Richard Sheaf explores the the world’s first major exhibition to explore the representation of foundlings, orphans, adoptees, and foster children in comics…
Woodrow Phoenix
Comic creator Woodrow Phoenix features in BBC’s new landmark art series
Don’t miss this smashing new arts programme from the BBC
Graphic Brighton returns in May: Michael Rosen, Hannah Berry, Woodrow Phoenix among speakers discussing comics for younger audiences
Graphic Brighton – a popular academic comics conference open to the public – returns to the British southern city in May. There’s still time for comic researchers to submit papers for possible discussion at this year’s in person event, which… Read More ›
“Draw The Line: 100+ Things You Can Do To Change The World!” book launches in March, with real and virtual events
Draw The Line, a comics project now to be published as a book by Street Noise Books – and will launch with two events in the UK, one virtual and one in real life
London’s Foundling Museum announces “Superheroes, Orphans & Origins: 125 Years in Comics” exhibition
London’s Foundling Museum has announced their major exhibition this summer as Superheroes, Orphans & Origins: 125 Years in Comics. It will include three new artistic commissions by comic artists Asia Alfasi, Bex Glendining and Woodrow Phoenix. The Foundling Museum tells… Read More ›
Lawless Comic Con – British Comics History – VideoCast Notes
Background notes to this weekend’s foray across 100 years plus of comics history
British Comics That Never Were – BBC Worldwide’s “ROBOT” Project – Part Two
A 1990s proposed BBC Worldwide comic magazine takes shape – but why didn’t it fly?
SelfMadeHero’s Graphic Anthology Programme promotes diversity in comics publishing
New project to find, develop, publish and promote emerging comic artists
Society of Authors launches Comics Creator Network
Great news for comic creators across the UK
Talking Brazilian Comics: Rafael Coutinho’s Panel at the Embassy of Brazil
The Embassy of Brazil in London recently hosted a fascinating discussion about the rich world of independent Brazilian comics with artist, writer and Festival organiser Rafael Coutinho, interviewed by Dr Edward King from the University of Bristol, author of Posthumanism… Read More ›