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Monthly Archives: September 2007

JOHN ERASMUS!!!

A couple of people say they cannot find the John Erasmus interview!!   Big site.  But look at the above -Yes,that’s at:
http://www.comicbitsonline.com/2007/09/24/john-erasmus-comic-genius/
Enjoy!

More From The “Queen Of Bristol Comics”!

Yes,Willie Hewes has been in touch and I think a few of you creators out there might be interested in this!  Willie writes:
“Hi Terry, 
I was wondering if you might be interested in mylatest attempt to fill the hole left by Amaranth:Webcomic Shorts. 
It’s an anthology website for short comics (up to20-30 pages) that is in need […]

BRISTOL INTERNATIONAL MANGA FESTIVAL

 For someone of my age I’m getting too excited.  November sees the Bristol International Manga Festival.  Yes,and the line-up looks brilliant!   You can see all the details and get booking details from the site at:
 http://www.comicexpo.net/mangaexpo
 And just to summarise what will be going on…
 CosPlay Competitions Hosted by Twofar. 
The Masquerade is to be held on Saturday afternoon […]

BICS goes All Gumby!

An Invite to the Media The Birmingham International Comics Show (BICS) takes place over the weekend of 13-14th October 2007 at The Thinktank, Millennium Point, in
Birmingham, England. Guests will include Mike Mignola (creator of the Hellboy comics and movie phenomenon), Paul Cornell (award-nominated Dr Who TV series scriptwriter and comics author), plus international stars and homegrown talent […]

GUMBY COMIC WINS EISNER!

You’ve read the interviews with the creative team behind the Gumby Comic on CBO [you have,haven’t you?!] and now some great follow-up news from the Brum Scribe himself [imagine a drum roll here if you like]—Mr Paul H.Birch!
 
 
  Wildcard Ink, the American publishing company of Gumby Comics was nominated for three prestigious Eisner Awards this year. […]

Arrested Manga Artist Fined -Two Others Win Court case!

I’ve been asked several times now what happened to the Manga artist arrested on obscenity charges?  He got fined!  Other artists have done better however…
   
The Matsuyama station of the Japanese public broadcaster NHK reported that the manga artist charged with the distribution of obscene drawings was issued a summary order to pay a 300,000-yen (about […]

NEO Magazine

I have to admit that,although I have seen NEO magazine I’ve never purchased a copy because I buy too much as it is!  However,we get review copies they’ll certainly get coverage!
 
In the meantime,from the Neo site,news of it’s latest issue.
 

 
Current Issue:  
Everything you ever needed to know about alchemy, Nazis and Edward Elric in our […]

SWEATDROP STUDIO POD-CAST

It occurs to me that,despite mentioning Sweatdrop Studios a lot,I’ve completely forgoptten that they do pod-casts.  Yes,the below link will take you to the page where you can click on and listen to all those famous UK Manga people!
Try it -it is fun!
http://odeo.com/audio/16537453/play

Want To Draw Manga Comics?

There are a lot of links on the Oni Kimono site run by I. Dee Dupuy so if you are just thinking about wanting to draw Manga or ARE drawing Manga but want some inspiration drop by:
http://www.onikimono.com/links/

Anime News?

Akadot is viewed as the net’s most trustworthy Anime news site.  Now,as I’m going nowhere near Anime this site should fulfill your needs!
http://www.akadot.com/cat.php?id=6