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• A chance to win a signed book by Neil Gaiman, courtesy of the Open Rights Group

  By John Freeman on November 25, 2010

  Britain’s Open Rights Group – the UK’s leading voice defending freedom of expression, privacy, innovation, consumer rights and creativity on the internet – marks its fifth birthday today, and is offering anyone who joins by donating or than £5 between… Read More ›

• Giles Andreae and Sarah McIntyre win Sheffield Children’s Book Awards

  By John Freeman on November 24, 2010

  Comics artist Sarah McIntyre has won this year’s Sheffield Children’s Book Award for her book Morris the Mankiest Monster, written by Giles Andreae. Celebrating its 22nd year, the awards were presented at Sheffield Town Hall this week. Commenting on the… Read More ›

• downthetubes offers Commando subscription discount

  By John Freeman on November 24, 2010

  We regularly plug DC Thomson’s Commando title, published eight times a month (delivered in two packs of four for subscribers) and offering a range of war-inspired adventure stories. Now, downthetubes is pleased to offer an exclusive discount on a subscription… Read More ›

• In Review: Thought Bubble 2010 by Matthew Badham

  By Matt Badham on November 24, 2010

  This report is a bit late. I was summoned back from Thought Bubble on Sunday morning (I had planned to stay for some of the events that were taking place on that day) because my wife had picked up a… Read More ›

• Moore and Reppion back to Raise the Dead

  By John Freeman on November 24, 2010

  US publisher Dynamite’s hit series Raise the Dead returns with an all-new tale of undead debauchery, plotted by British creators Leah Moore & John Reppion, scripted by Mike Raicht, and with art by Guiu Vilanova. Raise the Dead 2 #1,… Read More ›

• In Review: Grandville Mon Amour

  By John Freeman on November 23, 2010 • ( 1 )

  

  by Bryan Talbot Published by: Jonathan Cape (UK) Dark Horse (US) Out: 2nd December 2010 (UK) 22 February 2011 (US) The Book: Set three weeks after the finale of Grandville, Grandville, Mon Amour pits Detective Inspector Archie LeBrock of Scotland… Read More ›

• Zombies? British Comics have been there, done that back in 1979…

  By John Freeman on November 23, 2010 • ( 2 )

  

  Prompted by the hit US TV show, there’s plenty of interest in The Walking Dead, drawn by Britain’s very own Charlie Adlard and published by Image Comics. Indeed, it seems comic fans just can’t get enough zombies at the moment,… Read More ›

• John Maybury’s Space Babe lands on Kindle

  By John Freeman on November 22, 2010

  John Maybury’s wonderful Eagle Award Nominated absurdist, surreal and naughty SF comedy comic Space Babe 113 is now available in e-book form from Amazon for Kindle, iPhone and iPad. Intended for mature readers (and immature readers of adult age!), the… Read More ›

• Transformers Prove We’re Two Nations Divided by a Common Language

  By John Freeman on November 21, 2010

  Hasbro, the toy company behind the hugely successful Transformers toy range (which has of course spawned both movies and comics) have had to scrap the UK launch of one of their latest characters due to a what can only be… Read More ›

• Artists challenged to create a Super Hero for the Stan Lee Foundation

  By John Freeman on November 21, 2010

  Talenthouse has once again joined forces with the Stan Lee Foundation and Prismacolor to offer talented fans, designers and illustrators the unique opportunity to meet the legendary Stan Lee and create a comic book character for the foundation. To participate,… Read More ›

• Draw the World Together Transformers Auction launches

  By John Freeman on November 20, 2010

  In case you haven’t seen it yet, comics charity Draw the World Together has launched its promised Transformers Auction. It offers an amazing array of goodies from the world of Transformers. Some of the comics and books on offer include… Read More ›

• Dan Dare inspired a lifetime of science for Professor Pillinger

  By John Freeman on November 19, 2010

  Dan Dare fans inspired by his adventures might well be interested in Professor Colin Pillinger’s new book, My Life on Mars. Colin gained his PhD from the University of Swansea, Wales, in the late 1960s , and became one of… Read More ›

• Simon Wyatt’s Unbelievable gets New Publisher

  By John Freeman on November 18, 2010

  Writer and artist Simon Wyatt has signed aboard with UK publisher Markosia Enterprises who will publish his story Unbelievable – The Man Who Ate Daffodils. The story was orignally destined for release by the now defunct Insomnia Publishing. “I’m thrilled… Read More ›

• Sci-Fi Art Now Creator Interview: Adam Grose

  By John Freeman on November 18, 2010

  

  Adam Grose is a writer, artist (fine art and illustration), self-publisher and art educator. He dabbles with other forms of media, experimenting with sculpture, music and video. (His image, What Do You See, right, was shortlisted for the BBC’s Mock… Read More ›

• Upping the action with new Commandos

  By John Freeman on November 17, 2010

  Four new Commando titles are now on sale in all good newsagents. With Colditz wowing audiences on Yesterday, and the complete BBC TV series out now on DVD, surely there’s no better time to pick up a war comic? Commando… Read More ›

• Panel Borders chasing Batwoman and Promethea this week

  By John Freeman on November 16, 2010

  Continuing British radio show Panel Borders month-long look at unusual depictions of superheroes, Alex Fitch talks to comic book artist and graphic designer J. H. Williams III about his work from early forays into the superhero genre for DC’s imprint… Read More ›

• Drop in on comics artist Vicky Stonebridge

  By John Freeman on November 16, 2010

  Vicky Stonebridge at work For those of you going to the British comics convention Thought Bubble in Leed this weekend, drop in on the Eco-comics workshop run by Sci-Fi Art Now contributor  Vicky Stonebridge. The workshop will run from 1.30pm-4pm… Read More ›

• Drop in on artist Vicky Stonebridge

  By John Freeman on November 16, 2010

  

  Vicky Stonebridge at work For those of you going to the British comics convention Thought Bubble in Leed this weekend, drop in on the Eco-comics workshop run by Sci-Fi Art Now contributor  Vicky Stonebridge. The workshop will run from 1.30pm-4pm… Read More ›

• Unique Ron Embleton Man from U.N.C.L.E. art offered on eBay

  By John Freeman on November 16, 2010

  Illya in Oils by Ron Embleton A one off oil painting by much-admired TV Century 21 and Wulf the Briton comics artist Ron Embleton of David McCallum as Man from U.N.C.L.E.‘s Illya Kuryakin is currently being offered on eBay. The… Read More ›

• Frank Bellamy Thunderbirds art, Commando Issue 1 in comics auction

  By John Freeman on November 15, 2010

  The Winter 2010 auction at British auction Compalcomics includes another Frank Bellamy Thunderbirds board and is sure to attract strong bids from his legion of fans.  The company’s last catalogue in September saw a 1968 Thunderbirds board by Frank Bellamy from… Read More ›

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