Alan Woollcombe pays tribute to Stan “The Man” Lee, who has died aged 95, co-creator of an astonishing number of comic book characters, comic books, whose influence on entertainment and pop culture will endure… Stan Lee was arguably the most… Read More ›
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How to be a Super-Hero, by Stan Lee
British writer and editor Tim Quinn both worked with and interviewed Spider-Man co-creator Stan Lee, whose death has been announced, aged 95. Here, he pays tribute to the American writer and publisher who did so much to shape Marvel Comics… Read More ›
Tim Quinn’s Marvel UK Memories: Interviewing Stan Lee
Stan Lee has been a hero of Tim Quinn’s since he read one of his comics when he was just seven…
Stunning superhero art heads to Portsmouth Comic Con, Doctor Who effects artist Gary Pollard joins line up
Artwork inspired by writer and publisher Stan Lee and created by artists such as Alex Ross, two of the biggest names in comic books, will be exhibited at this year’s inaugural Portsmouth Comic Con, taking place 5th – 6th May… Read More ›
Tube Surfing: Marvel UK Memories, Alan Moore, Gene Ha – and Captain Pugwash!
Here’s a quick round up of comics-related news items, recalling Marvel UK, Alan Moore‘s partnership with Gene Ha on Top 10, a look at some gorgeous Doctor Who art and more… • The brainchild of Melvyn Bragg, Opening Shot was… Read More ›
Jack Kirby Thor Comic Cover Art Pops Up in British Toy Figure Auction Catalogue
Nestling in an auction from Charterhouse Auctioneers, due to take place on Friday 24th June 2016, is the cover to an early issue of Marvel’s Thor, drawn by Jack Kirby and Vince Colletta. The original artwork for the cover of The Mighty… Read More ›
TwoMorrows Announces “Comic Book Fever: A Celebration of Comics: 1976 – 1986”
US publisher TwoMorrows has announced the upcoming publication of A Celebration of Comics: 1976-1986 by George Khoury, author of The Extraordinary Works Of Alan Moore and True Brit: A Celebration of the Great Comic Book Artists of the UK. Described… Read More ›
Wallace Wood omitted from Netflix Daredevil credits, estate and US creators protest
Over on Bleeding Cool, an article about the brilliant US artist Wallace “Wally” Wood and his integral part in the creation of the Marvel superhero character Daredevil appears to have been mined from posts on the Wallace Wood Estate Facebook… Read More ›
“Toy Hunter” returns to Quest in January, seeking Space: 1999 Eagle and collectibles for Stan Lee
Acclaimed toy dealer Jordan Hembrough is back on the hunt to find the holy grail of toys and collectibles with bigger price tags that earn bigger profits in the third season of Toy Hunter, which will premiere on QUEST… Read More ›
True Believers Awards Launched as revamped “Eagle Award” site vanishes
It looks like plans to revive the Eagle Awards have hit a snag, because an all-new comic award has just been announced – with the ceremony scheduled at the exactly same time at London Film and Comic Con as… Read More ›