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Myriad Editions Announce Una’s ‘Unbecoming’ for Publication in 2015 – A Graphic Novel Exploring “Gender Violence, Blame, Shame and Social Responsibility”

  • by Andy Oliver
  • September 8, 2014

Admirers of the comics output of Myriad Editions will be pleased to know that the Brighton based publisher has announced a major new graphic novel in their schedule for 2015….

The Death-Defying Doctor Mirage (Jen Van Meter and Robert de la Torre; Valiant Entertainment)

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The Death-Defying Doctor Mirage #1 – Jen Van Meter and Roberto de la Torre Provide Empathy and Mystery in this Valiant Revival

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • September 8, 2014

Jen Van Meter and Roberto de la Torre propel this obscure 1990s classic into the 21st century with style, sophistication, and smarts. The Second Life of Doctor Mirage, despite possessing one…

Columns · Eyecatcher · Small Pressganged

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Small Press Spotlight on… Jessica Martin

  • by Andy Oliver
  • September 8, 2014

For those outside of the world of comics Jessica Martin will be best known as a versatile performer on both stage and screen – whether as star of musical theatre,…

Columns · Small Pressganged

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Grey Area: From the City to the Sea – Tim Bird’s Latest Psychogeographical Offering from Avery Hill Publishing Previewed

  • by Andy Oliver
  • September 5, 2014

The first two issues of Tim Bird’s Grey Area – psychogeographical comic narratives that are a perfect complement to the work of creators like Oliver East and Simon Moreton –…

Eyecatcher · Features

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The Once and Future Samurai: An Interview with Stan Sakai about His New ‘Usagi Yojimbo’ Series, ‘Senso’

  • by Tyler Chin-Tanner
  • September 5, 2014

This year marks the 30th anniversary of Usagi Yojimbo, the comic series created by Stan Sakai about a long-eared samurai traveling the countryside of feudal Japan. Over these past three…

Tomboy by Liz Prince (Zest Books)

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Growing Up, Gender and What it Means to Be a Girl: Liz Prince on Her Graphic Memoir ‘Tomboy’

  • by Conori Bell-Bhuiyan
  • September 4, 2014

Liz Prince’s Tomboy should be required reading for all school groups. It’s a fantastic, witty and touching story about identity, growing up, finding your place and what it actually means…

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Small Press Spotlight on… EdieOP

  • by Andy Oliver
  • September 4, 2014

When you cross over to “the sunny side of sinister” with small press artist EdieOP you enter the wicked imagination of a creator whose twisted and gleefully nefarious narratives are…

Eyecatcher · Features

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“If you’re gonna steal from someone, steal from the best!”: We Talk to ‘Kill Shakespeare’ Writers Conor McCreery and Anthony Del Col

  • by Karen O'Brien
  • September 3, 2014

Writers Conor McCreery and Anthony Del Col are off to a great start with the first two issues of Kill Shakespeare: The Mask of Night. A pirate adventure featuring Shakespearian…

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Broken Frontier Staff Picks for September 3: Doctor Mirage, The Names, God Hates Astronauts, Gardens of Glass, Death of Wolverine & More

  • by Frederik Hautain
  • September 2, 2014

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, BF…

Columns · Small Pressganged

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Safari Festival Lives Up to its Promise as a Glorious Celebration of the UK’s Altcomics Scene

  • by Andy Oliver
  • September 2, 2014

It was billed as “a celebration of the new wave of alternative and art comics from the UK and beyond” and last weekend’s Safari Festival in London’s Shoreditch most assuredly…

Joris Vermassen - Het Zotte Geweld

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Loss, Grief and Comedy Take Centre Stage in Multi-Talented Artist Joris Vermassen’s First Graphic Novel, ‘Mad With Joy’

  • by Bart Croonenborghs
  • September 2, 2014

Joris Vermassen, aka stand-up comedian Fritz Van Den Heuvel, conveys an emotional heartbreaker about the impact of the dying upon the living, and how defeat in the face of death…

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Putting a Human Face on Those Damn, Dirty Norts, with ‘Jaegir’ Scribe Gordon Rennie

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • September 1, 2014

War, as the old saying goes, is hell. Never-ending intergalactic war takes the proverb to a much larger and more complex level. Just ask writer Gordon Rennie (2000 AD, Department…

Wayward #1 by Jim Zub and Steven Cummings (Image Comics)

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Wayward #1 – A Delicate Portrayal of the Foreigner’s Experience in a Tokyo of Sword-Wielding Turtle-Monsters

  • by Reid Vanier
  • September 1, 2014

This frenetic first issue by Jim Zub and Steven Cummings layers chaos upon chaos, allowing their teenage hero’s resilience and maturity to shine through. It’s a strong debut issue in which…

New Physics by Box Brown (Yeah Dude Comics)

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New Physics – Box Brown’s Risographed Zine Punches Above Its Weight in Style and Satire

  • by Tom Murphy
  • August 29, 2014

Prolific cartoonist and publisher Box Brown takes time off from his Retrofit Comics duties to produce this exquisitely designed little poke at cults and social media for Yeah Dude Comics. Box…

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Jaegir – Gordon Rennie and Simon Coleby’s Rogue Trooper Spin-off Ventures Behind Nort Lines to Expose the Horrors of War

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • August 28, 2014

Originally serialized in 2000 AD, this repackaged one-shot for the U.S. audience might fly beneath the radar of those unfamiliar with Rogue Trooper, despite beautiful artwork and outstanding character development…

Pictures That Tick Volume 2 by Dave McKean (Dark Horse Comics)

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Pictures That Tick Volume 2 – From CD Booklets to Gallery Shows, Dave McKean Remains the Master Alchemist of Comics Imagery

  • by Tom Murphy
  • August 28, 2014

In the 14 years since his first Pictures That Tick collection, Dave McKean’s work has continued its evolution. One thing that hasn’t changed is his incredible gift for creating intriguing narratives…

Eyecatcher · Features

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Killing it in the Afterlife: Joshua Hale Fialkov on his new Oni book ‘The Life After’

  • by Frederik Hautain
  • August 27, 2014

It must be a strange feeling that while going about your daily eat-work-eat-sleep routine, the very fabric of time and space starts to crumble, with you as the centre point….

Columns · Small Pressganged

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Small Press Spotlight on… Mickey Lam

  • by Andy Oliver
  • August 27, 2014

A creator unafraid to cross both genres and demographic appeal through his Illustrator: Lam imprint, Mickey Lam is a regular face at London’s small press comics fairs. His work ranges…

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