Fans of legendary comics artist Herb Trimpe, the co-creator of Captain Britain and one of the first artists to draw Wolverine, have rushed to pay tribute to him. Herb Trimpe, whose death was announced yesterday by his cousin… Read More ›
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Propelled to Create: An Interview with Comics Writer Ricardo Mo
I’ve been following the releases of a crime comic called Propeller on Comixology, produced by writer Ricardo Mo with art by Alberto Muriel, a gorgeous black and white story with a twist, mashing up the 1950s crime story vibe with a… Read More ›
“Jupiter’s Legacy” film news breaks as collection launches in comic shops
Mark Millar and Frank Quitely’s Image Comics-published series Jupiter’s Legacy is headed to the big screen, notes The Hollywood Reporter. The news comes as Jupiter’s Circle #1, also by Mark and set in 1959, featuring art by Wilfredo Torres,… Read More ›
Sneak Peek – Propeller Issue 2
Propeller – Issue 2: The Cop Who Knew Too Much” Written by Ricardo Mo Art by Alberto Muriel Lettered by HdE Logo and Cover Variant by Rodolfo Reyes Published by Instant Astronaut Publishing Available from Wednesday 1st April… Read More ›
In Review: Saltire – Annihilation Part 2
Writer: John Ferguson Art: Claire Roe Colour: Lauren Knight Publisher: Diamond Steel Comics Out: 11th April 2015 The Book: As blood thins and silence echoes, a fresh torment builds behind the southern wall. When heroes fall, who will stand against an… Read More ›
London Calling: Death Sentence returns in June
Death Sentence is back with a brand new ongoing series in June. Death Sentence: London continues the phenomenal critical and sales hit rampant with sex, drugs and superpowers in an all-new story by MontyNero, featuring art by rising star artist Martin… Read More ›
Sneak Peek: Cap Stone #4 (Titan Comics)
The Cap Stone mini series from Titan Comics, re-publishing the digital title from Madefire by wife and husband team Christina McCormack and Liam Sharp, concludes this week with the release of Issue 4 in comic shops – and we… Read More ›
Titan Unveils its Best of British Month – Death Sentence, Johnny Nemo and more!
Titan Comics launches its Best Of British Comics month in May, celebrating cutting edge talent and supporting bold new visions – and has just released this trailer for their campaign. The promotion firmly promotes many of the great creator-owned… Read More ›
Sneak Preview: Mono #3 by Liam Sharp and Ben Wolstenholme
Today, 18th February 2015 sees the release of the third instalments of Mono by Liam Sharp and Ben Wolstenholme from Titan Comics/Madefire, and we have a sneak preview… MONO #3 STORY BY: Liam Sharp ART BY: Ben Wolstenholme COLORS BY: Fin Cramb… Read More ›
Sneak Preview: Cap Stone #3 by Christina McCormack & Liam Sharp
Tomorrow, 18th February 2015 sees the release of the third instalments of Cap Stone by Christina McCormack & Liam Sharp from Titan Comics/Madefire, and we have a sneak preview… CAP STONE #3 STORY BY: Christina McCormack, Liam Sharp ART BY:… Read More ›
Top Canadian comic creator Darwyn Cooke to make first ever UK appearance at Lakes Festival in October
The Lakes International Comic Art Festival has just announced that award-winning Canadian comic book writer, artist, cartoonist and animator Darwyn Cooke will be among the many international and British guests attending its weekend-long event in Kendal, Cumbria in October (16th- 18th… Read More ›
In Review: Midnight Man – Bullet Time
Written by Mo Ali Art by Andy Bloor Published by Badmother Publishing The Comic: Falling from Big Ben whilst being chased by a possessed horse from the American Civil War, the time travelling vigilante Midnight Man has had stranger… Read More ›
Fantastic Four Trailer debuts
Fox has launched the first trailer for its reboot of Marvel’s Fantastic Four, which debuts in the UK on 6th August 2015, directed by Chronicle‘s Josh Trank. Miles Teller stars as Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic, Kate Mara as Sue Storm/Invisible… Read More ›
British Comic Shop Releases (28th January 2015) – XIII, Lady S and Brutania!
Here’s this week’s list of comics – both US and UK releases – on sale in specialist UK comic shops today, Wednesday 28th January 2015. We’ve picked out the titles published by British publishers in bold below, or titles with a… Read More ›
Marvel UK in the spotlight for latest Marvel Fact Files
On sale now is Issue 97 of the Marvel Fact Files part work published by Eaglemoss – a Marvel UK-themed issue wrapped in a stunning cover by Mike Perkins with features on a range of characters created for the company including Captain Britain, Death’s… Read More ›
Marvel UK Flashback: Seventies Superhero Posters by Rafael López Espí
Check out some classic Marvel UK posters by Rafael López Espí
British Comic Shop Releases (31st December 2014) – New Year Treats!
Here’s this week’s list of comics – both US and UK releases – on sale in specialist UK comic shops tomorrow, Wednesday 31st December 2014. We’ve picked out the titles published by British publishers in bold below, or titles with… Read More ›
British Comic Shop Releases (26th November 2014) – Arkwright, Judge Dredd and Moore!
Here’s a list of comics – both US and UK releases – on sale in specialist UK comic shops today, Wednesday 26th November 2014, courtesy of First Age Comics, Lancaster. We’ve picked out the titles published by British publishers in… Read More ›
Knockabout to release “The Magic Pen” by Dylan Horrocks
Sam Zabel a husband, father and a cartoonist once renowned for his series Pickle; in the last few years his career has come to a stand still suffering from a bad case of writer’s block and depression. He now spends his… Read More ›
British Comic Shop Comic Releases (5th November 2014) – Doctor Who and Greysuit, too!
Here’s a list of comics – both US and UK releases – on sale in specialist UK comic shops from tomorrow, Wednesday 5th November 2014, courtesy of First Age Comics, Lancaster. We’ve picked out the titles published by British publishers in bold… Read More ›