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GIANT-SIZED BAND-THING the band formed by comic book personalities Charlie Adlard, Paul H Birch, Liam Sharp and Phil Winslade contines to rock on.

The band formed at short notice to play a one-off gig for the launch party at last year's Birmingham International Comics Show.

Following the positive reception they received from the crowd, alongside being surprised at how much they enjoyed playing together, the band decided to continue and this year has found them playing live again, plus writing their own material.

They have just recently launched a page on Facebook and gathered about 150 fans on it, while over at Myspace they have over 300 friends.

To find out more, check Giant-Sized Band-Thing out on Facebook and visit: www.myspace.com.giantsizedbandthing

GIANT-SIZED BAND-THING, the four-piece rock band featuring comic book creators, will be playing a corporate gig as part of anniversary celebrations for Infinity & Beyond in Shrewsbury on Saturday 28th April.

Giant-Sized Band-Thing features Charlie Adlard (The Walking Dead, Green Lantern/Green Arrow) on drums, Paul H Birch (Dead Ahead, Gumby Comics) on bass, Liam Sharp (Gears of War, Testament) on lead vocals, with Phil Winslade (The Brave & The Bold, Daredevil) on lead guitar.

The band formed at the tail end of last year, heading the line-up for the launch party at BICS 2008 where according to the likes of Paul Cornell (writer for the Dr Who TV series): "Giant-Sized Band-Thing rocked the house".

Giant-Sized Band-Thing will be signing comics at Infinity & Beyond from 3pm, while the private party celebrations kicks off around 6.0pm, with the band playing an early evening set.

(Photo (c) Christine McCormack-Sharp, taken live at Bennetts, Birmingham).

THE BIRMINGHAM International Comics Show (BICS) takes place on the weekend of 4-5th October, and those who have pre-booked their tickets are again invited to attend the show's launch party on the Friday beforehand.

The launch party is a time of enormous fun where comic fans get the opportunity to mingle with the show's many star guests in less formal surroundings. A buffet is being put on courtesy of Infinity & Beyond and live music will performed by individuals involved within the comics industry.

This year sees the welcome return of internationally celebrated cartoonist Hunt Emerson and his band. Hunt (noted for strips within The Beano and books like Casanova's Last Stand) told me people were asking if they had CDs for sale after last year's show, their popularity thus ensuring the reason why they have been requested back.

DC Comics editor Michael Wright will also be putting in another stage appearance, this time as part of a duo for a more intimate set.

A new addition to the launch party's attractions is what could be the one and only appearance of the Giant-Sized Band-Thing. This four piece has been put together at the last minute but promises surprises and fun to ensure they deliver a great party atmosphere.

Giant-Sized Band-Thing features Charlie Adlard (The Walking Dead, Green Lantern/Green Arrow) on drums, Paul H Birch (Dead Ahead, Gumby Comics) on bass, Liam Sharp (Gears of War, Testament) on lead vocals, with Phil Winslade (The Brave & The Bold, Daredevil) on lead guitar.

Giant-Sized Band-Thing's appearance at the launch party has been sponsored by their wives... Who have let them out to play for the night!

The art featured within this item is another Speech Balloons exclusive. It was produced but not used by Liam during his own run on the Marvel comic Man-Thing, from which the band partly derived its name.

The BICS launch party will again take place at Bennetts Wine Bar (up Bennetts Hill, off New Street). For details regarding entry to the event you are advised to visit the convention's official website.

Further Information:

To view Phil Winslade art visit:
http://comicartcommunity.com/gallery/categories.php?cat_id=198 and for a previous interview visit:
www.manwithoutfear.com/interviews/ddINTERVIEW.shtml?id=Winslade

ZOMBIECON TAKES place this the weekend of 6-7th September at the Quality Hotel in Walsall.

Films, workshops, guests, games and even a disco or two are promised as fans of this sub-genre of horror congregate to, ahem, enjoy life!

Guests include authors Robert Rankin and David Devereux, SFX make-up artist Stuart Conran, alongside comic books artists Al Davison, John McCrea and The Walking Dead's Charlie Adlard.

For more information visit: www.zombiecon.co.uk