Cinebook Best-Sellers October, 2011

Interesting to note Cinebook-The 9th Arts best sellers for October:

1 . Lucky Luke 31: Lucky Luke Versus The Pinkertons
2. Lucky Luke 29: The Grand Duke
3. Lucky Luke 30: The Daltons Escape
4. Long John Silver 3: The Emerald Maze
5. Valerian 2: The Empire Of A Thousand Planets

Lucky Luke should not come as a big surprise since that series has been selling very well since Cinebook started publishing it.  And it is the first time English readers are guaranteed the series will run longer than any previous imprint.

Long John Silver..well, that is just superb.  And Valerian -I am so happy this classic has taken off in the UK.  So, where are those doubters shouting “European comics will NOT sell in the UK!” now?

Reviews of all Cinebook titles can be found in our Cinebook category link to the right.

Spliffy The Stoner Chick

Spliffy The Stoner Chick!

Gabbys comics

John A. Short   & Gabrielle Noble (A)

24pp

A4

full colour

ADULT (18) Only

www.gabbyscomics.blogspot.com

One of the strips I liked most in Ganjaman and later the much lamented Wasted (the Taxman never gets cheated!) was Spliffy -written by John A. Short (who has been around almost as long as me…well, I don’t think anyone is that old) and Gabrielle Noble.

John has been around a good time now and his writing is great –Spliffy invariably ends up losing her clothes –making her the 21^st Century version of the old Daily Mirror character Jane.

Gabrielle’s art and colouring works really well and there are added treats in this comic –strips such as Malice In Wonderland: great art and a cracking punchline at the end. And then we have Dope Squad…very, very naughty…but nice.

For a full colour first issue this is a great start and I hope this will become a regular title –at £2.99 that is cheap.

Ten out of ten from me.

To order (but check out the blog first for posters, t-shirts and more news!

Spliffy Comic 1

Spliffy Comic 1 UK @£2.99

Spliffy Comic 1 Europe @£4.50

Spliffy Comic 1 Rest of the World @£5.50

Classic Comic Brand New Catalogue Available

NOVEMBER 2011				FROM THE CLASSIC COMIC STORE NEWS TEAM
Classics Illustrated number 35, A Tale of Two Cities in store!
Dear Collector,
We have released the latest issue in the Classics Illustrated series. A Tale of Two Cities has been published in the series and is now available to buy at Classic Comic Store here. Dickens’ tale of the French Revolution and the Terror that followed it can now be read as a thrilling Classics Illustrated comic with a stunning cover and interior artwork! Also available is the latest in the Classics Illustrated Junior line – The Wizard of Oz
Buy A Tale of Two Cities here Buy The Wizard of Oz here
Ultra-rare Classics Illustrated issues in stock now!
In an unprecedented turn of events, we have currently got two of the rarest issues in the Classics Illustrated series available! Both The Argonauts and the British Painted Cover version of Mr. Midshipman Easy can be found in the CI Vintage section, or by searching by title in our search bar… Find them both and many others in the Classics Illustrated Vintage section
Brand New – Classics Illustrated Wall Posters!
Classic Comic Store has now released the first 20 in a line of wall posters of famous Classics Illustrated covers. We have removed the large logo and the titles in order to appropriately display these timeless works of art! Size 11.5″ x 16.5″. Get one free poster with every Classics Illustrated or Classics Illustrated Junior subscription! Find the whole range of posters here
Now Available – The Brand New Classic Comic Store Full Stock Catalogue
Click here to download the new catalogue Or email us or call +44 (0)1635 30890 to request a hard copy to be sent to you!
Purchasing is easy directly from Classic Comic Store, or by phone or post (contact details below – cheques in British Pounds to be made out to Classic Comic Store Ltd.). There are over 2,500 comics available to buy online including many from series including Dell and WDL Movie Classics, Thriller Picture Library, Cowboy Picture Library, Super Detective Library, World Illustrated and so on. We very much hope you find something of interest. You can also e-mail us and we will answer any queries you have.
Best wishes, Classic Comic Store Ltd. 2Q Faraday Road Newbury Berkshire RG14 2AD United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)1635 30890 Email: enquiries@classiccomicstore.com

CARDIFF EXPO UPDATED!

