Peter Duncan reviews the fourth book in the atmospheric and subtle “Ismyre”series from Nottingham-based creator B Mure
Peter Duncan
Hallowe’en BEANO is a perfect starting point for new readers!
If you haven’t bought it yet, this week’s Hallowe’en-themed BEANO is a perfect jump on board point for new readers
In Review: Beano Boomics – “The Battle for Bash Street School” and “The Abominable Snowmenace” – and “The Ultimate, Dennis and Gnasher Comic Collection”
Three great BEANO books to check out…
In Review: The Wallop! Annual, from Volcano Comics
Peter Duncan reviews the new, independently published Wallop! Annual, packed with humorous adventure
In Review: Contrapaso Volume One – The Children of Others
This new graphic novel offers a complex picture of post-civil war Spain, where fear and shame and division are still foremost in almost every character’s mind
In Review: The Rise and Fall of the Trigan Empire Volume Three
Peter Duncan reviews the latest volume in the epic story of the Trigan Empire’s rise and fall…
Reinventing Comic Characters: The European Approach
Comic characters are being adapted for a modern audience across the Channel. Peter Duncan takes a look…
In Review: Horror – The First Time America’s Paranoia infected the World
Peter Duncan reviews a new book on the 1950s campaign against American horror comics and is left sadly unimpressed
Crowdfunding Spotlight: Buzzard, Crackpot and Damsels from D.I.S.T.R.E.S.S, a real mix of offerings!
Crowdfunding has proven a lifeline for comic creators through the COVID-19 crisis – and there are more projects to come…
In Review: The77 Issue 5
Want some action? Adventure? Fun? Peter Duncan happily directs you toward The77 #5…
Sector 13 writing team break into Heavy Metal
Congratulations very much in order for two independent comics writers
In Review: Beast Hunting Battle Badgers Book Six by Steve Sims
Buckle up, animal comic fans! Peter Duncan spotlights a furry, furious and funny treat for you to check out…
In Review: Jump, a Dutch humour anthology
Peter Duncan takes a quick look at a recently-launched Dutch anthology
Creating Comics: An Editor’s Thoughts on Being “Right”, when others think you’re “Wrong”
Publishing fanzines has both its pleasures and pitfalls…
Have Yourself a Continental Comic Christmas…
A quick look at some comics from the continent
Illustrators sought for not-for-profit 2000AD zine Sector 13
A fun looking not for profit comic is looking for illustrators
Interstellar Overdrive: Shaman Kane Issue Six, by David Broughton (Review)
David Broughton wraps his first “Shaman Kane” story arc with an inter-dimensional face off!
In Review: Lives of the Great Occultists
Delving into this collection from Kevin Jackson and Hunt Emerson led reviewer a merry dance…
In Review: The Beano and Dandy Annuals 2021
Peter Duncan finds his funny bone well and truly tickled by this year’s Beano and Dandy annuals…
In Review: Gentlemind Volume One
Examining the cost of ambition and the consequences of the compromises it demands…