It may seem like I have been quite quiet this year. It is true I have not written many reviews, however I have been working on two really exciting projects that will be kickstarted later this year. Boxes is a new magazine from brilliant Scottish creator Steven Ingram. It will feature original comics from some wonderfully talented artists. Steven asked me if I would contribute … Continue reading Love letters – angry and otherwise
Buzzard issue 3 Preview I was fortunate enough to get a preview of the forthcoming issue of Buzzard by Andrea Wolf. Buzzard is a teenage hit-man from the gutters with a penchant for literature and a talent for killing. This issue sees him facing two struggles, one with his own libido and a more mortal struggle as he is sent to kill a veteran assassin. … Continue reading Rocky Road to Hell
Preview: Ignis Quadrant issue 2 Back in November last year I reviewed The Ignis Quadrant. This sci-fi Western draws on the likes of Firefly and The Mandalorian to deliver fast-paced space thrills. The book is back with issue two now funding on Indiegogo. This issue sees troubled hero Montana facing some demons from his past and some interesting new characters make their debut. The team … Continue reading Back to the Badlands
Kickstarter Preview – The United, Welcome to the Shitshow Jonny Cannon has finally come to the end of his epic saga of superheroes, corruption and the failed state which is Britain today. The United (and sometimes The Divided) took us from the tower blocks of Glasgow to the Tower of London with many a twist and turn on the way. Now the last issue wraps … Continue reading United they stand
Roundup of Amazing Kickstarters Wow, there are a ton of Kickstarters on the go right now. As there will likely be no opportunity to purchase these at cons for a while, then I urge you to sign up and get some amazing comicy goodness delivered to your letterbox. There are also some nice reward tiers available for many of these like prints, sketches and original … Continue reading Kicker Conspiracy
Penguins are important. What would Batman be without the Penguin? What would orca’s eat? Hell, there is a penguin in Edinburgh Zoo that is an officer in the Norwegian army. This is true by the way. In the world of comics the Penned Guin by Alan Henderson is the essential reference point for our Antarctic pals. You can get your hands on the collected 2019 … Continue reading Black and White and read all over
2019 is the year we move from United to Divided. I refer of course to Jonny Cannon‘s The United comic. The United was the story of a modern UK superhero team, that didn’t shy away from the impact of our shifting political substructure, of a country that is ostensibly united, but divided by class, by nation and in so many other ways. The United is … Continue reading Divided they Fall
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Comics with a British focus
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