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• Starlord editor Kelvin Gosnell de-cloaks for latest The 2000 AD Thrill-Cast!

  By John Freeman on 22 February 2018

  

  In the mid-1970s, a sub-editor at British comics publisher IPC read an Evening Standard newspaper article about a forthcoming movie called Star Wars. Spotting a potential gap in the market and encouraged by fellow IPC employee Pat Mills, he penned a… Read More ›

• Crowdfunding Spotlight: Merrick: The Sensational Elephantman & Doctor Crowe #1

  By John Freeman on 22 February 2018

  

  We’re betting many of you are already fans of Tom Ward and Luke Parker‘s brilliant Merrick: The Sensational Elephantman, which has deservedly enjoyed huge success and acclaim, a project made possible through crowdfunding via Kickstarter. Well, now, Tom and team… Read More ›

• In Review: 2000AD 2069 (and a quick, enthusiastic plug for Judge Dredd Megazine 393!)

  By John Freeman on 22 February 2018

  

  Believe it or not, I’ve actually had a short break away and I’m now playing a bit of catch up, so this week’s 2000AD review is a bit brief. Wrapped behind a striking cover by Clint Langley, one of the… Read More ›

• All-change at Commando as editor moves on, but the action continues

  By John Freeman on 21 February 2018

  

  The details of the latest issues of Commando (Issues 5099 – 5102) come with news that the title’s current editor, Kirsten Murray, is moving on from DC Thomson. we wish her every success in her future endeavours, wherever that may… Read More ›

• In Memoriam: Comics and Children’s Magazines Publisher Robert Sutherland

  By John Freeman on 21 February 2018 • ( 1 )

  

  I was very sorry to hear of the passing of Robert Sutherland, who was Managing Director of Marvel UK between 1980 and 1990, and CEO of Redan Publishing for 27 years. Shrewsbury-based Redan fast became the UK’s leading publisher of… Read More ›

• Crowdfunding Spotlight: Kicking Ice, a Graphic Novel About Women’s Hockey

  By John Freeman on 20 February 2018

  

  Ron Marz is, perhaps, better known as a comics writer, but he’s also an editor – and as Editor-in-Chief for Ominous Press, and one of the projects he’s currently editing is an original graphic novel called Kicking Ice. “I think… Read More ›

• Rare Horror Movie Posters offered this April by Heritage Auctions

  By John Freeman on 20 February 2018

  

  Rare movie posters from classic American horror flicks, including the only-remaining Belgian poster for The Mummy (Universal, 1933) starring Boris Karloff, haunt Heritage Auctions’ Movie Posters event taking place 7th – 8th April in Dallas. Cinema’s classic monsters in the 600-lot auction… Read More ›

• Crowdfunding Spotlight: Hatch – The Next Day by Glenn B. Fleming

  By John Freeman on 18 February 2018

  

  Hatch is a unique character, the brainchild of artist/writer Glenn B Fleming, who also brought us the wonderful Jack Kirby: A Personal Journey documentary through successful crowdfunding last year. Hatch the strip, is, simply, a visual experience, a wordless tale… Read More ›

• Exclusive: Pat Mills joins new ComicScene UK magazine line-up

  By John Freeman on 18 February 2018

  

  Pat Mills, the creator and first editor of 2000AD and co-creator of characters such as Slaine and A.B.C. Warriors, is to write an exclusive regular monthly column for the new magazine Comic Scene UK. His ‘Last Word’ column is expected to… Read More ›

• Latest Lakes International Comic Art Festival podcast spotlights Awesome Comics Podcast and Macc-Pow

  By John Freeman on 18 February 2018

  

  The fabulous Awesome Comics Podcast turned the spotlight on the Lakes International Comic Art Festival podcast recently, so it’s no surprise the Kendal-based audio adventurers have returned the favour! Interviewed for Episode 22 are artist and writer Vince Hunt, creator… Read More ›

• Myriad Editions set to celebrate women cartoonists and comic creators in Britain with “The Inking Woman”

  By John Freeman on 18 February 2018

  

  Due for release in March, Myriad Editions The Inking Woman by Nicola Streeten and Cath Tate, will be published one week after a study of early female cartoonist, Marie Duval. Taking its name from the terrific The Inking Woman exhibition… Read More ›

• In Review: The Skylab Haynes Owners Workshop Manual

  By John Freeman on 18 February 2018

  

  Since the first ‘proper’ Haynes Owners Workshop Manual, for the Austin Healey ‘Frogeye’ Sprite, was published in 1966, the publisher has covered the innards of many a vehicle – both factual and fictional, some of the covered here on downthetubes…. Read More ›

• British Comic Sales Figures, Winners and Losers (July – December 2017): Good news for Beano, bad for TOXIC

  By John Freeman on 17 February 2018 • ( 2 )

  

  The latest sales figures for some comics and children’s magazines available on the UK news stand for the second half of 2017 have just been published by the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC). There are winners and losers as ever, as consumer… Read More ›

• Titan Comics follows up Thirteenth Doctor team news with Seventh Doctor Doctor Who mini series announcement

  By John Freeman on 17 February 2018

  

  Hot on the heels of revealing the Thirteenth Doctor’s first adventures will be created by an all-female creative team, Titan Comics have announced a Seventh Doctor mini series written by former TV series script editor Andrew Cartmel and Ben Aaronovitch,… Read More ›

• Book Palace announces Illustrators magazine special devoted to Trigan Empire, Storm artist Don Lawrence

  By John Freeman on 16 February 2018

  

  Book Palace Books is to publish a special issue of Illustrators magazine devoted to Trigan Empire and Storm artist Don Lawrence, offering a comprehensive look at this incredible comic artist’s career. Don, who died in 2003, is best known for his… Read More ›

• Latest ComPalcomics auction offers Beanos, Dandys galore – and Black Panther, Batman comics too!

  By John Freeman on 15 February 2018

  

  The latest ComPalcomics auction (February/March 2018 catalogue) has just launched, and if you’re a fan of the Beano or Dandy, or after some classic US comics, then it’s well worth checking out. There’s some great art on offer too, including… Read More ›

• New PanelxPanel out now, celebrating the comics medium

  By John Freeman on 15 February 2018

  

  The latest issue of PanelxPanel (Issue 8), a new digital magazine celebrating the medium of comics, is available now. The magazine features plenty of the best creators discussing craft and process, and articles taking deep dives into some of the… Read More ›

• “Rok of the Reds” collected – a Roy of the Rovers meets Doomlord styled SF adventure!

  By John Freeman on 15 February 2018

  

  BHP Comics have announced a collection of the much-praised Rok of the Reds mini-series, written by 2000AD’s John Wagner and Alan Grant, drawn by Judge Dredd artist Dan Cornwell, withcolours by Abigail Bulmer. Due for release 16th April 2018, Rok… Read More ›

• Forking H***! Comic artists Boo Cook and Simon Davis go all (spookily) musical

  By John Freeman on 14 February 2018

  

  We all know comic creators have many strings to their bows, and 2000AD artists Boo Cook and Simon Davis are no exception. They’ve just released an album via Bandcamp, Forktail, a love letter to all things folk horror/ Wicker Man and ancient… Read More ›

• DC Exhibition: Dawn of Super Heroes opens in London this month

  By John Freeman on 14 February 2018 • ( 1 )

  

  Following a successful run in Paris, France, 2018 will see the London Premiere of DC Exhibition: Dawn of Super Heroes, a unique exhibition presented by with DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Consumer Products in collaboration with Art Ludique-Le Musée. Opening… Read More ›

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