Peter Duncan checks out John Farrelly’s brilliant funny animal comic, “Beans and Tucker”…
Peter Duncan
Independent publisher Sector 13 Comics reveals “1900” comic anthology plans
Independent comics publisher Sector 13 Comics has set out plans for a new comic anthology, 1900, to be published in 2022 – and put out a call for contributors
In Review: Shaman Kane #7 by David Broughton
Peter Duncan checks out an SF action adventure that pits Shaman Kane against deadly Necro Sharks!
In Review: “Methods of Dyeing” by B Mure
Peter Duncan reviews the fourth book in the atmospheric and subtle “Ismyre”series from Nottingham-based creator B Mure
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!