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FutureQuake Publishing
''FutureQuake'' was a British small press comic book founded by Arthur Wyatt, and later edited by Richmond Clements, David Evans and Owen Watts. Dedicated to showcasing work by new writers and artists, they published mostly self-contained comic stories, generally of 5 pages or less and usually of a sci-fi/fantasy/horror bent. Under their FutureQuake Press imprint (FQP) they also published the Japanese Manga-influenced anthology ''Manga Quake'' and the horror comic ''Something Wicked''. FQP also published other comics, and took over '' Dog breath'', the ''Strontium Dog'' fanzine and ''Zarjaz'', the general '' 2000 AD'' fanzine. 39 issues of ''FutureQuake'' were published until publication went on hiatus following the death of David Evans in May 2021. Contributors ''FutureQuake'' played host to a wide range of contributors, including first time writers and artists, up-and-coming small press personalities and established creators. Issues featured the likes of Alan Grant, Arthur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
FutureQuake (issue 7 - Cover)
''FutureQuake'' was a British British small press comics, small press comic book founded by Arthur Wyatt (writer), Arthur Wyatt, and later edited by Richmond Clements, David Evans and Owen Watts. Dedicated to showcasing work by new writers and artists, they published mostly self-contained comic stories, generally of 5 pages or less and usually of a sci-fi/fantasy/horror bent. Under their FutureQuake Press imprint (FQP) they also published the Japanese Manga-influenced anthology ''Manga Quake'' and the horror comic ''Something Wicked''. FQP also published other comics, and took over ''Dogbreath, Dog breath'', the ''Strontium Dog'' fanzine and ''Zarjaz'', the general ''2000 AD (comic), 2000 AD'' fanzine. 39 issues of ''FutureQuake'' were published until publication went on hiatus following the death of David Evans in May 2021. Contributors ''FutureQuake'' played host to a wide range of contributors, including first time writers and artists, up-and-coming small press personalities ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adrian Bamforth
Adrian Bamforth is a British comic book artist who has worked for '' 2000 AD'' as well as producing work for British small press comics like '' FutureQuake''. Bibliography Comics work includes: *'' Judge Dredd'': ** "Pret-a-porker" (in '' Zarjaz'' volume 1 #1, 2001) ** "Married with juves" (with Gordon Rennie, in ''2000 AD'' #1262, 2001) *'' Judge Anderson'': "Not All in the Mind" (with Alan Grant, in '' Zarjaz'' volume 1 #2, 2002) *'' Sinister Dexter'': ** "U R Here" (with Dan Abnett, in ''2000 AD'' #1279, 2002) ** "Narked for Death" (with Dan Abnett Daniel P. Abnett ( ; born 12 October 1965) is an English comic book writer and novelist. He has been a frequent collaborator with fellow writer Andy Lanning, and has worked on books for both Marvel Comics, and their UK imprint, Marvel UK, since ..., in ''2000 AD'' #1281, 2002) *''Past Imprefect'': "The Red Menace" (with Gordon Rennie and inks: Lee Townsend, in ''2000 AD'' #1318, 2002) * "Emigration" (with Arthur Wyat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hi-Ex
Hi-Ex (short for Highlands International Comics Expo) was a name given to a Scottish comics convention held from 2008 to 2012. It was held early of each year in Eden Court Theatre, Inverness (up to 2012). The organizers were Richmond Clements (editor at FutureQuake Publishing) and Vicky Stonebridge.Scots' impact on comics examined , 22 January 2008 The convention was the Center of a range of other events organized to promote comics in the region, including "outreach visits" to schools (involving Kev F. Sutherland), with the help of the |
2012 In Comics
Notable events of 2012 in comics. It includes any relevant comics-related events, deaths of notable comics-related people, conventions and first issues by title. Events January * January 2: The first episode of Norm Feuti's '' Gil'' is published. * January 8: The long-running gag comic '' Ferd'nand'' publishes its final episode. * January 17: Siegfried Woldhek wins the Inktspotprijs for ''Best Political Cartoon''. February * The final episode of '' Liberty Meadows'' by Frank Cho is published. March * March 10–11: During the Stripdagen in Haarlem Eric Heuvel is awarded the Stripschapprijs, while Ron Poland, known for the distribution company ''Strips In Voorraad'', wins the P. Hans Frankfurtherprijs. Patty Klein wins the Bulletje en Boonestaak Schaal. * March 26: Nicole Hollander discontinues '' Sylvia''.Gardner, Alan"Nicole Hollander Retires Sylvia After 33 Years"''The Daily Cartoonist'' (March 28, 2012). April * April 11: The final episode of Brian Wood's '' Northland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2011 In Comics
Notable events of 2011 in comics. It includes any relevant comics-related events, deaths of notable comics-related people, conventions and first issues by title. Events January *January 4: Axel Alonso is named editor-in-chief of Marvel Comics, replacing Joe Quesada.Moore, Matt"Marvel Promotes Axel Alonso to Editor-in-Chief" ABC News, January 4, 2011 * January 11: Dutch cartoonist Peter van Straaten wins his fourth ''Inktspotprijs'' (edition 2010) for ''Best Political Cartoon''. * January 13: Tunisian cartoonist Nadia Khiari creates ''Willis the Cat'', who will rise to become a symbol of opposition during the Arab Spring in Tunisia. * January 20-21: DC Comics and Archie Comics both drop the Comics Code Authority seal, DC Comics however used a rating system, and Archie Comics did not ever use a rating system. * January 29: Belgian comic writer Jean Van Hamme is named Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres. February * February 24: Scripps Company strikes a distribution deal with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bleeding Cool
