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It’s been a significant period of time since I last covered the work of alt comics artist Katie Skelly here at Broken Frontier. In fact, it was back on the…
For people who have trouble fitting in, the issue is sometimes very literal. Social anxiety arises from, or exacerbates, a feeling of being physically incapable of comfortably occupying a space,…
Lazaretto artist Jey Levang’s name will hardly be an unfamiliar one to regular visitors to Broken Frontier. Levang’s work has been regularly covered here for some years beginning with their…
If you’re a long-time aficionado of Doctor Who – the BBC’s 54-year-old science fiction series – then you’ll be aware that when its titular hero crosses his own timeline it…
Borderliners: True Realities is a book that is unashamed to wear its fannish influences on its sleeves. Brian Gorman’s two-decades-in-the-making graphic novel (see his creator’s commentary here at Broken Frontier a few…
Back in 2013 Isabel Greenberg was the winner of the Breakout Talent category in our annual Broken Frontier Awards for her much lauded debut graphic novel The Encyclopedia of Early…
For all their differences in subject matter, illustrative style and setting, Los Bros Hernandez have one thing in common with their ongoing Love and Rockets epics: the history weighing down…
They say to never judge a book by its cover but I am a shallow, aesthetic-obsessed illustrator so that is a big deciding factor in how I choose my comics,…
I was very much up for reviewing Samurai Chef because it seemed to combine two things I enjoy – battle manga and competitive cooking shows. Turns out there’s more of…
The premise of Mania, the series of comics put out by A.L.Ex Studios and soon to number three issues, had promise. Nothing new in the dystopian metropolis, the super-powered renegades, the…
Attending the various comics and small press fairs in the calendar, we live in hope of those moments when you pick up something you’ve never seen before and fall utterly…
Updating a classic is nothing new in comics. During the last six years, Marvel and DC have revamped virtually every character in their respective universes. Joining its already impressive list…
Political rhetoric as of late has been stuffed full of nationalistic sentiment hearkening back to a Britain which no longer exists: one of strength and stability, of Empire, of industrial…
ELCAF WEEK! “To get to know yourself… you have to leave others behind.” Outburst tells the story of introvert and isolated protagonist Tom Deleersnyder, a man who we quickly find…
ELCAF WEEK! So deftly crafted and deeply considered is Tillie Walden’s coming of age story A City Inside that those unfamiliar with the artist might fairly assume its wisdom to…
From London comics publisher Knockabout, this full length crime thriller/farce is the latest incarnation of a character first born to his creators Bobby Joseph and Joe Samuels in their ’90s…
Confession: I’ve been struggling to write this article about Beast Wagon for a REALLY long time. I’ve emptied the crumpled paper balls of draft after draft from my wastebasket more…
An inquisitive robot and his friend embark on a wonderful journey of self-discovery perfect for kids and adults alike. Known for his longrunning Massive Pwnage, cartoonist and illustrator Jon Nielsen…
“Our Work is Rooted in South Asian Identity and Community-Led Histories” – Exploring the Publishing Output and Ethos of Kutty Press with Bhavani Balasubramanyam and Deepesh SangtaniMay 18, 2026
“There’s Value in Being the Oddbeat Offering Which Has an Unusual Niche” – Steve Morris Talks about Shelfdust’s Approach to Comics Criticism and Where it All Went Wrong for Comics Commentary OnlineMay 11, 2026
“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
