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• Digital comic sales on the rise, reaching estimated $90 million

  By John Freeman on 24 July 2014

  

  The market for comics and graphic novels in the United States and Canada reached $870 million at retail last year, according to a new estimate prepared jointly by comics business news site ICv2’s Milton Griepp and Comichron’s John Jackson Miller… Read More ›

• Warren Ellis signed by Universal Cable Productions to develop new TV series

  By John Freeman on 24 July 2014

  

  Universal Cable Productions has announced it has signed award-winning British graphic novel writer Warren Ellis  to develop an original TV series with Gale Anne Hurd’s Valhalla Entertainment (The Walking Dead, Terminator). In addition to his huge range of comic credits,… Read More ›

• British Comic Shop Comic Releases (23rd July 2014)

  By John Freeman on 23 July 2014

  

  Here’s a list of comics – both US and UK releases – on sale today in specialist UK comic shops, Wednesday 23rd July 2014, courtesy First Age Comics, Lancaster. We’ve picked out the titles published by British publishers in bold below, or… Read More ›

• 32 Years in the Making! Phil Elliott releases “Tales from Gimbley” collection

  By John Freeman on 22 July 2014

  

    After 32 years in the making, Phil Elliott, one of the first “alternative” British artists I encountered in the 1980s through the pages of Escape, has just released a complete 184-page collection of his long-running “Tales from Gimbley” comic… Read More ›

• Lakes Comics Festival announces “Family Zone” Events creator line-up – Great Fun for all Ages!

  By John Freeman on 21 July 2014

  

    The Lakes International Comic Art Festival has announced the full line-up of comic creators for the Comics Family Zone, one of its most popular events last year, comprising both free and pre-bookable events. Based in Kendal Library, Westmorland Shopping Centre and the Shakespeare… Read More ›

• Cup of O – Small Press Reviews

  By Owen Watts on 20 July 2014

  

  This is the first week I’m dealing exclusively with review requests rather than going through my massive to-read pile – if you want anything reviewed give me a shout over on Twitter!  The Kill Screen #1 (Self Published) Mike Garley, Josh Sherwell & Mike… Read More ›

• TV21 “Daleks” artwork offered for almost £5000 on eBay

  By John Freeman on 20 July 2014 • ( 1 )

  

    A page of “The Daleks” from the 1960s comic TV Century 21 is currently being offered on eBay for close to £5000. The page, drawn by Richard Jennings, featured in Issue 19 of the top-selling 1960s comic which predominantly featured… Read More ›

• In Review: Thirteenth Floor returns in new collection from Hibernia

  By John Freeman on 19 July 2014

  

    Hibernia have teamed up with publishing giants Egmont again to bring readers a cracking second Volume of The Thirteenth Floor, the classic story that ran first in Scream comic and then in the new Eagle for many years, written by John Wagner… Read More ›

• Tempt Fayt and check out The Phoenix!

  By John Freeman on 19 July 2014

  

    The latest issue of The Phoenix – Issue 133 is on sale now from select partners including Waitrose supermarket and via subscription and as a digital release for iPad. The Demon’s Watch continues this issue, as the errant team get ever… Read More ›

• TV21 returns as part of ‘Supermarionation’ release from Network

  By John Freeman on 18 July 2014

  

  (Updated, 22/7/14): Network, the DVD and Blu-Ray label, has officially announced the return of the legendary British weekly TV Century 21 (better known as TV21). The special comic is being published as a special supplement to Network’s ’Supermarionation’ limited edition… Read More ›

• Angus Libraries Exhibition

  By Colin Noble on 18 July 2014

  

  A small exhibition, but this will be well worth the time for those that can get there. Monday 21st July sees the opening of a new war comics exhibition at Arbroath Library. Original works of art from Commando, Warlord, Bunty,… Read More ›

• IDW to publish the complete Corto Maltese in English for the first time

  By John Freeman on 18 July 2014 • ( 1 )

  

    Yes, we admit it – this isn’t a British comics news story. But the announcement from US publisher IDW that they’re to publish the amazing Corto Maltese saga in English for the first time is welcomed here at DTT HQ,… Read More ›

• Great War story arc continues in new Commando tale

  By John Freeman on 18 July 2014

  

    DC Thomson’s Commando‘s ongoing Great War story arc, each story drawn by Keith Page, continues this month with “To Vimy… To Victory” this month. “As a tribute to those who served during the years 1914-1918 — on the Home… Read More ›

• In Review: Doctor Who – The Eleventh Doctor #1

  By John Freeman on 17 July 2014

  

    Writers:  Al Ewing & Rob Williams Art: Simon Fraser Colour: Gary Caldwell Letters: Richard Starkings & Jimmy Betancoourt Editor: Andrew James The Comic: A stunning new era begins for the Eleventh Doctor, as played by Matt Smith! Alice Obiefune has… Read More ›

• In Review: Doctor Who – The Tenth Doctor #1

  By John Freeman on 17 July 2014

  

    Script: Nick Adadzis Art: Elena Casagrande (and others) Colour: Arianna Florean (and others) Letters: Richard Starkings and Jimmy Betancourt Editor: Andrew James The Comic: The Eisner Award-winning Nick Abadzis (Laika) and fan-favourite Elena Casagrande (Angel, Suicide Risk, Doctor Who, Star… Read More ›

• SelfMadeHero offers “How To Create a Graphic Novel” Master Class with The Guardian

  By John Freeman on 17 July 2014

  

  Following on from two highly successful How To Create a Graphic Novel masterclasses, publisher SelfMadeHero teams up again with Guardian Masterclasses to offer a third opportunity to discover how to craft a graphic novel, which combines an introduction to the… Read More ›

• Doctor Who Adventures hits 350th issue, asks – are you the Ultimate Doctor Who family?

  By John Freeman on 17 July 2014

  

    As Doctor Who Adventures reaches its landmark 350th issue, the editorial team have announced that they’re looking for the ultimate Doctor Who family in the UK. There will be Doctor Who goodie bags stuffed with prizes for the overall… Read More ›

• Comics Uncovered conference for aspiring comic creators wins Lottery Award

  By John Freeman on 17 July 2014

  

  Do you think you’ve created the next Judge Dredd, Dan Dare, Batman or the next X-Men? Or would you like to be the next artist to draw Superman or Green Arrow? If you think you’ve got what it takes to… Read More ›

• 2014 Harvey Awards Nominees Announced

  By John Freeman on 17 July 2014

  

  The 2014 Harvey Awards Nominees have been announced with the release of the final ballot, presented by the Executive Committees of the Harvey Awards and the Baltimore Comic-Con. Named in honour of the late Harvey Kurtzman, one of the US… Read More ›

• Taschen releases “The First World War in Colour”

  By John Freeman on 16 July 2014

  

    With the centenary of the beginning of World War One this year there are a lot of books about the conflict both on shelves now and due for release soon – as well as World War One-related comics and… Read More ›

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