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Eagle Times Volume 23 Number Three
The new issue of Eagle Times (Volume 23, Number Three) is available now from the Eagle Society. Autumn 2010 Contents A look at the “Realtime” chronology of the original Dan Dare saga, from the birth of Sir Hubert (1943), to Dan’s… Read More ›
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Mark Beer busy on “Oak Swamp”
SciFi Art Now contributor Mark Beer has been in touch to say that he’s still trying to make it as a comic book cover artist, but in the mean time has been keeping busy in the film industry. “I’m currently… Read More ›
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In Review: Vern And Lettuce
Of all the books in the DFC Library already released or scheduled, Vern and Lettuce is aimed at the youngest audience so far. Written and illustrated by Sarah McIntyre, it follows the humorous antics of Vern the sheep and Lettuce… Read More ›
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Crucible: Setting the Scene: Page 3
We’ve been quiet, haven’t we? That’s because we’ve been busy. Smuzz is busy on Page 7 (fight!) and I’ve now got to crack on and get him some more script pages, in between all the other things I have to… Read More ›
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Sci-Fi Art Now really isn’t this expensive to buy…
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Malta ComicCon 2010 Update
The second Malta Comic Convention is now only a matter of a few weeks away, with Liam Sharp, Gary Erskine, Tim Perkins, Sean Azzopardi, Claudio Castellini, Renee Witterstaetter and Dave Windett now just some of the confirmed guests. Unfortunately, the… Read More ›
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Last few days for 2010 Northern Sequential Art Competition
You have a few more days to send in an entry if you want to take part in the new Northern Sequential Art Competition hosted by the Travelling Man comic retailer and the Thought Bubble Convention. The deadline of 8th… Read More ›
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Let’s hear it for some Comical Animals!
Bumble Billy by Gary Northfield A quick reminder that Jim Medway’s Comical Animal, a bi-monthly online publication for comic, cartoon and kids books aficionados, is on course for a proper launch in December. Sponsored by Good Grief! and Blank Slate… Read More ›
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Journal of Graphic Novels and Comics plans Superhero Issue
Wonder Woman 2010 – designed by Jim Lee The academic comics publication Journal of Graphic Novels and Comics has issued a call for papers for a special issue of the twice-yearly title that will focus on ‘Gender and Superheroes’. “The… Read More ›
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Sci-Fi Art Now Creator Interview: Jeff Michelmann
Feuersbrunstby Jeff Michelmann Jeff Michelmann (aka ‘Gucken‘) is a young self-taught artist living in Germany. Space Art is his favourite kind of art – much of are scenes happening in space or on fictional planets in unknown galaxies… SciFi Art… Read More ›
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Tube Surfing : Country Surfing with Commando, Marvelman & Rainbow Orchid
Scotland: One of the latest batch of Commandos, issue 4329 Divided Aces, written by Scot Ferg Handley and illustrated by Argentinian Jose Maria Jorge, is set in and around Edinburgh and includes the familiar Forth Rail Bridge on its cover…. Read More ›
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In Review: Clint #2 – real life superheroes and Kick Ass 2
The second issue of CLiNT, Mark Millar and Titan Magazines’ British news stand anthology, mixing comics with a range of features that include a focus on ‘real-life superheroes’ and an interview with Charlie Brooker, is a much-improved mix on the… Read More ›
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Colliding Words and Pictures: An Interview with Sarah McIntyre
Sarah McIntyre (left) with the ‘Fleece Station’ creative crew – Lauren O’Farrell and Gary Northfield – at MCM London 2010. Photo: Jeremy Briggs Cartoonist and illustrator Sarah McIntyre first came to Matthew Badham’s attention via her Vern and Lettuce strips… Read More ›
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Agent Fireball: Debriefing A Cold War Spy
In February 1977, DC Thomson released the first issue of Bullet, their new boy’s adventure comic, at the same time that IPC released Action. The two comics went head-to-head as weekly action adventure anthologies with photographic editorial characters. If the… Read More ›
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Laydeez Do Comics: Ellen Lindner Talk
Whores of Mensa 5 – On Sale Now! from Ellen Lindner on Vimeo. (with thanks to Peter Lally at Alternative Press): Comics’ artist Ellen Lindner will be discussing the process of putting together the just released issue of comics’ anthology… Read More ›
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Charlotte Corday Times Two – graphic novels, that is…
Time Bomb Comics has confirmed their next release, the graphic novel London Calling, will be launched at the British International Comics Show next month (October 2010). Written by screen-writer Stephen Walsh with stunning artwork by renowned Commando artist Keith Page,… Read More ›
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Bryan Talbot signing Grandville Mon Amour
Ace artist Bryan Talbot will be signing his latest graphic novel Grandville, Mon Amour at Forbidden Planet, 179 Shaftesbury Avenue, London WC2H 8JR on Thursday 2nd December (6 – 7.00pm). This follow up to his earlier steampunk tale, Grandville, is… Read More ›
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Sci-Fi Art Now Creator Interview: John Malcolm
A cover for Markets Media Magazineby John Malcolm The format of SciFi Art Now – out this October – is such that it promotes the art of the creators, but there’s not much room to tell you more about them… Read More ›
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Action comic strip Hookjaw to return in Strip Magazine
PJ Holden’s cover for Strip Magazine #1 Hookjaw, a Jaws-inspired strip that first appeared in the controversial 1970s British weekly comic Action, will feature in the new Strip Magazine, which will launch in early 2011. Lancaster-based Print Media Productions has… Read More ›
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Crowdfunding Spotlight : An Interview with Rachael Smith, creator of Nap Comix
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Creating Comics: Half the Picture presents Grant Morrison MBE
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Comics Laureate Bobby Joseph on the BBC
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Creating Comics ›
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2000AD’s first French outing unearthed?
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Scrooge McDuck comic creator Don Rosa confirms 2026 European tour
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In Memoriam: Author, illustrator and comic artist John Farrelly
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Events ›
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Oni Press goes big promoting “First Freedom”
November 1, 2025
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A Halloween Treat! Markosia celebrates 20 Years of publishing with launch of year-long Digital Comic Giveaway
October 31, 2025
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Time to book a Christmas treat? My Neighbor Totoro awaits
October 25, 2025
2000AD ›
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In Memoriam: Artist and Writer Ron Tiner
October 30, 2025
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Banging bumper fun from 2000AD!
October 28, 2025
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Death Awaits You – the Judge Death Mega-Special 2025 that is!
October 21, 2025
Doctor Who ›
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Daleks Do Good? “When The Stars Screamed” charity anthology out now
October 31, 2025
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BBC confirms future of Doctor Who and a new Christmas Special in 2026
October 29, 2025
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New Doctor Who 1:6 Scale Collector Figures from Master Replicas
October 20, 2025
Exhibitions ›
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Commando and British Comics celebrated at Colchester Swap Meet, and an investigation into “comics ballast”!
October 23, 2025
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Lyndon White’s “After the Fire” comic offers a coming of age story set during the Barrow blitz
October 20, 2025
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Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang’s illustrated story
October 20, 2025
Obituaries ›
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In Memoriam: Drew Struzan, film poster artist exemplar
October 15, 2025
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In Memoriam: American comics writer, artist, editor, and publisher Mort Todd
August 29, 2025
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In Memoriam: Comic Artist Dave Taylor
August 27, 2025
Other Worlds ›
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Celebrating Fireworks Night, with some classic comic art
November 5, 2025
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The General Witchfinders ‘Zine Issue Three – Out Now
November 3, 2025
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New book, “Schott’s Significa”, features strip by VIZ cartoonist Davey Jones
October 29, 2025
