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• Beano, Commando, nominated for Scottish cover awards

  By John Freeman on 26 October 2017 • ( 2 )

  

  The special Commando Issue 5000 cover by veteran artist Ian Kennedy and a Batman-inspired Beano cover by Nigel Parkinson are among others shortlisted for this year’s PPA Scotland’s Cover of the Year Award. The DC Thomson comic titles join magazines… Read More ›

• Don’t Scream yet if you Misty-ed this Halloween Special from 2000AD… Here’s how to get you copy!

  By John Freeman on 26 October 2017

  

  If you’ve missed out on a copy of the Scream & Misty Halloween Special 2017 – the first, we hope, of many such items from 2000AD publisher Rebellion (and the word is, there will be more!) – then there’s still plenty… Read More ›

• Swift comic in the spotlight in new Eagle Times

  By John Freeman on 26 October 2017

  

  The latest issue of Eagle Times (Volume 30 No 3) is out now, the latest release from the long-established Eagle Society dedicated to Eagle comic and its many creators and strips. This issue includes features on Eagle‘s companion paper Swift,… Read More ›

• In Review: Porcelain Volume Three – Ivory Tower

  By John Freeman on 24 October 2017

  

  Written by Benjamin Read Art by Christian Wildgoose Colours by André May Letters by Jim Campbell Published by Improper Books – Full Colour – £14.99 The Book: Porcelain: Ivory Tower sees another decade passing, and Lady becoming Mother. Hidden behind the… Read More ›

• Nottingham Does Comics back with Jade Sarson, Sally Jane Thompson and more next month

  By John Freeman on 24 October 2017

  

  Nottingham Does Comics returns to Nottingham Writers’ Studio on Tuesday 14th November at 7.30pm with an event featuring Jade Sarson, Sally Jane Thompson and Myriad Editions publisher Corrine Pearlman, All of this introduced by the wonderful Josh Franks, on-line editor of INK Magazine…. Read More ›

• Creating Comics: Cam Smith’s Comic Book Inking Masterclass returns!

  By John Freeman on 24 October 2017

  

  Ace inker and comics artist Cam Smith is doing another inking workshop at London’s Orbital Comics in London on Friday 17th November 2017. If you’re interested then book now because places are limited! “I can’t wait!” Cam tells us. “The… Read More ›

• Comic Book Hero Competition Winners!

  By John Freeman on 20 October 2017

  

  Recently released by Pitch Publishing, Comic Book Hero by former comics editor Barrie Tomlinson is a joyful romp through the history of British boys comics – encompassing New Eagle, Speed, Wildcats and more. You can read reviews by John Freeman… Read More ›

• Over the Pennines – A Review of the Lakes International Comic Art Festival 2017

  By Ian Wheeler on 19 October 2017

  

  The BBC weather announcer’s promise of glorious weather over the weekend of 14th and 15th October did not, it seems, apply to the North West corner of England. As our Saturday morning train crept over the Pennines, it had to… Read More ›

• WebFind: a Modesty Blaise statue based on Jim Holdaway’s original look

  By John Freeman on 19 October 2017

  

  Following up on our post earlier this week about Modesty Blaise comic strips up for auction this weekend for charity, we came across this limited edition item that fans of the popular adventure strip created by Peter O’ Donnell for… Read More ›

• Artist Dave McKean announced as inaugural winner of the International Award for Excellence in Comic Art

  By John Freeman on 19 October 2017

  

  Arkham Asylum artist Dave McKean was announced as the inaugural winner of the Sergio Aragonés International Award for Excellence in Comic Art at the weekend. The announcement was made at the opening ceremony of the Lakes International Comic Art Festival… Read More ›

• In Review: Space Ace Volume 9

  By John Freeman on 19 October 2017

  

  Art and Stories by Ron TurnerColour by John RidgwayPublished by John Lawrence The Book: 40-page anthology comprising three stories featuring “Space Ace” by Ron Turner, colourised and re-mastered by John Ridgway. The title includes the first of a series of… Read More ›

• All-out action in new Commandos, on sale now – complete with ghosts from World War One!

  By John Freeman on 19 October 2017

  

  Here’s the latest intel on DC Thomson’s new Commando comics (Issues 5063-5066), on sale from today (Thursday 19th October) in all good newsagents and via various digital platforms. These issues feature Motor Boat malaises, Commando bomb disposals, Heinkel hesitations and… Read More ›

• Comics creators head to Margate! New Festival announced for April 2018

  By John Freeman on 19 October 2017

  

  Comics are coming to Margate! The team behind ICE Birmingham and ICE Brighton have announced that Smallzone Events will be bringing a brand new comic art festival to the coastal town of Margate in Kent. Featuring the usual variety of… Read More ›

• Outlaws: Wanted Anthology Comic offers a Wealth of Comics Talent

  By John Freeman on 18 October 2017

  

  Outlaws: Wanted Anthology Comic 2017, a smashing 40-page full colour all ages comic, is on sale now from the Nottingham Comic Con, produced to raise money for charity. All proceeds from this comic will be donated to the three charities:… Read More ›

• Dundee Literary Festival: Comics Events

  By John Freeman on 18 October 2017

  

  Following up quickly on our post about the new comic out of Dundee telling the story of biologist D’Arcy Thompson, here’s details of the comics events that are part of this year’s Dundee Literary Festival, which started today. WEDNESDAY 18TH… Read More ›

• Dundee comics course graduates help bring comic about biologist D’Arcy Thompson to life 

  By John Freeman on 18 October 2017

  

  You may never have heard of D’Arcy Thompson, but in his day, he was a well-known figure on the streets of Dundee and St Andrews in Scotland, famously strolling around town with a cowboy hat and a parrot on his… Read More ›

• In Review: 2000AD Prog 2053 comes packed with haunted horrors!

  By John Freeman on 18 October 2017

  

  Wrapped in a cover by Ben Willsher, 2000AD Prog 2053 is on sale today from all good comic shops, newsagents and various digital platforms. Here’s what’s in store for you Squaxx dek Thargo this week… JUDGE DREDD: ADAPTIVE OPTICS by… Read More ›

• Spirit of the Lakes Competition Winners Announced, student challenge inspired by work of Will Eisner

  By John Freeman on 17 October 2017

  

  Over this past weekend, the Lakes International Comic Art Festival revealed the winners of this year’s student art competition, Spirit of the Lakes, which aimed to help mark the centenary year of the ground breaking graphic storyteller Will Eisner. Students… Read More ›

• In Words and Pictures: The Lakes International Comic Art Festival 2017

  By John Freeman on 17 October 2017

  

  Artist and designer Simon Russell, whose recent work includes Nearlymades, “a smattering of found stories and kipple narratives”, headed to Kendal for this year’s Lakes International Comic Art Festival and has kindly given us permission to cross post his account… Read More ›

• Marvel’s revived Excalibur superteam get Trafalgar Square “Fourth Plinth” treatment thanks to Alan Davis

  By John Freeman on 17 October 2017

  

  Ace artist Alan Davis appears to have tipped a hat to Trafalgar Square’s famous, empty Fourth Plinth with Big Ben for his smashing new cover for the upcoming X-Men Gold Annual #1, which sees the return of Britain-based superhero team Excalibur after a 20 year… Read More ›

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