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• As Netflix gets set to debut “Daredevil”, “Luke Cage” showrunner is revealed

  By John Freeman on 1 April 2015

  

    With Daredevil set to debut in the UK on 1oth April on the digital broadcaster, Cynopsis reports Netflix and Disney’s Marvel Television has tapped Cheo Hodari Coker (Ray Donovan) as Executive Producer and showrunner for Luke Cage, the hero series set to premiere next year. The… Read More ›

• Sneak Peek: Metaphrog’s The Red Shoes

  By Jeremy Briggs on 31 March 2015

  

  Last October multi Eisner nominated writer John Chalmers and artist Sandra Marrs, collectively known as Metaphrog, were invited to exhibit their artwork at the Lakes International Comic Art Festival 2014 as well as run comics creation workshops. Their artwork exhibition in… Read More ›

• Free British comic anthology OFF LIFE seeks new blood

  By John Freeman on 31 March 2015

  

    The latest issue of the free street comic OFF LIFE (Issue 11) may have only come out a month ago, but the editorial team have already opened submissions for their next issue (due out July) and we’re more than happy to… Read More ›

• Who Remembers Blaam!?

  By John Freeman on 31 March 2015 • ( 2 )

  

  Anyone who follows British comics will know that down the years it’s scattered with many great, well-received but short-lived comic projects, often published on a wing and a prayer by small independent publishers, working on them firstly because of the… Read More ›

• Hibernia Comics releases Dracula from the Scream archives!

  By John Freeman on 31 March 2015

  

  Continuing their fine work re-presentng some classic British comic stories with collections of series such as The Very Best of Library of Death and The Tower King, Hibernia Comics have just released The Complete Dracula File, a strip first published in the… Read More ›

• Thunderbirds Are Go Magazine still in the works, out later in year

  By John Freeman on 31 March 2015 • ( 1 )

  

  (Updated): As the countdown to the launch of Thunderbirds Are Go on ITV and CITV on Saturday draws ever nearer and ITV rolls out numerous story tie-ins for fans young and old, including missions for agents signing up at Thunderbirds.com… Read More ›

• Sneak Peek: Panini UK’s first “Doctor Who Adventures” comic strip

  By John Freeman on 30 March 2015 • ( 2 )

  

    With news that Panini UK, already publishers of Doctor Who Magazine, take over the publication of Doctor Who Adventures from Immediate Media later next month, we have a treat for you – a first look at the first new strip for… Read More ›

• Sneak Peek: Spies Versus Satan! Markosia debuts debuts “DIS”, a digital thriller

  By John Freeman on 30 March 2015

  

    With a release date set for All Fools Day, 1st April 21015, Markosia Enterprises have announced the digital publication of DIS, a five-issue satanic conspiracy thriller set in the 1970s London created by UK-based writer Kevin Gunstone and featuring stylish,… Read More ›

• Final Immediate Media “Doctor Who Adventures” still on sale

  By John Freeman on 30 March 2015 • ( 1 )

  

    The final issue of BBC Doctor Who Adventures to be published by Immediate Media is on sale now – and offers readers the chance to win copies of the latest Doctor Who DVD. The title will continue to be… Read More ›

• Sneak Peek – Propeller Issue 2

  By Antony Esmond on 30 March 2015 • ( 1 )

  

      Propeller – Issue 2: The Cop Who Knew Too Much” Written by Ricardo Mo Art by Alberto Muriel Lettered by HdE Logo and Cover Variant by Rodolfo Reyes Published by Instant Astronaut Publishing Available from Wednesday 1st April… Read More ›

• In Review – World 3

  By Antony Esmond on 30 March 2015

  

    Written by Neil Sambrook Art by Ari Syahrazad, Earl Geier and Tim Sundt Published by Fly Comics I was lucky enough to meet the writer and driving force behind Fly Comics, Neil Sambrook, at Nottingham Comicon a couple of… Read More ›

• Lost Worlds of Gerry Anderson DVD released, more merchandise on way

  By John Freeman on 30 March 2015

  

    Anderson Entertainment has lined up a host of new products and content inspired by the work of the late British producer Gerry Anderson which will hit shelves and screens in the coming months, and more guests for this year’s Andercon… Read More ›

• In Review: Saltire – Annihilation Part 2

  By Colin Noble on 30 March 2015

  

  Writer: John Ferguson Art: Claire Roe Colour: Lauren Knight Publisher: Diamond Steel Comics Out: 11th April 2015 The Book: As blood thins and silence echoes, a fresh torment builds behind the southern wall. When heroes fall, who will stand against an… Read More ›

• Tonight’s Gotham on Channel 5: The Fearsome Dr. Crane

  By John Freeman on 30 March 2015

  

    Fish Mooney reveals a secret of Oswald Cobblepot’s, prompting his crime lord boss, Maroni, to take him on a trip to test his loyalty in tonight’s episode of Gotham on Channel 5. Meanwhile, Gordon and Bullock hunt down a… Read More ›

• Anthology Five to be launched at Dee-Con

  By Jeremy Briggs on 29 March 2015

  

  Anthology Five, the fifth collection of work from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design (DJCAD) and the University of Dundee comics masters students, is set to be launched at Dee-Con, Scotland’s highest attended free anime and comics convention. The… Read More ›

• Thunderbirds Are Go: Virgil Tracy and Thunderbird 2 Profiled

  By John Freeman on 28 March 2015

  

    The promotions for Thunderbirds Are Go are coming in thick and fast now as the launch date nears, with the new show’s official Facebook page featuring a countdown of Tracy brothers character profiles, inviting fans to back their favourite. Here’s Virgil Tracy, in command… Read More ›

• London Book Fair Celebrates Graphic Novels with Dedicated Showcase

  By John Freeman on 28 March 2015

  

    Graphic novels are one of the fastest growing areas of book publishing and the London Book Fair, the world’s second largest publishing show with over 25,000 visitors, held April 14~16, 2015, is celebrating the fact with a specially-designed pavilion to… Read More ›

• Bologna Children’s Book Fair spurs new comic-related book news

  By John Freeman on 28 March 2015

  

    With the Bologna Children’s Book Fair taking place next week (30th March – 2nd April) and the London Book Fair hot on its heels (14th – 16th April) it’s inevitable that there will be plenty of new book projects… Read More ›

• In Review: Desdemona – Volume 1: Forgotten Crimes

  By Antony Esmond on 28 March 2015 • ( 1 )

  

    Written by Giuseppe Di Bernardo & Francesco Matteuzzi Art by Michela Da Sacco & Michele Benevento Cover Artist – Claudia Sg Letterer and Designer – Denise Di Prima Translator – Nigel Borg Published by DieGo Comics Publishing DieGo are… Read More ›

• More Thunderbirds Are Go Licenses Announced, show launch just one week away

  By John Freeman on 28 March 2015 • ( 1 )

  

    With the first episode of the new Thunderbirds Are Go set to debut with next Saturday (4th April) a special one hour episode on ITV and CITV, ITV Studios Global Entertainment have announced more tie-in licensing deals for the show…. Read More ›

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