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Posts Tagged ‘Andrew Cheverton’

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Bristol Comics Expo

by Admin on June 4, 2010 at 1:00 am

Posted In: Blog

The first ever comics event I attended was the Bristol Comics Festival in 1999. Jay and I helped out on the Class of 79 and Violent! stall. Every year since then we’ve been behind stalls at Bristol, from the Watershed to the Engine Sheds to the Ramada, until this year. We have launched several titles at Bristol and made many, many friends.

Vinnie & Roger. Creators of the brilliant Harker detective comic.

A few weekends ago saw us visiting the Expo as punters for the first time. It didn’t feel as strange as I thought it might and I thoroughly enjoyed the freedom! We arrived Friday night to stay with friend, and Midwinter Comics Retreat Organiser, Debra. Then fellow Caption organisers Damian and Jenni, and Jenni’s partner Richard arrived for an evening of food, wine and chatter. A great start to the weekend.

David Goodman

Dave Hitchcock & new comic Madam Samurai

It was refreshing to be able to amble into the convention after the start time, instead of rushing in early to set-up a table, and take our time wandering around. We made a flying visit to the Ramada to pick up tickets and whizz around the very, very warm dealers rooms. Then it was over to the Mercure for about fours hours of small press perusing. Chatted to lots and lots of small pressers, from old friends to new faces. All the while pimping Mad Science Caption of course!

The only downside of not having a table was missing seeing people who would normally find us, and not being able to sit down! By the end of the day our legs were about ready to fall off. So it was back to Deb’s for Doctor Who and a super curry at a nearby restaurant. We were too tired to journey back in for the inevitable crush at the Ramada bar, so sorry if we missed seeing you there.

Karen Rubins & Willie Hewes

Peet! Clack

Sunday continued in the same vein with a leisurely start and a slower wander around the Ramada and Mecure. We had good intentions about going to panels and talks, but you know what they say about good intentions…

Andrew Cheverton. Writer of West.

Tim Keable. Artist of West.

Paul Rainey. Creator of Book of Lists & There's no time like the present.

Andy Radbourne of Britforce.

Terry Martin of Murky Depths.

Cliondhna Lyons & Friend

Now we just have a massive pile comics to read and review! Though I also succumbed to a very cute bag sporting a skull motif and some green alien earrings. Some of the familiar faces were missing this year at Bristol so we’re hoping to catch-up with more people at Caption or Birmingham. Really ought to make a start on that pile of comics….

Large amounts of swag...

└ Tags: Andrew Cheverton, andy radbourne, Bristol, Bristol Comics Expo, Dave Hitchcock, Debra Boyask, Events, Jay Eales, Jenni Scott, Karen Rubins, Paul Rainey, Peet Clack, Selina Lock, Terry Martin, Time Keable, Willie Hewes

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by Admin on April 9, 2010 at 1:00 am

Posted In: Blog

After our trip to London we asked if anyone could post a picture of The Girly Comic Book on the shelves at Gosh, and as you can see, Kyle Rogers kindly obliged.

You can also find The Girly Comic on the shelves at Nostalgia & Comics in Birmingham.

As I won’t get the chance to review all the comics I picked up at The UK Web & Mini Comix Thing, here’s a round-up of some of those I’ve enjoyed reading so far:

Tozo: The Public Servant, Chapter 3 by David O’Connell. I follow Tozo online, but it’s always nice to pick up the paper copy and remind myself of what’s happened so far. Highlights of this issue include Tozo finding his lost love, the party scene which includes other small press creators and characters, and all the extras at the back, including the fold-out map and attached Bank of Venezia money.

Chimpanzee Democracy by Andrew Livesey. Monkeys, aliens, zombies, and taking the mick out of the latest cultural trends. What more can you want from your full colour (mainly six panel) humour strips? I particularly liked the real life Facebook poke stick.

Mugwhump the Great in The Show Must Go On, Chapters 2 & 3 by Roger Langridge. The tale of one ventriliquist and his sentient dummy. Roger does a great job of mixing loveable losers, sinister baddies, and Laurel & Hardy type Vaudeville comedy.

Curtis and Terrorist by Oliver Lambden. Fun one panel or short gag strips around stereotypes and juvenile humour. Great original hand drawn covers. My favourite panel: “Terrorism funds pineapple on pizza. It’s just wrong.” Well, it is just wrong.

Train Lines by Ellen Lindner. Beautiful little colour sketchbook mini, containing portraits sketched on trains in New York and London. Made using a Gocco printer. My favourite is probably the lady gazing wistfully out of the window, but they all have great character and life.

The Unfeasible Adventures of Beaver & Steve, Volume 2 1/2: The Owl of Regret by James Turner. Fun, often surreal humour strips often featuring dinosaurs or mythical creations.

West: Distance by Andrew Cheverton & Tim Keable. A intriguing glimpse into West’s past during the American Civil War, and the love that haunts him. Love the new cover design and colours, plus some lovely layouts contrasting war and nature.

Prick by Tpcat. A wonderfully illustrated book of philosophical comics strips starring fluffy animals, but don’t be fooled by that awfully cute hedgehog on the cover. Oh no, this is one darkly humorous look at the meaning of life, involving small creatures doing very nasty things to one another. Completely overturned my expectations in interesting ways!