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Best Comics of 2012: Washington Post

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Well, the year is winding down, and with it comes the annual "Best Of" lists from various websites and media.  Publishers Weekly led the...

Kick-Watcher: INTERVIEW with Jimmy Palmiotti on SEX AND VIOLENCE Vol. 1

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Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray debut their second Kickstarter project of the year, SEX AND VIOLENCE Volume One. Project: SEX AND VIOLENCE Volume 1 Talent/Project Manager: Jimmy...

The mystery and joy of BCGF

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This was the third indie show of the year—TCAF and SPX were the other two—where I experienced the complete rapture of falling in love with comics all over again for the first time. Love, death, mystery—when the first time happens all over again, you know you're in the right place. I wasn't the only one feeling the love.

Two graphic novels shortlisted for the Costa Award

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Man this is really the year it all HAPPENS isn't it? The Costa Awards are a prestigious literary prize in the UK, and this year two graphic novels were included in the shortlist of finalists.

Paul Cornell and Alan Davis launch Wolverine in March

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Sneakily, Marvel have revealed that their 'Snikt' promotional piece actually refers to a Wolverine comic! Yes, this is the news that the creative team...

RIP: Lucille Bliss

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Over the weekend I see that voice actress Lucille Bliss died earlier this month at the age of 96. The NY Times has an...

Confused about how to be a geek? New book has answers

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With all the controversy about who is and is not a True Geek, and with competition for highly sought after "geek perks" at an all time high, a book on how to be a geek is definitely what we need—and with much loved Geek icon Sheldon Cooper on the cover no less. From Krause, fine publishers of guides to collecting salt shakers, coins and comics, comes The Geek Handbook, by rocketllama.com co-creator Alex Langley. And there is nothing stereotypical at all about this book's blurbs:

Scratching the Surface of Thought Bubble 2012

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This weekend saw Thought Bubble 2012's convention, and.... phew, it was busy. I did my best to talk to everybody, but don't think I...

Alan Moore and Superfolks Part 3: The Strange Case of Grant Morrison and Alan...

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by Pádraig Ó Méalóid Originally, when I set out to look into the various allegations about Alan Moore and Robert Mayer’s Superfolks, I thought it...

The British Comic Awards 2012: The Results

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The inaugural British Comic Awards ceremony was held tonight, with founder Adam Cadwell presiding. More details to come tomorrow, but here's a list of the winners. Congratulations...

Thought Bubble is happening right now!

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Are you here? Have you arrived? Leeds' Thought Bubble Comic Arts Festival has reached the convention stage today, with guests including Kate Beaton, Mark...

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