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• Who the heck are Europe Comics, anyway? A quick guide to this exciting pan-European project

  By John Freeman on 20 December 2016

  

  Many comics fans with a social media presence may have noticed sponsored ads for a project called Europe Comics popping up in their feeds. I’ve run a couple of stories on some books and re-posted some of their items, but… Read More ›

• SF adventure “Skow Dogs” and Alan Burrows “Switchblade”debut in all-new 100% Biodegradable,

  By John Freeman on 19 December 2016 • ( 1 )

  

  Hot on the heels of the SF adventure “Death Duty” by myself, Dave Hailwood and Brett Burbridge in recent issues of digital anthology 100% Biodegradable comes another new story from the “WarWorldz” shared universe project – “Skowdogs“. In the WarWorldz universe, the once mighty… Read More ›

• Eagle Times Volume 29 Issue Four publication delayed after editor’s passing

  By John Freeman on 19 December 2016

  

  The latest issue of the Eagle Society‘s Eagle Times, dedicated to Dan Dare and Eagle, has sadly been delayed and will now not be available until after Christmas after the passing of editor Howard Corn. Howard, who was Editor-in-Chief of… Read More ›

• Sneak Peek: Judge Anderson on trial in this week’s Judge Dredd Megazine!

  By John Freeman on 19 December 2016 • ( 1 )

  

  The latest issue of Judge Dredd Megazine (Issue 379), on sale Wedneday (21st December 2016) comes wrapped in a stunning Juge Anderson cover by Alex Ronald and comes with a bagged reprint of “Sinister Dexter – Life Is An Open Casket”…. Read More ›

• In Review: The Dan Dare Audio Adventures – The Red Moon Mystery 

  By Ian Wheeler on 18 December 2016

  

  A B7 Media Production in association with Big FinishDistributed by Big FinishDirected By: Andrew Mark Sewell • Listen to the series trailer Series Main Cast: Ed Stoppard (Dan Dare), Geoff McGivern (Digby), Heida Reed (Professor Peabody), Michael Cochrane (Sir Hubert… Read More ›

• One Plastic Carrier Bag, One Careful Star Wars Owner – A Snip at 240 Pounds!

  By John Freeman on 16 December 2016

  

  How many of us have had a grumble at the new 5p carrier bag charge – and that’s for a cheap one? Well, on Wednesday 29th November a vintage carrier bag from the once Palitoy Staff Shop in Coalville went… Read More ›

• Splendid! Professor Elemental Has A New Home for his Steampunk-inpsired Comics

  By John Freeman on 16 December 2016

  

  Chris Mole, official biographer to Professor Elemental and the organisational mastermind behind his comic misadventures, has just launched Splendid Comics and an associated a Patreon page, hoping to secure fan back for further stories. If you haven’t encountered the Professor before then… Read More ›

• Judge Dredd unofficial animated short film poster by Alex Ronald revealed

  By John Freeman on 16 December 2016

  

  Well, here’s an interesting item that just popped onto my feeds – the latest developments for a short, not for profit Judge Dredd animated film, DREDD, that’s had quite a long gestation process. The poster above is by top comic artist Alex… Read More ›

• In Praise Of… Artist John Watkiss

  By John Freeman on 15 December 2016

  

  “Painting and art for me is a means of showing the world a vision which  I have seen with my mind not with my eyes – which I use merely as a means of perception. I call this ‘Mindsight’. –… Read More ›

• Spies, Secrets and Spitfires! It’s all happening in the new Commando comics

  By John Freeman on 14 December 2016 • ( 2 )

  

  Here’s the intel on the latest issues of DC Thomson’s war comic Commando (Issues 4975 – 4978), on sale Thursday 15th December 2016 from all good newsagents and available on various digital platforms. NEW Commando 4975 – Flying Blind Story: Alan… Read More ›

• Embassy of Japan’s “Manga Jiman” 2016 Competition Winners Revealed

  By John Freeman on 14 December 2016

  

  The winning entries for this year’s Manga Jiman and Yonkoma Manga competitions, run by the Embassy of Japan in London have just been announced. The winers of the competition, now in its tenth year, are listed below. The position of each… Read More ›

• Creating Comics: Behind the Scenes and A Look Ahead to 2017 with NoBrow Press co-founder Sam Arthur

  By Antony Esmond on 14 December 2016 • ( 1 )

  

  One of the most commonly asked question I get from independent creators is “Do you know anyone at NoBrow?” I suppose it comes from having reviewed some of their great books as preview copies over the last couple of years…. Read More ›

• Creating Comics: a 2000AD Podcast with comics editor and writer Barrie Tomlinson

  By John Freeman on 14 December 2016

  

  “It’s real Roy of the Rovers stuff!” has been a cry of football commentators for decades – and the latest episode of the award-winning 2000AD podcast features an interview with author, comics editor and writer Barrie Tomlinson, the man who helped… Read More ›

• Fund Raising Online Art Auction for Lakes International Comic Art Festival Raises £2500

  By John Freeman on 14 December 2016

  

  The Lakes International Comic Art Festival is delighted to  announce its an online fund-raising art auction raised £2500 toward future projects and events in 2017, including its weekend-long Festival (13th – 15th October) which includes a rare UK appearance by MAD cartoonist Sergio Aragonés, who will be presenting the… Read More ›

• In Review: 2000AD Prog 2011

  By Colin Noble on 13 December 2016 • ( 3 )

  

  Out: Wednesday 14th December 2016 Publisher: Rebellion This Christmas issue was previewed by John Freeman last week in his article here and the advert for the 40th Anniversary bash has been highlighted by John in the anniversary article. DANGER: SPOILERS… Read More ›

• Alex Paknadel to introduce new Doctor Who companion Bill to comics

  By John Freeman on 12 December 2016

  

  The Free Comic Book Day 2017 Gold Titles have been revealed, and include a fantastic new Doctor Who comic from Titan Comics, featuring a new cover by Will Brooks, written by Alex Paknadel with art from Mariano Laclaustra. The free… Read More ›

• Thought Bubble Festival move to September for annual comics gathering confirmed

  By John Freeman on 12 December 2016

  

  The Thought Bubble Festival team have confirmed that, as rumoured among British comic fans for some time, next year’s week-long event will take place in September 2017 – and announced their first guest. “We’d like to say another massive thank you… Read More ›

• Something For the Weekend: Christmas Dredd, but Hook Jaw Delayed! New Comics On Sale (w/c 12th December 2016)

  By John Freeman on 12 December 2016

  

  How can we not lead our regular British creator and publisher-skewed new comics line-up without a heads up, once again, for the 2000AD Christmas Special? Colin Noble has already sang the Prog’s praises, but you’d have to be totally thrill-sucked… Read More ›

• In Review: The Dan Dare Audio Adventures – Voyage to Venus

  By Ian Wheeler on 11 December 2016 • ( 2 )

  

  A B7 Production in association with Big Finish Distributed by Big Finish Directed By: Andrew Mark Sewell • Listen to the trailer Main Cast: Ed Stoppard (Dan Dare), Geoff McGivern (Digby), Heida Reed (Professor Peabody), Michael Cochrane (Sir Hubert Guest), Raad… Read More ›

• Comics Retailer Spotlight: A Big Hand For Market Place News, Garstang

  By John Freeman on 11 December 2016

  

  We’ve sung the praises of many comic shops on downthetubes over the years, as well as slinging the occasional brickbat (more often than not, at a multiple like WHSmith, whose ideas for comic display have often left us gobsmacked). But… Read More ›

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