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To buy tickets CLICK HERE
TICKET UPDATE : 35% NOW SOLD!

HOLLAND HOUSE MERCURE CARDIFF
25-26TH FEB 2012
The Mercure Hotel is offering a
COMIC EXPO SPECIAL RATE
£90 bed and breakfast per night
Please book direct
Tel 029 204 35000 ( option 1 )
email  h6622-sb1@accor.com

Expo contact comicexpo@hotmail.co.uk

COMIC EXPO WILL AGAIN BE ALL TICKET

 NO TICKETS AVAILABLE ON THE DAY

  ….So the only way to ensure YOU are

 at the

Comic & Animation Event for Wales

is to buy tickets in advance!

Sponsored by

Cloth Cat  Animation

Bait

Our Guest of Honour is the legendary
MIKE PLOOG

Mike Ploog stands out for his macabre horror stories he did for such titles as

Werewolf by Night, Frankenstein, Ghostrider, Conan, Planet of the Apes

and Creepy during the 1970s

In his graphic novel ‘The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus’, Ploog showed the lighter and more

nostalgic side of his talent.

He has also worked on several other Marvel series. However, Mike Ploog spent most of his career

as a designer and storyboard artist in Hollywood

More special guests already confirmed inc.

Additional Special Guest
Harvey Award Winner
JOHN HIGGINS
Watchmen and Razorjack

COMIC EXPO presents

a RAZORJACK ATTACK WEEKEND

as we Spotlight John Higgins’ signature creation

LIVE ART!

John will create live each day a piece of artwork that one lucky fan gets to take home!

( For details call at John’s stand in the main hall )

EXpo EXclusive Limited Edition Print

produced for CICAE! This will be A3 Full Colour on 300gsm card availble at only   £10 each

We will be be revealing here the print from pencils to finished artwork

These can be pre-ordered NOW by emailing comicexpo@hotmail.co.uk

A Special CREATING A MONSTER BITCH A Panel with John and Michael Carroll

 on the creation of Razorjack from comic to graphic and full novel to future plans.

Fancy a bite? check out the RAZORJACK SNACK ATTACK daytime menu from the hotel bar!

Dare YOU enter the realm of RAZORJACK @ Comic Expo?

Visit John’s website

http://www.turmoilcolour.com/news.htm

We are delighted to announce

MICK McMAHON

for a very special appearance

who will be signing and

sketching with COMX

 http://tuggingyourcoat.com/

JOHN M.BURNS
as we celebrate
the 35th ann of Judge Dredd & 2000AD

Plus … ARTISTS ALLEY

Sponsored by DIAMOND COMICS

PATRICK GODDARD
JOHN WATSON
GARY ERSKINE
BEN OLIVIER
DECLAN SHALVEY
MICHAEL CARROLL
ROB WILLIAMS
MIKE COLLINS
DAVE KENDALL
DAVID A. ROACH
NEIL ROBERTS
DYLAN TEAGUE
SIMON WILLIAMS
SIMON WYATT
LEE BRADLEY
CHRIS LYNCH
JASON CARDY
PETER ROGERS
KAT NICHOLSON
RIANNE ROWLANDS
JON HAWARD
SALLY HURST
MATT SAVAGE
( Concept Artist Xmen 1st Class / Prometheus)
ANASTASIA CATRIS

GRAHAM BLEATHMAN

will be signing / sketching

artist onWallace & Gromit Cracking Contraptions Manuals 1 & 2

… With MANY MORE TBA!
All guests appear subject to work / family committments
Some guests charge for autographs / sketching
　

EXpo EXpands with COMIC GURU

Owing to high demand we are now running the

Convention over 3 FLOORS!

The 1st Floor Carnarfon Suite will now host our 2nd Exhibitors room where

JOHN M. BURNS, GARY ERSKINE

& GRAHAM BLEATHMAN ( Wallace & Gromit )

will be our Artists in Residence!

Black Hearted Press

Spotlight with

JIM ALEXANDER

( Birds of Prey / Star Trek )

With 2 EXpo EXclusives!

