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• Moominvalley, the new Moomin animated show, heads to Sky next year

  By John Freeman on 30 October 2017

  

  Moominvalley is to air on Sky late next year, bringing the characters from the award-winning author Tove Jansson’s classic books back to life in a new Sky Original Production made by Finnish company Gutsy Animations, who successfully secured over $250,000… Read More ›

• Daily Mail goes berserk over Beano “farting statue” idea for new V&A Museum

  By John Freeman on 29 October 2017

  

  British daily newspaper the Daily Mail has gone into outrage overdrive over a leaked memo which it claimed suggested London’s Victoria & Albert Museum had plans to turn its galleries over to the Beano, which apparently include augmenting the cast of… Read More ›

• Massive Guest List for Malta Comic Con 2017 continues to grow, includes many British comic creators

  By John Freeman on 28 October 2017

  

  Malta Comic Con 2017 tickets will be on sale exclusively during Wicked Comics Halloween Party, which will take place today, Saturday 28th October 2017 at the St. Andrew’s Band Club in Luqa. The Halloween Costume party is free of charge and… Read More ›

• In Review: Midnight Man – Gunspace

  By Antony Esmond on 27 October 2017

  

  Written by Mo Ali Arts and Design by Andy Bloor (Plus extra pin-up by John McCrea) Published by Bad Mother Publishing The Story: Blasting into space in a retro-fitted Big Ben, time-travelling vigilante Midnight Man is off on another exciting adventure…. Read More ›

• Egmont launches Disney Descendants magazine

  By John Freeman on 27 October 2017

  

  Egmont Publishing recently launched a new magazine inspired by the Disney Channel’s original movie, Descendants, coinciding with the release of the follow up, Descendants 2, released on 20th October. The original movie, which has a huge fan base, followed the story of… Read More ›

• GAGGED, a new exhibition that speaks up for those who can’t be heard, opens in London next month

  By John Freeman on 27 October 2017

  

  London’s Westminster Reference Library is to host GAGGED, a new exhibition organised by the Professional Cartoonists’ Organisation next month, highlighting the persecution of cartoonists across the globe – including one who had their hands broken for their work. The Professional… Read More ›

• Bastard Galaxia Kickstarter appeal soars to new heights as 1980s toy comic homage captures new fans

  By John Freeman on 27 October 2017

  

  Regular readers will recall we plugged the Bastard Galaxia web comic a while back – and now the team behind the book are running a Kickstarter that’s already secured funding for their first print collection – but they’re hoping to… Read More ›

• 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 ›

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