• In Review: The Art of Reginald Heade

  By Richard Sheaf on March 4, 2017 • ( 1 )

  

  By Stephen James Walker Published by Telos Given the all-ages appeal of downthetubes, how best to review The Art of Reginald Heade? This artist’s impossible women with their hourglass figures and dresses so flimsy that they defy disbelief should be… Read More ›

• Sneak Peek: Sink Your Teeth into Comic Book Slumber Party’s new title, Deep Space Canine

  By John Freeman on March 4, 2017

  

  Available to order now from Avery Hill Publishing is the British Comic Award nominated series, Deep Space Canine, produced in partnership with comics powerhouse Comic Book Slumber Party. Life in space can be tough – and when you’re balancing a hydro-herb habit, mysterious… Read More ›

• Awesome Comics Podcast Catch-Up! Listen to interviews with Jay Gunn, Susie Gander and more!

  By John Freeman on March 4, 2017

  

  OK, I admit it – I’m well behind on the terrific Awesome Comics Podcast now. Again. So behind, key contributor and fellow DTT contributor Tony Esmond has threatened to get his cane out, and I’m not chancing that. So without further ado,… Read More ›

• Lancaster Comics Day 2017: Full Line Up Announced (it will be more than a Roy of the Rovers moment!)

  By John Freeman on March 4, 2017

  

  This year’s Lancaster Comics Day will be bringing some “Roy of the Rovers” moments to Lancaster in June, when special comic guests artist David Sque and writer and editor Barrie Tomlinson recall their time working on Britain’s best-loved and most… Read More ›

• Doctor Who Adventures offers a Mutants Meets Harry Potter Mash-Up

  By John Freeman on March 4, 2017

  

  The latest issue of Doctor Who Adventures (Issue 22) is on sale now, with strip writer Andrew Cartmel delivering a story poking affectionate fun at Marvel’s mutants, Harry Potter and, possibly, Bunty’s “The Four Marys” for good measure. A talking… Read More ›

• 5000 Not Out: DC Thomson’s Commando comic celebrates a landmark issue next week

  By John Freeman on March 3, 2017 • ( 1 )

  

  DC Thomson’s Commando comic celebrates its 5000th issue next week with an all-new story from writer Ferg Handley with strip art from long-standing artist on the title, Carlos Pino and – who else? – a cover from Ian Kennedy, whose memorable… Read More ›

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