Gabriel 2 & GoodCopBadCop 1

Which can be purchased with Gabriel 1 and Scout One 1 all signed for £10

& check out MORE titles from BHP!

‘School of the Damned’, ‘Laptop Guy’ & ‘Black Hearted Love’

A number of creators who will not be at their own tables but will also be signing and sketching over the weekend

( a full schedule will be published soon )

signers include

DECLAN SHALVEY, ROB WILLIAMS & BEN OLIVIER

We have more Dealers selling comics, graphics and toys!

Plus a special

SMALL PRESS SHOWCASE

with Concept artist SIMON BREEZE,

JOHN A. SHORT & JASON WILSON

& REAPERWORKS

As part of our XRATED EXPO weekend

our very own

Little Shoppe of Horrors

Special Guest

ROBIN FURTH

With ADAM MILLARD, WAYNE SIMMONDS,

JEAN – PAUL KAMATH

“ Phew ” it’s almost a Convention on it’s own!

Once again the spotlight will be DOCTOR WHO!
the Tardis will be materialising
in the main hall along with the Daleks in support of
Help for Heroes
Doctor Who Adventures Magazine

are supporting
Cardiff Expo once again! details TBA!
We welcome former-TV script editor / Who novelist
GARY RUSSELL

CICAE Welcomes the 6th Doctor
COLIN BAKER

as part of our DOCTOR WHO SPOTLIGHT  WEEKEND! 

All guests appear subject to work / family committments
Some guests charge for autographs / sketching

EXPO LAUNCH PAD  … takes off with New title launches!
The 2011 sell out 10THology graphic novel returns with Vol 2 launching at the show
 
Classical Comics

to launch SWEENEY TODD
and there will be a LIMITED EDITION A3 Print on sale in support of
DRAW THE WORLD TOGETHER

By DECLAN SHALVEY

Dalen Books
DRUIDS Vol 2 The Altars of Destiny to launch @Expo!

EXpo EXclusive launch

The release of Scott Stanford’s

‘Abaddon Rising – The darker side of Oz’

As Dorothy tries to find a way back to the fairytale land,

a wicked atrocity slithers in the depths, growing, waiting to tear Oz apart!

  INTO THE WOODS

A Fairy Tale Anthology is edited by Stacey Whittle and showcases

some of the best small press and indie talent on the scene. 

Contibutors include: Lee Robson, Simon Wyatt, Valia Kapadai,

Rich McAuliffe,Alice Duke, Matt Gibbs, Daniel Clifford,

David Wynne and many more

 

NEW title to debut from CORVUS PRESS

 

…& not just Comics!

 

CAPE KILLER T-SHIRTS to launch at Cardiff Expo

NEW FROM MARKOSIA!

A collection of dark, twisted horror stories designed to get into your head and under your skin. Nobody is safe. Nothing is off limits.

No one can be trusted.

This tome of twisted and sometimes horrific tales explains why not all damaged goods can be returned!

Damaged Goods is primal horror that permeates your very soul and will be sure to stay with you long after you put the book down!

Simon Wyatt will be signing copies of UNBELIVABLE  as part of our EXPO HORROR SHOWCASE!

RATED

.

.

E

PO

We will be spotlighting a House of Horrors at Expo

with not only a Razorjack Attack a trip back to the Darker side of Oz

with Sweeney Todd and peddling Damaged Goods while reading

The Unbelievable London Horror Comic

The writer and publisher of the critically acclaimed comic

John-Paul Kamath

will be selling signed copies of the full-colour horror-comedy anthology which has drawn

praise from inside and outside the comics industry!

We welcome Wayne Simmonds

http://www.waynesimmons.org/

for an EXpo EXclusive! 

we will be launching

FEVER

(the sequel to FLU ) in association with SNOW BOOKS

 

Plus an EXpo EXclusive!

Adam Millard, author of Dead West and Dead Cells, will be launching the third book in the series, Dead Frost.

www.adammillard.co.uk

The apocalypse was just the beginning…

plus dead-icated programme items over the weekend

… Join us at Expo, it’ll be a Scream!

With MORE launches TBC!

