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• DC Thomson is launching “This Is”, a monthly children’s magazine series

  By John Freeman on 28 September 2017

  

  (UPDATED 29th September): Launching in October and featuring different content each month, This Is is a series of magazines designed to cover topics that are trending and popular with kids right now. Maria Welch, Head of Publishing for Magazines at DC Thomson… Read More ›

• In Review: Comic Book Hero by Barrie Tomlinson – and a chance to win a copy!

  By Ian Wheeler on 28 September 2017 • ( 1 )

  

  I doubt whether there is anyone working in comics, past or present, who has had a career more varied or interesting that that enjoyed by Barrie Tomlinson. Working his way from the bottom up, Barrie went on to become Group… Read More ›

• Who will win the first ever Sergio Aragonés International Award for Excellence in Comic Art?

  By John Freeman on 28 September 2017 • ( 1 )

  

  As we’ve previously reported, Sergio Aragonés, the world’s fastest cartoonist, will be making a rare appearance as part of the Lakes International Comic Art Festival (13th – 15th October in Kendal, Cumbria). One of the most famous and influential living… Read More ›

• Vault Comics issues rallying cry in defence of comic creators under attack from “fans”

  By John Freeman on 28 September 2017

  

  US publisher Vault Comics has issued a statement condemning harassment and intimidation of comic creators – and have called on larger publishers to follow suit. The statement highlights attacks on creators who identify with one or more minority group, describing some… Read More ›

• Neil Gaiman’s American Gods returns

  By John Freeman on 27 September 2017

  

  Last year at New York Comic Con, Dark Horse announced the comic adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s American Gods. Ahead of this year’s New York Comic Con, Dark Horse has just revealed more details about the next nine-issue story, American Gods:… Read More ›

• Crowdfunding Spotlight: My Comic Shop Country, a new documentary about US comic shops

  By John Freeman on 27 September 2017

  

  My Comic Shop Country is a feature-length documentary from Anthony Desiato, who runs a podcast of the same name, exploring comic shops across the United States. He previously directed a feature about now-closed New York comic shop Alternate Realities, My Comic… Read More ›

• Lakes Festival Focus 2017: An Interview with Comics Writer and Festival Patron, Mary M. Talbot

  By John Freeman on 27 September 2017 • ( 1 )

  

  With just over two weeks to go to until this year’s Lakes International Comic Art Festival in October (13th – 15th). The downthetubes “Kendal Calling” interviews continue with a chat with award-winning comics writer and Festival patron Mary M. Talbot…… Read More ›

• Out Now: Pierce Brown’s Red Rising – Son of Ares #5

  By John Freeman on 27 September 2017

  

  Pierce Brown’s Red Rising continues with Sons of Ares, written by Rik Hoskin. in #5, the penultimate issue of the series on sale now from US publisher Dynamite, featuring a lead cover by Toby Cypress and interiors by Eli Powell, Fitchner’s quest to… Read More ›

• Jump onboard the 2000AD express with Prog 2050!

  By John Freeman on 27 September 2017

  

  Want a good place to start reading (or re-reading!) 2000AD? Prog 2050 is out today in all good newsagents and comic shops, with all-new thrills and an absolutely stonking line-up to appeal to both loyal and lapsed Squaxx dek Thargo…. Read More ›

• Artist John Stokes at Gosh Comics in October

  By John Freeman on 26 September 2017 • ( 1 )

  

  Comics creator and stage designer John Stokes will at Gosh! Comics in London, in conversation with Broken Frontier’s Editor-in-Chief Andy Oliver, on Friday 6th October to celebrate the release of the wonderful  Marney the Fox from the Treasury of British… Read More ›

• Tynside’s freedom fighters immortalised in a new, free comic

  By John Freeman on 26 September 2017

  

  Historical figures from Britain’s North East, including suffragette Emily Davison, the Jarrow Marchers and anti-slavery campaigner Frederick Douglass are among the Tyneside radicals whose stories are told in Freedom City Comics, which is to be distributed free around Newcastle and… Read More ›

• Tove Jansson-inspired “Archipelagogo” exhibition first salvo in countdown to this year’s Lakes International Comic Art Festival

  By John Freeman on 26 September 2017 • ( 1 )

  

  Archipelagogo is an amazing-looking exhibition by Felt Mistress and Jonathan Edwards with an Andy Votel soundtrack. There’s a preview evening this Saturday (30th September) at the Wildman Gallery in Kendal in the run up to this year’s Lakes International Comic… Read More ›

• Lakes Festival Focus 2017: An Interview with Comic Artist, Writer and Festival Patron Bryan Talbot

  By John Freeman on 26 September 2017 • ( 1 )

  

  There’s not long to go now until this year’s Lakes International Comic Art Festival in October (13th – 15th). The downthetubes “Kendal Calling” interviews continue with a chat with award-winning comics artist, writer and Festival patron Bryan Talbot, who will… Read More ›

• Celebrate Your Local Library!

  By John Freeman on 26 September 2017

  

  Discover something new during Libraries Week, a national week-long celebration of libraries from Monday 9th October to Saturday 14th October 2017. Libraries across the country will take the opportunity during Libraries Week to demonstrate the services and activities they offer, including showcasing their… Read More ›

• Upcoming British Comic Conventions – A Quick List for the rest of 2017 and into 2018

  By John Freeman on 26 September 2017

  

  2017 has seen no shortage of comics events great and small across the UK, and there are a few more to come this year, so I thought I’d run a quick listing, which, I hasten to point out, is not… Read More ›

• London’s GOSH Comics to host Bog-Eyed Books Launch, Orbital Comics to host Big Comic Draw

  By John Freeman on 26 September 2017

  

  The exciting new kids comics publisher Bog Eyed Books will be at London’s GOSH Comics store on Thursday 5th October to officially launch themselves, with appearances by the whole talented team –  Gary Northfield, Nicky Evans, Jim Medway, Alexander Matthews… Read More ›

• Malta Comic Con returns in December

  By John Freeman on 25 September 2017

  

  Malta Comic Con – one of the friendliest comic conventions it’s ever been my pleasure to attend – is back in December, the ninth edition to be held on Saturday 2nd (10am-6pm) and Sunday 3rd December (11am-7pm) 2017 at the Mediterranean… Read More ›

• In Review: How Comics Work by Dave Gibbons & Tim Pilcher

  By John Freeman on 25 September 2017

  

  How Comics Work By Dave Gibbons, Tim Pilcher Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group – Wellfleet Press The Book: This “How It’s Done” series reveals insider hints, tips, and tricks from one of the world’s greatest comic creators in his own words…. Read More ›

• The Ballad of Halo Jones 2000AD: The Ultimate Collection edition on sale now

  By John Freeman on 25 September 2017

  

  The second issue of Hatchette Publishing’s 2000AD: The Ultimate Collection is on sale now in all good newsagents – reprinting of The Ballad of Halo Jones by Alan Moore and Ian Gibson. First appearing in 1984, Halo Jones was an… Read More ›

• TimeUK up for sale, but does that include its massive comics and comic character library?

  By John Freeman on 25 September 2017

  

  Reuters reported on Friday that US Magazine publisher Time Inc says its is looking to sell several assets, including Time Inc UK, Time Customer Service and a majority stake in the Essence magazine. The sale processes – in response to… Read More ›

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