The transformation of Avery Hill Publishing from enthusiastic proponents of the DIY culture of self-publishing to one of the UK’s leading boutique publishers is, of course, no secret to anybody who…
If comics are to continue to evolve and permeate the consciousness of a broader readership we need far more breakout books like Supercrash and, by definition, far more Darryl Cunninghams…
By staying focused on a character-driven story even while dealing with extremely prescient political and scientific issues, Greg Rucka and Michael Lark’s Lazarus has etched out its place as one…
The contribution made to comics by their color artists has never been more important or appreciated, and her work on four high-profile Image books has made Elizabeth Breitweiser the first winner…
Just before Christmas we began a major series of articles here in ‘Small Pressganged’ at Broken Frontier dealing with the current state of play of small press publishing in the…
It’s an old reviewer’s standby to describe their subject as work that will stay with the reader long after they have put it down. In the case of the emotionally…
G. Willow Wilson’s Ms. Marvel is a superhero for everyone. In 2014, respected author, journalist, and perhaps above all, extremely talented character writer, G. Willow Wilson not only proved she’s…
The intangibility of being young, the insecurities, the wonderment and the everlasting feeling of hope. It all springs eternal in the works of Canadian cousins Jillian and Mariko Tamaki, leading…
With the release of a 300-page graphic novel, an ongoing webcomic and art contributions towards one of the most acclaimed series from Image Comics, Farel Dalrymple placed his highly original…
Broken Frontier proudly announces the winners of the 11th annual Broken Frontier Awards. Our 2014 awards saw a record-breaking number of votes come in from fans, creators and industry peers…
There have been moments throughout the history comics when the right creative talents team up together and we realize we’re witnessing the start of something special. One such moment occurred…
“When these wytches come out of the woods, they’re coming for you good. They can smell desire like a shark can smell blood.” – Scott Snyder On the eve of…
It’s almost Wednesday, and you know what that means: a fresh load of comics and graphic novels! With so many publications hitting your local comics store or digital storefront, the…
Columns · Crossing Borders · Eyecatcher
Otto is a hilarious wordless comedy series for young and old, starring the eponymous down-on-his-luck everyman. Already on the third album in the series, Belgian artist Frodo De Decker has created an…
Yesterday we began a major multi-part series of articles in ‘Small Pressganged’ looking at the challenges facing micro and self-publishers as we go into 2015. Over the next few weeks…
Throughout December the fine folk at the Forbidden Planet International blog ask the assembled masses of the comics world to look back on the previous twelve months and select their…
Columns · Eyecatcher · Small Pressganged
For those of us involved in the world of independent British comics – whether directly as creators and publishers or more tangentially as commentators and observers – it’s easy to…
Self-publishing and DIY culture is something we have always been very supportive of here at Broken Frontier with my own ‘Small Pressganged’ column having a focused role on the site in…
“It’s About Queerness, Family, Loyalty, Grief, and at its Core Love in All its Forms”- Bex Glendining on Debut Graphic Novel ‘On Starlit Shores’April 2, 2026
Six Small Press Creators to Watch in 2026 – Spotlighting the Work of Daisy Crouch, Francis Todd, Jua OK!, Shri Gunasekara, Skai Campbell AKA Skhoshbell and Yu-Ching ChiuJanuary 15, 2026
Celebrating 2025 – Ten UK Small Press Comics You Need to Own!January 5, 2026
“I Wanted to Change the Narrative as I Believe Comic Art Deserves the Same Respect!” – Dominica Claribelle on Experimentation, Representing Southeast Asian Culture in Her Work, and Her Debut Graphic Novel ‘Finding Home’December 3, 2025
“You Laugh to Keep from Crying” — A Conversation with Pascal Girard and Cathon on Their New Comic Strip Collections ‘Pastimes’ and ‘Fruit Salad’November 19, 2025