　　

Its ANIMATED CARDIFF as we will be adding a NEW
Animation Showcase with screenings and
dedicated programme of events!
Already Confirmed :
SKILLSET MEDIA

DINAMO STUDIOS – makers of RASTAMOUSE!  
Plus EXPO Focus on Animation Education!  

EXpo EXclusive!

ST FAGANS will be previewing their 2012 HISTORY OF ANIMATION EXHIBITION!

SUN and MOON studios

TURNIP STARFISH

 will be hosting a Drop In Animation Workshop suitable for all ages!

More details to follow….

SWANSEA UNI – GLAMORGAN UNI

Plus A NEW ANIME SPOTLIGHT joining our
MANGA programme
with the OTAKUZOKU STORE

 
& Manga artists DESTINY BLUE & NANIIEBIM

COSPLAY competiton

MVM Entertainment will be attending on Saturday

to provide a sneek peek at their Anime DVD ranges!

 

Plus they will be providing prize support for the

Cosplay Competition!

Full interactive Programme & Panels

Already comfirmed
JUDGING DREDD @ 35! 

We take a look at Dredd and Co as 2000AD celebrates it’s 35th ann.

Join us a a special guest list of creator droids talk of Rebellion!

Be there         … it’s the Law!

Storyboarding with Mike Ploog, Matt Savage
& Mike Collins
Breaking into Animation : hosted by Skillset

DINAMO STUDIOS

Small Press – Round Table
… with MUCH more TBC!

EXpo EXhibitors
FORBIDDEN PLANET INTERNATIONAL

Incognito Comics

REED COMICS
OTAKUZOKU STORE

MARKOSIA

with
CHRIS LYNCH
PETER ROGERS

SIMON WYATT

DALEN BOOKS

GENKI GEAR

THE COMIC MAN
KRACKERS GAME STORE

TIME BOMB COMICS
DUMPY LITTLE ROBOT
BLACK BAT COMICS
ETHERINGTON BROS
BEARDED SKULL COMICS
FALLEN ANGEL MEDIA
NANIIEBIM
FUTUREQUAKE PUBLISHING
WILL KIRKBY
DOCTOR GEOF
MOVING PICTURES
CORVUS PRESS
CLASSICAL COMICS

DARKER SIDE OF OZ
MURKY DEPTHS
FUTURES MARKET
DEADSTAR PUBLISHING
PSICOLLECTABLES
STACEY WHITTLE
SCIENCE FICTION COLLECTABLES
POD-CASTAWAY EXPO!
SMALL PRESS BIG MOUTH
SIDEKICKCAST
COMIC EXPO is delighted to introduce
KAT MOSKVINA & BRYONY MULVILLE
FISH4COMICS
FUTUREQUAKE

All artwork and images are copyright their respective owners

German Small Press and Events

 

Well, I’m finally able to get up and walk around a bit more and at least do a bit of typing so..
During 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 I tried leaving messages on various German comic sites to see whether I could establish contact with German Small Pressers -comicforum.de was a main one I visited. No responses.
 
I was then told on another German comic forum that “we like mainstream comics. Not many are interested in the smallish ( sic ) press!” In fact, I seem to have been considered a bit of a joke because of my interest. There were Marvels, DCs, Dark Horse -why bother with “amateur stuff”? Well, despite 30+ years elapsing, I am still interested and supportive of the Small Press and why not the SP in my mother’s native country?
Helge (Herod) Korda used to produce some great stuff. But where is Lippe, Spruhende Phantasie, Zebra, Plop, Ad Absurdum…I could go on.
 
If you are a German zine creator/publisher (in fact it doesn’t have to be just Germany but any country ) get in touch. PLEASE send books for review (always include HOW people can buy them, how much,etc), or if you organise Small Press/Alternative Comix events send the details.
 
