Small Press Comics
Review: At Last The Light (Blue Fox Comics)
At Last the Light is a gothic tale set in the nineteenth century, a tale of ghosts, fog and abandoned lighthouses. Will it sweep you up to Wuthering Heights or send you plummeting down as dramatically as The Fall of the House of Usher? Let’s find out.
Small Press Spotlight: Point Blank, Deadliner, Mossvale
This month’s small press spotlight sees us turn our attention to some shadowy contemporary crime in Point Blank, a case of supernatural writers block in Deadliner and a fantastical owl adventurer in Mossvale.
Review: Strawjack: The Terror of Romney Marsh (Crucible Comics)
“If the laws of nature cannot prevail here, what chance have the laws of the land?” This introduction to Keith Page’s Strawjack: The Terror or Romney Marsh from novelist and film maker Stephen Walsh sets the tone for this new graphic novel perfectly. It’s a tale of salty sea dogs, scarecrows and magic but should you send your hard-earned doubloons on it?
Review: Damsel from D.I.S.T.R.E.S.S #2-3 & Bete Noir #2-3
Last year was a strong year for writer Andrew Clemson, as he managed to release not one, but two issues, of BOTH his ongoing series: Damsel from DISTRESS and Bete Noir. Fresh off a place in our Best of 2021, and glowing reviews of the debut issues, we take a look back at these issues and see if they managed to keep the magic!
Small Press Spotlight: Alien Agency, Ant Story and My Love Does Not Deserve Me
Our latest round up of the best small press comics couldn’t be more diverse. From a lighthearted alien adventure in Alien Agency, to a dry humoured ant family in Ant Story and the gothic mystery romance in My Love Does Not Deserve Me, we can’t wait to dive in!
Review: Boomerang Part 1 and 2 (Rebecca K Jones)
With the awesome Thought Bubble returning this past weekend, we’re catching up on the amazing titles that debuted! First up, we check out Rebecca K Jones’ Boomerang Part 1: Autumn & Part 2: Winter – a relatable, slice of life comic series about a struggling graduate navigating life as an adult!
Small Press Spotlight: The Tessellation, Band of Warriors, Sagas of the Shield Maiden Book 2
Comics can take us anywhere. From the centre of this planet to the furthest star, from the beginning of time to another dimension entirely. The sky’s the limit when all you need is an imagination and a pen (and maybe a good writer/artist/letterer etc to boot). Unfortunately, in the real world there are always limits, […]
Small Press Spotlight: London Horror Comic #9, Torments #1, Fables of Fear #2
Halloween may still be a few months away but when it comes to comics, Horror can be anytime as James Blundell checks out a trio of horror based anthology issues including: London Horror Comic, Torments and Fables of Fear.
Small Press Spotlight: Margeurite vs. The Occupation, The Manderfield Devil,
This month’s small press spotlight all features strong female characters, and range from Nazi fighting French girls in Marguerite vs The Occupation; to demonic siblings in The Manderfield Devil; and finally fairies on demand with Fairy Fare.
Review: Rusalka Part One (Kamila Krol)
Joining the likes of Alexander Utkin’s Gamayun Tales, as a book inspired by Slavic folktales, Kamila Krol’s Rusalka is beautiful and dreamlike look at the origins of a Polish water demon. But will this be another timeless classic or a damp squib?
Review: Access Denied (Signal Comics)
Fresh off the heels of the fantastic Milford Green Saga collected edition, Samuel George London and Mikael Hankonen are back together with Access Denied. Set in a time where Artificial intelligence has colonised Mars, this comic tells the story of two very different people finding love despite their respective people’s animosity. But will it bring readers head over heels?
Small Press Spotlight: The Owl: Osage Guardian, The Deadliest Bouquet, Hardcore Bazooka Allstars
Our latest round up of small press comics features: native American pulp vigilates in The Owl: Osage Guardian; floral sisters investigating their mother’s mysterious death in The Deadliest Bouquet; and the brilliantly monikered Hardcore Bazooka All Stars!