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• Asterix game in the works

  By John Freeman on 15 August 2012

  A new browser-based game based on the hugely popular Asterix series created by Albert Uderzo and René Goscinny is in the works. Already one of the best-known comic series in the world with thousands of UK fans, the new browser-based… Read More ›

• Gas-Bag Gunmen and Ghosts haunt new Commandos

  By John Freeman on 14 August 2012

  The latest issues of DC Thomson’s Commando – on sale now – comprise both the regular reprint titles and two ‘By Special Request’ stories – issues readers specifically wanted to see again. Here’s the intel… Commando No 4523: Gas-Bag GunmenStory:… Read More ›

• Is it all over for The Dandy?

  By John Freeman on 14 August 2012 • ( 3 )

  Desperate Dan by Jamie Smart, who comments on the title’s possible demise on his blog here National newspaper The Guardian has reported that DC Thomson may be considering an end to The Dandy, with its sales slipping away despite numerous… Read More ›

• Liquid Comics creates Guy Ritchie’s ‘Gamekeeper’ Motion Comic

  By John Freeman on 14 August 2012

  Gamekeeper, an original, motion comic series launches exclusively today, 14th August on Yahoo! Screen, the ultimate video destination and produced by Liquid Comics, a digital media company that specializes in creating digital graphic novels. The motion comic is a motion… Read More ›

• Olympics don’t bring the gold for London’s Cartoon Museum

  By John Freeman on 13 August 2012

  London’s Cartoon Museum has seen visitor numbers drop by 40 per cent over the past eight weeks. The Museum has now announced it’s extending its opening hours in the hopes of boosting visitor numbers. A  combination of events have reduced… Read More ›

• In Memoriam: Joe Kubert

  By John Freeman on 13 August 2012

  

  A comics legend has, sadly, passed

• New Disney exhibition spans 90 years of company’s incredible history

  By John Freeman on 12 August 2012 • ( 1 )

  

  Here’s a gem for California-based or California-bound Walt Disney fans: an exhibition of 500 artifacts from nearly nine decades of the company’s history – over 50 per cent of which have never been seen by the public – including models,… Read More ›

• Ninja Turtles, Grandville and other anthropomorphic comics on Resonance FM

  By John Freeman on 11 August 2012

  

  Continuing Panel Borders’ month of shows about anthropomorphic comics, Alex Fitch talks to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles co-creator Kevin Eastman, Rich Magallanes (Senior Vice President, Nickelodeon animation) and British comic book writer David Baillie about the ever popular franchise. Alex… Read More ›

• Comics Talk: Six Questions For The Carlisle MegaCon Organising Team

  By Jeremy Briggs on 11 August 2012

  Despite the number of comics shops in places like Lancaster, Middlesbrough, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne and Carlisle, the north of England seems to have few comics events. This is starting to be addressed at a local level with Newcastle’s one day library-based Canny… Read More ›

• Compal offers TV21, Eagle rarities in latest auction

  By John Freeman on 10 August 2012

  Trigan Empire art by Don Lawrence Early issues of TV Century 21, Thunderbirds sweet cigarette cards, copies of Tornado, artwork by Don Lawrence, Ken Reid, John Bolton, Dudley Watkins and others are just some of the auction lots in the… Read More ›

• Egmont launches "Brave" magazine

  By John Freeman on 10 August 2012

  Egmont has just launched a new Disney•Pixar title, Brave, to tie in with the new animated movie. Described as “a grand adventure full of heart, memorable characters and signature Pixar humour”, Brave uncovers a new tale in the mysterious Highlands… Read More ›

• Here be (Bob’s) Dragons…

  By John Freeman on 10 August 2012 • ( 1 )

  

  SciFi Art Now contributor Bob Eggleton has just announced the release of his long-awaited Dragon Kalender (2013), on sale from Austria-based publishers Weltbild. If you don’t mind owning a calendar in German, then for €9.99 (plus delivery) you get 12… Read More ›

• 2000AD national signing event shapes up

  By John Freeman on 9 August 2012

  Following-on from the announcement last week of the first ever 2000AD National Signing Event, Rebellion have announced even more big names taking part – and the addition of a signing at Forbidden Planet in Belfast. To mark 35 years of… Read More ›

• IDW release more info on Judge Dredd collections

  By John Freeman on 9 August 2012

  Following their Comic-Con announcement of the new ongoing Judge Dredd comic’s creative team, US publisher IDW Publishing has announced expanded and refined plans to offer new editions of beloved Judge Dredd material as well. Once again showing a willingness to… Read More ›

• European Fandom and Fan Studies Calls for Papers

  By John Freeman on 6 August 2012

  Comic Fans, TV fans, film fans  – you’re being studied! European Fandom and Fan Studies, a one day symposium, will take place on 10th November 2012 at the Amsterdam School for Cultural Analysis and University of Amsterdam Department of Media… Read More ›

• Commandos by Air, Land and Sea!

  By John Freeman on 6 August 2012

  Every field of combat is covered in the latest batch of Commandos, on sale now in good newsagents (don’t bother with the bad ones). Here’s the rundown… Commando No 4519: High Speed RescueStory: Mac MacDonald Art: Rezzonico Cover: Janek Matysiak… Read More ›

• Superheroes At Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

  By John Freeman on 6 August 2012

  The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has been running in Scotland’s capital annually since 1950 and was upgraded to Royal status in 2010. As part of the greater Edinburgh Festival, the Tattoo takes place in the open air high above Edinburgh… Read More ›

• 2000AD available through the App Store

  By John Freeman on 6 August 2012

  This won’t be announced until later in the week but 2000AD has popped up on Apple’s Newsstand app which is designed for newspapers and magazines. While you can buy digital progs, Megs and graphic novels through Clickwheel or the 2000AD… Read More ›

• 2000AD goes on tour in run up to ‘Dredd’ film release

  By John Freeman on 5 August 2012

  It’s been the cutting edge powerhouse of British comics since 1977 – and now 2000AD is celebrating 35 years of Thrill-power with its first ever National Signing Event. Just days before DREDD 3D hits movie screens, on Saturday 1st September,… Read More ›

• In Review: The Art and History of The Dandy

  By John Freeman on 5 August 2012

  

  This book by Morris Heggie is an absolute treat for Dandy fans

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