CBO gets a heck of a lot of non-English visitors so I’m sure I can drum up some interest for you!
NO PDFs just hardcopies with all the details and any website address so you can get added to the blog roll.
Stay Happy
Terry Hooper
CBO
203 Ashton Drive
Ashton Vale
Bristol
UK BS3 2PY
hoopercomicsuk@yahoo.com

 

Nun, ich bin endlich in der Lage, aufzustehen und zu gehen um ein bisschen mehr und mindestens do ein wenig Tipparbeit so ..Während 2004, 2005, 2006 und 2007 versuchte ich Hinterlassen von Nachrichten auf verschiedenen deutschen Comic-Websites, um zu sehen, ob ich Kontakt zu deutschen Klein Presser-comicforum.de etablieren lautete eine der wichtigsten, die ich besuchte. Keine Antworten.

  Ich wurde dann auf einem anderen deutschen Comic-Forum, dass “wir wie Mainstream-Comics erzählt. Nicht viele interessieren sich für die kleinere (sic) drücken! “In der Tat scheinen die ich bisher betrachtet haben ein bisschen wie ein Witz, weil mein Interesse. Es gab Marvels, DCs, Dark Horse-warum die Mühe mit “Amateur-stuff”? Nun, trotz 30 + Jahre zurückliegt, bin ich immer noch interessiert und unterstützt die Small Press und warum nicht auch die SP in meiner Mutter Heimat?
 
Helge (Herodes) Korda verwendet, um einige tolle Sachen zu produzieren. Aber wo ist Lippe, Spruhende Phantasie, Zebra, Plop, Ad Absurdum … Ich könnte weitermachen.
 
Wenn Sie sind ein deutsches Magazin Schöpfer / Herausgeber (in der Tat nicht nur Deutschland, sondern in welchem ​​Land) in Kontakt zu treten. BITTE senden Sie Bücher zur Prüfung (immer auch, wie Menschen sie kaufen, wie viel, etc), oder wenn Sie Small Press organisieren / Alternative Comix Veranstaltungen senden Sie die details.
 
CBO bekommt eine verdammt viel von nicht-englischen Besucher, damit ich sicher, ich kann trommle ein gewisses Interesse für Sie bin!
 
Keiner PDFs nur Hardcopies mit allen detail und Website-Adresse, so dass Sie das Blog Roll hinzugefügt bekommen können.

” Sorefeet London Zinevest “, or “Jimi’ll Fix It”, a report on the South East London Zine Fest.

This just in from Paul Brown!

He’s very persuasive, this Gherkin fella. “I’m doing a zine event in my manor ! Come along, it’ll be great Maaaan !” (He calls everyone “Man”. I guess if you have a “Manor”, you can call anyone what you like: being a Zine Ganglord helps). It helps when he then contacts you a few weeks later  to ask if you’d like to display some pages from your sketchbooks as part of a display of work by “Outsider Zine Artists”. How can I refuse ? Being the feeble,weak-willed, frail-egoed berk that I am, I send him a pile of photocopies in the hope he’ll leave me alone, and not send the boys round to break my drawing hands into Jack Kirby -like Banana Fingers !

I stupidly go take the wrong Tube (well, it would’ve been the right Tube if it’d been going to Tottenham Court Road, as usual !!!), so then double back and then take the Overground to New Cross Gate. Goldsmiths, bastion of future Art & Design geniuses, is over the road, and then just round the corner is The Aversham Arms.The whole street looks like it’s the set of an episode of The Sweeney, circa 1976, or if I’m being generous, Minder,1980. The Aversham is where the “Sarf-east Lahnndan” Zinefest is taking place.From the outside, it looks like Rolf Harris went mental with a Paintbrush, during a Mondrian phase,squares of primary colour brightening an otherwise drab exterior. Inside I’m expecting to be led upstairs by “The Gherkin’s” henchman, tied to a chair, while a bright light’s shone in my face and a shadowy figure with excessive jewellery and smoking a cigar starts malevolently purring “Nah then, Nah then…” while his Bruisers buff up their leather gloves in readiness.

