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Links to Thought Bubble’s fundraising efforts will be shared closer to the time. Guests and events announced today include an ‘In Conversation’ event featuring influential cartoonist and journalist Joe Sacco who will be interviewed by journalist Ian Dunt, as well as appearances from the likes of Kelly Sue DeConnick, Scott Snyder, Becky Cloonan, Michael Conrad, Joëlle[...]

Longstanding comic book writer/artist and Hitman co-creator John McCrea has turned to Kickstarter for a collection of a number of his creator-owned stories dubbed Mighty World of McCrea with an array of A-List collaborative talent over the decades The first of four planned collections, the goal has already been doubled and it is anticipated to[...]

Original Guardian of the Galaxy Yondu will star in his own eponymous solo series from Marvel Comics this Fall, from the creative team of Lonnie Nadler, Zac Thompson, and John McCrea Marvel announced the news via chicken product promotional website ComicBook.com, also giving the site's hungry readers some nuggets of information in the form of[...]

Hoping to catch a glimpse of Gerry Duggan and John McCrea's new Image Comics series, Dead Rabbit, before Duggan takes off on his international rock star book signing tour? You're in luck, superfan! Using the latest in royalty-free trip-hop music and photo slideshow technology, Image has put together a trailer for the book, which you[...]

[rwp-review-recap id="0"] So, this one shakes up my review formula a lot. Aces Weekly is a $1 (or whatever currency you use) a week comic anthology that includes stories from various writers and artists both fresh and experienced in the industry. David Lloyd, the artist who illustrated V for Vendetta among other things, is one […]

Tickets have sold out, but Bleeding Cool will be there to help you experience the show, even if you can't make it.    Guests:Abigail Ryder, Al Ewing, Alan Barnes, Alan Grant, Alec Worley, Andrew Currie, Andy Diggle, Annie Parkhouse, Arthur Ranson, Ben Oliver, Ben Willsher, Boo Cook, Carlos Ezquerra, Charlie Adlard, Chris Blythe, Chris Weston, Clint Langley,[...]

Over on his Facebook page artist John McCrea shared his art process for the latest issue of Dark Souls: Legends of the Flame from Titan Comics McCrea shows his original pencils, inks and then the colors by Mike Spicer.McCrea may be best known for his long run on DC's Hitman with Garth Ennis He's also work[...]

By Olly MacNameeWorking with Phil Hester on their critically acclaimed Image comic, Mythic, to how it all started back in Ireland, alongside childhood friend and partner in crime, Garth Ennis, John McCrea tells us about his career to date, as I met up with him in those brief moments when he isn’t working away at[...]

Dogwelder co-creator John McCrea.John even helped out with the Photoshop effects... Sexy Dogwelder, folks! It seems a peculiarly American choice for a Hallowe'en costume to take the outfit of a trade, cut about 9/10 of it away and call it "sexy" Sexy nurse, sexy firefighter, sexy cowboy, sexy plumber, etc.But no one had done "sexy Dogwelder".That[...]

By the creator of Preacher, Garth Ennis, and his longstanding collaborator, John McCrea.About a, well, hitman, granted powers of X-Ray vision and slight telepathy, which comes in rather useful in his career An Irish man Tommy Monaghan, working in New York.Set in the DC Comics universe, specifically Gotham City, he ends up interacting with superheroes[...]

If you see me, say hi, I always appreciate it.Here's a look at what's waiting for me.Attending creators include Brian Bolland, Frank Cho, David Finch, Humberto Ramos, Mike Zeck, Marv Wolfman, David Aja, Heather Antos, Mahmud Asrar, Jeremy Bastion, Simone Bianchi, Mark Buckingham, Howard Chaykin, Ian Churchill, Katie Cook, Steve Dillon, Duncan Fegredo, Meredith Finch, Gary[...]

And you'll never guess who is getting the treatment.Go on have a go.Ready?Garth Ennis and John McCrea, renaming the upcoming Section 8 mini-series as All-Star Section 8.Toldja. All-Star was a DC Comics imprint intended to publish definitive non-continuity new reader friendly takes on DC Comics characters from some of the finest talents in the industry.All-Star[...]

Created by Six Pack, who had the power of being drunk, they appeared in the Hitman comic, from Garth Ennis and John McCrea Never hitting the high sales, they managed to crawl to a very respectable sixty issues and were both shockingly silly, savage, scandalous and touching in equal measure.After years, and under much fan[...]

Today we have, free for you to read, The Boys: Highland Laddie #1 by Garth Ennis and John McCrea from Dynamite Entertainment. Everyone's favorite pint-sized Scotsman gets his own origin story, with art by Herogasm artist John McCrea Mind reeling from recent events in The Boys, Wee Hughie heads home to Auchterladle- the semi-idyllic Scottish seaside town where he grew up[...]

And here to help promote it Dynamite has sent over The Boys: Herogasm #1 by Garth Ennis and John McCrea with cover by Darick Robertson.Check out the sale at Dynamite Digital. Dynamite is having a big The Boys sale this week where all 72 issues related to the series are on sale for $0.99 That's[...]

Nostalgia and Comics do this quite a bit, with monthly meetings at nearby watering holes that can often see you drinking alongside the likes of Hunt Emerson, Laura Howell and John McCrea When I first moved to Brum over a decade ago, it was their friendliness that won me over and I know this is[...]

But the secret of the Stitched comes with a steep price and his family may ultimately be the ones to pay in blood for his ambition and vengeance! MIKE WOLFER and FERNANDO HEINZ weave a story of ancient evil and terrifying horror, Stitched is a modern masterpiece of darkest nightmare.This volume collects Stitched #14-19.DICKS VOL[...]

It's a chance for all of us to give back something to the people who have given us so much enjoyment.The Hero Initiative is a great cause and helps fans and pros give back to those that have given us so much over the years.Here are some of the covers done:[caption id="attachment_321282" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Daniel[...]

Writer Julian Simpson is at it again. From yesterday's episode of New Tricks on BBC1. Maybe not as obviously as before. But we have a new character, Margaret Kirby. And Peter Sale. It's the final episode for actor Alun Armstrong… so he has to deal with a fictional nom de plume of Lawrence Archer. A […]

Your prayers are answered, the final issue of Dicks arrives today!  Holiday hijinks are one thing.  But when the Dicks get involved they turn a little merriment into the most offensive yuletide ever!  Nothing is sacred to these two Irishmen.  Garth Ennis and John McCrea open your presents early this year with “Yule Log in[...]