Mike Collins Archives

Anything you can do to entertain them will also be welcomed. The London Film And Comic-Con will be at the Olympia exhibition hall near Earl's Court and Brompton Park. Joining me at the show are Marv Wolfman, Tommy Yune, Andy Diggle, Geoff Senior, Rantz Hoseley, Simon Furman, Jessica Martin, Ben Templesmith, Will Simpson, Amrit Birdi, Paul Cornell,[...]

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,[...]

Who and the influences of Will Eisner on one particular Hollywood great, I caught up with Mike Collins to discuss his varied career as a storyteller/artist in both comics and TV. Olly MacNamee: Mike, you initially trained as a barrister Given your original career trajectory, what made you see the light and break into comics, particularly[...]

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[...]

I met up with Michael Collins at Thought Bubble in Leeds this weekend. Michael was my artist on the Royal Wedding comic books, and currently has been

That's tradition for you. But, for one day only this coming Saturday, 7th February, the historical racecourse will be taken over by comic book fans and creators and the first True Believers Comic Festival. Like other independently funded cons this festival's goal is simple: focus on the comics and the creators without necessarily all the other trappings[...]

By Chris Thompson [audio:http://popculturehound.net/podcast/PCHPodcastEpisode114.mp3] After last episode with the amazing Gabriel Hardman & Corinna Bechko (which you can still listen to here), I'm back again with acclaimed Doctor Who artist & storyboarder Mike Collins at the recent Malta Comic Con. Mike & I discuss starting out (including his rarely-seen collaboration with Alan Moore), what led to him become[...]

We've assembled a lineup that is about twice the size of last year's event, and includes Kieron Gillen, Si Spurrier, Dylan Teague, Simon Furman, Emma Vieceli, Rob Williams, Ben Oliver, Lee Townsend, Mike Collins, Kate Brown and Paul Duffield. As ever, people can get stuff signed or get personalised sketches from the artists, provided you get[...]

Filmed there, with plenty of Torchwood and Sarah Jane Adventures action over the years as well, locals are used to walking past a TARDIS here and there. Which is why The Doctor and The TARDIS adorn one of the five covers of today's Cardiff Life's 100th magazine, drawn by Doctor Who artist Mike Collins… [...]

At the IDW panel at MCM London Expo, it was announced by editor Dirk Wood that Tony Lee will indeed be returning to the Doctor Who comic in September as we surmised, replacing Andy Diggle for a four part story called 'Dead Man's Hand' that runs from issue #13, through the 50th anniversary period. According to[...]

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[...]

I've written a short one page piece with artist Mike Collins for the upcoming Spirit Of Hope anthology from Comic Book Alliance, to raise money for victims of the earthquakes in Japan and New Zealand. Edited by Alan Cowsill, Spirit of Hope has two covers, one by Jimmy Broxton, the other by Mike Allred Creators involved[...]

Today we learnt of Mike Cotton's departure at the main editor from Wizard World Digital. I now understand that he is to be replaced by former editor of

Allison Hammond off of ITV's This Morning, holding a comic book with what appears to be a generous smile, there. And me and Mike Collins, in front of Buckingham Palace in London, part of the media circus that has grown up around the royal residence in preparation for the wedding of Kate and William this Friday[...]

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[...]