Thankfully though, Jimmy Saville passed away last week. Jimi Gherkin, Stalwart Zinester, and Organiser of Alternative Press Events, doesn’t have the much-missed Sir Jim’s (alleged) mobster connections, but he does have an innate ability to put together a lively, enjoyable Zine event, which always has a bit more to it than just selling zines. For once, I’m not on time, but no matter, no sooner am I through and up the stairs,Jimi’s rushing towards me like a long lost brother, ushering me up another flight of stairs to the room at the top, where I immediately begin putting my awaiting sketchbook pages to the walls.The room is already busy with a clamour of young ladies who are there to provide live poetry,storytelling and music throughout the day. Paul Petard and Eriko Hase, the other two artists, are already putting the finishing touches to their artwork displays, and the work of both are great, Paul’s pictures have a lively, zippy energy to them, a frenetic cartoony quirkiness.This perfectly compliments and contrasts Eriko’s very personal, intimate drawings ,whose use of colour impresses me. Unfortunately for them, I’m the Malaise in the Middle.Still, it’s a pretty neat encapsulation of just why Mr Gherkin’s events are so enticing;there’s a wonderfully eclectic mix .

While I’ve been upstairs, frantically tacking A3 sheets to walls, Sir Jimi has been putting my zines up on my alloted tablespace-he’s always on hand to muck in and make sure everyone’s accomodated, everyone’s getting the best out of the day they possibly can.The first floor of the pub is filled with tables packed with an array of artware and artworks, posters,badges, prints,zines,comics,books,knitted things and the obligatory, it now seems, cakes. I dunno when this trend started, but several of the Zine fraternity seem to have a diet based on home-made cakes.(But how do they stay so Dickensian thin dammit ??!!) Sadly, a visit to the Dentist this week averts me from the enticing cakey goodness ! It’s a hive of talents, and the punters are on hand to take advantage of the Art Bargains on offer, thanks to Jimi’s knack of excellent promotion, including some radio mentions. It’s always the same at these things.At first it seems a handful of people are in attendance,then, as the day progresses, you look up from your table, and there are crowds that weren’t there 5 minutes ago.The lovely thing is, even if people don’t buy your work, they’re genuinely interested in what you do;they want to know, they want to engage with what’s going on,they are seduced.To me, and many others who attend these events, the reason they work is that there’s a real community developing here, not just between the artists and Zinesters here, but their audience.There’s no cliqueyness, just a lovely inclusiveness going on. People are welcomed and felt they can be part of what’s going on. Essentially, because it’s really friendly. I’m sat next to two young artists fresh out of University who’ve produced a zine and series of wonderfully rendered prints, exquisitely drawn.(sadly, and with sincere apologies, I’ve forgotten their names, I think one of them was named Tom)We talk about University experiences, making work and zines.This is the first time they’ve done this, we look at each others work, and they also get talking to the person next to them, artist and zinemaker Vicky Samuel, who’s produced a great newsprint zine, who I’ve met previously at Sir Jimi’s Press Fairs.

I’m delighted when someone buys one of their prints. I’m hoping their experience today gives them confidence and a belief to keep producing their work, that they want to come back, that there’s an enviroment available here to develop what they do, and share that experience with other artists, and an audience of people who will want to see more of what they do, and hopefully, also want to own it. But it’s not just about selling.There’s as much pleasure to be had making friends, talking with strangers, and joining in. Later, I’m joined at the other end of my table by a lovely young lady called Laura, who’s made some great record covers, and has a wonderful sense of humour and Scottish accent. It’s a good day for Lauras-earlier I talk to another Laura who does Graphic Design, and comes back to chat later having seemingly spent all day wandering upstairs and downstairs looking at everything, and buying some things.This is what it’s all about, a shared and burgeoning enthusiasm, the excitement of possibilities.

Later, the aforementioned Miss Samuel and I are coerced by the ever-persuasive Mr Gherkin (he’s so bloody enthusiastic it’s terrifying !!!) into volunteering to do some impromptu drawing on acetate sheets on an overhead projector upstairs while Storyteller Miss Emma Jones reads us a wonderfully witty, clever and ridiculously silly story of Cub Reporters, missing cats and strange Caribbean men in vests who know too much(and smoke too much !) Vicky and I frantically scribble pictures to accompany Emma’s words in a whoosh of acetate sheets and felt tip pens.While Emma’s words drift on air, Vicky and my scribbles magically appear on screen, though we can’t see them as the light from the projector has blinded us. When it’s finished, we stand up to blindly stagger out, and are met with a large wave of applause-the room is full of people who’ve been quietly sat cross-legged and attentive, like infants in last lesson story from teacher. There are even people stood on the stairs outside who’ve been watching. It’s lovely, and though my drawing was absolutely rubbish, the effort is still appreciated, though to be frank, I reckon it’s the story they’re cheering for.It’s a first for Vicky too, and she handled it wonderfully well, specially having to carry a klutz like me who can’t draw cats(or anything else today, for that matter !) throughout.

