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Hallowscream 2017
Download the epic latest issue of the Hallowscream horror anthology.

Hallowscream 2016
Download the eerie eighth issue of the Hallowscream horror anthology.

Hallowscream 2015
Download the shocking seventh issue of the Hallowscream horror anthology.

Hallowscream 2014
Download the scary sixth issue of the Hallowscream horror anthology.

Hallowscream 2013
Download the frightful fifth issue of the Hallowscream horror anthology.

Hallowscream 2012
The fearsome fourth issue of the Hallowscream horror anthology.

Hallowscream 2011
Download the terrifying third issue of the Hallowscream horror anthology.

Hallowscream 2010
The spooky second issue of the Hallowscream horror anthology.

Hallowscream 2009
The legendary first issue of the Hallowscream horror anthology.

Blackfrairs
Vampires and Vikings clash in this Scream inspired tale by Michael Crouch.

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March 28th, 2009 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Blah |

Happy Birthday Scream!

by M.I.K.

Just realised that last week was exactly 25 years since Scream! comic first went on sale. Belated Birthday wishes Scream! Let’s have a read of the first issue to celebrate…

March 28th, 2009 | → 0 Comments | ∇ TV |

Being Human

I’m leaving this a bit late, but thought I’d post this anyway. If you’re in the UK there’s another chance to see the first three episodes of supernatural drama series “Being Human” tonight (Saturday 28th March) on BBC Three, with the last three episodes airing next week. The programme follows the tale of three seemingly […]

March 25th, 2009 | → 0 Comments | ∇ News |

Jose Casanovas Sr. (1934-2009)

I’ve just read the sad news that one of the artists who worked on Scream, has died. Jose Casanovas Sr died on Saturday 14th March at a hospital in Barcelona. For more information, click the link below. http://bearalley.blogspot.com/2009/03/jose-casanovas-sr-1934-2009.html

March 24th, 2009 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Blah, News |

Collected Editions of Egmont-owned comics to be sold in WH Smiths

A Roy of The Rovers Collected Edition will go on sale from April 1st in branches of WH Smiths with a Buster, Battle and, (of more interest to us), Misty collection to follow later. More info here… http://downthetubescomics.blogspot.com/

February 26th, 2009 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Blah |

Kevin O’ Neill : The Early Days

Cartoonist Lew Stringer posted an interesting article over on his blog a few days ago about the early career of Kevin O’ Neill, the comic artist who’s currently collaborating with Alan Moore on The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. I’m posting a link to it here, because as you can see, there’s some stuff visitors to […]

February 15th, 2009 | → 1 Comments | ∇ Blah, News, TV |

Here’s Johnny documentary (More4 Feb 17th 10pm)

Here’s Johnny, a documentary about comic artist John Hicklenton, will be showing on the UK’s More4 freeview channel this Tuesday 17th February at 10pm. Some info from the official website… Here’s Johnny enters the surreal world of renowned graphic artist Johnny Hicklenton, who is battling against Multiple Sclerosis. Living in an increasing state of immobility […]

January 26th, 2009 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Blah, News |

The Complete Dracula coming in April 2009

Dynamite blurb follows… THE COMPLETE DRACULA #1 Written by Bram Stoker, Leah Moore and John Reppion, art by Colton Worley, covers by John Cassady. Dynamite presents an unprecedented comic book series that tells the complete story of the Lord of the Undead — Dracula! For the first time in 112 years the tale that Bram […]

January 15th, 2009 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Blah |

Temple APA Issue Two

Issue 2 of the, (slightly belatedly festive themed), Temple APA digital showcase comic is now available to download for free, in both hi-res and lo-res PDF versions. Compiled by John Kirkham, within its 38 pages you’ll find comic strips, artwork and previews by the likes of Dave Hailwood, Adam Grose, Jim Stewart, Paul Eldridge, Simon […]

December 30th, 2008 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Comic Scans |

Cursitor Doom : The Man Who Died Every Day

Now, normally I wouldn’t post something here which had previously appeared in any publication associated with 2000ad, but when the following story appeared in the 2000ad Action Special in 1992, the then publishers were unknowingly using characters which they themselves did not own the copyright to. This means the stories printed in the special are […]

December 24th, 2008 | → 5 Comments | ∇ Comic Scans, The Thirteenth Floor |

Max and The Cat Burglar (A Thirteenth Floor Interlude).

Well I don’t know what the delay is, but you’ve probably noticed that Mr. McNasty is taking a while to upload more installments of The Thirteenth Floor. While we’re waiting, I thought I’d post a story from the 1987 Eagle Annual. Hopefully, normal service will resume shortly, until then…

December 17th, 2008 | → 1 Comments | ∇ Blah, TV |

Crooked House

BBC4 are showing a trilogy of ghostly tales, over three consecutive nights starting from Monday the 22nd of December, all written by and starring The League of Gentlemen’s Mark Gatiss. The stories all revolve around a house which no longer stands… “Ben, a school teacher, has recently moved into a new house and found a […]

November 21st, 2008 | → 7 Comments | ∇ Blah |

Survivors

Typical, isn’t it? You wait years for an apocalyptic British drama serial and then loads turn up… The following comes from the official website… Imagine being the only survivor of a disease that kills every member of your family, that kills lovers, strangers, friends, nearly everyone you’ve ever met. You are among the lonely few […]