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• True War: Real-Life Action, All In Pictures

  By Jeremy Briggs on February 21, 2016

  

  We tend to think that in the United Kingdom the widening out of the presentation of comics to a more mature audience started in the 1980s, initially with Warrior and then the run of various titles such as Deadline and Crisis that followed… Read More ›

• Titan Comics Signings at London Super Comic Con

  By John Freeman on February 20, 2016

  

  London Super Comic Con is jam packed with creators this weekend – and plenty of publishers have signings at their tables, as well as individual comic creators having their own presence in Artists Alley. Here’s a run down of the… Read More ›

• Artist Spotlight: ILN Cutaway Artist G H Davis

  By Jeremy Briggs on February 20, 2016

  

  One of the most challenging subjects for any artist must be the cutaway. Combining artistry with technical accuracy is a challenge that few take up and yet, when they do, the results can be remarkable. There are two main types of… Read More ›

• Titan Comics announces Warhammer 40,000 comics

  By John Freeman on February 20, 2016

  

  Beginning this September, Titan Comics will be working with Games Workshop to publish brand-new comics based in the world of Warhammer 40,000. In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war! First brought to life as an epoch-definingly… Read More ›

• Psycho Gran is Back in Time for London Super Comic Con!

  By John Freeman on February 20, 2016 • ( 1 )

  

  Ace comic creator David Leach is back with another smashing Psycho Gran comic in time for London Super Comic Con this weekend. Psycho Gran Vs… not only features 22 pages of great work from David starring everyone’s favourite psychotic OAP… Read More ›

• House of Hammer Returns?

  By John Freeman on February 19, 2016 • ( 2 )

  

  (Updated 24th February 2016): Titan Comics has announced a partnership with Hammer Films, publishing adaptations of the studio’s classic titles as well as all-new properties. Announced at the comic book retailer conference ComicsPro earlier today, Titan  says the line will… Read More ›

• New Comics On Sale This Week in the UK – Look, Just Go And Buy Surface Tension, OK?

  By John Freeman on February 19, 2016

  

  Yes, yes, I know there are a huge number of great comics out there, again, this week, many the work of top British comic creators (including Red Thorn, 2000AD and  Judge Dredd Megazine – and what a great start to “Realm… Read More ›

• Graphic Medicine web site looks to expand – but needs your help

  By John Freeman on February 19, 2016

  

  Hugely talented comic creators Ian Williams and MK Czerwiec are applying for a grant to upgrade and professionalise their terrific web site Graphic Medicine – and they need your help. Ian Williams, a physician and artist from North Wales, started Graphic… Read More ›

• Dark Hall Mansion’s Limited Edition Harry Potter Prints Get Limited Release

  By John Freeman on February 18, 2016 • ( 1 )

  

  Blink and you’ll miss them. Fine art print makers Dark Hall Mansion, have announced the upcoming release of their Harry Potter art by contemporary artist Gerhard. Gerhard’s stunning entry for DHM’s ongoing limited edition Seminal Film Series fine art print… Read More ›

• TwoMorrows Announces “Comic Book Fever: A Celebration of Comics: 1976 – 1986”

  By John Freeman on February 18, 2016

  

  US publisher TwoMorrows has announced the upcoming publication of A Celebration of Comics: 1976-1986 by George Khoury, author of The Extraordinary Works Of Alan Moore and True Brit: A Celebration of the Great Comic Book Artists of the UK. Described… Read More ›

• In Memoriam: Tony Kuroizumi-Luke

  By John Freeman on February 18, 2016

  

  I’m very sad to report the passing of comic creator, animator and illustrator Tony Kuroizumi-Luke, who has died after a long battle with cancer – but who, despite often being in pain in recent years, battled it with every fibre of… Read More ›

• New digital comics publisher, Pencil United, gets set to launch with war story “Northern Souls”

  By John Freeman on February 17, 2016 • ( 1 )

  

  Newly-founded Swedish studio Pencil United is getting set to launch Northern Souls, its first comic designed to be read exclusively on touchscreens, which they say “embraces the possibilities of the digital medium for graphic storytelling unlike any other”. Opening in World… Read More ›

• New Lethbridge-Stewart novel announced, features cover by Doctor Who artist Adrian Salmon

  By John Freeman on February 17, 2016

  

  Cover art reveal!

• Planet Jimbot’s “Wolf Country” Heading to TV?

  By John Freeman on February 17, 2016 • ( 1 )

  

  Award nominated and critically acclaimed Wolf Country returns for a fifth explosive issue soon, written by Jim Alexander, with art by Will Pickering, wrapped in a cover by Luke Cooper. Here’s sneak peek. The latest title from indie publisher Planet… Read More ›

• “A Machine they’re Secretly Building” play on tour, features visuals from artist Adam York Gregory

  By John Freeman on February 17, 2016

  

  “I want you to know what’s happening…” From what might be a news desk, an office, a bedroom, a bunker under a mountain or a theatre, two people – reporters, senators, freedom fighters, or just… well… concerned citizens like you… Read More ›

• Markosia set to launch Dark Mists sequel at London Super Comic Con

  By John Freeman on February 17, 2016

  

  London Super Comic Convention 2016 will be a very special show for Markosia where the long-awaited launch of two new books will finally happen, along with  a revised and improved version of one of the indie publisher’s most popular books in… Read More ›

• Two Doctors Hit New York, on stage together for first time, for Wizard World event

  By John Freeman on February 17, 2016

  

  Wizard World, Inc. has announced that for the first time (in the US, at least), David Tennant and Matt Smith, the Tenth and Eleventh Doctors in Doctor Who, will appear at a public event together when they attend Wizard World NYC—The Doctors on Saturday 16th April… Read More ›

• A Cautionary Tale: Artists Warned Not to Sell Unlicensed Prints

  By John Freeman on February 17, 2016 • ( 2 )

  

  Thor: New Beginnings artist Manuel A. Carmona is on a bit of a mission, after noting the growing trend of artists selling unlicensed prints at conventions of properties they down’t own. He’s written a blog post on the subject, pointing… Read More ›

• Ladybird Books inspire new fabric and wallpaper collections from Liberty London

  By John Freeman on February 16, 2016

  

  The new Chesham Cabinet Collection, featuring fabrics and wallpapers created using original Ladybird Books illustrations, is now available from Liberty London. Ladybird highlights include the Limewood Wallpapers, Gail’s Garden Vintage Velvet fabrics and cushions, and the Charlotte Wallpaper in Catherine Cream. The Chesham Cabinet Collection is a… Read More ›

• Awesome Comics Podcast Episode 33 previews London Super Comic Con

  By John Freeman on February 16, 2016

  

  With the Awesome Comics Podcast‘s first ever exhibitor appearance just around the corner, what better time to talk comics, conventions and get hyped for the upcoming London Super Comic Con 2016! This time out, the gang  – Vince Hunt, Dan… Read More ›

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