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• Modesty Blaise comes to Radio 4

  By John Freeman on December 16, 2012 • ( 1 )

  Daphne Alexander as Modesty Blaise. Photo copyright BBC (with thanks to Reuben Wilmott) A radio adaptation of Peter O’Donnell’s Modesty Blaise story A Taste for Death novel airs on BBC Radio 4 this week. Starring Daphne Alexander – who was… Read More ›

• Amnesia Agents Issue 1 Available From Jason Cobley

  By John Freeman on December 16, 2012

  “Have you ever wondered what happens to the things – or the people – you forget?  There is a place where these things end up, a place just beyond what we can normally see and hear… or remember. There are… Read More ›

• Keith Page brings Christopher Fowler’s Bryant & May to comics

  By John Freeman on December 15, 2012

  The critically acclaimed cult detectives Bryant & May created by Christopher Fowler are the stars of ten deranged novels that explore London’s most arcane mysteries, from its hidden rivers to its secret societies. And now, thanks to PS Artbooks and… Read More ›

• Space:1999 graphic novel hardcover released

  By John Freeman on December 15, 2012

  

  Don’t miss out on this collection

• Batman Automobilia Collection launches in January

  By John Freeman on December 15, 2012 • ( 1 )

  A new fortnightly series, Batman Automobilia Collection, launches in the UK in January from Eaglemoss, which distributors Comag say will offer Batman fans and car model enthusiasts alike the chance to collect the most iconic vehicles ever driven by the… Read More ›

• In Review: XIII – Release The Hounds

  By Jeremy Briggs on December 15, 2012

  Just when we thought that we were on top of who exactly XIII is, writer Jean Van Hamme and artist William Vance are out to turn more than just the two cover characters on their heads in the latest book… Read More ›

• In Review: One-Eyed Jack And The Death of Valiant

  By John Freeman on December 14, 2012 • ( 2 )

  Hibernia Books, who have previously published licensed reprints of 1980s IPC strips Doomlord from new Eagle and The 13th Floor from Scream, are back with a factual fanzine about the weekly IPC comic Valiant and its links with 2000AD entitled… Read More ›

• Sherlock Holmes: The Liverpool Demon released

  By John Freeman on December 13, 2012

  Sherlock Holmes: The Liverpool Demon #1, written by British creators Leah Moore and John Reppion and penciled by Matt Triano is on sale now in all good comic shops. Sherlock Holmes is busy doing what he does best, solving a… Read More ›

• The Really Heavy Greatcoat Review of the Year 2012

  By John Freeman on December 13, 2012

  

  The Really Heavy Greatcoat by myself and Lancaster-based artist Nick Miller was published fairly regularly for about 20 years, last featuring in Comics International (yes – it was that long ago, now!). The strip was published for many years in… Read More ›

• Angels over Stalingrad out next month

  By John Freeman on December 13, 2012

  

  The final collection of Joe Colquhoun’s work on the seminal aerial combat story Johnny Red, which also featured in Battle Picture Weekly, is out next month. This latest edition includes a feature on Stalingrad by Garth Ennis (The Boys, Preacher,… Read More ›

• Wagner and Ezquerra join growing guest line up at London Super Comic Convention

  By John Freeman on December 13, 2012

  The creators of Judge Dredd, John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra, are teaming up once more to attend the London Super Comic Convention in February next year. The huge event at London’s ExCel convention centre on 23rd and 24th of February… Read More ›

• Penguin buys ‘The Snowman’

  By John Freeman on December 12, 2012

  Book publisher Penguin has announced the purchase of Snowman Enterprises Limited, giving the company full control of key publishing, feature film, TV, digital and merchandise rights to Raymond Briggs’ classic kid’s character and brand, The Snowman. First published in 1978,… Read More ›

• Dandy 75: National Library Of Scotland Exhibition

  By Jeremy Briggs on December 12, 2012

  

  The celebrations of The Dandy’s 75th birthday around the country include three different exhibitions

• Tim Bird’s ‘Grey Area’ released by Avery Hill

  By John Freeman on December 11, 2012

  Avery Hill Publishing – ” a small yet perfectly formed publishing company” – has announced the publication of Grey Area Issue 1, by British writer and artist Tim Bird. Titled While The City Sleeps, Tim’s first full length comic is… Read More ›

• Wallace & Gromit Take Musical Marvels On The Road

  By John Freeman on December 11, 2012

  After their hugely popular BBC Prom at the Royal Albert Hall this summer, Wallace & Gromit hit the road with Musical Marvels, a new family show with performances taking place at the Brighton Dome (30th March) and London’s Hammersmith Apollo… Read More ›

• Dundee’s plan for real Bash Street to go ahead

  By John Freeman on December 11, 2012

  

  The BBC reports that Dundee’s plans for a real Bash Street are to go ahead. The city council has approved the plans proposed by The Beano publisher DC Thomson to honour The Bash Street Kids which were being considered for… Read More ›

• Comics at Christmas on the Telly

  By John Freeman on December 10, 2012

  (with thanks to Paul Gravett): There are a couple of comics-related TV events on British TV this Christmas you might like to set your recorders for. Firstly, on Boxing Day, you can enjoy a new one-hour television documentary entitled Moominland… Read More ›

• Colin Wilson, Frank Bellamy and Dan Dare

  By John Freeman on December 10, 2012

  

    Several years ago comic fan Matt Emery, who writes the Pikitia Press blog dedicated to the work of Australian and New Zealand cartoonists, had the opportunity to have a rummage through artist Colin Wilson‘s studio. “Amongst his fine collection… Read More ›

• Photo Review: Dandy Day At Dundee University, 2012

  By Jeremy Briggs on December 9, 2012

  

  Announced at very short notice, the University Of Dundee held an official opening event for their new exhibition of original artwork 75 Years Of The Dandy on Saturday 8th December with the added bonus of getting five of the men… Read More ›

• Present Ideas: Roy Of The Rovers

  By John Freeman on December 9, 2012

  In the run up to Christmas there is always a need for a little extra inspiration when it comes to deciding which presents to buy (or put on your Christmas list). There is merchandise out there to do with British… Read More ›

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