''Bleeding Cool'' is an Internet news site, focusing on comics, television, film, board games, and video games. Owned by Avatar Press, it was launched by Rich Johnston in 2009. Avatar Press also publishes an associated magazine, also called ''Bleeding Cool''. Content Among Bleeding Cool's features are a power list detailing the most influential people in the comics industry. In 2012, Bleeding Cool covered sexual harassment accusations leveled against DC Comics editor Eddie Berganza, beginning with an incident at WonderCon in Anaheim, California. Though that initial article was a blind item that did not name the victim or accused, four years later, Bleeding Cool named Berganza when it accused him of sexual harassment, and detailed how he had risen in the ranks at DC even after the accusations became known to his employers. This was followed by a November 2017 BuzzFeed report on accusations leveled against Berganza by several women that led to his termination from DC. In Nov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2010 In Comics
Notable events of 2010 in comics. It includes any relevant comics-related events, deaths of notable comics-related people, conventions and first issues by title. Events January * January 4: Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker's '' Dustin'' makes its debut. * January 12: Dutch cartoonist Jos Collignon wins the ''Inktspotprijs'' for ''Best Political Cartoon'' (edition 2009). * January 26: British TV host Jonathan Ross releases ''Turf'', a comic book scripted by him and drawn by Tommy Lee Edwards. February *February 18: Jim Lee and Dan DiDio announced as the new co-publishers of DC Comics, replacing Paul Levitz. * February 26: In the Netherlands, the Marten Toonderprijs is awarded for the first time. Jan Kruis is the first winner. March * March 1: The first episode of Brett Koth's '' Diamond Lil'' appears in print. April * April 20: Cartoonist Molly Norris creates the ''Everybody Draw Mohammed Day'' cartoon, in response to the controversy over the ''South Park'' episodes '' 200 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2008 In Comics
Notable events of 2008 in comics. Events January *January 9: ''Teen Titans: The Lost Annual'', delayed since 2003, is published. * January 17: Trik wins the ''Inktspotprijs'' for ''Best Political Cartoon''. *January 22: Webcomic '' Yehuda Moon and the Kickstand Cyclery'' by Rick Smith begins publication. *January 23: ''Hellblazer'' #240, marking the 20th anniversary of the series, is released. February * February 11: Belgian comic artist Marc Sleen is declared a honorary citizen of Turnhout. * Ji Kangmin begins the Korean webcomic '' Welcome to Convenience Store'' March *March 5: '' Fables: 1001 Nights of Snowfall'' by Bill Willingham softcover edition released under the Vertigo imprint. April * April 1: Acclaimed historian, political scientist and social critic Howard Zinn releases '' A People's History of American Empire''. The book was co-authored by historian Paul Buhle and cartoonist Mike Konopacki. *April 3: Graphic novel '' Britten and Brülightly'' by Hannah Be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eagle Award (comics)
The Eagle Awards were a series of British awards for comic book titles and creators. They were awarded by UK fans voting for work produced during the previous year. Named after the UK's seminal boys' comic ''Eagle'', the awards were launched in 1977 for comics released in 1976. Burton, Richard "'The Eagles' are launched!" in Burton (ed.) ''Comic Media News'' #30 (Mar-Apr 1977), p. 11 " t up and financed by a group of dealers and fanzine editors" with the intention of including "people with... diverse interests... to make the poll as impartial as possible," the Eagles were described as "the first independent n the UK nationally organised comic art awards poll." The hope was that the Eagle Awards would "become a regular annual fandom event," and indeed, they were the preeminent British comics award in the 1980s and the 2000s (being mostly dormant in the 1990s), variously described as the country's comics equivalent of the Oscars or the BAFTAs. The Eagle Awards were usually prese ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2007 In Comics
Notable events of 2007 in comics. Events January *January 10: '' Superman & Batman vs. Aliens & Predator'' released. * January 16: Dutch cartoonist Willem wins the Inktspotprijs for ''Best Political Cartoon''. *January 24: '' The Boys'' is canceled with issue #6. *'' Red menace'' by Jerry Ordway and Adam Brody (Wildstorm) * ''Batman/The spirit'' by Jeph Loeb (DC Comics) *'' Bullet points'' by J. Michael Straczynski and Tommy Lee Edwards (Marvel) *'' The order of the stones'' by Pierre Christin and Jean-Claude Meziéres, 30th album of the '' Valerian'' series (Dargaud). February *February 2: Newsarama reports that '' The Boys'' has been picked up by Dynamite Entertainment. * February 5: Gerben Valkema's comic strip ''Elsje'' (''Lizzy'' in English) makes its debut. *February 7: '' The dark tower: The gunslinger born'' by Peter David and Jae Lee (Marvel) *February 28: Release of '' 2000 AD'' prog #1526. This is the 30th anniversary issue and will see the start of three new stor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |