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• Andy Capp exhibition celebrates his creator and 60 years of the Daily Mirror cartoon star

  By John Freeman on 14 May 2017

  

  The Daily Mirror’s Andy Capp celebrates 60 years of publication this year – and the occasion is being marked in the town his creator Reg Smythe lived and worked  with a special exhibition at the Museum of Hartlepool. ‘60 years… Read More ›

• Looking Back: Exploring The World of Tomorrow in DC Thomson’s “Big Five” boys comics

  By downthetubes Guests on 13 May 2017

  

  Notoriously secretive DC Thomson still publish Beano and Commando, but their past comics included The Dandy and weekly anthology titles aimed at boys such as Hotspur and Adventure.  These specialised in sports, school and war stories, but also, occasionally, there… Read More ›

• 100% Biodegradable Issue 16 is out now on ComiXology​

  By John Freeman on 13 May 2017

  

  Issue 16 of the digital anthology 100% Biodegradable, which I’m delighted to be involved with, is out now on ComiXology​. Recently awarded 8.3 out of 10 on FanboyNation​, and described as “some of the best science fiction storytelling outside of… Read More ›

• Locus Award Finalists 2017 include MR Carey, Paul Cornell, Jo Walton

  By John Freeman on 13 May 2017

  

  The Locus Science Fiction Foundation has announced the top ten finalists in each category of the 2017 Locus Awards. They include numerous British creators such as Stephen Baxter, MR Carey, Paul Cornell, Dermot Power, Alistair Reynolds, Charles Stross and Jo… Read More ›

• In Review: “Something City” by Ellice Weaver

  By Antony Esmond on 13 May 2017

  

  By Ellice Weaver Published by Avery Hill Out: Now The Book: Something City is an exploration of modern day living through representations of the lives of different groups of people in an imagined place. Segregated communities of young people, elders,… Read More ›

• Red Rising: Sons of Ares out now from Dynamite Entertainment

  By John Freeman on 12 May 2017

  

  On sale now from Dynamite Entertainment is a great-looking title penned by British author Rik Hoskin alongside the author of the books the series is based on, Pierce Brown – Red Rising: Sons of Ares. With art by Eli Powell (Yakuza Demon… Read More ›

• Bradford Literature Festival includes “BLF Comic Con” in events programme

  By John Freeman on 12 May 2017

  

  This year’s Bradford Literature Festival includes the launch of a dedicated comics and manga weekend at the University of Bradford over the weekend of 1st – 2nd July. BLF Comic Con will combine the customary convention set up with unique and specially curated events,… Read More ›

• Birmingham Comics Festival has big plans for its Comic Art Show next month

  By John Freeman on 12 May 2017

  

  Next month sees the debut of the Birmingham Comics Festival – a series of events that take place throughout the city which includes the Birmingham Comic Art Show at Birmingham City University, a free convention-style event which will take place on 24th… Read More ›

• Signature Publishing launches Transformers: Rescue Bots magazine next week

  By John Freeman on 12 May 2017

  

  The official magazine for the animated TV series Transformers: Rescue Bots will launch next week in the UK (19th May 2017). Transformers: Rescue Bots is a toyline, story book series, and animated television series based on toy manufacturer Hasbro’s Transformers franchise,… Read More ›

• Dennis the Menace and Minnie the Minx take pride of place in revamped DC Thomson offices

  By John Freeman on 12 May 2017

  

  Beano and Commando publisher DC Thomson is back in its original Meadowside home in Dundee, after a huge operation to move their publishing arm from the company’s Kingsway site that lasted several weeks – and Beano and Sunday Post comic art… Read More ›

• “Charley’s War” and “Timeslip” art, rare Beanos included in May ComPal British comics auction

  By John Freeman on 12 May 2017

  

  The latest ComPal auction run by Comic Book Auctions Ltd is now live offering a wide selection of comic items – both British and US. As usual, our focus is on the British section, which includes some great art offerings… Read More ›

• New Glenrothes Comic Con Adds Even More Comics Guests

  By Jeremy Briggs on 10 May 2017

  

  The new Glenrothes Comic Con which is taking place in the Rothes Halls at the town’s Kingdom Shopping Centre on Saturday 10 June 2017 has announced yet more comics guests. Given that the artistic director of the event is artist Gary… Read More ›

• 2000AD Prog 2030: Dark Judges, Martians and Much More!

  By John Freeman on 9 May 2017

  

  2000AD Prog 2030 is on sale in all good newsagents and comic shops across the UK from tomorrow (Wednesday 10th May 2017). Here’s a quick taster of the issue. It’s another smasher – although, to be frank, we’re still reeling… Read More ›

• Work in Progress – London Comics Gathering This Saturday 

  By John Freeman on 9 May 2017

  

  This Saturday sees a day-long gathering of W.I.P. Comics (aka Work In Progress Comics) at London’s Royal Festival Hall, a gathering of comic creators that aims to offer collaborative feedback on each other’s work. Originally known as Graphic Novels and… Read More ›

• Karl Kersch Robotech Covers Revealed

  By John Freeman on 8 May 2017

  

  Robotech – the iconic 1980s Sci-Fi anime – returns to comics in July​  from Titan Comics​ ​with​ ​​a set of special​ ​covers by Karl Kerschl​ – ​superstar artist of Gotham Academy and Isola. These​ ​​five stunning Robotech character spotlight covers are available​ ​across… Read More ›

• ICE grips Brighton in June! (No, it’s not a weather report)

  By John Freeman on 8 May 2017

  

  Some of the biggest stars from the world of comic art are coming to Brighton this June as part of ICE Brighton 2017 – an international celebration of the medium organised by Smallzone Events. As the summer sun beats down, a cool… Read More ›

• Crowdfunding Spotlight: “That Girl Comic” Anthology by TGC Collective

  By Jeremy Briggs on 8 May 2017

  

  The Glasgow based TGC Collective are using Kickstarter to fund their latest comic anthology entitled That Girl Comic in which women cartoonists take on the theme of ‘growing up’. This is planned to be an A5 size, black and white comic of… Read More ›

• On Sale This Week: Ian Livingstone’s Freeway Fighter #1 (Sneak Peek)

  By John Freeman on 8 May 2017

  

  Out this week from Titan Comics is the hotly-anticipated Ian Livingstone’s Freeway Fighter, written by Andi Ewington with art by Simon Coleby. Inspired by the classic Fighting Fantasy Gamebooks, if you’re a Mad Max fan then this book will surely resonate with you…. Read More ›

• Celebrate Free Comic Book Day with 2000AD, Doctor Who and more

  By John Freeman on 6 May 2017

  

  Today is Free Comic Book Day, an industry-led annual promotion to encourage you to visit your local comic shop. Not only to pick up free comics, but to hopefully buy some from that shop too – and generally have fun… Read More ›

• Blazing Battle Action – the story of one of Britain’s best-loved war comics recounted

  By John Freeman on 5 May 2017

  

  In 2003, David Bishop, co-author of the newly-updated Thrill-Power Overload (and more) wrote a behind the scenes account of how trail-blazing British war comic Battle was created and nurtured, as told by those who were there. Commissioned for the Judge Dredd Megazine… Read More ›

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