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Barry Renshaw
Promoting British Independent Comics: A Chat with REDEYE Publisher Barry Renshaw
Matt Badham chats with Barry Renshaw about the return of his fanzine on comics and comics culture
REDEYE Magazine’s return on course for launch at Thought Bubble
Engine Comics ace magazine promoting independent comics is back
REDEYE Magazine revived by Engine Comics, relaunching at Thought Bubble
The highly regarded magazine dedicated to promoting independent comics returns this November
British independent publisher Accent UK Comics bows out
Established in 2001, Accent UK Comics, comprising creators Dave West and Colin Mathieson, is no more
Doctor Who: Panel to Panel corners Cutaway Comics publisher, as project extends ambitious Kickstarter goals with one-shot “Orcini” title
Cutaway Comics has added a new project to its launch crowdfunder
Cutaway Comics launches Doctor Who “Splinter Universe” comics project with crowdfunder for Eric Saward’s “Lytton”
Cutaway Comics, an independent comic imprint based in Manchester, has launched its titles featuring worlds and characters from BBC’s Doctor Who – drawing them into darker recesses of a dangerous, unpredictable cutaway universe. The project has launched with a crowdfunder… Read More ›
In Review: Futurequake 2017 (The “Idea Space” Issue)
The Book: FutureQuake 2017 is back to brighten the boring, Inspire the indolent and render the jaded jubilant! Within the 100 page issue witness 18 possible futures including the latest instalment of the astounding epic, “Idea Space”. The Review: I’ve… Read More ›
Celebrating the British Small Press: 60 Great Small Comic Press (Part Two)
When Marvel UK shrunk its original strip output in the mid-1990s, not being a 2000AD reader, comic creator and reader Andy Luke had nowhere to go. He came to find that the small press, often photocopied works, were a core… Read More ›
Jim Alexander, Barry Renshaw deliver new Strontium Dog for Dogbreath zine
Coming soon to the pages of FutureQuake’s Dogbreath is Strontium Dog – Tremor Wings by writer Jim Alexander and artist Barry Renshaw. Jim Alexander co-created Calhab Justice for the Judge Dredd universe but is best known these days for his… Read More ›
FutureQuake returns, bursting with talent and great stories
FutureQuake is back! Wrapped in a stunning cover by Matt Soffe, the finest talents in the British small press are here again to save you from the boredom of a miserable March as we wait for some sign of… Read More ›
Paragon Annual announced, new indie Christmas treat
The team behind the brilliant action adventure anthology Paragon have announced the impending publication of a Paragon Annual for 2015, something of a homage to their love of British Christmas annuals of yesteryear. Due to be released next month, the… Read More ›
Cup of O – 2000 AD Round-Up
Hello – ! Welcome to my second round-up and review of things happening over at 2000AD – the biggest event in the offing is without a doubt last week’s phenomenally ridiculous conclusion of the most recent run of Indigo Prime where (spoiler warning) Cthulhu… Read More ›
Multiverse Mgazine blasts back into action
Mike Conroy’s comics news and features magazine Multiverse is finally back in print – with a spanking new look for Issue 7 from Barry Renshaw and packed with industry news from both the US and UK, complete with an intriguing… Read More ›
Eagles Initiative talent competition axed due to low number of entries
Organisers of the Eagles Initiative talent competition, launched last year, have abandoned this year’s competition. The Eagles Initiative was launched in May 2010 as an independent offshoot of the Eagle Awards (see news story) to find and promote new creators… Read More ›
The Webcomic List Awards 2010 Nominations Start November 8th
Launched last year to replace the now defunct Web Cartoonists’ Choice Awards, the Webcomic List Awards exist to recognise the best that online comics have to offer and nominations are open to everyone involved in the creation, promotion or distribution… Read More ›
Multiverse Sneek Preview Released
After some teasing of comic fans last month, Multiverse – a new comics news magazine from by former Comics International editor Mike Conroy and team, which will be distributed to UK comic shops – has been announced. A 20-page sampler… Read More ›
Eagle Initiative web site launches
The Eagle Initiative has announced that its website is now open for submissions to its innovative worldwide talent search. With Stan Lee as its patron and a host of top name creators on board as judges, the Initiative – an… Read More ›
Stan Lee supports UK’s ‘Eagle Initiative’ for new creators
Stan Lee – the celebrated co-creator of such enduring Marvel characters as Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, the Hulk and the X-Men – has agreed to become patron of the Eagle Initiative. Agreeing to give his backing to the innovative worldwide… Read More ›
Eagle Awards launch worldwide talent search
The Eagle Awards committee is to offer untried talent a chance to demonstrate their abilities before a global audience which has already garnered some prestigious support from the likes of Chris Claremont, Dave Gibbons and Mark Waid. The project, which… Read More ›