The Chrell strikes back… Crucible is an ongoing creator-owned strip which started in STRIP: The Adventures Comics Magazine, created by myself and 2000AD artist Smuzz (perhaps best known for his work on ABC Warriors) and lettered by Jim Campbell. We’re hoping we can attract a print publisher…. Read More ›
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Crucible Episode 39: Chrell Attack!
With Beloc’s help, the battle against the Chrell seems to have taken a turn in the party’s favour… or has it? Crucible is an ongoing creator-owned strip which started in STRIP: The Adventures Comics Magazine, created by myself and 2000AD artist Smuzz (perhaps best known for… Read More ›
In Review: Gabriel – The Devil is Everywhere
Written by Jim Alexander Art by David Hill Letters by Nate Pride Production by Jim Campbell Cover by David Hill Mature Content – from Planet Jimbot “A world where God and the Devil – angels and demons – are real…. Read More ›
Crucible: The Quest Episode 38 – Can Beloc Save the Day?
Will Beloc save the day? Or will fear consume him? (Or, rather, the Chrell…). Crucible is an ongoing creator-owned strip which started in STRIP: The Adventures Comics Magazine, created by myself and 2000AD artist Smuzz (perhaps best known for his work on ABC Warriors) and lettered by… Read More ›
Crucible: The Quest Episode 37 – Battling the Chrell
Our adventurers take on a god… but will is Beloc too terrified to help, or is he still too angry at Ardahl for the way he treated him? Crucible is an ongoing creator-owned strip which started in STRIP: The Adventures Comics Magazine,… Read More ›
Crucible: The Quest Episode 36
Giant Monster? Check. Odds stacked against survival? Check? Let’s hope Sylvana doesn’t annoy the Chrell, hey? Oh dear… • Click the image below for full size view For those who came in late (new readers start here!): deep below the… Read More ›
Crucible: The Quest Episode 34
For those who came in late (new readers start here!): deep below the surface of Shaarn, our adventurers confront a terror of legend that has already killed… and threatens to do so again in its own quest! By John Freeman… Read More ›
Web Comic Spotlight: Crucible
I’ve had this idea to spotlight British web comics, and I’m starting with some of the projects I’m working on, since I know the teams aren’t going to object! If you’re a British web comic creator, please send us information in… Read More ›
In Review: Amongst the Stars (Planet Jimbot)
Written by Jim Alexander Art by Mike Perkins, Will Pickering Published by Planet Jimbot – Black and White interiors (64 pages) The Story: Aliens have nightmares too. Us! An alien race reaches out to planet Earth with its collective mind…. Read More ›
Creating Comics: Lettering Comics Before the Digital Age with David Lloyd
Back in the days before computers (and Richard Starkings), comics were hand lettered – and it was something of an arcane art that only a trusted few were employed to do at Marvel UK, where I worked in the 1990s. It… Read More ›