Reflections on Small Press Day and indie comics in 2025 with some cool recommendations Last week I visited the Small Press Day event in Edinburgh. The local branch of Forbidden Planet, a shop which I have been visiting for decades in its various forms, was sponsoring it which was wonderful to see. What was just as wonderful was to see that there are still a … Continue reading Comics Cannot be Stopped!
BOXES is a brand new 72 page comic magazine from ThirdBear Press that aims to showcase new short works from the most exciting and interesting creators in indie comics! I have an article in the premiere issue, an examination of ageing in comics via Cliff Chiang’s Catwoman Lonely City, Jaime Hernandez Locas and Alison Bechdel’s The Secrets of Superhuman Strength. There are tons of fantastic creators … Continue reading Boxes
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
The Writings and Ramblings of Ben Herman
This is a blog dedicated to what I have been lucky enough to find out about comics. I might add in some other geeky goodness, but it's mainly about the comics.
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Comics with a British focus
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