Who is the most experienced Doctor Who comic strip artist alive today? Mike Collins, John Ridgway and John Ross are certainly contenders for the honour but in 1976 the answer was much more clear cut – it was TV Comic… Read More ›
Adventure Comics
New Wolfblood Motion Comic Continues CBBC saga
Fans of CBBC’s Wolfblood will be pleased to hear that a second motion comic based on the series is on the way, written by Rik Hoskin and illustrated by Tom Waterhouse. Set after the dramatic events of the show’s fourth season,… Read More ›
Answers in Blood: An Interview with “Vikings” comic writer Cavan Scott
Cavan Scott counts himself lucky to work in the worlds that first sparked his imagination as a kid. He writes the Doctor Who: The Ninth Doctor comic for Titan, is one of the writers of the Star Wars: Adventures in… Read More ›
22 Pages From Scottish History at Paisley Museum
Scottish history is being reinterpreted in a range of comic styles in the 22 Pages: Scenes From Scottish History that is currently on at the Paisley Museum. The free exhibition was created by Magic Torch Comics and features 22 pieces… Read More ›
In Review: Rivers Of London – Night Witch #2
Rivers Of London: Night Witch #2 Writers: Ben Aaronovitch & Andrew Cartmel Artist: Lee Sullivan Colorist: Luis Guerrero The Book: Following a disastrous attempt to ‘recruit’ the witch, Vavara, a Russian oligarch turns his sights on Peter Grant and Thomas… Read More ›
New Comics On Sale Now (Comic Shops and Newsagents) – No Hit or Mything! (w/c 11th Aril 2016)
It’s a busy week here in the downthetubes dungeon, so apologies for a shorter than usual round up of new comics! I’m busy plugging away at behind the scenes work to promote both the upcoming Lakes International Comic Art Festival,… Read More ›
Torchwood Returns to Comics, Titan to publish new adventures
Titan Comics has announced that Doctor Who TV spinoff Torchwood is back, in an all-new ongoing comic series starring the daring Captain Jack Harkness and Gwen Cooper. Written by Captain Jack himself – John Barrowman – and Carole E. Barrowman, and with… Read More ›
The Eagle at 66: A Boy’s Eye View
On a day that marks the sixty-six years since Eagle first appeared on the nation’s bookstalls, we’re delighted to present this article by David Slinn on the enormous impact the boys’ paper made on its debut in April 1950. Not… Read More ›
In Memoriam: Comic Artist Gerry Dolan
When artist Gerry Dolan died last November I started writing this tribute, but for various reasons it got pushed back in its publication until now, and I can only apologise to those of you who already knew of his passing… Read More ›
First Dynamite James Bond Collection Out in June
The first collection of Dynamite Entertainment‘s James Bond stories is out in June, collecting Vargr, a story written by Warren Ellis (Transmetropolitan, The Authority) and drawn by Jason Masters (Batman Incorporated, Guardians of the Galaxy). In Varger, after a mission… Read More ›
In Review: DTHRTL Issue 1
Silent comics – so difficult to review, yet the good ones can be so compelling that they deserve to be reviewed, and Bob Turner’s DTHRTL (that is Death Rattle to the non-text savvy amongst us) is definitely deserving of a review. Issue 1… Read More ›
In Review: Stephenson’s Robot Issue 2
Accent UK’s steam-punk themed anthology Stephenson’s Robot returns for the second of seven issues. The main story of the titular robot set during the First World War is written by Dave West and illustrated by Indio!, the shorter Chronicles Of… Read More ›
Awesome Comics Podcast Episode 38: Jennie Gyllblad
Darn it! I’m late giving this week’s Awesome Comics Podcast a plug. This week, it’s the turn of super busy, super talented Swedish comic book artist and designer Jennie Gyllblad to take centre stage as guest – the mind behind… Read More ›
Vice Press Release New 2000AD Sláine Prints by Glenn Fabry
Vice Press, under license from Rebellion, has just launched its latest release in their officially licensed line of limited edition 2000AD art prints – Sláine by legendary artist Glenn Fabry. Sláine is the next release in Vice Press artist series, following… Read More ›
Do Your Duty: Buy 100% Biodegradable #12
Issue 12 of the digital anthology 100% Biodegradable is out now on Drivethru and Comicsy for just 69p. Wrapped in a cover from Bill Storie and Brett Burbridge, it includes some cracking strips from the likes of Chris Redfern, Dan Cornwell, Dave… Read More ›
Eagle Flies Again, thanks to Hibernia Comics
The Eagle Flies Again. 34 years ago this month, classic British adventure comic the Eagle was relaunched under the stewardship of Barrie Tomlinson and David Hunt. It featured an enviable lineup of characters and creators and ran for nearly 12 years,… Read More ›
Something For the Weekend – Bone China, Doctor Who and Unmentionables!
Here’s my pick of this week’s list of British creator and British publisher-skewed new comics, including new comics on sale in UK newsagents. This feature covers all titles released from Monday 7th March onwards with most new US comics released… Read More ›
Panel Borders delves into Action – The Story of a Violent Comic
Panel Borders, the only regular monthly look at comic books, graphic novels and sequential art steam* broadcast in the UK over the airwaves, delves into the story behind one of the country’s most controversial comics tonight. Guest presenter Professor Martin… Read More ›
WP Comics Launches “Gunnveig’s Saga”, a Viking epic
Newly- founded British comic book publisher WP Comics has just launched its latest title Gunnveig’s Saga, – a Viking epic that’s the work of newcomer Icelandic writer Arnar H. Önnuson and British illustrator Melissa Nettleship. The comic is the company’s first… Read More ›
Birmingham’s Time Bomb Comics spreads its wing with ongoing comic project Flintlock
Time Bomb Comics has successfully gained Kickstarter backing for its first-ever ongoing adventure comic, Flintlock – but further funding support will help the independent British publisher promote the title and really make an impact with the great-looking book when it launches…. Read More ›