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From Black Tower CG & Books

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THE BAT TRIUMPHANT! 

Terry Hooper-Scharf   

Paperback, 66 pages  

£8.96

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In 1941,The Bat sets about modernising the backward Duchy of Stahl,over which his dynasty has ruled since 1410 A.D.. 

The Bat is soon involved in experiments with the infamous Count Cogliostro. One of these experiments involves suspended animation;The Bat deciding he will be the test subject. 

When he wakes,The Bat finds that not days have gone by but 51 years! 

Worse,his kingdom is in ruins and an enclave of Kamora. The Bat tries politics to win back his homeland and when that fails he decides to fight for it! 

However,he is unaware that some old,and new,enemies are lying in wait to stop him and all of them want one thing:The Bat dead! 

Originally a back up strip in Black Tower Adventure in 1994,The Bat proved very popular as an anti-hero. The story was never completed. It is now. 

And there was another Bat. 1952 saw George McQueen’s Bat appear to fight any and all supernatural menaces. This book contains an original strip plus a new one drawn in 2007.

 

 

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Merriwether:God’s Demon-Thumper  Terry Hooper-Scharf      

Paperback, 60 pages  

 £8.50

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The complete Merriwether series,originally published in Black Tower Adventure and A Little Midnight Horror–but with three strips never before published:including the Reverend’s battle with the ultimate Evil! 

If you were into Charlton Horror Comics or any horror comic then this one is for you!

 

 

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Some Things Strange And Sinister 

Terry Hooper-Scharf  

Paperback, 305 pages  

 £15.00

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Recognised as an expert on UFOs,Terry Hooper is also recognised as an authority on “unexplained mysteries” and after more than 35 years as an investigator and more than forty as a naturalist,he has opened some of the many case files he has accumulated dealing with such things as.. 

The Terrifying Events At The Lamb Inn,The Ghosts Of All Saints Church,Dead Aquatic Creatures of Canvey Island,captured bigfoot like creatures in

India -all exclusively presented for the first time and with new added research previously unseen.

 Photographs,maps,line drawings and more to make 305 pages looking at Things truly Strange and Sinister. 

Cryptozoologist,Ghost Hunter,Ufologist or Fortean:this book has something for everyone -including the just plain inquisitive!

 

 

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Some More Things Strange And Sinister 

Terry Hooper-Scharf      

Paperback, 306 pages  

£15.00

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Following up on the successful Some Things Strange And Sinister,Terry Hooper-Scharf opens up more of his files and looks into more mysteries such as Crocodiles in Medieval England,Giant and Mystery Snakes,Medieval Sky-ships,The Beast of Gevaudan,The Girt Dog of Ennerdale,The Beast of Faudier,History’s real Wild-men,The Silent City in the skies of Alaska,the ‘unexplainable’ ghost photo,the Greenwich Park Elemental,the hidden history of gorillas –before they were ‘discovered’,the Giant Serpent of Carthage and more including Tabor’s lost photograph of the Silent City and never before seen photograph of Wombwell’s “Jenny”.

 

Visit the lulu.com storefront at

http://www.lulu.com/hoopercomicsuk

Alternative Press Fair Interviews on Radio

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Hear Paul Brown tonight!

From 4:00pm Miranda Gavin squints at photography through the lens of digital culture in Framing The Pixel. At 4:30pm Wendy Jones talks to poet Jack Underwood for Interesting Conversations. Between 5:00  and  5:30pm Alex Fitch is in conversation with maverick British comic artist Al Davison in another edition of Strip! In this evenings edition of Hooting Yard – 6:30pm -  Frank Key asks, optimistically, “Where oh where is the troglodyte Voltaire?”. Seph Rodney, Pedro de Almeida, Marc Halatsis and Donell Sourroukh discuss the semiotics of trainers in The Thread at 7:00pm. Thursday’s Clear Spot, broadcasting between 8:00 and 9:00pm, is a collection of interviews with publishers recorded during the recent London Alternative Press Fair.

or,as PAB puts it

If you’re desperate, you can hear aninterview with me, recorded at the Alternative Press Fair in August ,is being broadcast on Resonance 104.4 FM in London on Thursday at approx. 8.30pm / streamed at www.resonancefm.com and then podcast next week at www.panelborders.wordpress.com

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Indian Comic Book Collector -Vineeth Abraham

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I first corresponded and exchanged comics with Delhi based Vineeth Abraham a few years back.  Nice man,knowledgeable on Indian and other comics.  Then…nothing!

So imagine my surprise when I saw his photograph and an article about him.

A rare glimpse of the Indian comic collector worth reading!

http://www.ashok.loyolites.com/2007/07/30/vineeth-abraham/

Archie Comics At The MBF!

