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• King Richard III goes manga

  By John Freeman on 16 February 2013

  With the discovery of his body in Leicester last year, interest in the often-much maligned King Richard III, the last Plantagenet king of England, is at something of a fever pitch. The latest temporary exhibition at the Bosworth Heritage Centre… Read More ›

• Tripwire seeks Kickstarter funding for 21st anniversary project

  By John Freeman on 15 February 2013

  In 2013, Britain’s logest-running comics and genre magazine Tripwire celebrates its 21st birthday and, to commemorate, publisher and editor is planning to publish a must-buy book. Tripwire has been Britain’s only features-driven comics and genre magazine which has published since… Read More ›

• Elephantmen enjoy some Sleeping Partners

  By John Freeman on 15 February 2013

  The latest issue of British comic creator Richard Starkings smashing science fiction strip Elephantmen (#46) features art by Bulletproof Coffin artist Shaky Kane in the fourth installment of the ‘Sleeping Partners’ storyline. Published by Image Comics. the issue tells the… Read More ›

• Heritage Auctions heads for London Super Con

  By John Freeman on 15 February 2013

  Heritage Auctions, the US-based leading collectibles auctioneer, will once again be exhibiting at the London Super Comic Convention, with company staff on hand to talk with potential consigners, bidders and other interested parties. “Consignments of comics and comic art will… Read More ›

• Manga Jiman 2012 Competition Results

  By John Freeman on 15 February 2013

  First prize winners, Sara Ferreira and Gisela Martins. Photo: Embassy of Japan The results of the Manga Jiman 2012 Competition were announced at a reception held at London’s Embassy of Japan on 8th February. The major manga-writing competition, now in… Read More ›

• More 2D Comics Festival Guests announced

  By John Freeman on 14 February 2013

  Following up on our recent post about the 2013 2D Comics Festival, Northern Ireland’s largest ever comics event has just announced several guests set to appear when the long-running annual comic event returns from 30th May – 2nd June in… Read More ›

• Will Simpson art in focus at W5, Belfast

  By John Freeman on 14 February 2013

  Will Simpson at the W5. Photo: W5 Centre The work of Will Simpson is the focus of an exhibition at Belfast’s W5 Centre until 28th April 2013, highlighting the work of this internationally-known artist, whose career began in comic strip… Read More ›

• “Carol Day” artist David Wright features in illustrators Issue 2

  By Jeremy Briggs on 14 February 2013 • ( 1 )

  

  The latest issue of illustrators, the heavily illustrated art quarterly celebrating the finest European illustration of the 20th Century, is now available. illustrators Issue 2 features two major articles on the artwork of David Wright – Peter Richardson looks at Wright’s elegant, painted pin-up… Read More ›

• Marc Jackson’s ‘Man from Space’ lands online

  By John Freeman on 13 February 2013

  Marc Jackson, one of the team at Macclesfield-based design agency Creative Hero, has just launched his Man from Space web comic – an all-ages, all-awesome (hopefully) outer-space adventures of a intergalactic hobo and his smart-mouthed sidekick Michael… the Goldfish. “It’s… Read More ›

• Commando goes Kindle, new print issues on sale now

  By John Freeman on 13 February 2013

  Along with details of the latest print editions of DC Thomson’s Commando war comic comes news that the title has pushed further into the digital sphere – with a number of one-off issues released for Amazon’s Kindle device. “Operation Kindle… Read More ›

• 2000AD announces 2013 graphic album range

  By John Freeman on 13 February 2013

  2012 was a truly zarjaz year for 2000AD – and the next 12 months looks set to be even better with the announcement of  their graphic novel collections schedule for the UK and Ireland. With 19 titles collecting stories of… Read More ›

• Dan Dare On The Radio: A Thrilling Serial

  By Jeremy Briggs on 13 February 2013 • ( 1 )

  

  The spaceman character of Dan Dare was introduced to British comics readers in the first issue of Eagle comic in April 1950 and both he and the comic were an immediate success. In July 1951 the strip was transferred to… Read More ›

• SelfMadeHero gets set and goes with ‘The Murder Mile’

  By John Freeman on 13 February 2013

  Legendary athlete, Sir Roger Bannister runs for his life as a comic book hero in a new graphic novel from SelfMadeHero – The Murder Mile. In 1954, the world-class runner took part in a number of heats prior to his… Read More ›

• IDW offers limited edition Bolland Dredd collection

  By John Freeman on 13 February 2013

  IDW Limited has announced the launch of Judge Dredd: The Complete Brian Bolland, the first of a series of deluxe hardcover editions as part of their of the Judge Dredd reprint program. Featuring signatures from top Judge Dredd talent and… Read More ›

• Titan Comics to publish Spurrier and Holden’s ‘Numbercruncher’ in colour

  By John Freeman on 12 February 2013

  Titan Comics has announced it will publish Numbercrucher in July a creator-owned series by writer Si Spurrier and artist PJ Holden, first seen in Judge Dredd Megazine – but now being re-published in full colour. To be launched on 10th… Read More ›

• 2D Festival to host William Simpson art exhibition

  By John Freeman on 12 February 2013

  Game of Thrones storyboard art by William SimpsonRead an interview with Will about his work on Game of Thrones on the official production blog here (Updated 14th February): 2D, The Northern Ireland Comics Festival, returns in 2013 for a special… Read More ›

• Thunder, Thunder, Soap Division Ho!

  By John Freeman on 12 February 2013

  The fourth issue of Paul Rainey‘s comic Thunder Brother: Soap Division is available to order from this fab creator now. Just like the previous three issues, copies of which are still available, it features a complete Thunder Brother: Soap Division… Read More ›

• Nominations open for 2013 British Comic Awards

  By John Freeman on 11 February 2013

  

  The nomination process for the 2013 British Comic Awards is now open and you can  suggest your favourite titles for consideration by the Awards Committee here on the BCA web site. The Committee welcomes input and suggestions from anyone and… Read More ›

• Dead lie Waiting for Midlands Comic Con!

  By John Freeman on 11 February 2013

  From a metal band’s new comic to the galaxy’s most bad ass bounty hunter to two of the best new games to come out of Japan, this Saturday’s MCM Midlands Comic Con at Telford International Centre comes jam-packed with geeky… Read More ›

• Romance in Infinity: latest issue highlights Ilya’s classic strip

  By John Freeman on 10 February 2013

  The latest issue of INFINITY, the free digital comics magazine from our sponsor Panel Nine, is out now. iPad and PDF versions available, although the PDF version has less functionality than the news stand app. This third issue includes the… Read More ›

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