While I’ve been failing to draw anything coherently upstairs, the recently arrived Messrs Peter Lally and Gareth Brookes, Alt-Press Alumni both, and Gherkin’s Hand -picked Luietenants, have been very kindly manning my table, ensuring sales are kept to a minimum.I blame the effect not so much on the economic recession, but more Mr Lally’s intruiging new hairstyle.Apparently he has his own stylist now-sales of Donald Hamilton zines must be good. I’ve sold two issues of Donald’s adventures today, so I can at least get the sides of my ever-out -of control Quiff shaved. Either that or lend Peter the money to go back to his, erm, “stylist”, to finish the job !(sorry Peter, only joking, obviously, thank you to you and Gareth for being brilliant as usual).

Not long after, it’s time to pack up. It’s been such a good day, I don’t really want to go, but the joys of National Express coach trips await (that’s another story entirely !!!). There’s still time to talk and joke with Peter and Vicky, be rude to a very pleasant young man interested in my Zines (so sorry, didn’t mean to ! ) and be enticed into eating the last creamy cupcake doing the rounds by a lovely young lady who still has all her own perfect teeth (How ???). I say goodbye to Sir Jimi with a big shared hug-he’s really fixed it for everyone to have a great day today, and he’s beaming with joy, it’s obviously meant a lot to him, on his own turf. What’s more, and as always, he’ll give the credit to the days success to everyone else who turned up, zinesters and punters alike.For him, it’s about creating a community, a space, a place for people to come and share in being creative, and what’s great is he’s succeeding. Ask anyone who’s taken part, and I think they’ll agree. If they don’t, well….. Jimi’ll Fix it !

Paul “Can’t Draw Cats” Ashley Brown

A Mick Anglo Tribute

Derek has been in touch regarding an obituary for Mick Anglo:

“An obituary has been written about Mick Anglo by a Marvelman friend of mine, Pádraig Ó Méalóid, and he has sent me the link to the Forbidden Planet site where he has placed it.

The link is”

 

http://forbiddenplanet.co.uk/blog/2011/mick-anglo-1916-2011/

 

It is a  good tribute though I do disagree with Padraig’s final summation of Anglo who DID influence many creators, kids and the UK industry.

POSY SIMMONDS TO DEBUT 54-CREATOR CHARITY GRAPHIC NOVEL AT COMICA COMIKET

Author Posy Simmonds and publisher Blank Slate are to debut a ground-breaking charity graphic novel project for Shelter this weekend as part of London’s Comica Festival. Simmonds will be officially debuting Nelson  on Saturday 12th November, with an 11AM public signing at Comiket, the festival’s independent comics fair held in the Bishopgate Institute’s Great Hall. A celebration of the incredible diversity of talent within British comics today, Nelson sees 54 of the UK’s best comic creators team up for a single story with all profits going to the housing and homelessness charity. Co-edited by Rob Davis and Woodrow Phoenix, the book features names such as Simmonds working alongside a whole host of artists associated with titles and publishers including Marvel, DC, 2000AD, The Beano and a wealth of talent from the UK’s rapidly growing independent and small press scenes. Spanning decades of British history and a myriad of stylistic approaches, each chapter features an individual creator detailing a single event of protagonist Nel Baker’s life from birth in 1968 to the present day. A narrative told via yearly snapshots, what results is a 252 page story that’s part exquisite corpse and part full-colour illustrated relay race. Blank Slate publisher Kenny Penman believes that “the UK comics scene is more vibrant than ever before, making now the perfect time for people to come together to aid the greatly important work that Shelter does”. He states that “When Davis and Phoenix came to me with the idea of uniting this diverse group of creators behind the charity, I knew the opportunity was too good to miss”.

