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• New writer recruited for Commando

  By John Freeman on June 19, 2014

  

    The latest issues of DC Thomson’s Commando, on sale today, 19th June, feature a new author — Kris Roberts — to the title, and, in a strange twist, one of the reprint editions features the first outing of an… Read More ›

• 2000AD fans raffle artwork in aid of Comic Book Legal Defense Fund

  By John Freeman on June 18, 2014

  

    2000AD fans have organised a raffle of art from the comic to celebrate reaching over 1000 members for a new Facebook group celebrating the work of the comic’s many creators. Although the raffle organised by the 2000AD comic artwork… Read More ›

• “Cabal” finally returns to Judge Dredd Megazine… sort of!

  By John Freeman on June 18, 2014

  

  Judge Dredd Megazine comes crammed with its usual mix of Dredd universe-inspired thrills, including “Concrete Sky” – a ‘floppy’ reprint of “Judge Karyn” strips by John Freeman and artist Adrian Salmon

• Comics @ Edinburgh International Book Festival 2014

  By Jeremy Briggs on June 18, 2014

  

  The Edinburgh International Book Festival has released its programme for 2014. As expected after the 40+ events for their major Stripped ‘festival within a festival’ in 2013, this year BookFest has dialled their coverage of comics and graphic novels back… Read More ›

• 2000AD “Terror Tale” sees first professional comics debut for portfolio competition winner

  By John Freeman on June 17, 2014

  

    2000AD has always been known for finding fresh new talent and this week’s issue is no different, as it will feature Tom Foster – the winner of the Portfolio Competition at the 2013 Thought Bubble comic art festival. Already… Read More ›

• Titan Comics unveil trailer for “Alien Legion: Uncivil War”

  By John Freeman on June 17, 2014

  

  Following up on the preview published back in March, Titan Comics have just released this trailer for their forthcoming comic book revival of Alien Legion, which launches next week in specialist comic shops across the UK and US. The new book… Read More ›

• In Review: MULP – Sceptre of the Sun Issue 1

  By Jeremy Briggs on June 17, 2014 • ( 1 )

  

  The first issue of writer Matt Gibbs and artist Sara Dunkerton’s new five part anthropomorphic adventure series, MULP: Sceptre Of The Sun, which we previewed back in May, is out. Former soldier Jack Redpath is called to Egypt by his… Read More ›

• Red Cross launches “Over Under Sideways Down” comic by Karrie Fransman

  By John Freeman on June 16, 2014 • ( 1 )

  

  Last week saw the launch of Over Under Sideways Down – a comic book by Karrie Fransman for the Red Cross that charts the highs and lows of a young refugee’s journey to the UK. The comic, created for Refugee… Read More ›

• Panel Borders: Comedies and Tragedies

  By John Freeman on June 16, 2014

  

    Continuing a month of shows looking at the work of female comic book creators on the Panel Borders comic radio show, Alex Fitch talks to a pair of cartoonists whose work occurs at the opposite ends of the emotional… Read More ›

• Dobby to Dark Knight: Concept Artists in Action at Lakes International Comic Art Festival

  By John Freeman on June 16, 2014

  

    The Dark Knight Returns, Scott Pilgrim vs The World, Star Wars, the Harry Potter movies, Kingsman: The Secret Service… these wouldn’t achieve their box office successes without the genius of concept artists. So the Lakes International Comic Art Festival is pleased to be featuring four… Read More ›

• Edinburgh International Book Festival announces comic guests, including George RR Martin

  By John Freeman on June 15, 2014

  

  The programme for this year’s Edinburgh International Book Festival was announced last week, featuring some 900 participants over two weeks, making it, probably, “the biggest book bash on Planet Earth” according to Forbidden Planet International’s Joe Gordon. There isn’t as… Read More ›

• Gold-plated Ricky Rouse comic goes on sale from SelfMadeHero

  By John Freeman on June 15, 2014

  

    Ricky Rouse Has A Gun, written by London-based Jorg Tittel and drawn by John Aggs, is a madcap title getting some right royal treatment from publisher SelfMadeHero in the form of a limited, gold-plated hardback UK edition only be… Read More ›

• Cup of O: Small Press Reviews

  By Owen Watts on June 14, 2014

  

  This is the first in a series of Small Press Review digests – like the scene itself the reviews are small but enthusiastic. Hopefully I’ll manage to tackle a few new issues every month – ! I’ve been involved in the Independent… Read More ›

• Titan Books to release “The Art of Robert E. McGinnis” in October

  By John Freeman on June 13, 2014

  

  Robert E. McGinnis is a celebrated artist and illustrator, best known for his book cover and movie poster work. He began his career illustrating covers for the likes of Donald Westlaker, going on to produce art for TIME and Good… Read More ›

• “Lion and the Unicorn” from Ash Pure wows its fans

  By John Freeman on June 13, 2014

  

    The Lion, a forgotten war hero, the indestructible man with a death wish. The Unicorn, a gifted psychic knight, she is the girl who wants to save the world… That’s the “one line pitch” for The Lion and the… Read More ›

• Dennis the Menace visits Stirling to promote Armed Forces Day events

  By John Freeman on June 13, 2014

  

  Dennis the Menace has visited Stirling’s new outdoor events arena ahead of this year’s Armed Forces Day National Event. The free, family-friendly event takes place on Saturday 28th June and will also feature an appearance by Dennis the Menace. Armed… Read More ›

• Jim Alexander and Mark Bloodworth’s “Ripper Legacy” re-published

  By John Freeman on June 13, 2014

  

    Ripper Legacy, a 90-page graphic novel written by writer and publisher Jim Alexander, first published by Caliber Comics, is now available as a digital download on Drive Thru Comics. The murders begin and they’re reminiscent of the notorious Jack the Ripper… Read More ›

• Jamie Smart’s “Moose Kid Comics” debuts next week

  By John Freeman on June 13, 2014

  

  Comic creator Jamie Smart has announced his long-gestating humour project, Moose Kid Comics, will debut next week – and he’s running teasers for the taster of the digital title on Twitter over the next week. The comic itself will be… Read More ›

• Comics-related PhD studentship offered at University of Leicester

  By John Freeman on June 12, 2014

  

  The Department of Media and Communication at the University of Leicester has a PhD studentship available to potential students interested in working on projects about seriality and media texts. This can cover texts from film and television but also other… Read More ›

• Sweden’s Reset Media brings its “ROBOT” gaming magazine title to the UK

  By John Freeman on June 12, 2014

  

    Swedish publisher Reset Media AB, which operates the world’s largest gaming site IGN, is to launch an English-language edition of ROBOT, a new monthly independent video games magazine for children on 20th June 2014. Already a huge success in… Read More ›

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