It’s probably the last place you’d expect an exhibition of original art from 2000AD, but high-end department store Harrods will be hosting a UK comics exhibition in September, designed to showcase the best of British comic art. Comics commentator Rich Johnston is currently looking for artwork from Judge Dread, Ultimates, The Authority and more to […]
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Harrods to stage UK comic art exhibition
July 30th, 2008 · Comments Off
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Korean robot hero becomes ambassador for UN
July 28th, 2008 · No Comments
A cartoon superhero has become the Korean goodwill ambassador for the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR). Robot Taekwon V will take the role normally reserved for living, breathing humans.
The 32-year-old ‘toon hero (pictured above) was announced as the country’s ambassador at the recent Taekwon V Celebration 2008. “Taekwon V is a character […]
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C-3PO joins collectable Star Wars USB range
July 28th, 2008 · Comments Off
You probably thought that you’d never covert another USB stick again. That you’re done with novelty key drives. Well, you’d be wrong. We’re betting that these Star Wars themed USB sticks from Mimoco will have you salivating. Somehow we’ve missed out on previous release of these curious collectables, but with the addition of plug ‘n’ […]
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Stan Lee partners with Disney to create new characters for iPods and gadgets
July 27th, 2008 · No Comments
Stan Lee has inked a deal with Disney to create exclusive new content for online distribution. The indefatigable creator will develop new entertainment properties through his POW Entertainment production company for viewing on iPods and other portables devices.
Speaking at the San Diego Comic Con, Lee declared that he was full of admiration for games developers, […]
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Comic-Con has sold its soul, fume funnybook veterans
July 27th, 2008 · Comments Off
Has Comic-Con sold its soul? And if it has, does anyone care? That’s the question hardcore fans are asking as this year’s 125,000 attendance San Diego Comic-Con comes to a close.
If you listen to comic book dealers, they no longer feel loved at the event they effectively created back in 1970. Says Chuck Rozanski, President […]
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