Link: http://fallenheroescomicdotcom.wordpress.com/pre-order-fallen-heroes-issue-1/

By now you must've heard all about Fallen Heroes, the comic book adaptation of Barry Nugent's first novel, I've been banging on about it enough. From this cover I'm guessing you can now tell why, looks good don't it? Take a look at this trailer for the book, looks even better:

You can hear the author himself talking all about the adaptation process on the latest episode of The Sidekickcast, which acts as a teaser to the launch of the book and a panel we're doing with Barry at Cardiff International Comic Expo Saturday 26th February.

Read more »

Link: http://www.fantasyevents.org/cice/

CICE 2011: The Programme Download .pdf here.

All panels are held in the Caernarfon Suite 1st Floor (Opposite the bar area) of the Holland House Mercure Hotel, 26th February 2011:

Oh look, starting the show it's Cardiff's favourite Sidekicks...us!
10.45am Secrets and Lies Live with The Sidekickcast!

Join your hosts Gavin Jones and Dan Marshall from The Sidekickcast as they take Secrets and Lies; the comic book news quiz with a twist, on the road again. This time it's WAR with Artist vs Writers vs Cardiff International Comic Expo. Heading up the writer's team is Chris Lynch with Paul Cornell and Rob Williams. Captain on the artist's team is Stuart Tipples with Mike Collins with a special surprise final member. Of course Dan will be getting amongst the people to represent those really in the know, you the fans. Whose Side Are You On?

Read more »

What we have for you today is a mighty plethora of preview art from Simon Wyatt's 10thology story, Valley of Gwadni. You'll have to wait until 26th February for the Cardiff International Expo 2011 to get the book in your hands but Simon has shared not only some sketches but also an unlettered page from his prehistoric Welsh story. For more information on what the story is all about check out Simon's blog, I for one can't wait to get my teeth into it.

Read more »

Link: http://fallenheroescomicdotcom.wordpress.com/2011/01/24/new-year-new-heroes-teaser-poster-4/

This one has me intrigued the most and from what I hear things are going very well with the comic book. I can't wait to get the book in my hands on 26th February at Cardiff International Expo 2011, see you there.

Link: http://fallenheroescomicdotcom.wordpress.com/

But just what has he done that needs to be redeemed?!

Link: http://www.fantasyevents.org/cice/index.html

Yet another book launch can be added to the already hefty number of launches that will be kicking off at Cardiff International Comic Expo 2011 (CICE), John A. Short will be launching the first 'Armageddon Patrol' trade paperback at the expo under his new Kult Creations banner. Armageddon Patrol is set in the late '60s and supposes what it may've been like if there had been superheroes fighting for the U.S. during the Vietnam war.

Read more »