Art From Art’s Sake #194: There’s Comics For Everyone, But This Comic Art’s Just For You

Art For Art’s Sake time once more, where we take your eyes for a wander across the delights to be

February 4, 2023February 3, 2023 Richard Bruton 1210 Views Art For Art's Sake, comics

Kickstart This: The Johnny Alpha/Strontium Dog Statue Of Your Dreams

Crowdfunding the chance to get hold of one of 2000 AD’s finest characters as a 1:6 Scale Strontium Dog, Johnny

February 4, 2023February 4, 2023 Richard Bruton 1774 Views 2000 AD, comics, Fish Collectables, Johnny Alpha, Statue, Strontium Dog

Comics

The Weekly 2000 AD Prog #2317: Hitchin’ A Ride – Cyd’s Off OUT Again

Since 1977 2000 AD has been the UK’s greatest sci-fi weekly comic, and every week we give you a glimpse

February 3, 2023February 3, 2023 Richard Bruton 1320 Views 2000 AD, Annie Parkhouse, Arthur Wyatt, Clint Langley, Dan Abnett, Jake Lynch, Jim Boswell, John Burns, John Campbell, Kek-W, Mark Harrison, Michael Carroll, Pat Mills, Paul Marshall, Rob Williams, Simon Bowland, The Weekly 2000 AD

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The Art Of Politics – January – Maybe 2023 Will Be A Year Of Ethics & Honesty? [Nah, Not A Chance]

Welcome once more to The Art of Politics, Comicon’s monthly round-up of the world of political cartooning – where a

February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 Richard Bruton 1871 Views comics, The Art Of Politics

Comics

Paul Rainey’s ‘Why Don’t You Love Me?’ Is Mind-Bogglingly Brilliant Mundanity

Paul Rainey’s Why Don’t You Love Me? is out right now from Drawn & Quarterly and it’s a book that will

February 1, 2023January 30, 2023 Richard Bruton 1533 Views comics, Drawn & Quarterly, Paul Rainey, Why Don't You Love Me?

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Art For Art’s Sake #193: Dream A Little Dream Of The Little Endless

Welcome one and all to another Art For Art’s Sake, delivering a weekly pick-me-up of comic art, all ending this

January 28, 2023January 29, 2023 Richard Bruton 1328 Views Art For Art's Sake, comics

Comics Events

2000 AD Art Stars Returns: Your Chance To Write And Draw Dredd For Publication In 2000 AD!

Want to write and draw Judge Dredd in 2000 AD? With Art Stars, you could have your chance!

January 28, 2023January 28, 2023 Richard Bruton 1466 Views 2000 AD, Art Stars, comics, Judge Dredd

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SelfMadeHero’s Spring 2023 Titles Announced: New Graphic Biographies Of Frida Kahlo, Thomas Girtin And More

SelfMadeHero have announced their new slate of titles for Spring 2023, including work from Reinhard Kleist, Mary & Bryan Talbot,

January 26, 2023January 25, 2023 Richard Bruton 1317 Views Armed With Madness, Bryan Talbot, comics, Euro Comics, Francisco de la Mora, Frida Kahlo, Leo Schulz, Mary Talbot, Oscar Zarate, Reinhard Kleist, SelfMadeHero, Starman Bowie's Stradust Years, Teresa Robertson, The Comical Eye's British Monarchy: From Alfred the Great to Charles III, The Forgotten Painter, Thomas Girtin, UK Comics

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Kickstarting Comics: ‘Gravestown #5 – Emma Ultra’ – More Mystery, More Fantasy

The latest Kickstarter for Gravestown, sees a new storyline, a jumping on point, new artists, and much more – it’s

January 25, 2023January 23, 2023 Richard Bruton 1004 Views Andrew Salmond, Ariel Press, comics, Kickstarter, Mark Wayne Barrett, Roger Gibson, Vincent Danks

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Preview: Barbara Yelin’s Award Winning ‘Irmina’ Re-Released For Holocaust Memorial Day

Barbara Yelin‘s Irmina is a reflection on war, on the Holocaust, a troubling and intelligent drama released by SelfMadeHero in

January 25, 2023January 23, 2023 Richard Bruton 1228 Views Barbara Yelin, comics, Holocaust Memorial Day, Irmina, SelfMadeHero

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The Weekly 2000 AD #Prog 2316: He Sees All

Since 1977 2000 AD has been the UK’s greatest sci-fi weekly comic, and every week we give you a glimpse

January 23, 2023January 22, 2023 Richard Bruton 1427 Views 2000 AD, Annie Parkhouse, Cliff Robinson, Dan Abnett, Dylan Teague, Honor Vincent, Jake Lynch, Jim Boswell, Jim Campbell, Ken Niemand, Mark Harrison, Michael Carroll, Nicolo Assirelli, Pat Mills, Peter Doherty, Simon Bisley, Simon Bowland, Steve Yeowell, The Weekly 2000 AD

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Art From Art’s Sake #192: Comics, Comics, Comics, Don’t You Just Love ‘Em?

