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Hannah Berry - Adamtine

Hannah Berry - Adamtine

A disconcerting horror comic from the creator of Britten and Brülightly

(4 stars)22 May 2012

British graphic novelist Hannah Berry’s near-perfect debut, Britten and Brülightly, was a detective yarn inspired by Graham Greene and Carol Reed. But the familiar post-war milieu was given a surreal comic twist with the inclusion of a character that…

Nicolas de Crécy - The Celestial Bibendum

Nicolas de Crécy - The Celestial Bibendum

Gorgeous reprint and translation of artist/writer de Crécy’s often bizarre comic

(4 stars)27 Apr 2012

Knockabout, the UK publisher/distributor that’s been making Transatlantic underground and alternative comics available to the turned on and tuned in since the 1980s, has more recently been in the business of translating and repackaging into oversize…

Dan Slott & Humberto Ramos - Spider-Man: Spider Island

Dan Slott & Humberto Ramos - Spider-Man: Spider Island

New Spidey adventure too frivolous to be genuinely engaging

(2 stars)24 Apr 2012

(Marvel) Spider-Man has always been one of the comics world’s more light-hearted superheroes. While there have been moments of introspection and heartache, he’s always more than ready with a corny quip as he swings into battle. Spider Island continues…

Graphic novelist Martin Eden on LGBT comic Spandex

Artist Martin Eden on LGBT comic Spandex

The plot focuses on a team of gay superheroes who fight crime in Brighton

18 Apr 2012

(Titan Books) Many a quip has been made about Batman and Robin bunking up, but how often are there actually LGBT themes in comics? With the latest incarnation of Batwoman being an out lesbian, there is certainly more scope for a homosexual hulk, and…

Mark Millar & Leinil Francis Yu - Superior

Mark Millar & Leinil Francis Yu - Superior

The Kick-Ass creator's latest ponders what superpowers would mean to those who needed them most

(4 stars)16 Mar 2012

(Titan) Glasgow writer Mark Millar has really picked up the pace on his creator-owned series over the last few years, but what’s more remarkable is how high the quality has remained. Wanted, Kick-Ass and Nemesis were action blockbusters but Superior…

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Popular events

Comic Book Drawing / Storyboarding
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Improve your drawing for comic books, make up a storyboard and get an introduction to comic book narrative storytelling in this weekly course.
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11 May–15 Jun Fri 1.30–3.30pm Leith Academy, Edinburgh
DIY Comic Workshops
Date Location
A comic design course for those who'd like to learn about the whole process, from character development to the history of comics.
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8 Apr–10 Jun Sun 11am–2pm Plan B Books, Glasgow
Mark Millar Book Signing
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Award-winning graphic novelist Mark Millar signs copies of his new book, Kick-Ass 2.
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14 Jul Noon Plan B Books, Glasgow

Popular places

A1 Comics A1 Comics
35 Parnie Street, Glasgow, G1 5RJ
Taking in both the Marvel and DC universes, and everything else in between, this home-grown den of geekery is staffed by genuinely knowledgable comic book guys. And their website's kinda fun, too.