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Preview: Essential Rogue Trooper Vol. 1 – The Rogue Renaissance Continues with this First Volume of His Early ‘2000 AD’ Adventures

  • by Broken Frontier Staff
  • October 27, 2023

With the latest resurgence of interest in 2000 AD’s Genetic Infantryman there’s news this week from Rebellion that an Essential Rogue Trooper series is coming, reprinting the character’s adventures starting…

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Call for Papers for the ‘Comics Up Close: New Perspectives in Comics’ Conference at Sheffield Hallam University

  • by Broken Frontier Staff
  • October 26, 2023

Next February sees the ‘Comics Up Close’ conference taking place at Sheffield Hallam University and if you’re interested in comics scholarship the call is out now for papers. More information…

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Prince in Comics – NBM’s Anthology May Not Be Perfect, But It Will Undeniably Please Fans of His Purple Majesty

  • by Lindsay Pereira
  • October 26, 2023

Consider this opening statement: ‘Contrary to the glamorous clichés associated with the mythical cities of American pop music, it’s cold in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and, at the time, there were few…

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TAGS Fest (Tabletop and Graphic Storytelling Festival) Launches in Edinburgh on December 2nd, 2023

  • by Broken Frontier Staff
  • October 25, 2023

Welcome news about a new event that includes UK indie comics as part of its platform. TAGS Fest (Tabletop and Graphic Storytelling Festival) is launching this December in Edinburgh with…

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David Bowie in Comics – NBM Continues Its Solid Run of Graphic Pop Star Biographies

  • by Lindsay Pereira
  • October 24, 2023

Do we really need another book on David Bowie? That depends upon the quality of the work in question. If it doesn’t contribute to a better understanding of that iconic…

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Unicorn, Hunted – Ian Simmons’ ShortBox Comics Fair Offering is a Gorgeously Designed Fantasy Parable

  • by Andy Oliver
  • October 24, 2023

Sometimes a cover is so very striking that it immediately captures your attention and positively demands your further attention. Such was the case with Ian Simmons’ Unicorn, Hunted when I…

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A Walk in the Park – Winnie Chua’s Contemplative Journey through the Natural World from this Year’s ShortBox Comics Fair

  • by Andy Oliver
  • October 23, 2023

Winnie Chua’s A Walk in the Park – today’s penultimate visit to this year’s ShortBox Comics Fair at Broken Frontier – is a comic of parallels. An unnamed protagonist (in…

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The Deep End – A Return Trip to the ShortBox Comics Fair for Elizabeth Lander’s Haunting Graphic Memoir Tale

  • by Andy Oliver
  • October 20, 2023

Returning to the digital aisles of the ShortBox Comics Fair today and we have Elizabeth Lander’s graphic memoir The Deep End; a comic that sits somewhere in that broad definition…

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Wales Millennium Centre Responds to the United Condemnation of the Comics Community – Their Upcoming AI Art Graphic Novel “Creation” Course Will Run Regardless

  • by Andy Oliver
  • October 20, 2023

Update: As of October 26th Wales Millennium Centre have issued a second statement acknowledging a lack of consideration of the technology being used for their AI Art graphic novel course…

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The Cartoon Museum, SelfMadeHero and Award Director Corinne Pearlman Announce the 2023 First Graphic Novel Competition Longlist

  • by Andy Oliver
  • October 19, 2023

It’s the competition that propelled the likes of Gareth Brookes, Jade Sarson, Sabba Khan and Jenny Robins into the spotlight and today we are delighted to let you know just…

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The Gosh Comics and Broken Frontier Drink and Draw Returns Online! – Join Us Thurs, October 19th for Our Halloween Special

  • by Broken Frontier Staff
  • October 18, 2023

Your favourite online comics social is back! Our fortnightly Gosh! Comics and Broken Frontier Drink and Draw returns this Thursday, October 19th for a Halloween Special. Not only do our…

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So You’ve Been Conquered by the Human Race – Leo Healy and Torgo Wells Combine Old School Sci-Fi and Brutally Relevant Social Commentary

  • by Andy Oliver
  • October 17, 2023

There’s something endearingly retro about writer Leo Healy and artist Torgo Wells’ So You’ve Been Conquered by the Human Race. It has the feel of one of the better Future…

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Black Josei Press’s ‘Gladiolus Magazine’ Available for Pre-Order – Line-Up Consists of 38 Marginalised Creators of Colour

  • by Broken Frontier Staff
  • October 17, 2023

Last week at Broken Frontier we gave you a full pre-order review of one of the acclaimed Black Josei Press’s two new projects The Gift. Also currently available for preview…

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Are You Looking for Thought Bubble 2023 Coverage at Broken Frontier? Read On…

  • by Andy Oliver
  • October 16, 2023

Every year at Broken Frontier we put in an incredible amount of time into giving you the very best Thought Bubble review coverage possible in the two weeks ahead of…

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Preview: Lowborn High – The ‘2000 AD’ Regened Series Graduates to Its Own Graphic Novel Collection

  • by Broken Frontier Staff
  • October 16, 2023

If you’re looking for a wizarding school alternative to a certain other now deeply problematic one then 2000 AD has you covered with its own take on the concept in…

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Rebellion Announces a New ‘2000 AD’ Steve Dillon Apex Edition

  • by Broken Frontier Staff
  • October 13, 2023

News from NYCC this weekend that will thrill fans of the late, great artist as a Steve Dillon 2000 AD Apex Edition is announced. 2000 AD Announce The 2000 AD…

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The Gift – Jamila Rowser and Sam Wade’s Thoughtful and Unforgettable Reflection on Black Identity and Heritage

  • by Andy Oliver
  • October 13, 2023

With pre-orders launched this week it’s a most appropriate moment to return to the output of the multiple award-winning Black Josei Press and one of their newest projects, The Gift….

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On Kickstarter Now for Filipino American History Month, Clover Press and Kwento Comics Launch ‘The Mask of Haliya: Heir to the Warrior Moon’

  • by Andy Oliver
  • October 12, 2023

With an all-female creative team and timed for Filipino American History Month, Clover Press and Kwento Comics’ The Mask of Haliya: Heir to the Warrior Moon is exactly the kind…

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