It’s Count Binface, The Comic — Bringing Back The Absurd To British Politics
Count Binface, candidate for the Clacton by-election in the UK, “leader of the Recyclons from planet Sigma IX,” is getting his
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LCCAF 26: Restocking The Batcave, Italian Style
As the name implies, the Lake Como Art Festival is all about comic artwork and creators. Writers are not invited,
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Art For Art’s Sake #350: Down In The Swamps With Dave McKean
The weekly celebration of comic art in all its forms continues — 350 weeks of comic art glory — and
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Art For Art’s Sake #275: McKean Covers ‘Hellblazer’
So much incredible comic art exists out there, so many fine examples of why it’s the ninth art. So every
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More Early UK Festival News: Lakes International Comics Festival Unveils Festival Art And First Guests
It’s a long way off yet – happening 27-29 September 2024 – but that doesn’t stop the Lakes International Comics
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The Sunday Spotlight: Another Week, Another News Dump
Welcome, welcome one and all to another Sunday Spotlight, where I take all those things that caught my eye in
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Advance Review: ‘Junior Baker The Righteous Faker’ #1 Is A Visual Extravaganza
Artist Ryan Quackenbush’s name doesn’t appear on today’s lists of top talent in the comic book industry. But after his
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Lake Como Comic Arts Festival 2023 – The Ultimate Exclusive Con Experience
There are comic-cons. There are comic art shows. And then there is the Lake Como Comic Arts Festival. Known as
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‘Thalamus: The Art Of Dave McKean’ Coming Soon From Dark Horse Books
Welcome to the table, I love Dave McKean‘s work. So I would for sure be considered a “fan of the
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Lakes International Comic Art Festival Reveals Festival art, announces first guests for 2023
The Lakes International Comics Art Festival, one of the two BIG UK comic festivals has just announced the first guests
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New To You Comics #120: Checking Into `Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on a Serious Earth’
We’ve taken several weeks off because of some other commitments (my fault entirely!), but we’re back now with one of
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NYCC 2022: Ben Kingsley To Star In ‘Violent Cases’ Film Adaptation
Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean‘s first graphic novel, Violent Cases, is on its way to becoming a feature. And Ben
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Something For The Weekend: Your Regular Dose Of Popular Posts
Saturday’s here and that means another selection of popular posts from across the week and from across the popular cultural
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Exploring Artificial Intelligence and Art: Dave McKean Talks ‘Prompt’
From his collaborations with Neil Gaiman on The Sandman and Violent Cases to his seminal work painting 120 pages for
Read moreArt For Art’s Sake # 95: McKean Magic
And we’re back again with another weekly wonder of all things gorgeous in the comic art world with Art For
Read moreThe Cons & Festivals Are Coming Back! – Dave McKean’s Art For Lakes International Comic Art Festival 2021
With the prospect (say it quietly, keep your fingers crossed) of lockdown easing here in the UK (thanks to the
Read moreBeehive Books High Quality Illuminated Editions Of Literary Classics
Beehive Books has a new Kickstarter currently running to fund high quality illustrated literary classics. Having already successfully crowdfunded the
Read moreDave McKean’s OGN ‘Raptor: A Sokol Graphic Novel’ To Be Published By Dark Horse Comics
Dark Horse Comics announced Raptor: A Sokol Graphic Novel, from artist and writer Dave McKean. Raptor is McKean’s first creator-owned character,
Read moreThe Lakes International Comic Art Festival Announce Details For This Year’s Virtual Con
Like so many other comic book events, The Lakes International Comic Art Festival has cancelled this year’s show but will be
Read moreWhat Makes A Cover? Aargh!
Often when I look at the cover of Aargh! (Artists Against Rampant Government Homophobia!), I almost think it might have been
Read more‘Arkham Asylum’ And ‘Watchmen’ Are Not As Dissimilar As You Might Think
Arkham Asylum: A Serious House On Serious Earth (1989) is an original graphic novel by writer Grant Morrison and artist Dave McKean. It
Read moreFearscape #1 Goes To Second Printing With Homage Cover To The Sandman
With all the acclaim for Vault Comics new series, Fearscape #1, I’m not surprised it’s already sold out. Well, that
Read moreDark Horse To Release Book And Blu-ray Of Dave McKean’s Short Films
In a bold move, Dark Horse have announced that they’ll be further curating Dave McKean’s work by presenting his short
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