FULL LIST OF NELSON CONTRIBUTORS

Paul Grist, Rob Davis, Woodrow Phoenix, Ellen Lindner, Jamie Smart, Gary Northfield, Sarah McIntyre, Suzy Varty, Sean Longcroft, Warwick Johnson–Cadwell, Luke Pearson, Paul Harrison–Davies, Katie Green, Paul Peart–Smith, Glyn Dillon, I.N.J.Culbard, John Allison, Philip Bond,D’Israeli, Simone Lia, Darryl Cunningham, Jonathan Edwards, Ade Salmon, Kate Charlesworth,Warren Pleece, Kristyna Baczynski, HarveyJames, Rian Hughes, Sean Phillips & Pete Doree, Kate Brown, Simon Gane, Jon McNaught, Adam Cadwell, Faz Choudhury, JAKe, Jeremy Day, Dan McDaid, Roger Langridge, Will Morris, Dave Shelton, Carol Swain, Hunt Emerson, Duncan Fegredo, Philippa Rice, Josceline Fenton, Garen Ewing, Tom Humberstone , Dan Berry, Alice Duke, Posy Simmonds, Laura Howell, Andi Watson, Dave Taylor

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New from Sweatdrop Studios, “Sun Fish Moon Fish” tells the story of a royal murder, an innocent accused, an ancient betrayal and the struggle to find the truth. This fantasy drama by Morag Lewis is a complete story in one 256-page volume, and is available now from Sweatdrop Studios’ online shop.

 

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Everything is Bigger in Texas! Wizard Austin Starts this Weekend,

Michael Golden Art Class on Saturday!

Austin– Yeah, we already know everything is bigger in Texas, and this weekend’s Wizard World Austin show is no exception, featuring some spectacular guests including the amazing talents of Michael Golden, Mark Texeira and Rodney Ramos.

As an added bonus, in conjunction with Wizard, writer and artist Michael Golden will also be conducting his exclusive class “Storytelling with Michael Golden,” on Saturday at 11. Don’t miss this chance to hear how to incorporate the basics of a great story into your work, no matter if that work is in the fields of animation, comics or film. The basics are the name.

Mr. Golden is renowned for his storytelling, and is the co-creator of Rogue, Bucky O’Hare, Spartan X and much more, as well as serving as an editor at DC Comics and Senior Art Director at Marvel Comics. You’ve got questions about stories? Ask him here.

Fine Art Illustrator Mark Texeira will also be appearing at Wizard Austin, for his first time. Bringing with him a selection of prints, books and original art. Mark will also being sketching at the convention, as well as signing his comics. Be sure to ask about his watercolor originals a well.

Known for his stunning work on Ghost Rider, MoonKnight, Black Panther, Wolverine and much more, don’t’ miss this opportunity to meet Mark in person.

Artist and inker Rodney Ramos has recently been added to the convention! Rodney has been a professional comic book artist for over 15 years. He has Penciled and inked work for Marvel , DC Comics, Marvel UK, Valiant , Acclaim and various other companies. He has worked on such titles as “Batman,” “Green Lantern,” “Wonder Woman, “52 , “Countdown,” “X-men,” “Spiderman,” “Ironman” and the Critically acclaimed “Transmetropolitan.”

Rodney will have many originals for sale at the show, and will also be signing and doing commissions.

Along with these talented artists, writer Renee Witterstaetter of Eva Ink Artist Group will have copies of her newest books “Nick Cardy: The Artist at War,” “Kerry and the Scary Things,” “Tex: The Art of Mark Texeira,” and “Joe Jusko: Savage Beauty,” as well as the comic book series she co-created with Michael Golden, “Spartan X,” available for signing.

With other guests such as Arthur Suydam, Greg Horn, Tommy Castillo, George Perez…. at the convention, it hardly seems like three days is BIG enough, Texas or not! So don’t miss a minute!

For more information on the show, visit: www.wizardworld.com

For more information on the artists above contact: www.evainkartistgroup.com

(Above: Featured works by Renee Witterstaetter, “Transmetropolitan” cover in a issue featuring Rodney Ramos, Mark Texeira Sketchbook Cover, Michael Golden photo and Nomad cover line-art.)