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 Now,unless you are insane,you will have heard of Matt ‘D’Israeli’ Brooker -illustrating in his genius style the Dark Horse War Of The Worlds books.

Check out Matt’s blog at:-

http://disraeli-demon.blogspot.com/2007_07_01_archive.html

Have you ever heard of Rob Hanes?  There’s even an audio-book available and if you ask “but what’s it all about: 

“Rob Hanes Adventures is an all-ages comic-book series (and now a web comic) about a globetrotting private eye and troubleshooter for a worldwide detective agency Justice International. Rob travels the world on assignment, facing adventure, intrigue and romance at every turn!

It’s a fun, globetrotting action-adventure-variety series for ALL AGES. Every issue is “done in one,” and contains a complete, self-contained story. Pick up the series with any issue and enjoy!

Fans of cheeky, fast-paced action-adventure fare like Jonny Quest, Indiana Jones, James Bond, and Danger Girl will love this series. And comic-book fans who enjoy quality creator-owned independent titles like Jeff Smith’s Bone and Batton Lash’s Counselors of the Macabre should also check out the series. And if you are a fan of classic adventure strips and artists like Alex Toth, Will Eisner’s Spirit, Milton Caniff’s Terry and the Pirates, and Roy Crane’s Buz Sawyer and Wash Tubbs, you’ll definitely want to check out Rob Hanes Adventures.

Rob Hanes Adventures is widely admired for its contemporary storylines, and its clean storytelling sense and art style. The series has received extensive media coverage and numerous accolades from respected industry publications like the Comic Buyer’s Guide, Comics Retailer, Comic Book Marketplace, Diamond Dialogue, and Previews. Other irecognitions include a Xeric Foundation Grant, a Russ Manning Award nomination, and several Indy Awards.”

And the url:

http://wcgcomics.com/

He is the living legend who defined Judge Dredd and much more,including Sonic The Hedgehog [no,seriously].  Mick McMahon has a credit list in comics as long as my arm.  Then he vanished for a while -now he’s back!

The man who gave Dredd REAL boots.

If you want to see some great samples of his art this is the link for you!

http://mickmcmahon.onlinefolio.biz/index.asp

Captain Hurricane,long,long before Reppion & Moore blackened the character in a certain Wildstorm comic series,this was Britain’s answer to US comics’ “super soldiers”.

Here the Royal Marine Commando takes you on a tour of the long lamented BATTLE comic -a three star MUST!

http://bestofbattle.sevenpennynightmare.co.uk/

Never heard of The Falcon Squadron? Home of World War II British fighter ace Johnny Red -drawn by the likes of John Cooper and Joe Colquhoun in BATTLE comic?

Then check out this site -it’s a must!

http://www.falconsquadron.sevenpennynightmare.co.uk/battle.htm

The “Regular slugs of news for the UK Small Press Comics Nation (huh?)”

BugPowder is a collaborative weblog produced by and for the UK small press comics community.

New contributors to the weblog are always welcome.

To visit the site and,possibly contribute,go to:-

http://bugpowder.com/

He’s been around a looooong time.  He’s one of the nice chaps in comics.  He’s….Paul Gravett!

Yep,he’s an expert on Manga,British comics and publisher of the much lamented and legendary Escape magazine.  You can learn all about him and even the history of Escape magazine at his site.  Highly recommended!

http://paulgravett.com/

This is the tremendous site belong to the Lofficiers and cannot be recommended highly enough.  This is what comics needs more of.   If you’ve read Shadowmen 2 by Jean-Marc and Randy Lofficier [a husband and wife team]you’ve probably tried the links to each character?

If not,check this site out -it is in English so no excuses.

http://www.coolfrenchcomics.com/

Official page of what must be one of the biggest [no doubt the Japanese do better!] Asian Manhua-Anime festivals.

http://www.ani-com.hk/

The Shusters are the Canadian Comic Creator Awards named after the creator of Superman,Joe Shuster,who was Canadian.

To find out regularly what’s going on,here’s the link!

http://www.joeshusterawards.com/