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• Upping the action with new Commandos

  By John Freeman on 17 November 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 16 November 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 16 November 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 16 November 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 16 November 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 15 November 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 ›

• Ten Questions for artist Bryan Talbot

  By John Freeman on 15 November 2010

  Bryan Talbot has worked on underground comics, science fiction and superhero stories such as Judge Dredd and Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight, Vertigo titles including Hellblazer, Sandman and Fables and has written and drawn the graphic novels The Adventures… Read More ›

• Charley’s War: The Great Mutiny released by Titan Books

  By John Freeman on 15 November 2010 • ( 1 )

  

  Titan Books have just released Charley’s War: The Great Mutiny by Pat Mils and Joe Colquhoun, the seventh volume of their Charley’s War collections from Battle Picture Weekly. Opening in September 1917, Charley is caught up in the mutiny by… Read More ›

• Batman Live To Tour UK Arenas

  By John Freeman on 11 November 2010

  We’ve had Doctor Who Live and now it’s the turn of another iconic character who’s been around even longer than the Doctor – Batman! The Batman Live World Arena Tour will premier in the UK in summer 2011 and has… Read More ›

• On Air with Panel Borders: Becky Cloonan

  By John Freeman on 11 November 2010

  Continuing Panel Borders month-long look at unusual takes on superheroes, Alex Fitch talks to artist Becky Cloonan about her work, focusing on the series Demo, written by Brian Wood which is a more down to earth look at the problems… Read More ›

• Rare Toys, including Dan Dare items, go under the hammer at Bonhams

  By John Freeman on 11 November 2010 • ( 1 )

  Three television character figures from The Goons founder Michael Bentine’s 1954 BBC children’s series The Bumblies are to be sold at Bonhams, Knightsbridge, as part of its Fine Dolls, Teddy Bears, Toys and Lead Soldiers sale on 16th November 2010…. Read More ›

• Remembering Extraordinary Heroes at the Imperial War Museum

  By John Freeman on 11 November 2010

  This Remembrance Weekend the Imperial War Museum in London is opening a new permanent exhibition entitled Extraordinary Heroes which celebrates the courage of the many men and women who have received the two highest British and Commonwealth medals of honour,… Read More ›

• The Elements: Advice to Aspring Artists

  By John Freeman on 11 November 2010

  

  Lee Moyer offers his useful guidance to would be or practicing artists trying to gt their break in the world of commercial art… I critique hundreds of pieces every year. Not because I’m a Creative Director (although I have been),… Read More ›

• Sci-Fi Art Now Creator Interview: Ron Miller

  By John Freeman on 10 November 2010

  

  Mars from Deimos by Ron Miller Ron Miller is an illustrator and author specializing in science, astronomy, science fiction and fantasy. In addition to providing artwork for many magazine and book publishers, he’s the author, co-author or editor of some… Read More ›

• AMC renews The Walking Dead

  By John Freeman on 9 November 2010

  A zombie from AMC’s The Walking Deadseries, which launched at Hallowe’en 2010 on AMC and FX UK Add a Caption Save CaptionCancel The Walking Dead, shown in the UK on FX TV and based on the hit comic book series… Read More ›

• Sweet! FA returns after 20 years in onine form

  By John Freeman on 8 November 2010

  

  For many years, FA magazine – originally published as Fantasy Advertiser – was arguably the best comics fanzine in Britain, but 20 years ago publication sadly ceased. We’re delighted to report that it’s back, in sparkling online form, run by… Read More ›

• Sci-Fi Art Now Creator Interview: Lee Moyer

  By John Freeman on 5 November 2010

  

  Inspired by the 20th century’s great illustrators and the glories of Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, propaganda art and the Pre-Raphaelites, Lee Moyer tailors his work to the specific needs and tastes of his clientele. He excels in… Read More ›

• A tête-à-tête with Aaron Jasinski

  By John Freeman on 5 November 2010

  

  Sci-Fi Art Now illustrator Aaron Jasinski lets us know the pieces from his newest solo exhibit, “tête-à-tête”, are viewable at Screaming Sky Gallery in Portland, Oregon if you happen to be in the area. “Using humour and pop-cultural references, this… Read More ›

• Tube Surfing: Lunartik Toys, Lunatic Comiket and Divine Comedy!

  By John Freeman on 5 November 2010

  • Matt JOnes has confirmed his new Lunartik Mini Teas figures will be Launching at the Forbidden Planet Mega Store on the 20th November (see news story). He’ll be on hand to sign my new Lunartik Mini Teas and fill… Read More ›

• Flying Tonight: Four New Commandos…

  By John Freeman on 4 November 2010

  Four new Commandos are on sale now with one by the late great Jose Maria Jorge, who died last month. Commando No 4339: Nightmare in SiberiaStory: Ferg Handley Art: Mike White Cover Art: Mike White Royal Navy Lieutenant Will Clemence… Read More ›

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