Most comic conventions measure their success by either footfall, social media reach or economic success. Well, I am here to report that the Moniaive Comic Festival takes a different route to measuring success. The aim of Sue Grant and her… Read More ›
Alan Grant
Cam Kennedy, John Wagner and more head to Moniaive
Here’s the details of this year’s Moniaive Comic Festival Weekend (11th – 12th June) – two days of all things related to comic books in Moniaive, a village in the Parish of Glencairn, in Dumfries and Galloway, South-West Scotland. Some… Read More ›
Something For the Weekend: Penny Dreadful Monsters, Oh My! (New Comics w/c 9/5/16)
Alongside promoting this week’s 2000AD – and do check out Prog 1980, because there’s some great revelations, and it’s worth the cover price alone for the stunning art from Neil Googe on “Survival Geeks”, written by Gordon Rennie and Emma… Read More ›
2000AD Script Book to reveal original work of comics giants
Some of the world’s greatest comic writers have cut their teeth at the world famous 2000AD – and now readers will get to see their creative power laid bare with The 2000AD Script Book. Published this October in the UK and North America, The… Read More ›
In Memoriam: Tony Kuroizumi-Luke
I’m very sad to report the passing of comic creator, animator and illustrator Tony Kuroizumi-Luke, who has died after a long battle with cancer – but who, despite often being in pain in recent years, battled it with every fibre of… Read More ›
Comics @ Aye Write! Glasgow’s Book Festival 2016
This year’s Glasgow Book Festival, Aye Write, will be taking place in the City’s Mitchell Library from 10 to 20 March. Claiming to be the third largest literary festival in the UK, presumably after the Edinburgh International Book Festival and… Read More ›
Wagner And Grant’s “Rok Of The Reds” Kicks Off In March
First announced in February last year, BHP Comics will launch the Alan Grant and John Wagner-penned mini series Rok of the Reds in March, featuring stunning art by Dan Cornwell, coloured by Abigail Bulmer and lettered by Jim Campbell. Rok of… Read More ›
2Tone Comics in Hebden Bridge and other Comic Creators Count the Cost of Christmas Storms
Fans of independent comic shop 2 Tone Comics in Hebden Bridge have rallied to help owners Mandy and Tom after the store was devastated by flooding over Christmas, wreaking havoc on many businesses in the Yorkshire town. The store is one… Read More ›
Irish Men in Malta: Big Bastard by Danny McColgan and Neil O’Driscoll
One great thing about conventions is that its an opportunity to meet the people behind the comics you’ve read and enjoyed – but for me, it’s also about finding new comics to enjoy. At this year’s Malta Comic Con, this… Read More ›
Last Chance For Some Daemonic Comic Horror Before Christmas!
Know a British comics fan? Still looking for that elusive present to sate the needs of such a strange beast? Well, good news. There’s still time to buy the excellent collected The House of Daemon in time for Christmas, published… Read More ›