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• Rare Andy Capp Memorabilia Goes Under The Hammer Today

  By John Freeman on March 23, 2016 • ( 2 )

  

  A collection of Andy Capp memorabilia, including rare original drawings by Reg Smythe, is going under the hammer at Tennants Auctioneers in Leyburn, North Yorkshire, today, with live bidding available from The Saleroom.com. Included in the auction items are two… Read More ›

• US “The Nib” project Returns, seeks new comics work

  By John Freeman on March 22, 2016

  

  The Nib – a US comics web project edited by Matt Bors offering a mix of political cartoons, comics journalism, humour and non-fiction –  is returning. It’s a project that already gained a huge 70,000 plus following utilising the Medium platform, a community… Read More ›

• Dave McKean Talks Black Dog, Paul Nash “The Perfect Subject”

  By John Freeman on March 22, 2016

  

  Artist Dave McKean has revealed more details of his upcoming project Black Dog – The Dreams of Paul Nash, his new work co-commissioned by 14-18 NOW, the Lakes International Comic Art Festival and On a Marché sur la Bulle in  a new video… Read More ›

• “Alphonse, That Is Not OK to Do!” Launch Party at Gosh London in April

  By John Freeman on March 22, 2016

  

  Gosh London will be hosting a launch party and signing for the picture book Alphonse, That is Not OK To Do! with Daisy Hirst on Wednesday 20th April 2016, starting at 7.00pm. Daisy Hirst is a children’s book author, illustrator and poet,… Read More ›

• UK Literacy Association Book Award 2016 Shortlist Revealed

  By John Freeman on March 22, 2016

  

  The UK Literacy Association has just announced the shortlist for its 2016 awards, which includes work by creators such as Rebecca Cobb, Viviane Schwarz, Alex T. Smith, Eoin Colfer and many more, the titles published by David Fickling Books, Puffin,… Read More ›

• Kate Evans’ “utterly brilliant” Red Rosa shortlisted for Bread and Roses Award

  By John Freeman on March 22, 2016

  

  Red Rosa by Kate Evans has been shortlisted for the Bread and Roses Award for Radical Publishing 2016. Presented by the Alliance of Radical Booksellers for the fifth year, the prize celebrates excellence in radical political non-fiction. Previous winners include… Read More ›

• Whaam!: The Aeronautical Perspective

  By Jeremy Briggs on March 22, 2016 • ( 1 )

  

  Roy Lichtenstein. The art world may love him but to comics fans he is a copyist, modifying others’ work and then passing it off as his own. From that perspective, his most infamous work is 1963’s ‘Whaam!’ based in the main… Read More ›

• Arvon Announces Graphic Novel Writing Course for June

  By John Freeman on March 21, 2016

  

  Arvon are running a five-day residential Graphic Novel course with Leah Moore (Sherlock Holmes), Kate Charlesworth (Sally Heathcote: Suffragettes) and Isabel Greenberg this June at The Hurst in Shropshire. All three creators are experienced graphic novelists who have a mass knowledge to share with aspiring Graphic Novel… Read More ›

• In Review: At War With Yourself by Samuel C. Williams

  By Antony Esmond on March 21, 2016

  

  Written and drawn by Samuel C Williams Published by Singing Dragon Released: 21st April 2016 The Book: An honest conversation between Samuel C. Williams and his friend, Matt, who has PTSD. Explaining his symptoms and the impact they have had… Read More ›

• Comica Comiket Back in May

  By John Freeman on March 21, 2016

  

  London’s Comica Comiket: The Independent Comics Market comes complete with a Cavalcade of Celebrity Cartoonists drawing live throughout the afternoon in The Fabulous Drawing Parade on Saturday 14th May 2016. Part of the Comica London Weekender at House of Illustration, this is an opportunity… Read More ›

• Do Your Duty: Buy 100% Biodegradable #12

  By John Freeman on March 21, 2016

  

  Issue 12 of the digital anthology 100% Biodegradable is out now on Drivethru and Comicsy for just 69p. Wrapped in a cover from Bill Storie and Brett Burbridge, it includes some cracking strips from the likes of Chris Redfern, Dan Cornwell, Dave… Read More ›

• Creators @ Dunfermline Comic Con 2016

  By Jeremy Briggs on March 19, 2016

  

  The inaugural Dunfermline Comic Con, held in the Scottish town’s Glen Pavilion on Saturday 5 March 2016, proved to be something of a runaway success. With all its tickets sold out in advance, the event was well attended by the… Read More ›

• Something for the Weekend? New Comics On Sale This Week (w/c 14th March 2016)

  By John Freeman on March 18, 2016

  

  Something for the weekend? Here are the comics on sale in UK comic shops this week, list courtesy First Age Comics Lancaster. Our normal more detailed list will be back next week – hopefully… These titles are all on sale… Read More ›

• Halloween Man Creative Team Takes on Donald Trump!

  By John Freeman on March 18, 2016

  

  In March 1941, Joe Simon and Jack Kirby took a political stance against the rise of fascism in Europe with their famous creation, Captain America. Now in the 21st Century, say the creative team of the underground comic, Halloween Man, a US presidential… Read More ›

• Pittsburgh’s Toonseum Appeals for Captain America art for new exhibition

  By John Freeman on March 18, 2016

  

  The Toonseum, Pittsburgh’s Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art, is currently in the process of putting together this summer’s exhibit, Captain America: 75 Years of the Sentinel of Liberty. ComicArtFans reports that following the success of last year’s Avengers: 50… Read More ›

• Batman v Superman Movie Magazine On Sale Now in UK

  By John Freeman on March 17, 2016

  

  Titan Magazines’ Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice: Official Movie Magazine is on sale now in all good newsagents across the UK, launched just ahead of the 25th March release of the Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice film. With 100 pages… Read More ›

• MCM Comic Con back in Brum this weekend

  By John Freeman on March 17, 2016

  

  MCM Birmingham Comic Con returns to the NEC this weekend for another feast of geeky entertainment… and alongside all the exhibitors, comic artists, eSports tournaments and cosplay competitions, the show will be playing host to a great line-up of special… Read More ›

• Enniskillen Comic Fest guest list shapes up

  By John Freeman on March 16, 2016

  

  May 2016 will see Enniskillen in County Fermanagh host its first festival of comics, illustration and storytelling. The Enniskillen Comic Fest will take place in the McArthur Hall in Darling Street on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th May, with a wide… Read More ›

• Through the Looking Glass: Inside the pages of the Oldest Comic in the World

  By John Freeman on March 15, 2016

  

  Article first published 15th March 2016 By Laurence Grove, University of Glasgow Here’s a good pub quiz question: what was the world’s first comic? If you’ve no idea, don’t feel too foolish. It wasn’t even recognised by experts until a… Read More ›

• Eagle Flies Again, thanks to Hibernia Comics

  By John Freeman on March 15, 2016 • ( 1 )

  

  The Eagle Flies Again. 34 years ago this month, classic British adventure comic the Eagle was relaunched under the stewardship of Barrie Tomlinson and David Hunt. It featured an enviable lineup of characters and creators and ran for nearly 12 years,… Read More ›

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