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ARCHIE COMICS AT THE MIAMI BOOK FAIR INTERNATIONAL

Miami Book Fair International
401 N.E. Second Avenue
Suite 4102 (Building 4, 1st Floor)
Miami, FL 33132
November 8th -15th, 2009
Telephone (305) 237-3258
Fax (305) 237-3978
E-mail: wbookfair@mdc.edu

http://miamibookfair.com/events/events/default.aspx?lg=en

Archie Comics is joining the Miami Book Fair for the first time and as their only major comic publisher for 2009. The first Miami Book Fair International, founded by Miami Dade College and community partners, took place in 1984. Since then it has been recognized as the nation’s finest literary festival. The Comix Galaxy Launched in 2008, the Comix Galaxy is a program on graphic novels and the comics world that celebrates their place in our country’s literary life, as well as their recent rise in popularity and integration into mainstream literature, culture and even education.

The Comix Galaxy will feature two exhibits of original comics and graphic novel art displaying the artistry behind the storytelling. More than 35 artists, writers and other industry professional participate in panel discussions – from the life and work of MAD magazine creator Harvey Kurtzman to the biggest comics news of 2009: Archie and Veronica get married!

Archie Comics joins the Kids’ Comic Con road show at the Miami Book Fair! Kids’ Comic Con activities are specifically designed to bring young people and their parents together with artists and educators for fun and illuminating comic book and graphic novel experiences. Archie Comics will supply artists, writers and editors to present hands-on workshops, demonstrations, games, portfolio reviews, and informative panels for children, teens, and all ages in between!

Below is a list of times and dates to find Archie Comics panels at the Miami Book Fair International.
All activities will be at the Lower Plaza, behind Bldg. 1

FRIDAY, Nov 13, 1:00 - 2:00p.m., Sci-Tech Heores – Explore science and technology through comics. Writer: Alex Simmons

SATURDAY, Nov 14, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Creating Sci-Tech Heroes and Villains – Explore science and technology through comics. Writer: Alex Simmons

SATURDAY, Nov. 14, 2:00 - 3:00p.m., Archie Married Whom?!!! - The all-ages panel of the year is a no-holds-barred insiders’ look at Archie’s decision to marry not sweet, blonde Betty but haughty brunette Veronica. Join the Archie Comics team – Mike Pellerito, Fred Mausser, and Fernando Ruiz. Did Archie make the right choice? Why now? How has the world reacted? And what surprises are coming next? Moderated by Archie writer Alex Simmons, founder and producer Kids Comic Con.

SATURDAY, Nov. 14, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Kids’ Drawing Cool Characters Workshop. - Featuring Artist, Fernando Ruiz

SUNDAY, Nov. 15, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. - Portfolio Review Crew: Get Tips From Comic Book Pros. Reviewer Mike Pellerito

SUNDAY, Nov. 15, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. - Creating Sci-Tech Heroes and Villains– Explore science and technology through comics. Writer: Alex Simmons

Mark your calendar today and join Archie Comics and the Kid’s Comic Con at the Miami Book Fair International November 8th -15th

Archie Digest #259

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ARCHIE DIGEST #259

“Scene in Public”: Ahoy, ye hungry vagabonds! Archie and his friends have a swashbucklin’ good time when they visit a pirate-themed restaurant.

SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski

ART: Pat Kennedy

“Playing Footsie”: A sprained ankle leads to all of Archie’s friends competing to help him out… and he loves the attention!

SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski

ART: Pat Kennedy

PLUS: Other new and classic tales!

SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents

BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!

Shipping Date: November 11th, 2009

On Sale at Comic Shops: November 18th, 2009

Newsstands: December 1st, 2009

88-page, full color digest

$2.69 US

Tintin Anialwch Yr

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Tintin: Anialwch yr Aur Du 

 

Author: Hergé 

 

Welsh adaptation: Dafydd Jones  

Published: 19 October 2009

paperback 295mm x 215mm  Number pages 64pp 

Price: £6.99  

ISBN: 978-1-906587-09-3 

Comic strip for readers of all ages

 

 

Tintin’s adventures take him back to the

Middle East, and an explosive start to the story amidst the burning political atmosphere of the 1950s. Somehow Tintin, Milyn, Parry-Williams and Williams-Parry have joined the crew of the Speedol Star tanker en route eastwards, docking at the port of Khemekho-Leone in the

kingdom of

Khemed
. The kindgom’s wealth stems from black gold – the oilfields deep beneath the desert sands. However the kingdom is torn in a bitter struggle for supremacy between the emir Ben Kalish Ezab and the sheik Pahra Bhlu. Between both protagonists stands one crook – already known to Tintin – who’s sole aim is to take advantage of the situation for his own ends. He possesses a chemical formula which has potentially inflammable consequences.

 

This,surely,has to be a must buy for any Tintin fans?  A new Welsh language edition and the lettering is in the style of the original so no glaring differences to offend.  That cover is quite wonderful,isn’t it?

 

Hopefully,youngsters will be encouraged to read Welsh and there are any number of school projects that you can get out of this.

 

Language curious?  Buy a copy!

