August 2009 Archives
CLICK ON Episode 4 of The Princess of Tsyzac below and it will expand to fill your screen.
For further information on the creators visit:
For Paul H Birch: www.myspace.com/paulhbirch
For John Robbins: www.mylifeinshorts.blogspot.com
For John Royle: www.johnroyleart.com
For Mats Engesten: www.go.to/engesten
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GOD KILLERS, the novel written by comic book artist/writer Liam Sharp is attracting international attention.
Sharp, the artist on the best-selling Gears of War, published by WildStorm Comics recently revealed that a number of publishers across Europe have been expressing an interest in publishing foreign language editions of his fictional work.
God Killers is now in its second UK printing and still selling well, having received positive reviews from publications like SFX Magazine and from authors such as China Miéville.
Described by the author as "a graphic anti-war fable dressed up as a heroic fantasy," the book is available in all good UK bookshops and via Amazon.
For more information you can visit: http://machivariuspoint.weebly.com and watch the following Youtube video:
At the top of this feature is the wraparound book cover to God Killers and below an exclusive earlier version.
AC Comics is now offering individual issues of their comics as PDFs as well as printed publications.
"We are currently working on bring the old Paragon Publications to PDF format as well as issues of Best of the West, Men of Mystery and much more!" said the American publishers.
Highlights already available include the first 49 issues of Femforce, the entire Blue Bulleteer Photo Comic and the recently completed Femforce CGI Think Tank epic storyline in full colour.
For more about AC Comics visit: www.accomics.net
CLICK ON Episode 3 of The Princess of Tsyzac below and it will expand to fill your screen.
For further information on the creators visit:
For Paul H Birch: www.myspace.com/paulhbirch
For John Robbins: www.mylifeinshorts.blogspot.com
For John Royle: www.johnroyleart.com
For Mats Engesten: www.go.to/engesten
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AN EPIC interview with Scottish based comic script writer recently began at British comics news site Downthetubes
Handley is the writer behind Panini's Eagle award-winning Spider-Man title and their new G.I. Joe comic.
He is also responsible for over 250 books in the Commando digest series.
Downthetubes' John Freeman said: "Jeremy Briggs talks to Ferg Handley about his work.. and discovers how to write a comic strip sequel to a film that you have not seen and are not even allowed to see the script of!"
It has further been described as a "fascinating insight into his work" the interview also covers the rest of Ferg's varied career from the fantasy of Games Workshop to the humour of The Dandy via the football pitch and the comix underground.
For the first part of this interview and archives of those by others start by visiting: www.downthetubes.net
CELEBRITY comic fan Jonathan Ross is special guest of the Geek Syndicate on their 
latest podcast.
The Syndicate, David Monteith and Barry Nugent, allow the chat show host to indulge his love all things comic like never before.
In the hour long chat Rossy reveals why he would never own a comics shop again and why he is unable to attend comic conventions as much as he would like.
There's some talk about the adaptation of Mark Millar's Kick Ass that Jonathan's wife, Jane, is working on as well his view on comic to film adaptations.
Jonathan has his feet firmly placed in the Marvel comics camp. He explains why and shares some of his favourite creations. He also tells a very interesting story about his encounter with Steve Dikto - for a BBC Four documentary..
He also gives a few details of the comic creation he is currently working on.
Geek Syndicate - Your podcast guide to the murky underbelly of geekdom
GERMAN WRITER Josef Rother has written and translated comic books for his native country and has his work appear abroad, often in Heavy Metal Magazine, and one of those strips is being turned into a movie.
Jordan Paley, a student at Tom Savini's Digital Film Programme is currently shooting a werewolf biker movie based on A Nightmare on the Town that appeared back in the September 2003 issue of Heavy Metal.
To the left is a page from the original comic strip and Josef commented, "The artwork is by the amazing Klaus Scherwinski who is currently drawing Transformers and GI Joe stories at IDW."
Below is a Youtube trailer for the movie:
For more about Josef Rother and his work visit: www.argstein.com and www.myspace.com/josefrother
THE CHICAGO Comic-Con took place on August 11th 2009 and here are some pictures taken at the show.
There's an awful lot of dressing up to look like your favourite comic book characters that goes on at comic book conventions; not so much of it here in Europe to be sure, but it does happen. It's done with love and affection for the characters even when the results can be quite ludicrous!
Canadian comic book writer Andrew Joseph was at the show and saw the funny side of it, as he explains with some quotes to accompany his photos.
First Row: (1) Phoenix, Centre, (2) Marvel Girl, fanboy, Wolverine, (3), Harlequin and The Joker, (4) Black Canary and fanboy, (5) Another Phoenix, (6) Dr Strange, and as Andrew commented: "Sorcerer supreme, Steve Ditko would be proud!"
Second Row: (1) Cave Girl, (2) Captain America, (3) As Mr Joseph explained this one: "Loki, god of mischief, from Thor. Is anybody else horny?", (4) And, ahem: "Very sassy. Supergirl and Wonder Woman... from New Jersey, I think."
Third row: (1) "Robin, Superman, Batman... Batman has the pose!" (2) We thought we ought to plug the man who supplied all these photos for Speech Balloons, so here on the left hand side of the picture is Andrew himself, and to the right Steve Guzelis, promoting Evil Scientist Quarterly #1 from Strange Fun Comics!
To view more scenes from the 2009 Chicago Comic Con visit:http://picasaweb.google.com/mreman47/ChicagoComicCon2009#
To find out more about Andrew Joseph and his work visit: www.strangefuncomics.com and www.wonderfulrife.blogspot.com
THE HIGHLIGHT of each year in British comics is increasingly becoming BICS that takes place in Birmingham.
With a stellar line-up of international guests already scheduled the October show looks set to be a success once more.
To find out more about plans for the show there is a live podcast with the organisers that can be found at: www.geeksyndicate.co.uk
To order tickets in advance, and it's certainly wise to do so, visit: www.thecomicsshow.co.uk
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DEATH RACE: Lord of the Road is a new comic book mini-series that is currently being developed based on the cult classic film.
Death Race will be published by Bluewater Productions.
To the left is a rough cover cover design by artist Mel Smith, who is also photographed below at this year's San Diego Comic-Con.
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