This may not seem entirely comics related, but hey, it’s my column, so shut up, bear with me, and we’ll see where this goes.

This week sees Heroes and Star Trek actor Zachary Quinto come out of a frankly transparent closet and announce to the world that yes, he is gay after all; to which the world replied with a collective “Well, duh, but thanks for finally being open with us anyway.” Now, I by no means mean to belittle his statements, nor do I feel any ire at him for taking so long. I can understand the situation he was in. However, I do heartily commend him on making this move of being open and letting the world know another member of the LGBTQ community is out there, and is someone they’ve welcomed into their homes and Cineplex’s with joy.

Read more »

Still undecided whether there is going to be a Sidekick presence at October's MCM Expo but the news that Gail Simone will be appearing may've just forced my hand, you glorious MCM bastards. Now we just need to get a team together for the Battle of the Blooggers.

PRESS RELEASE

A record number of artists and writers will be flocking to MCM Expo London Comic Con’s Comic Village next month – and we’re delighted to announce that acclaimed American comic book writer Gail Simone and best-selling British science fiction author Peter F. Hamilton will be among our special guests.

Read more »

Link: http://www.manchestermcmexpo.com/

PRESS RELEASE

Manchester’s comics fans are in for an art explosion this July as a host of talented artists and writers descend on the city for the inaugural MCM Expo Manchester Comic Con, held at Manchester Central on 30 July.

MCM Expo’s Comic Village tour features award-winning comics creators such as Antony Johnston (Wasteland, Alex Rider); John McCrea (Hitman, Judge Dredd); Marc Ellerby (Chloe Noonan, Ellerbisms); Leigh Gallagher (Defoe, The Witching) and Al Davison (The Spiral Cage, The Dreaming).

Read more »