 

Dalen Books site can be found at:

http://www.dalenbooks.com/

 

DALEN Books

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Druids : The Ogham Sacrifice 

Authors: Jean-Luc Istin, Thierry Jigourel, Jacques Lamontagne 

English adaptation: Lannig Treseizh

Number pages 98pp,

paperback, 190mm x 260mm 

Published: Autumn 2009

Historical whodunnit for adolescents and adults

Price: £9.99

ISBN: 978-1-906587-11-6

The first volume of a gothic thriller series set in the Age of the Saints. There is turmoil in the 5th century Celtic periphery of Europe;an age of change at the end of the Roman Empire, and an age of conflict between peoples and religions. Oppressed by Saxons to the east, many of the Celts of Britain have colonised Armorica in Gaul, bringing with them the spiritual leaders of their

Celtic

Church, the monks. The new faith heralds the demise of the old pagan way of life, but the ancient traditions still hold on. Gwynlan, the last of the Druids, and his apprentice Taran are caught in a mysterious battle for survival against the monks of the church, monastic foes who place dangerous and menacing obstacles in their path. Accusations of murder, sacrifice and sorcery are rife, but the old gods are at hand to assist the righteous.
 

Firstly,lovely cover.  Really cool.  Thought I’d get that out of the way before I got onto the interior pages. I think most people know that I’m an historian and the subject matter covers part of the period of interest to me.  So,naturally,I looked at everything to see how accurate it was!  The buildings,ships and so on are spot on.  The clothing and even the Roman legionaires outfits and weapons are accurate as can be. 

What I like is that the art is so lush.  I spent more time looking at the art before I read the story than I should have.  But what the heck –comics IS a graphic medium!  Jacques Lamontagne’s artwork is wonderful and the characters he draws add even more to their parts in this mystery. Jean-Luc Istin and Thierry Jigourel’s story weaves together the mystery surrounding the deaths that open the book.  It builds up more and more until the final panel on that last page that makes you shout out;”WHAT??!! Wait –how long have I got to wait for the next part?!” 

It seriously is that good a read.  In fact,in a while I’m making some “me time” to go through the book again!  You want fantasy,mystery,history and a whole lot more try this one.  And,if you are a war-gamer or RPG buff this offers plenty of scope to develop into a great game –or series of games [and all the figures needed are out there!]. 

10 out of 10

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Y Derwyddon: Gwayw’r Goruchaf Authors: Jean-Luc Istin, Thierry Jigourel, Jacques Lamontagne 

Welsh adaptation: Alun Ceri Jones 

48pp

paperback 320mm x 230mm  

Published: 19 October 2009

Price: £6.99

ISBN: 978-1-906587-12-3  

Gothic graphic novel for adolescents and adults

The third volume in the Derwyddon [Druids] series picks up where Cyfaredd Caer Is ends.  

Brother Tomos was murdered within the precincts of Caer Is as he translated a venerated manuscript indicating where the Treasures of the Britons has been hidden. Previously, and under the influence of the Potion of the Gods, the Pictish chieftain Talwrch had told his people where to hide these Treasures. These were the Cauldron of Rebirth which gave life and learning to warriors killed in combat;and the Lance of Lleu, the five-headed spear which always hit its mark. It is down to the druid Gwynlan to solve this intricate mystery, but lurking in the shadows are the Mother

Church’s brutal agents,

Rome’s Holy Vengeance. Their intention is to usurp the druids’ secrets, and use them to undermine the ancient rituals of Caer Is.
 

Ahh.  Now I have to say that this is a larger than A4 book which follows on from The Ogham Sacrifice.  I was confused when I read “third volume” and saw another cover in Welsh –that covers seems to be for the Welsh version of vol.1 so I’m guessing this is actually volume 2 and “3” was a typo!

My Welsh is so limited that I could not follow the story which is a pity as I was hooked by vol.1!  That said,you can follow the storyline because,obviously,being visual –well,you know what I mean.

The art continues to keep up the standard of the first and I’m going to have to start reading up on Lamontagne as he is,in my humble opinion,the “bees knees”;an excellent artist.

I’m hoping that,as there are Welsh editions,it encourages more young people to read in Welsh.  Barring not being able to read the text,everything I said about the first volume is true here –the opening fight is great:see –balding,middle-aged men can be tough!

Are YOU Zine Friendly?

Thursday 12th November

Are you zine friendly?

Second event at the Foundry from the Alternative Press, promoting our new web resource the Zine Friendly blog! A night of free zine selling, swapping and appreciating!

The Foundry
86 Great Eastern Street
London
EC2A 3JL
www.alternativepress.org.uk
http://zinefriendly.wordpress.com

Lille 2010

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Lille Comics Festival The two sites proposed for the 2010 edition: The Palais Rameau or the Casino Barrière.

http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palais_Rameto

http://www.lucienbarriere.com/localized/com / reunions_evenements / barriere_business/ resorts / lille / resort.htm

Palais Rameau - Wikipedia

Source: fr.wikipedia.org

Palais Rameau (1878-1881) Lille is a building designed by architects Lille Mourcou Augustus and Henry Contamine.