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• A French Artist’s View of ‘Cinebook Censorship’

  By Jeremy Briggs on November 17, 2013

  

  British publisher of bandes dessinees albums Cinebook has come in for criticism from some quarters in the past for the relatively minor changes to the artwork in their Franco-Belgian originated books that have been made to make them more suitable… Read More ›

• Brightwells announce major Comic Book Auction

  By John Freeman on November 16, 2013

  

  British auctioners Brightwells, based in Leominster, have announced a major Comic Book Auction of both British and US comics and artwork next week (Wednesday, 20th November). The auction catalogue includes large collections of early Marvel and DC Comics, titles such… Read More ›

• Thought Bubble fast approaching, anthology on sale now

  By John Freeman on November 16, 2013

  

  The annual Thought Bubble Festival in Leeds takes place next weekend (17th – 24th November) and we’ve already enthused about the fantastic line up of guest here; but don’t forget that even if you can’t attend one of the largest… Read More ›

• Charity Daleks’ Master Plan Graphic Novel planned for Children In Need

  By John Freeman on November 16, 2013 • ( 2 )

  

  Two years in the making, the Daleks’ Master Plan serialised comic strip on the Kasterborous web site  proved incredibly popular during the summer months, as a free 50th anniversary gift. Editor, illustrator and storyboard artist  Rick Lundeen did a superb… Read More ›

• In Review: Barracuda – Slaves

  By Jeremy Briggs on November 16, 2013

  

  As Cinebook’s other, and rather excellent, pirate offering Long John Silver appears draws to a close with its fourth book, the publisher begins another pirate series this time set amongst the islands of the Caribbean rather than South America. Barracuda… Read More ›

• European comics residencies on offer in 2014

  By John Freeman on November 15, 2013

  

  (with thanks to Matt Badham, via kushkomikiss): Until the 30th November you can apply for a one-month comics residency in 2014 in the European cities of Riga, Tallinn, Helsinki, Malmö, Kiel or Leipzig. The CUNE Comics-in-Residence is primarily aimed at… Read More ›

• It’s Death’s Head versus Death’s Head II! Revolutionary War hots up in February

  By John Freeman on November 15, 2013

  

  Here’s the solicitations for the Marvel Comics ‘Revolutionary War‘ titles on sale in February 2014, reintroducing today’s Marvel fans to the Marvel UK characters first conceived back in the 1990s. The storyline for the mini series, which debuts in January,… Read More ›

• Dan Dare Reboot Competition: Mo Ali

  By John Freeman on November 15, 2013

  

  Artist and writer Mo Ali has sent us his entry for our Dan Dare Reboot Competition – and we’ve got some great entries waiting in the wings, which will be posted after the closing date, now extended to 2nd December… Read More ›

• “The Wolverine” gets UK Blu-Ray, DVD release, offers sneek of “Days of Future Past”

  By John Freeman on November 15, 2013

  

  British Marvel fans will be delighted to hear The Wolverine is out next Monday, in a three disc Blu-ray Unleashed Extended Edition, Blu-ray and DVD from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment with High Jackman facing his ultimate nemesis in a… Read More ›

• Alan Moore birthday treats from SEQUENTIAL

  By John Freeman on November 14, 2013

  

  Digital comics publisher are celebrating the run-up to Alan Moore’s 60th birthday on Monday 18th November with a special sale on all books with work by Moore on their SEQUENTIAL app for iPad. That means Moore’s masterpiece, featuring art by… Read More ›

• Beyond 2000AD project reveals secrets of ‘Starlord’ and aborted ‘Eagle’ revival

  By John Freeman on November 14, 2013

  

  Hibernia Books are back after the success of last year’s Comic Archive: One Eyed Jack and the Death of Valiant with the latest in their Comic Archive series: Beyond 2000AD. The book  – available now – is packed with fascinating… Read More ›

• Lost for Words: new titles from Improper Books set to stun

  By John Freeman on November 14, 2013

  

  Limited UK independent editions of Improper Books stunning wordless graphic story Butterfly Gate by Benjamin Read and Chris Wildgoose, and children-friendly, highly enjoyable Knight & Dragon by Matt Gibbs and Bevis Musson, will be available from Wednesday 20th November from… Read More ›

• Paul Magrs to chart Doctor Who – ‘The Annual Years’

  By John Freeman on November 14, 2013

  

  Obverse Books are to publish a guide to the madcap publishing eccentricity the Doctor Who annual – The Annual Years. With cover art and internal illustrations by Adam Bullock, and commentary on every single story from Paul Magrs, author of… Read More ›

• Malta Comic Con 2013 announces full line up, exhibitions

  By John Freeman on November 14, 2013

  

  Malta Comic Convention 2013 – the biggest and most awaited comics related event on the Islands – is less than a month away, and the organisers have just released full details of the event, which includes appearances by a number… Read More ›

• Wandering the Waste art exhibition announced for ‘Crowleymass’

  By John Freeman on November 14, 2013

  

  The Atlantis Bookshop on London’s Museum Street will be holding an exhibition of original artwork from Martin Hayes and Roy H Stewart‘s graphic novel Aleister Crowley: Wandering the Waste, published by Markosia. The exhibition opens as part of The Atlantis… Read More ›

• British comic creators plan Haiyan Benefit Anthology

  By John Freeman on November 13, 2013

  

  Comic creator Phil Woodward and the team behind the Sequentially British project have announced plans for a Haiyan Benefit Anthology to raise funds for victims of the natural disasters in the Philippines. While the project has only just launched, and… Read More ›

• Filipino comic artists unite to raise disaster funds

  By John Freeman on November 13, 2013

  

  The Komikero Artists Group, a collective of Filipino comic book creators, whose work should be well known to many British comic fans, has announced some of its fundraising plans to raise money for the victims of Typhoon Yolande (Haiyan) and… Read More ›

• Eagle Force Mystery Solved And A Lost Eagle Rediscovered

  By Jeremy Briggs on November 12, 2013 • ( 1 )

  

  An Eagle and Dan Dare mystery solved

• Comic artist Dudley D. Watkins honoured with plaque

  By Jeremy Briggs on November 11, 2013

  

  A much admired comic artist for The Beano, The Dandy, and more, is honoured

• Happy Birthday, Striker! 28 today…

  By John Freeman on November 11, 2013

  

  Debuting in The Sun on 11th November 1985, newspaper strip Striker has defied the odds and reached its 28th birthday today, despite a chequered history that has seen its cancellation and revival on more than one occasion. Today, it’s a… Read More ›

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