Monthly Archives: August 2012
The fallout begins
Well most of you would have been delighted with the news we broke this afternoon, I myself was but alas it turned out to be completely bogus. I have also had this confirmed from another source, who has been in contact with Steve Ditko this afternoon to clarify this and NO, Mr Ditko has no
One name released for London Super Comic Convention 2013
Please let me make this clear Steve Ditko will not be attending LSCC 2013. IT HAS BEEN CONFIRMED THAT THIS IS INDEED A FAKE NAME RELEASED TO US AND HAS BEEN CONFIRMED AS NOT COMING. Original Post below Well one name has been released to ourselves here at Comic Conventions for the highly anticipated London
Discworld Convention 2012 Review
Discworld 2012, known as DWCon, was held this bank holiday weekend in Birmingham. A fan run convention made up of committee members that organise the weekend dedicated to everything that, I can only say “Legend”, is Sir Terry Pratchett. A four day marathon of panels, guest talks, Q and As, meet and greets and all
Melksham 2013 Dates Announced
Following something of a rather successful début into the world of comic conventions, the second Melksham Comic Convention has been announced for next year with a set date of Saturday the 31st August, 2013. The first year surprised us all with it’s small yet complete feel and sense of cohesion and planning, something some of the bigger cons sometimes
Looking forward to London Super Comic Con 2013
I suppose it’s inevitable that people will start talking about the London based convention that managed to pull in probably the biggest name in the history of comics in 2012, the legend that is Stan Lee. With a 2013 date penned in for the weekend of February 23rd and 24th, there has already been a
The Future of Comic Conventions Part 1
We currently have 29 and counting comic conventions in the UK, from the local to the national conventions. We have seen a steady increase of new conventions popping up on the scene. But what does the future hold, we have heard rumours that some are finishing, yet there seems to be an ever increasing stream willing
Princess Mononoke Screening
If any of our readers are interested this has just been passed across my desk. Being a massive fan of his I decided to let others know. So here you have it. Let any of your friends know as well. Very worth a trip to Brighton for this one. Lighthouse and Duke of York’s Cinema
A most underestimated artist
I have come across this artist on a few occasions, recently this weekend in fact, where I produced my daughters sketch book and requested a female character head shot. Once again he didn’t disappoint. I can’t pinpoint what I like about his art, it just looks crisp and colourful. I would guess his lines and colouring come from his
Kate Beaton Bio
Kate will be attending Thought Bubble 2012. Kate Beaton (born September 8, 1983) is a Canadian webcomic artist. Originally from Mabou, Cape Breton, she has a degree in history and anthropology from Mount Allison University. Beaton began drawing comics for the university newspaper, the Argosy, during her third and fourth years at school. Previously she
Thought Bubble 2012
Thought Bubble is quickly approaching us and as always anticipation is rising. The usual guests as always will be attending but high on the list will be Mark Waid, Paolo Rivera and Skottie Young. I believe the guest list is complete and can be found here. Both halls have had their exhibitor list updated and