Art For Art’s Sake, giving you that comics equivalent of a morning cup of coffee every weekend… so sit back,

January 21, 2023January 19, 2023 Richard Bruton 1425 Views Art For Art's Sake, comics

Comics

The Weekly 2000 AD Prog #2315: Angry? Positively Vexxed

Since 1977 2000 AD has been the UK’s greatest sci-fi weekly comic, and every week we give you a glimpse

January 21, 2023January 20, 2023 Richard Bruton 1557 Views 2000 AD, Annie Parkhouse, Dan Abnett, Guy Adams, Jake Lynch, Jim Boswell, Jim Campbell, Jimmy Broxton, Ken Niemand, Mark Harrison, Michael Carroll, Nicolo Assirelli, Pat Mills, Peter Doherty, Simon Bisley, Simon Bowland, The Weekly 2000 AD

Comics

The Monthly Megazine #452: Twice The Firepower, Twice The Thrills, Plus The Return Of One-Eyed Jack?

Welcome once more to The Monthly Megazine – doing just what it says, taking you through the latest goings-on in

January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 Richard Bruton 1425 Views 2000 AD, Ales Kot, Andy Clarke, Anne Parkhouse, chris blythe, Chris Mowry, Clint Langley, Colin MacNeil, David Hine, Douglas Wolk, Ian Richardson, Jim Campbell, John Cooper, John Reppion, John Wagner, Judge Dredd Megazine, Ken Niemand, Leonard O'Grady, Matt Smith, Nick Percival, Quinton Winter, Rob Richardson, Ryan Hill, Simon Bowland, Simon Coleby, The Monthly Megazine, Tom B Long, Ulises Farinas

Comics Reviews

Advance Review: ‘The Best Of 2000 AD Volume 2’ – Even More Perfect Jumping On Points To The Galaxy’s Greatest Comic

Ever wondered how to get into 2000 AD? Here’s your answer… simply put, it’s a six-issue graphic novel series giving

January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 Richard Bruton 2229 Views 2000 AD, Al Ewing, Alan Davis, Alan Grant, Alan Moore, Annie Parkhouse, Best of 2000 AD, chris blythe, Colin Wilson, comics, Dan Abnett, INJ Culbard, Jamie Delano, John Higgins, John Wagner, Kevin O'Neill, mark farmer, Mick McMahon, Pat Mills, Simon Bowland, Steve Dillon, Steve Potter, TB Grover, Tom Frame

Comics

The Weekly 2000 AD Prog #2314: Going Out Again

Since 1977 2000 AD has been the UK’s greatest sci-fi weekly comic, and every week we give you a glimpse

January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 Richard Bruton 1375 Views 2000 AD, Annie Parkhouse, Clint Langley, Dan Abnett, Guy Adams, Jake Lynch, Jim Boswell, Jim Campbell, Jimmy Broxton, Ken Niemand, Mark Harrison, Michael Carroll, Nicolo Assirelli, Pat Mills, Peter Doherty, Simon Bowland, The Weekly 2000 AD

Comics

Art From Art’s Sake #191: The Brilliance and Beauty of Blutch

Art For Art’s Sake – this week we take an extended look at one of Europe’s greats, Blutch (Christian Hincker).

January 14, 2023January 13, 2023 Richard Bruton 1866 Views Art For Art's Sake, Blutch, comics

Comics

Preview: Darkness Descends For The Grande Vamp Dandy In ‘Devlin Waugh: The Reckoning’

Out on 14th March, 2000 AD‘s wonderfully OTT Brit vamp gets a little of what’s coming to him in Devlin

January 13, 2023January 12, 2023 Richard Bruton 1425 Views 2000 AD, Ales Kot, comics, Devlin Waugh, Devlin Waugh: The Reckoning, Mike Dowling, Patrick Goddard

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Previewing ‘The Leopard From Lime Street Volume 3: Rise Of The Snow Beast!’

