Opportunities for Young Cartoonists

I've recently been made aware of a couple of opportunities for young cartoonists that look exciting. Firstly, there is the Graphic Novel course run by the Arvon Foundation. The course tutors are Bryan Talbot, Hannah Berry and Katie Green. This is a residential course, so it can get kinda pricy, so they encourage people to ... Read More

Howard Hardiman Interview

This interview has taken a little while to get to us, it was intended to run oh I don't know, maybe six months ago or so, but I'm just glad it is here now! 1 / Can you introduce yourself? What is your background? Why, are ... Read More

UK in Europe Pt.1">The UK in Europe Pt.1

I started writing this post back in January just after returning from the Angouleme Festival. In the months following, I've been somewhat busier than usual (producing a new book, full-time teaching schedule, etc) I'll talk about my experiences in Angouleme first, but I'll follow it up with a report on an event in March in ... UK in Europe Pt.1">Read More

Andrew Salmond Interview

If you like comics and have ever been to London, the chances are that you already know of Gosh Comics. Andrew Salmond, manager of Gosh agreed to answer some questions for the Snapshot Interviews 1 / Can you introduce yourself? What is your background? Well, I’m ... Read More

Richard Cowdry Interview

Next up to submit to the scrutiny of the Snapshot Interviews is Richard Cowdry; 1 / Can you introduce yourself? What is your background? My name is Richard Cowdry. I do a weekly strip for The Forbidden Planet blog, and strips for The Stool Pigeon, which is ... Read More

Garen Ewing Interview

During the hiatus in which Christmas and New Year occurred, I was ill twice, extremely busy and extremely lazy all at the same time. My apologies for this, but what better way to get back into the swing of things than with the fantastic Garen Ewing; ... Read More

Chris Doherty Interview

Next to be interviewed is the lovely Chris Doherty; 1 / Can you introduce yourself? What is your background? Yeah, I’m Chris Doherty. I studied Illustration with Animation at Manchester Metropolitan University. I’ve been making my own comics for ages, but only recently started self-publishing. As long ... Read More

Kenny Penman Interview

Next to be interviewed is Kenny Penman; 1 / Can you introduce yourself? What is your background? I'm Kenny Penman, I'm the publisher at Blank Slate Books. On the book publishing side I'm only finding my feet but i've been a part of UK comics retail for 25 (oh God!) years now as one of ... Read More

Harvey James Interview

Next to be interviewed is Harvey James; 1 / Can you introduce yourself? What is your background? I grew up in a house surrounded by women. I had four older sisters. Their dad split a long time ago, and mine lived across town. Prior to ... Read More

Adam Cadwell Interview

Next up to be interviewed is Adam Cadwell; 1 / Can you introduce yourself? What is your background? My name is Adam Cadwell, I'm a Comic Artist, Illustrator and a Storyboard Artist too. I've been making comics as often as I can for the last...  7 years? Since ... Read More