Well, I’ve got egg all over my face this morning. Ever striving to bring accurate reports on the world of comics (largely, at present, British comics) and more, marking major events where we can between the demands of various editing… Read More ›
John Freeman
The Really Heavy Greatcoat Review of the Year 2017
The Really Heavy Greatcoat by myself and Lancaster-based artist Nick Miller was published fairly regularly for about 20 years in alternative Lancaster print titles such as On The Beat and Off the Beat and online on virtual-lancaster.net. These days, Nick Still draws an annual celebratory Greatcoat at… Read More ›
Nun-nuh-Nineteen! New 100% Biodegradable comic out now (warning, contains Zombie Mods and Rockers)
Issue 19 of of the digital anthology 100% Biodegradable is out now on Drivethru and Comicsy, wrapped within the confines of a crab-tastic wrap around cover by Łukasz Kowalczuk. Inside issue 19 of 100% Biodegradable: • A seaside clash between… Read More ›
The 2000AD Thrill-Cast: Starlord – 40 Years On…
Ahead of the 40th anniversary of 2000AD‘s short-lived stablemate, the 2000AD podcast takes a look at impact and on-going legacy of Starlord – the original home of “Strontium Dog” and “Ro-Busters”. I was delighted to be asked to contribute as… Read More ›
TV21 243, a special continuation of the original Gerry Anderson-inspired comic, offered again
The Official Gerry Anderson Store is selling copies of TV21 No. 243 – an “alternate universe” continuation of the first series of classic 1960s comic TV21, originally produced as part of the Supermarionation Blu-Ray and DVD release by Network, back… Read More ›
As FLOODS return, so does British charity comic project, strip appeal launched
In 2007, British comic creator Adam Grose initiated a project with writers and artists producing a comic eBook of one page cartoon strips exploring the theme of ‘Flood’, in reaction to the UK floods experienced in July 2007. Creators include Ben… Read More ›
The First Female “Doctor Who” Appeared in Comics back in 1989 – Sort Of!
While the news of the latest Doctor Who casting of Jodie Whittaker as the Thirteenth Doctor, Britain’s national media went a bit crazy, fans were divided – while some Marvel UK comic fans simply shrugged, because they’d seen it coming… Read More ›
All-out action from cover to cover in 100% Biodegradable – Issue 17!
100% Biodegradable Issue 17 is on sale now, crammed with digital comics goodness – available from all the usual electronic outlets. Here’s the line-up and yes, of course I’m just a teeny bit biased about this title for obvious reasons… Read More ›
Sneak Peek: 100% Biodegradable Issue 17 – Switchblades and Skowdogs!
With Issue 17 of the digital anthology comic 100% Biodegradable nearing completion, here’s a preview of some of the strips appearing inside. In “Capsule” by Brian Pearlman and Armin Ozdic (with colours by Liam O’Connor and letters by Ken Reynolds)… Read More ›
Eddie Robson and Rachael Smith share free Graphic Novels Panel billing for “Lancaster Words”
Comic creators Eddie Robson and Rachael Smith will be talking about their comics work at a free “Lancaster Words” Graphic Novels Panel on Saturday 8th July 2017 in Lancaster, an event chaired by comics editor John Freeman. The free event has… Read More ›
Rourke of the Radlands back in “Fool’s Gold” for 100% Biodegradable
Coming to Issue 17 of the digital anthology 100% Biodegradable is a brand new Rourke of the Radlands strip written by Dave Hailwood and me, John Freeman with art by Bill Storie and some rather glorious colours from Brett Burbridge. Originally… Read More ›
100% Biodegradable Issue 16 is out now on ComiXology
Issue 16 of the digital anthology 100% Biodegradable, which I’m delighted to be involved with, is out now on ComiXology. Recently awarded 8.3 out of 10 on FanboyNation, and described as “some of the best science fiction storytelling outside of… Read More ›
Can Your Hear Me, Mother? I’m on the Radio This Week
Thanks to David Chandler, you’ll hear me plugging Lancaster Comics Day (and the Lakes International Comic Art Festival) on this week’s “Friday Night Three” show airing on Beyond Radio (7 – 9.00pm, 103.5FM across Lancaster and Morecambe and also online)…. Read More ›
New 100% Biodegradable revives “Rourke of the Radlands”, co-created by Wonder Woman artist Liam Sharp
The latest issue of the ace British digital anthology 100% Biodegradable (Issue 16) is on sale now and of course I’m delighted to report it includes a very special re-presentation of “Rourke of the Radlands – The Wand” – a tale… Read More ›
Titan Comics Lost Fleet: Corsair #1 by Jack Campbell – covers, first pages revealed
Titan Comics have revealed more details about The Lost Fleet: Corsair Issue #1 – including all the covers and interior pages from this new military SF release, which launches in June in all good comic shops. (Bias declaration – this… Read More ›
A Martian Menace invades Spaceship Away – the official, Dan Dare-inspired comics magazine
The latest issue of Spaceship Away – the glossy strip and feature magazine inspired by Dan Dare and the original Eagle comic – has just been released, wrapped in a striking cover from Graham Bleathman, and will be available to… Read More ›
Watch: Kicking it Old School – Talking British Comics at 2000AD’s 40 Years of Thrill-Power Festival
2000AD has posted a video of the panel called “Kicking it Old School” from last month’s 40 Years of Thrill-Power Festival (our feature on the event is here). Chaired by myself, the panel featured John Higgins, Ian Kennedy and Jesus… Read More ›
“Rourke of the Radlands” returns via 100% Biodegradable shapes up
Back in the early 1990s, myself and now Wonder Woman artist Liam Sharp co-created “Rourke of the Radlands“, who has only, to date, appeared in Marvel UK’s STRIP anthology (Issue Four). As I previously mentioned here, the response to the… Read More ›
B7 Media release first Dan Dare Audio Adventures video promotion, charting character’s history
Produced to celebrate the launch of the new Dan Dare Audio Adventures from B7 Media and Big Finish Productions, which launch next month, Dan Dare: A Brief History takes a detailed look at one of Britain’s most celebrated comic book creations…. Read More ›
The Really Heavy Greatcoat Year in Review 2016 Part One
Nick Miller, co-creator of The Really Heavy Greatcoat cartoon with me, which we wrote on a regular basis for some years, delivers the first part of this year’s “Year in Review” early, in response to the US election results… Nick… Read More ›