Faiza Hussain by John Allison
Back from Thought Bubble 2018. Quite a weekend, a lot to think about and a lot of comics to look forward to reading. One highlight was this great sketch of Marvel heroine Faiza Hussain by the wonderful John Allison (of Giant Days fame). A bonus it is signed by Faiza’s creator Paul Cornell who was very pleased with the sketch. Continue reading Faiza Hussain by John Allison
Cover of the Week
The Lightning Room by Warren Ellis and David Gordon. Damage comics 1993. Continue reading Cover of the Week
Zero Howls Contract
Lycan by Rachel Cush Bears, ravens. What comes next for the intrepid comics reviewer? Well as the nights darken and the cold winds begin to shriek in anguish through the trees it has to be wolves. Werewolves to be specific. It’s not easy being a young person making their way in the modern workplace. Zero hours contracts, the gig economy. If, like Felix, you are … Continue reading Zero Howls Contract
That’s so Valravn
Valravn by Zhou Fang Zhou Fang is the SICBA award winning author of Garden. Garden is an arresting work of imagination which fully deserves the praise it has garnered and I really should be reviewing it, but instead I’m taking a look at Valravn. This short comic tells a tale from Viking Denmark. The Valravn is a raven of great cunning…power and trickery…It would not … Continue reading That’s so Valravn
Cover of the Week
Death’s Head issue 7 by Hitch and Farmer. From Marvel UK. Continue reading Cover of the Week
Bear Necessities
Death and the Bear (A Fable) by Paul Tonner Upon perusing Google maps recently I discovered that I dwelt near to a rather unusual business. To be precise it was a Shamanistic Healing Centre. I had hoped that they would allow me to travel the spirit plane to find a fox spirit or maybe a squirrel to guide me through my next annual review. But … Continue reading Bear Necessities
Cover(s) of the Week
Witch by Lorna Miller Continue reading Cover(s) of the Week
Defrosting History
The Stowaways – The Story of the Boys on the Ice by John Donald – adapted by Ardgowan Primary School with artist Mhairi M Robertson and writer Paul Bristow Magic Torch comics are doing amazing work with Scottish schools using comics to promote literacy. You may have seen their brilliant history/comics mash-ups including the story of the Stone of Destiny heist in the style of … Continue reading Defrosting History
Cover of the Week
Marvel Action starring Captain America issue 26. Another of Marvel UK’s constant title mergers. Great Fantastic Four cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. I loved the Byrne era FF. Continue reading Cover of the Week
Veridian Voyaging
Finding Home by Hari Conner I have spent many years travelling and seldom settled for long. I suppose I do not have a home to miss. – Chepi Home is not always you were born, it’s not always where you live. Janek is travelling home, he is far away and longs to get back. Janek is a skilled chef, warm, comfort loving. He finds a … Continue reading Veridian Voyaging
Daredevils and Warriors 