Industry veterans join the dark fantasy fray!
Paul H. Birch
Crowdfunding Spotlight: Spearpoint
A young witch and her friends are all that stand in the way of invasion from an ancient underground race of creatures!
Remembering artist Jon Haward: a personal tribute by Paul H. Birch
Writer Paul H. Birch remembers a good friend
In Memoriam: Comic Artist Jon Haward
Farewell to the much respected “Kid Chameleon” of British comics, from many of his friends
Time Bomb Comics announces third volume of “Bomb Scares” anthology
Great news for horror comic fans from Time Bomb Comics!
In Review: Dick Turpin and the Vengeful Shade
On sale soon, a new, creepy, enjoyable adventure from Time Bomb Comics
Crowdfunding Spotlight: Dick Turpin, Your Time is Up!
The End seems to be nigh for that scoundrel of the highways Dick Turpin, who looks to be facing a fear-filled death in Dick Turpin and The Vengeful Shade, a new comic from Time Bomb Comics
John McCrea’s solo exhibition opens in Birmingham
Paul H. Birch reports on the opening of comic artist John McCrea’s solo exhibition at the Birmingham gallery Havill & Travis at Primitivo. Work from throughout John’s long and illustrious career is being showcased, including original cover art drawings framed with… 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 ›
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 ›
Birmingham Comics Festival has big plans for its Comic Art Show next month
Next month sees the debut of the Birmingham Comics Festival – a series of events that take place throughout the city which includes the Birmingham Comic Art Show at Birmingham City University, a free convention-style event which will take place on 24th… 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 ›
SF adventure “Skow Dogs” and Alan Burrows “Switchblade”debut in all-new 100% Biodegradable,
Hot on the heels of the SF adventure “Death Duty” by myself, Dave Hailwood and Brett Burbridge in recent issues of digital anthology 100% Biodegradable comes another new story from the “WarWorldz” shared universe project – “Skowdogs“. In the WarWorldz universe, the once mighty… Read More ›
Birmingham Bound: An Interview with Halo artist Ian Richardson
Ian Richardson has recently completed illustrating the science fiction comic book series Halo for Dark Horse, and took time out prior to taking part in events for this weekend’s Birmingham Comics Festival, to discuss his work at Image, Dark Horse,… Read More ›
Birmingham Bound: An Interview with Comic Artist Ian Kennedy
Artist Ian Kennedy’s sixty plus career encompasses some of the best loved characters and comics published in Great Britain. To this day, he remains the undisputed master of aviation depictions. From his pioneering days on Air Ace and Thriller Picture… Read More ›
Freaks, Heroes and Horrors, Good Grief! A Dastardly Digital Bundle of Comics Now On Sale
Following up on my plug earlier today for 100% Biodegradable Issue 11, there’s a fab “Freaks, Heroes and Horrors Bundle” on offer from four ace independent publishers on the digital platform Drivethrucomics – and it’s bigger than ever this time around. Offering… Read More ›
Biodegradable Goodies Galore!
The first 100% Biodegradable Collection, collecting the best stories from issues 1 – 6 of the quarterly digital sci-fi anthology is available now. Whether it’s giant rampaging rodents, paranormal ice cream salesmen, hard boiled detectives, adulterous martians or kung-fu kitchen… Read More ›
Bomb Scares Anthology Out In Time for Hallowe’en, First Annual Event for Project
Hallowe’ens are going to be just that little bit different from now on… Birmingham based comic book publisher Time Bomb Comics has announced the release of what will be an annually released horror anthology going under the title of Bomb… Read More ›
“Bomb Scares” comic anthology from Time Bomb Comics seeks backing
Time Bomb Comics publisher Steve Tanner has just launched a modest Kicstarter – just £500 – to raise funds to publish Bomb Scares, a new horror comic anthology showcasing a truly frightening array of artists and writers. Intended as an annual release… Read More ›