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• Karrie Fransman heads up new Guardian comics masterclass in January

  By John Freeman on November 25, 2014

  

  The Guardian newspaper has just announced a Comics Masterclass with Karrie Fransman, taking place in January in London. As with past classes run by Bryan Talbot and Pat Mills organised by the newspaper, “How to create successful comics and graphic… Read More ›

• Football Galaxy Magazine back for second half

  By John Freeman on November 25, 2014

  

  On sale now on all good newsagents the second issue of Football Galaxy from Shubrook Bros. Media. It’s a new 40-page magazine title for kids, blending comic strip by Nigel Parkinson with plenty of features on the game itself. “Football… Read More ›

• Forbidden Planet offers Star Wars #1 Variant Covers

  By John Freeman on November 25, 2014

  

  Forbidden Planet is to offer its own variant cover by Adi Granov for the new Marvel Star Wars comic when it launches in January 2015. The exclusive variant cover – available in colour and black and white versions – is… Read More ›

• In Review: Creepy Scarlett – Book One

  By Colin Noble on November 24, 2014

  

  I rarely pick up small-press comics. Mainly, because there are so many and my partner-in-crime has already spent my pennies on them! However, there is one I’ve discovered that I have to share with you. Creepy Scarlett looks to be… Read More ›

• In Review: The Psychedelic Journal of Time Travel – Volume 4

  By Antony Esmond on November 24, 2014

  

  The Psychedelic Journal of Time Travel – Volume 4 Edited by Owen Watts and Geoffrey Crescent Cover Art by Alex Ronald Released at the Melksham Comics Festiaval earlier this year the latest The Psychedelic Journal of Time Travel is an… Read More ›

• Digital comic 100% Biodegradable revamps frequency as it reaches first birthday

  By John Freeman on November 24, 2014

  

  100% Biodegradable, the thirty page digital sci-fi anthology from David Hailwood and John Kirkham, is one year old this week! In celebration, you can grab Issue 1 for free on Comicsy here on Comicsy or buy issues 1-6 in a… Read More ›

• New illustrated “Think Like Churchill” app enlists London Mayor Boris Johnson as narrator

  By John Freeman on November 24, 2014

  

  Touchpress and Hodder Books have just released the second trailer for their new grahic novel-style app Think Like Churchill, which features some impressive art work from Jamie Huxtable. The trailer, narrated by Boris Johnson, reveals more about how the app… Read More ›

• Tonight’s Gotham on Channel 5: The Penguin’s Umbrella

  By John Freeman on November 24, 2014

  

      Word is out that Cobblepot (aka The Penguin), who James Gordon was ordered to kill, is alive, leading rival gang leaders Falcone and Maroni to the brink of war and causing Gordon to go on the run  in… Read More ›

• Comic Creators: Who’s Top and Who’s Not? Bleeding Cool Magazine has the answers

  By downthetubes Guests on November 24, 2014

  

  It’s that time of year again – time to see who earns the Number One power rank position in Rich Johnston‘s yearly list of American comic publishing’s comic book powerbrokers. What comes up must come down, and we’re told US… Read More ›

• Christmas issue of ‘Funny Monsters Comic’ on sale now

  By John Freeman on November 24, 2014 • ( 1 )

  

  The second issue of Funny Monsters Comic, an independently-published humour comic from cartoonist Joe Matthews (which he tells us should have limited distribution through Menzies for its third outing next year) is on sale now – and it’s a Christmas… Read More ›

• Sally of the Wasteland #5: Sneak Preview

  By John Freeman on November 23, 2014

  

  The final issue of Titan Comics mini series Sally of the Wasteland goes on sale on Wednesday – and we have a sneak peek at some of the fantastic interior art by Tazio Bettin for you. Sally of the Wasteland… Read More ›

• Sneak Preview – Propeller Issue 1

  By Antony Esmond on November 23, 2014 • ( 2 )

  

  Propeller – Issue One 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 26th November 2014 from Comixology The Story: Let’s be fair… Read More ›

• OFF LIFE team launch year-long “Yellow” project, seeks more volunteers

  By John Freeman on November 21, 2014

  

  The team behind the free street comic OFF LIFE, distributed in London and other major cities and available as a free download every issue, are preparing to launch a new, year-long project next week – Yellow – and they’re looking… Read More ›

• New Commandos On Sale Now

  By John Freeman on November 21, 2014

  

  Here’s the lowdown on all the latest issues of Commando from DC Thomson (Issues 4759-4762) , on sale now in all good newsagents and digitally for iPad and iPhone… Commando No 4759 – Assault In The Alps Story: George Low… Read More ›

• Garth, Roy of the Rovers – “The Best of British”

  By John Freeman on November 21, 2014

  

  The latest issue of Best of British magazine – on sale in newsagents until 29th November – includes features on two top UK comic characters, Garth and Roy of the Rovers. Written by Ant Jones, the Garth feature, devoted to… Read More ›

• Doctor Whoah heads to GOSH

  By John Freeman on November 21, 2014 • ( 1 )

  

  If you’re in London tomorrow, why not swing by GOSH and meet artist Jamie Lenman, aka Baxter, and the team from MIWK Publishing, to celebrate the launch of Whoah! Gathered from the pages of Panini’s Doctor Who Magazine comes a… Read More ›

• Sneak Peek: Titan Comics New Penguins Of Madagascar Comic

  By John Freeman on November 20, 2014

  

    Next Wednesday – 26th November – sees the release of Penguins of Madagascar #1 from Titan Comics, which ties-in with the new Penguins of Madagascar movie release from DreamWorks Animation – and we have a sneak peek for you! Here’s… Read More ›

• Limited Edition Electricomics Booklet signed by Alan Moore goes on sale

  By John Freeman on November 19, 2014

  

    Limited to a run of only 500 copies, a small number of the special Electricomics booklet, originally produced for the team’s appearance at Thought Bubble Festival 2014 in Leeds, are now on sale online, along with a set of seven Electricomics… Read More ›

• Panel Borders: Graphic Details: Confessional Comics by Jewish Women

  By John Freeman on November 19, 2014

  

    Continuing a month of shows about the work of comic book creators who mix together different cultures and media in their art on Britain’s only comics-focused radio show Panel Borders, Alex Fitch talks to gallery owners Jo David and… Read More ›

• Dan Dare: The Lost 2000AD Story

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

  

  Earlier this month we reported that Rebellion, the publishers of 2000AD and Judge Dredd Megazine, had announced collections of the “Dan Dare” stories published in early editions of the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic, with the first of a two-volume series set to be published in autumn 2015. We also… Read More ›

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