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• Rian Hughes releases 112 Hours, New Font Collection

  By John Freeman on January 7, 2015

  

    Out now from artist and font designer Rian Hughes self-publishes a number of books and he’s recently released the well-received 112 Hours, his fifteenth collection of fonts. Rian is best known in the comics industry at present for his work for US… Read More ›

• Je Suis Charlie

  By John Freeman on January 7, 2015 • ( 1 )

  

  As a comic creator, I offer my thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of all those murdered in Paris earlier today in a barbaric attack by persons as yet unknown, on the offices of the French satirical magazine Charlie… Read More ›

• Gigantic Beard That Was Evil: Production Photos Released

  By John Freeman on January 7, 2015

  

  Bristol Old Vic Young Company has released production photographs from the dress rehearsal of their stage version of  Stephen Collins‘ best-selling graphic novel The Gigantic Beard That Was Evil which opens today, 7th January. “Beneath the skin of everything is something nobody can… Read More ›

• Rare “Magic Comic” collection to be auctioned later this month

  By John Freeman on January 7, 2015

  

  (Updated 22nd January 2015): Dundee-based auctioneers Curr and Dewar are offering a bound collection of The Magic Comic, comprising the first 24 issues published back 1939 later this month. It’s believed there are only 10 known copies of The Magic Comic Number… Read More ›

• Play Blackpool Gaming Expo returns in May, cosplay and comic traders part of mix

  By John Freeman on January 7, 2015

  

    Britain’s favourite Arcade, Indie and Retro video gaming expo is returning to its spiritual home at the Norbreck Castle Exhibition Centre, Blackpool over the early May Bank Holiday Saturday 2nd – Monday 4th May 2015 and if you’re a fan of… Read More ›

• 2014 A Good Year for UK Creators, Government claims

  By John Freeman on January 7, 2015

  

  Latest statistics show that 2014 was a good year for the UK’s creative industries – and there are good times ahead with work on the new James Bond film proceeding apace, the new Star Wars films, new games production and more…. Read More ›

• IDW Publishing Acquires Top Shelf Productions

  By John Freeman on January 6, 2015

  

  Leading comic book and graphic novel publisher IDW Publishing has announced that it has acquired Top Shelf Productions, the award-winning independent publisher of graphic novels, including Alan Moore’s League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (with Kevin O’Neill) and From Hell (with Eddie Campbell), the Number One New York Times and Washington Post bestseller March by Congressman John… Read More ›

• Beano cartoonist Steve Bright conjures up magic with John Holt with new book, “Just Us Then?”

  By John Freeman on January 6, 2015

  

    Just Us Then? is the first book collaboration from the respective talents of Brighty & Holt (Steve Bright and John Holt). If it’s also the last, then you won’t hear them complaining. Their plan in producing this book was purely… Read More ›

• British Comic Shop Releases (7th January 2015) – Doctor Who, Thunderbirds and Weeping Angels, too!

  By John Freeman on January 6, 2015

  

  Here’s this week’s list of comics – both US and UK releases – on sale in specialist UK comic shops tomorrow, Wednesday 7th January 2015. We’ve picked out the titles published by British publishers in bold below, or titles with… Read More ›

• In Review – Outre Issue 4: ‘Silence’

  By Antony Esmond on January 5, 2015 • ( 1 )

  

    Edited and Designed by Magnus Aspli and Glenn Moane Cover by Danos Philopoulos Published by Outre Press Outre 4 – Silence is the newest issue of the anthology by Glenn and Magnus who hail from Norway, which includes work by… Read More ›

• New Year Commandos are Fan Favourite Choices

  By John Freeman on January 5, 2015 • ( 1 )

  

  Here are the details of the latest issues of Commando (Issues 4771-4774) from DC Thomson, on sale now in all good newsagents and various digital platforms, including Comixology, Readly and for iPad, iPhone and Kindle. This latest batch of re-presented… Read More ›

• Marvel UK Flashback: Seventies Superhero Posters by Rafael López Espí

  By John Freeman on January 4, 2015

  

  Check out some classic Marvel UK posters by Rafael López Espí

• In Review: Usagi Yojimbo – The Play

  By Antony Esmond on January 3, 2015

  

      A stage play at Southwark Playhouse Based on the comic created by Stan Sakai Stage Adaption by Stewart Melton Directed by Amy Draper Starring – Amy Ip, Haruka Kuroda, Shiu Hun Li, Jonathan Raggett and Dai Tabuchi Music… Read More ›

• HMRC grants concession on #VATMESS, but campaign against changes continues

  By John Freeman on December 31, 2014

  

    There was some good news for comic creators who sell e-comics via their web sites over the Christmas period thanks to the EU VAT Action Group. As a result of their sustained and hard fought campaigning, HMRC has agreed that, for… Read More ›

• Crucible: The Quest Episode 13

  By John Freeman on December 30, 2014

  

  A death mourned, and questions pondered after the Chrell attack…

• Crucible: The Quest Episode 12

  By John Freeman on December 30, 2014

  

  A terrifying attack… and an ancient enemy is to blame…

• British Comic Shop Releases (31st December 2014) – New Year Treats!

  By John Freeman on December 30, 2014

  

    Here’s this week’s list of comics – both US and UK releases – on sale in specialist UK comic shops tomorrow, Wednesday 31st December 2014. We’ve picked out the titles published by British publishers in bold below, or titles with… Read More ›

• In Review – Torosbear: Yarns from Toyburg

  By Antony Esmond on December 26, 2014 • ( 2 )

  

    Created by Brett Uren Edited by Brett Uren and Glenn Moane Cover by Hal Laren Writers: Brett Uren, Frank Martin, Grainee McEntee, Cy Dethan, Glenn Moane, Kieran Squires, Janos Honkonen, Brocton McKinney, Jon Scrivens and Jake Young. Artists: Brett Uren,… Read More ›

• Thunderbirds Are Go: First Trailer Released

  By John Freeman on December 25, 2014 • ( 1 )

  

    As a festive treat. ITV have released a very short Thunderbirds are Go trailer as part of their ongoing teaser campaign for the re-imagining of the original show created by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson, which launches in April 2015…. Read More ›

• SEQUENTIAL launches massive digital comics sale

  By John Freeman on December 24, 2014

  

      Digital comics distributor SEQUENTIAL will be a huge winter sale right now, with 50 – 80 per cent off the print RRP on books… A perfect way to populate the iBooks section of your shiny new (or spruced… Read More ›

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