The Treasury Of British Comics brings us more classic reprints of Britain’s #1 superhero from the ’70s, The Leopard From

January 12, 2023January 11, 2023 Richard Bruton 1255 Views comics, Eric Bradbury, Mike Western, The Leopard from Lime Street, The Treasury of British Comics, Tom Tully, Treasury of British Comics

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Previewing ‘Judge Dredd: The Complete Case Files 41’ Bringing Us More Of The Law In Order

PJ Maybe, Kenny Who, Mandroid; all this and more in the latest Judge Dredd: Complete Case Files. It’s Dredd in

January 11, 2023January 10, 2023 Richard Bruton 1455 Views 2000 AD, andrew currie, Boo Cook, Cam Kennedy, Carlos Ezquerra, Dave Taylor, Gordon Rennie, Greg Staples, John Wagner, Judge Dredd Complete Case Files, Karl Richardson, Kev Walker, Phil Winslade, PJ Holden, Simon Spurrier

Comics

Art From Art’s Sake # 190 – The What If You Never Knew You Wanted…

Art For Art’s Sake – wending our way through the joys of all the comics artwork we can find out

January 7, 2023January 6, 2023 Richard Bruton 2303 Views Art For Art's Sake, comics

Comics

Preview: Back With The Top Dog – ‘Strontium Dog: Search & Destroy 2’

The second volume of Johnny Alpha’s classic adventures from early 2000 AD by the classic team of Wagner, Grant, and

January 4, 2023January 4, 2023 Richard Bruton 1916 Views 2000 AD, Alan Grant, Carlos Ezquerra, comics, John Wagner, Strontium Dog, Strontium Dog Search & Destroy

Comics Reviews

Review: Jim Medway’s ‘Crab Lane Crew’ Is Just A Perfect Distillation Of Childhood Now

Books looking back on childhood often veer into nostalgia, but not Jim Medway‘s Crab Lane Crew, a perfect example of

January 4, 2023January 3, 2023 Richard Bruton 1943 Views Bog Eyed Books, comics, Comics for Children, Crab Lane Crew, Jim Medway

Comics

Preview: ‘The Steel Claw: The Cold Trail’ – More From One Of The Strangest British Heroes

Coming soon, more from the hero who needs to electrocute himself to use his powers… ah, the brilliant weirdness of

January 4, 2023January 3, 2023 Richard Bruton 1700 Views 2000 AD, Jesus Blasco, Rebellion, The Cold Trail, The Steel Claw, The Steel Claw The Cold Trail, Tom Tully, Treasury of British Comics

Comics

The Weekly 2000 AD Prog #2313: Joe Cool Brings Out The Big Guns

Since 1977 2000 AD has been the UK’s greatest sci-fi weekly comic, and every week we give you a glimpse

January 2, 2023December 21, 2022 Richard Bruton 1705 Views 2000 AD, Annie Parkhouse, Dan Abnett, Guy Adams, Jake Lynch, Jim Boswell, Jim Campbell, Jimmy Broxton, Ken Niemand, Mark Harrison, Michael Carroll, Nicolo Assirelli, Pat Mills, Peter Doherty, Simon Bisley, Simon Bowland, The Weekly 2000 AD

Comics

And That’s A Wrap: The Art Of Politics: December 2022

When a picture paints a thousand words, a good political cartoon can skewer the vainglorious, the ignoble, the incompetent, and

January 1, 2023December 31, 2022 Richard Bruton 1757 Views Art of Politics, comics, The Art Of Politics

Comics

Art For Art’s Sake Mini Special – Happy New Year With Pippa And Liz From ‘Wired World’

It’s the turning of the year again, meaning time for celebrations/reflections* [delete as appropriate] and seeing in the new year

January 1, 2023December 31, 2022 Richard Bruton 1447 Views Art For Art's Sake, comics, Philip Bond, Wired World

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Art From Art’s Sake #189: For The Love Of Comics

Welcome once more to Art For Art’s Sake, Comicon’s weekly look at just a little of all that gorgeous artwork

December 31, 2022December 29, 2022 Richard Bruton 1358 Views Art For Art's Sake, comics

Comics Reviews

Review: ‘Cindy & Biscuit – End Of Level’ – More Perfection With One Girl And Her Dog

Another Cindy & Biscuit comic, another well-deserved 10 out of 10 for one of the most wonderful comics you’ll read.

December 27, 2022December 26, 2022 Richard Bruton 1701 Views Best of British, Cindy & Biscuit, Cindy & Biscuit End Of Level, comics, Dan White

Comics

Preview: ‘Feral & Foe’ Book 1 – A Little Comedy, A Little Fantasy, A Load Of Fun

What happened to the Orcs after The Lord of the Rings was how Dan Abnett and Richard Elson pitched Feral

December 26, 2022December 24, 2022 Richard Bruton 1507 Views 2000 AD, comics, Dan Abnett, Feral & Foe, Feral and Foe, Richard Elson

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Art For Art’s Sake #188: Merry Blooming Christmas One And All!

Another day, another bit of Christmas for you. All month we’ve been doing our Comicon Advent Calendar for you, but

December 24, 2022December 19, 2022 Richard Bruton 1130 Views Art For Art's Sake, Christmas, comics, Raymond Briggs