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• In Memoriam: Gordon Bell

  By John Freeman on February 21, 2014

  

  We’re sorry to report the passing of another British comics great – comic artist Gordon Bell, whose work most recently appeared in DC Thomson’s Courier newspaper under the byline Fax, but who is fondly remembered by many for his work for… Read More ›

• London’s Gosh! makes March British Comics Month

  By John Freeman on February 20, 2014

  

  London’s Gosh! comic store has announced a huge range of British Comics-related events taking place through March, all focused on creators, and British comics publishers – be they small or large – such as SelfMadeHero, Blank Slate.The store will also be… Read More ›

• Diamondsteel Comics seeks new artists

  By John Freeman on February 20, 2014

  

  Diamondsteel Comics, publishers of Scottish superhero comic Saltire, are looking for new artists for short stories, futuristic stories and children’s stories. “Diamondsteel Comics is always interested in adding the right artist to our group of talented illustrators,” they tell us…. Read More ›

• Lakes Festival confirms first round of guests, including Gail Simone and Jeff Smith

  By John Freeman on February 19, 2014

  

  Hot on the heels of announcing the final creative line-up for its 24 Hour Comics Marathon, the Lakes International Comic Art Festival has just announced a number of top comic creators who will be attending their event in Kendal in… Read More ›

• Frank Hampson’s “Head of Christ” model up for sale

  By John Freeman on February 19, 2014

  

  The sculpted Head of Christ created by the Dan Dare studios for Frank Hampson to draw Jesus for his Eagle, strip “The Road of Courage”, is being auctioned on eBay by current owner Dave Westaway. When Eagle artist and co-creator Frank… Read More ›

• 2000AD’s Alan Grant headlines National Autism Awareness Day event

  By John Freeman on February 18, 2014

  

  2000AD‘s Alan Grant and Scott and Liz Davidson will be at Stockbridge Library, Edinburgh on Wednesday 2nd April 2014 to talk about Scott vs Zombies – a comic based on the real life experiences of a young man, Scott, who has… Read More ›

• Doctor Who Magazine reaches record sales, and comic celebrates 50 years of continuous production

  By John Freeman on February 18, 2014

  

  Panini UK are celebrating after achieving the highest ever ABC figures for Doctor Who Magazine, which features news and features about the BBC’s top SF show, along with all-new comic strip every issue. No doubt boosted by the series 50th anniversary… Read More ›

• Thought Bubble announces first overseas guests

  By John Freeman on February 18, 2014

  

  The Leeds-based Thought Bubble has announced this year’s convention, part of their annual week of comic-related events will take place on 15th-16th November, and have announced some of their overseas guests already, conscious, perhaps, of the number of other comic… Read More ›

• Lakes Festival choose not one, but two 24 Hour Comic Marathon artists

  By John Freeman on February 18, 2014

  

    After a huge amount of deliberation, grinding of teeth, frustrated wails, and budget-nudging the Lakes International Comic Art Festival has announced that not one but two artists will be joining its  first 24 Hour Comics Marathon – Joe Decie and… Read More ›

• Hasbro preps release of original Death’s Head figure for 2014

  By John Freeman on February 17, 2014

  

  It’s been in the works for a while but, finally, Hasbro confirmed at New York Toy Fair that its original Death’s Head figure is on the way. Originally announced (along with Deathlok, also set for release this year) as part… Read More ›

• In Memoriam: “Look Out for Lefty” artist Anthony John “Tony” Harding

  By downthetubes Guests on February 17, 2014 • ( 1 )

  

  (Updated 24/2/14, adding David Hunt’s comments on Tony’s passing): We’re sorry to report the passing of comic artist Anthony John “Tony” Harding, whose credits across over 30 years in British comics included work for both DC Thomson and IPC Magazines,… Read More ›

• CDComics completes “Butcher of Banner Cross”

  By John Freeman on February 16, 2014

  

  British creator Craig Daley has been steadily beavering away publishing a series of comics – adventure, horror and other genres – for a number of years under his CDComics imprint, first published on CD but more recently as digital titles,… Read More ›

• Comics and music combine for latest issue of La Belle Dame Sans Merci horror comic

  By John Freeman on February 15, 2014

  

  Chapter Two of English Gothic horror comic-book series, La Belle Dame Sans Merci, created by P M Buchan (BLACKOUT) and Karen Yumi Lusted (Tommi C. and the Cat Burglar) is now on sale, in print and digital versions, at http://pmbuchan.bigcartel.com…. Read More ›

• Panel Borders: The Hartlepool Monkey

  By John Freeman on February 15, 2014

  

  Continuing a month of shows about French comics or bande dessinée on Panel Borders, Britain’s only regular comics radio show, Alex Fitch talks to writer Wilfrid Lupano, artist Jérémie Moreau and publisher Tony Bennett about their graphic novel The Hartlepool… Read More ›

• Compalcomics auction offers first edition Beano, Roy of the Rovers and Star Trek art

  By John Freeman on February 14, 2014

  

  There’s a host of British comic goodies in the Spring 2014 auction at Compalcomics , which is now open, including an excellent copy of the first issue of The Beano, some great looking early issues of Mickey Mouse Weekly, art work… Read More ›

• Germany’s Western Front

  By John Freeman on February 14, 2014

  

    If you’re curious about what was going on behind the lines of the German forces on the Western Front, then a series of books using documents from the time might be of interest. Germany’s Western Front by Mark Osborne… Read More ›

• Losers and Winners: Latest British News Stand Comic Sales revealed

  By John Freeman on February 13, 2014 • ( 14 )

  

  There’s a mixed bag of results for British comics publishers in terms of reported sales for June – December 2013, based on figures released by the Audit Bureau of Circulations earlier today. As we’ve previously noted, many adventure titles such as 2000AD and Commando –… Read More ›

• Latest free OFF LIFE comic out now, launches Talent Match Making service

  By John Freeman on February 13, 2014

  

  The latest edition of OFF LIFE, the UK’s only street press comic, is out now, available free from the usual outlets in Bristol and London, and digitally from the comic magazine’s web site here. Issue 8 – which comes in… Read More ›

• Penguin releases its first Official Beano Sticker Book

  By John Freeman on February 13, 2014

  

  Today sees The Beano: Official Sticker Book published by Penguin, with over 1,000 stickers and packed with puzzles and activities written by Cavan Scott. This first ever Beano Official Sticker Book is packed to the rafters with puzzles, activities, funnies and over… Read More ›

• Sunderland Comic Con launches in August

  By John Freeman on February 12, 2014

  

  The first Sunderland Comic Con, the North East Comic Book Festival will take place on 9th – 10th August 2014. This new event, taking place at Sunderland Software Centre, will see comic book writers, artists and creators attend from all… Read More ›

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