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• Ben Haggarty conjures new dreams with Sandman show

  By John Freeman on May 19, 2014

  

    Internationally renowned storyteller Ben Haggarty, writer of The DFC‘s Mezolith and Will Scoggins Skull strips, returns to Lancaster on Friday 6th June and slips behind the lights into the dark side of fairground, where you risk getting more than you bargained for. Via urban legend, fairytale… Read More ›

• BBC Arts Online: “Comics are on our radar”

  By John Freeman on May 19, 2014 • ( 1 )

  

    The BBC Arts web site’s planning producer quickly picked up on the concerns I voiced last Friday about a lack of comics coverage on their shiny new web site, launched last week, and has told us that they  hope to make… Read More ›

• In Memoriam: Vanessa Morgan

  By John Freeman on May 19, 2014 • ( 2 )

  

  We’re sorry to report the sad news today of the passing of longtime comics editor and publisher Vanessa Morgan. Writer Peter Hogan pays tribute: I have sad news to impart, of interest to pretty much the entire British comics community:… Read More ›

• Digital anthology PULSE – second issue on sale now

  By John Freeman on May 19, 2014

  

  The second issue of the new British digital comics anthology PULSE – on sale exclusively through the ROK Comics Ultra app for iPad – is available now. Published by ROK Comics in partnership with Markosia Enterprises the action-adventure title, which costs just 69p per issue initially features Team M.O.B.I.L.E. (written… Read More ›

• Panel Borders: Exploring The Murder Mile

  By John Freeman on May 19, 2014

  

    Continuing a month of shows about comics and controversy, Alex Fitch talks to graphic novelist Paul Collicutt about his book The Murder Mile, published by SelfMadeHero, which centres on a murder set against the spectacle of Roger Banister running… Read More ›

• In Review: World War One (Campfire History)

  By John Freeman on May 18, 2014

  

    by Alan Cowsill (Script) and Lalit Kumar Sharma (Art) Publisher: Campfire Out: 20th May 2014 (UK – out now in India) The Book: “The lamps are going out all over Europe, we shall not see them lit again in… Read More ›

• In Review: The Graphic Novel Man – The Comics of Bryan Talbot (and Competition!)

  By John Freeman on May 16, 2014

  

    Produced by: Digital Story Engine Formats: HD DIGITAL DOWNLOAD & DVD Duration: 142 minutes Rated: E Price: £15.99 The DVD: The Graphic Novel Man: The Comics of Bryan Talbot is a series of documentaries which explores the development of acclaimed… Read More ›

• New “BBC Arts” Site falls short with distinct lack of comics coverage

  By John Freeman on May 16, 2014

  

    I don’t like having a punt at the BBC. Down the years it’s brought great things to my TV screen and some of its web coverage of comics – such as the current run of articles on “The Art… Read More ›

• Memorial – The Great War Centennial Anthology in the works

  By John Freeman on May 15, 2014 • ( 1 )

  

    Another anthology comic commemorating the World War One is in the works as the 100th anniversary of the war’s beginning looms. Like several other projects such as To End All Wars and Indian publisher Campfire’s stunning-looking World War One graphic novel,… Read More ›

• Sneek Peek: 2000AD brings back the “Sci-Fi Special”

  By John Freeman on May 15, 2014 • ( 1 )

  

    It was one of the staples of hazy childhood summers, an extra dose of Thrill-power for the holidays. But now the 2000 AD Sci-Fi Special is back and with a new mission – to unveil a new generation of comics creators!… Read More ›

• Creating Comics: How Social Media subscribers can be your biggest asset

  By John Freeman on May 14, 2014

  

  Oliver Wetter, head of Fantasio Fine Arts, is a freelance illustrator and Art Director from Germany who I first encountered while editing SciFi Art Now, my collection of SF art for ILEX, back in 2010. He has a lectureship at the IBKK art… Read More ›

• US publisher Arcana seeks submissions for “Steampunk Originals” anthology

  By John Freeman on May 14, 2014

  

    (Updated): US publisher Arcana has announced an open-call for submissions to Steampunk Originals VII,  their comic anthology series distributed by Diamond. Welcoming art of all styles/ media and stories of all tones/ genres, the resulting volumes are a kaleidoscopic exploration of the… Read More ›

• Becky Cloonan, Richard Starkings signings at Travelling Man this weekend

  By John Freeman on May 14, 2014

  

    Comic creators Becky Cloonan and Richard Starkings will be signing at the Travelling Man stores in Manchester, Leeds and Newcastle this coming Sunday and Monday. Later in the month Becky will also be signing at Gosh! Comics in London… Read More ›

• James O’Barr, Michael Golden signing at London’s Orbital Comics today

  By John Freeman on May 14, 2014

  

    A quick reminder that James O’Barr (creator of The Crow) and Marvel Comics legend Michael Golden (G.I. Joe, Micronauts, The Avengers) will be teaming up for a very special signing with writer/editor Renee Witterstaetter at London’s Orbital Comics later… Read More ›

• Fal River Festival offers free cartoon workshops with The Beano’s Nick Brennan

  By John Freeman on May 13, 2014

  

  Budding comic artists and cartoonists are being offered a free opportunity to learn a few top tips and create your own comic book from Beano artist Nick Brennan at the end of this month, as part of a huge number of… Read More ›

• SBA is Dead – Long live Edinburgh Comic Con!

  By John Freeman on May 12, 2014

  

  Following the successful outing of their first convention in Edinburgh, Hero Conventions have decided to re-brand their Something Bl**dy Awesome event as Edinburgh Comic Con. The first convention under the new namee will take place in 2015. The initial steps… Read More ›

• Bristol Comic and Zine Fair back in October

  By John Freeman on May 12, 2014

  

  The annual Bristol Comic and Zine Fair returns to The Station on 4th October 2014, and the organisers have opended the dorrs to creators to apply for tables. The Fair, now in its fourth year and curated by Bear Pit Zines… Read More ›

• Weekend of Music And Poetry to mark 100th Anniversary of First World War

  By John Freeman on May 12, 2014

  

    Garsington Opera has announced a special Beethoven weekend of music and poetry exploring the themes of tyranny, justice and freedom from oppression is planned to mark the 100th anniversary of the First World War on 5th – 6th July. Peace… Read More ›

• Steampunk set to take over Morecambe!

  By John Freeman on May 12, 2014

  

  The League of Splendid are inviting everyone to enjoy ‘A Splendid Day Out’ in Morecambe – “The Naples of the North” on Saturday 31st May. From noon until 4.30pm, everyone is invited along to the Steampunk Festival at the Platform in… Read More ›

• Comics Forum begins Manga Studies column

  By John Freeman on May 12, 2014

  The academic web site bring together information on British comic studies, Comics Forum, has just launched its new monthly column on Manga Studies over at http://comicsforum.org. The first instalment is an introduction by Jaqueline Berndt that provides a fascinating overview of manga studies… Read More ›

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