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Monthly Archives: February 2008

CLASSICAL COMICS Newsletter

 
 
Macbeth - A Killer on the Loose!  
 Macbeth is Available Now!Macbeth, our second title, is published on Monday 25th February. Showcasing the talents of John McDonald (script adaptation), Jon Haward (linework) Gary Erskine (Inking Assistant) and Nigel Dobbyn (colourist and letterer), the book is an incredible read, and a true testament to the huge talent […]

McMahon Elijah Animation

Paul Brown,attempting to avoid any work,has been scouring YouTube and found a 3 part McMahon based animation “Elijah The Prophet” -excellent viewing fun!
The url is:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuFQEXQYuZU

HAUS OF DESIGN

HAUS OF DESIGN 
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STEVE WHITAKER

Sad news that British comic creator/colourist and author Steve Whitaker died on Thursday.
Whitaker contributed  articles to 1980s publications Fantasy Advertiser and Chain Reaction,was involved in colour work at Marvel UK and even did preliminary work on the later aborted Man-Elf project from Trident [see illo].
As always,Down The Tubes gives an excellent tribute to the man […]

EURO COMICS?

 Not sure if anyone is interested but I run a yahoo group on European comics.  You have to join but…
The url is:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/eurocomics/
Be seeing you!
T

Archie For Mr Brown!

 

Well,Paul Brown sent me an email saying that there wasn’t enough Archie Comics news on site so,just for him…
BILL GALVAN at WonderCon this Weekend! 

Sunday, Feb. 24: 12:30-2:00 The Secret Origin of Good Readers—  Making its fourth annual appearance at WonderCon, this year’s Secret Origin of Good Readers panel features Dr. Robyn A. Hill (National […]

CLASSICAL COMICS

 

MacBeth
Classical Comics 
Now,when I found the postman curled up,his back having given way once again,I wondered who the package was from.  It was heavy. Poor postie. Erm. Anyhoo,opened up the package and there was the latest release from Classical Comics –MacBeth! 
All three versions! 
Before I get into the review I’ll give the Classical Comics info: 

 
Macbeth
William […]

ORANG UTAN

ELEVENTH HOUR no.2
36pp   B&W  £4.50 [incl. p&h]
Hmm. Finally got my copy of no.2 but on checking the web site for cover price found it has sold out!  No info on whether there will be a reprint or not.
But I’ve waited so I’ll review!
Nice cover.  “Eye Of The Storm” is written by Peter Rogers and drawn […]

What’s Better Than Phoo Action? Being Human!

BEING HUMAN [BBC 3 TV] 

Not usually one to blither on about TV but I did give a good mention to Phoo Action so I guess I’m obliged to refer to last night’s other one off drama –Being Human. What was it about?  Well,according to the BBC: 

“Starring a cast of bright up-and-coming actors: Guy Flanagan (Totally Frank), […]

JACK STAFF

JACK STAFF no.14Image Comics32pp Full colour & bw 
Flippin’ ‘eck,matey me ole chum from the briney,guv.  Yes,no sooner do I post a review of the Jack Staff Special than Paul Grist and Image realise they must get back onto CBO quickly!  I’m reliably informed by a Hookah-smoking caterpillar that this idea is a mere fantasy..okay,back to […]