Stormcaller Kickstarter

It's been a while since i've pushed a Kickstarter i'm really interested in on my blog, but i've been waiting for this particular project for almost a year. I've watching the creator, Clare Thompson work on each watercolour image with painstaking detail on her Instagram and just HAVE to see the printed result. The book … Continue reading Stormcaller Kickstarter →

Adventures in the 18th Century-Flintlock 1+2

It's been a while since I've written anything on here, partially because I've been finishing my own comic 'The Trade' and partially because I haven't had as much time to read comics for a little while but as of late I've managed to squeeze a few more in. Today I'm going to talk about the … Continue reading Adventures in the 18th Century-Flintlock 1+2 →

Edinburgh Comic Art Festival-Panels Comics

My fourth round up of ECAF goodies! Today I'm looking at my purchases from Panels Comics: Meteor and Cosmic, though more so Cosmic as Meteor is on haitus. I first came across Panels Comics in MCM Glasgow earlier this year, they were across from us (Frisson Comics) in the Comic Village which meant that I got … Continue reading Edinburgh Comic Art Festival-Panels Comics →

Edinburgh Comic Art Festival- NYX in the Overworld

More summaries of my goodies! I managed to grab the the first issue of NYX in the Overworld by Hari Conner at ECAF this year. It was hard to choose from all the lovely things for sale on her table (Hari is a talented illustrator and has a lot of really cool bags and accessories … Continue reading Edinburgh Comic Art Festival- NYX in the Overworld →

Edinburgh Comic Art Festival-Pushinka

Another review of an ECAF purchase. Pushinka by Aimee Lockwood, based on the true story of the daughter of the Russian space dog Streaks who was given to the Kennedys in 1961. I'm not a massive history buff, and my knowledge of American history is a bit sketchy at best sometimes but this book really … Continue reading Edinburgh Comic Art Festival-Pushinka →

Edinburgh Comic Art Festival- Kathryn Briggs

Frisson Comics are currently exhibiting at the first ever Edinburgh Comic Art Festival with our first book and zines. While I'm here I'm doing some shopping for unusual comics to add to the collection. Of course Triskelion by Kathryn Briggs stands out. I was immediately drawn to the fine art quality of her work, reminiscent … Continue reading Edinburgh Comic Art Festival- Kathryn Briggs →

Kickstarter Thursdays

I'm gonna try a new thing on this blog and try and keep up with it. Every Thursday I'm gonna try and review a comic I've bought on Kickstarter as well as do a spotlight on a Kickstarter I've backed recently or that looks cool! Obviously I might not always have a comic to review … Continue reading Kickstarter Thursdays →

Star Wars VII

Like many other people, I adored the new Star Wars film which I was lucky enough to see at midnight on the opening night (before people could spoil it for me) and again a second time a couple of weeks ago. There may be some minor spoilers below. I thought the film was spectacular … Continue reading Star Wars VII →

Moonshot Kickstarter

Sorry for my silence for a couple of weeks, I shall post some new artwork up soon! While i'm here though I want to bring attention to this awesome comic Moonshot- The indigenous comics collection which currently has a Kickstarter! Check it out, the art looks beautiful, and it's got a really cool subject matter.. Check … Continue reading Moonshot Kickstarter →

Batman essay: Masks, Mirrors and Duality

Batman Arkham Asylum: Masks, Mirrors and Duality- By Katie Whittle The graphic novel Batman Arkham Asylum a serious house on serious earth Morrison, G. McKean. D, (2004) DC Comics (Arkham asylum) contains prevalent themes of mirrors, masks and the concept of dual personalities. This essay is a means to explore their importance within the novel … Continue reading Batman essay: Masks, Mirrors and Duality →