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• Awesome Comics Podcast Episode 66: Prog 2000, Indie Superheroes and more!

  By John Freeman on October 12, 2016

  

  In this podcast Vince Hunt, Dan Butcher and Tony Esmond let loose and talk comics and more. The two main topics of conversation this year are the epic event that was the release of 2000AD Prog 2000 and a discussion on… Read More ›

• 2000AD: 40 Years Of Thrill Power Festival Tickets On Sale Today

  By John Freeman on October 12, 2016

  

  The ultimate 2000AD experience is coming for one day London mega-event coinciding with the 40th anniversary of the long-running science fiction weekly comic! Next February (2017), Rebellion toasts 40 years of the publication of legendary British weekly comic 2000AD by presenting a huge celebration in the… Read More ›

• Saturation Point: Have We Got Too Many Comic Cons?

  By John Freeman on October 12, 2016

  

  I was very sorry to hear yesterday that Jeff Chahal, organiser of the highly-regarded, comics-focused NICE convention in Bedford, has reluctantly decided to cancel his 2017 event – although he hopes to be action next year. The decision followed news… Read More ›

• 2015 Winter Flood Stories inspire powerful new Lakes Festival Comics Exhibition, “Five Bridges”

  By John Freeman on October 11, 2016

  

  Ahead of Kendal’s Lakes International Comic Art Festival this weekend (14th – 16th October), some of the event’s Exhibitions are now open, with others to follow on 12th October. Beatrix Potter Reimagined, which runs until 28th October 2016 is open now at Kendal Library, as are Making… Read More ›

• In Review: Real Roy of the Rovers Stuff by Barrie Tomlinson

  By Ian Wheeler on October 10, 2016

  

  By Barrie Tomlinson Publisher: Pitch Publishing Out: Now The Book: Roy Race was Melchester Rovers’ super striker, who became player-manager of the club. He is known everywhere simply as ‘Roy of the Rovers’. Real Roy of the Rovers Stuff is… Read More ›

• IDW picks up English rights to David Foenkinos “Lennon”, adapted by Eric Corbeyran and Horne

  By John Freeman on October 10, 2016

  

  The year was 1975 and an ex-Beatle, at the height of his fame, chose New York City to raise his young family, setting career, adoring fans, and creative contemporaries aside. Just five years later, John Lennon was dead. Now, US… Read More ›

• Sneak Peek: Madius Comics shakes up the latest Papercuts & Inkstains (#6)

  By John Freeman on October 10, 2016

  

  There’s something strange, in your neighbourhood, who’s to blame? Probably the smashing independent comics publisher Madius Comics, who are back with another spine-busting, game-changing, fist-pumping mega issue of Papercuts & Inkstains, wrapped in cover by Angela Sprecher, who has conjured up a… Read More ›

• Our Man In New York: New York Comic Con Day Three by Tony Esmond

  By Antony Esmond on October 8, 2016 • ( 1 )

  

  Saturday is the big day for conventions. I’m sitting here writing at New York Comic Con in one of the rare seated areas, just bracing myself for the impact of the crowds. Crushed beyond belief, it can sometimes take you… Read More ›

• Our Man In New York: New York Comic Con Day Two by Tony Esmond

  By Antony Esmond on October 8, 2016

  

  The second day of the New York Comic Con 2016 was pretty ruddy great. I managed to blag it early into the Dealers Hall, which seemed eerily empty compared to the crazy hours of opening yesterday. During this magical hour I… Read More ›

• 2000AD’s Tom Foster among first guests announced for Malta Comic Con 2016

  By John Freeman on October 8, 2016

  

  Following quickly on the announcement of the dates for this year’s Malta Comic Con, organisers Wicked Comics have unveiled the official poster for the event and their first guests, who include 2000AD artist Tom Foster and Southern Nightgown artist Collette… Read More ›

• Cor! By Gum! It’s a Comiket loads of comic creators – in Woking… Tomorrow!

  By John Freeman on October 7, 2016

  

  Not only is the Cor! By Gum! Zarjaz! exhibition at The Lightbox in Woking (reviewed here) going great guns, but tomorrow (Saturday 8th October) sees the venue hosting a sparkling Comica Comiket – followed, as we reported earlier in the week,… Read More ›

• Titan Comics announces new Dan Dare title

  By John Freeman on October 7, 2016

  

  Hot on the tail of the entirely separate Dan Dare Audio Adventures, Titan Comics has just announced a new Dan Dare comic at New York Comic Con. The creative team has not been revealed. Talking about the new title, which will… Read More ›

• Our Man In New York: New York Comic Con Day Two by Tony Esmond (Day One of the Con!)

  By Antony Esmond on October 7, 2016

  

  Day Two of my New York visit, Day One of New York Comic Con. And I saw the strangest things… TV properties fight for your attention in the car park, roadway and lobby even before you reach the main halls…. Read More ›

• Titan Comics Announces Jack Campbell’s “Lost Fleet: Corsair”

  By John Freeman on October 7, 2016

  

  Titan Comics has announced the upcoming release of an all-new comic series based on the New York Times best selling Lost Fleet SF novels written by best-selling author Jack Campbell, pencilled by Andre Siregar, inked by Bambang Irawan and coloured by Sebastian Cheng. I’d best… Read More ›

• Disruptor Beam Announces The Walking Dead: March to War Mobile Game

  By John Freeman on October 7, 2016

  

  Disruptor Beam, a gaming company focused on bringing the world’s greatest entertainment franchises to mobile, has announced its plans to release a new story-driven multiplayer strategy game based on The Walking Dead. Under license from Skybound Entertainment and based on… Read More ›

• Sean Phillips’ Phono+Graphic Exhibition opens in Carlisle

  By John Freeman on October 7, 2016

  

  The hugely successful Phono+Graphic exhibition curated by comics artist Sean Phillips arrives in  Carlisle next week. Phono+Graphic is a collection (including some real rarities) of vinyl record sleeves designed by comic strip artists. The exhibition previewed at last year’s Lakes… Read More ›

• Holy Showcase! Dark Hall Mansion release stunning “Batman ’66” prints

  By John Freeman on October 6, 2016

  

  Dark Hall Mansion has just launched its amazing officially licensed 2016 NY Comic Con “Batman ’66” editions by contemporary artists, Kode Abdo, aka BossLogic, and Orlando Arocena, in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products on behalf of DC Entertainment. Kode… Read More ›

• Game of Thrones meets Walking Dead in new play “North Country”

  By John Freeman on October 6, 2016

  

  A new play by a Lancaster University lecturer in creative writing explores the lives of three young people as they deal with the aftermath of a devastating plague. Playwright Tajinder Singh Hayer‘s new work North Country is performed by award-winning… Read More ›

• Something For the Weekend – Killer Dinosaurs in This Week’s New Comics in the UK (w/c 3rd October 2016)

  By John Freeman on October 6, 2016

  

  Despite all the excitement of last week’s sell-out 2000AD prog 2000, don’t be thinking the team on the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic are resting on tier laurels! Prog 2001 offers a fine mix this issue, which includes a new Judge Dredd… Read More ›

• Our Man In New York: New York Comic Con (Minus) Day One by Tony Esmond

  By Antony Esmond on October 6, 2016

  

  New York Comic Con 2016 is the tenth year of the event and the tenth year that I have had a ticket. This is Mecca, The Batcave and The Avengers Mansion all rolled into one for us comics fans. It… Read More ›

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