Barry Kitson Archives

COMPLETE FINISHED COMIC: By the end of the course each student will produce their own complete 8 – 12 page comic strip. Comic Making Mayhem, Wembley Library, Wembley Park, 11.30am-1pm, Free Want to be the superhero of your own comic? Join us for lots of comic making fun at this autumn workshop. Tuesday, 24th of October Fortismere October Half[...]

The comic has covers by Walter Simonson and Mark Chiarello as well as pin-ups from Barry Kitson, Liam Sharp, Bill Sienkiewicz and Shawn Martinbrough, also available as prints as add-ons as part of the Zoop campaign which concludes today, So you'll have to hurry up. The crowdfunding has currently raised $10,279 against a goal of $5,000[...]

Next week is Baltimore Comic Con, my home con, and Valiant has released a look at their convention exclusive comic; Bloodshot Salvation #1 will be on sale during the con, and features Barry Kitson, Jeff Lemire, Lewis LaRosa,  and Mico Suayan The best thing about the comic though is Bloodshot's face This is obviously a man who's[...]

The new series by Jody Houser, Stephen Segovia and Barry Kitson will feature Neela Sethi, Timewalker needing to put together a team of heroes and Faith has to lead them The new series kicks off this July. Check out all of the announcements from the Valiant Summit here. FAITH AND THE FUTURE FORCE #1 Written by JODY HOUSER Art[...]

Next week's Judge Dredd Megazine celebrates its 25th anniversary with a special cover by Barry Kitson. The cover features 25 of Dredd's all-time greatest villains, including: Kraken, Judge Death, Judge Fear, Call-Me-Kenneth, Judge Mortis, Mean Machine Angel, Trapper Hag, Fink Angel, The Judge Child, Stan Lee, Chief Judge Cal, Judge Fire, Captain Skank, Sabbat the Necromancer,[...]

Barry Kitson, Mark Waid's creative partner on Empire, has done up a retailer incentive cover for Waid's new title for Dynamite, Justice Inc.: The Avenger based on the classic pulp hero Two versions of Kitson's cover is available to be order at the Final Order Cutoff… a black and white version and a version with[...]

Created by Mark Waid and Barry Kitson, the story focuses on Golgoth, a villain whose plans for world domination were a success, and now he must deal with being the target of every inhabitant on Earth The new trade paperback edition will include never-before-seen material from Barry Kitson But that's not all…the tale continues in[...]

This is how Barry Kitson's covers for Empire: Uprising #1, previously published on Thrillbent are put together, from rough sketches to logos… and coming out from IDW in print in April. (Though you can read the first chapter right here for free) This is how you build an Empire… This is how Barry[...]

The comic was picked up by DC from 2003-2004, totally 6 issues in a substantial arc suitable for a graphic novel collection, but Empire became increasingly difficult for fans to get a hold of–until now. Since the rights to the comic have now reverted to the creators, Mark Waid and Barry Kitson are ready to tell[...]

Only a mere ten days after hosting Frank Cho in their store for a signing, Cards, Comics & Collectibles is bringing in long-time comic artist Barry Kitson (Amazing Spider-Man, Incredible Hulks) next Wednesday, January 30th This time, they will be promoting their retailer variant of Steed & Mrs Peel #4, published by BOOM! Studios. Only[...]

Do-gooders don’t always wear flashy costumes, brand catchy names or have special powers. But, retailers like Comic Fusion are doing their part to help

Which means even if you don't like the book, you'll be able to flip it on eBay. Or you can choose a separate full colour commission from Jimmy – a rare thing since he doesn't do commissions or sell his art. And if that's not enough, you might also be drawn by being in good company… other[...]

A glance at the roster of talent involved is enough to take the breath away, and it should be remembered that a whole generation of readers was able to pick up almost any given issue and see a dozen of these guys at their very best. So thank you: Pat Mills, John Wagner, Gerry Finley-Day, Alan[...]