BELL TIME part 8

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THAT COMIC SMELL 26: British Comics

The new episode of That Comic Smell is now online.

Have a listen at iTunes, Soundcloud and YouTube.

From the web:
"AY UP! It's only ruddy bloody British Comics... INIT?!
Hello folks and welcome to another episode of the only podcast to come to you through the far reaches of time and space. That Comic Smell!
This time the folks here are talking Britannia. We delve into the world of British comics and talk about some of our very own shining examples of what we have collected from this side of the pond over the years. You'll notice that one of us truly out shines the rest.
Then it's on to the usual recommendations, what we've been reading and so much more.
So get that kettle boiled, grab a fresh packet of hob nobs and join us at the table for some comics time!!
Here are some of the titles we discuss:
Beano
Dandy
Commando
Toxic
Shuggie & Duggie
Victor
Warlord
Battle
2000AD
Eagle
Whizzer & Chips
Roy of the Rovers
Oink!
Tiger & Scorcher
Nutty
Hotspur
Champ
Topper
Hoot
Valiant
Viz
Scream (All Various Artists, writers and publishers although surprisingly a lot of DC Thomson)
D.R. & Quinch (Alan Moore, Alan Davis)
Classwar (Rob Williams, Trevor Hairsine, Travel Foreman)
Batman & Judge Dredd (Various 2000AD but mainly, Alan Grant, John Wagner, Simona Bisley, Todd Klein)
Some Comics by Stephen Collins (Stephen Collins)
The Gigantic Beard That Was Evil (Stephen Collins)
Various Small Press Comics (Treehouse, Sol, The Works of Our Very own David Robertson, Video Games For Good, Left, Hot Schitt, Awesome Comics, Wired up Wrong, The Devil in Disguise, DTH RTL, FLD, Space Captain, The Never Ever After and much much more)
Jack Falls
Terror from the Other Side (Joan Edam {Jon Adam})
Saltire (John Ferguson)
Suffragette (Mary M Talbot, Kate Charlesworth, Bryan Talbot)
Shako (John Wagner, Pat Mills, Ramon Sola)
Young Death (John Wagner, Peter Doherty)
Sláine (Pat Mills, Angela Kincaid)
Robo-Hunter (John Wagner, Ian Gibson)
Grandville (Bryan Talbot)
Spleenal (Nigel Auchterlounie)
Little Star (Andi Watson)
Alec - How to be an Artist (Eddie Campbell)
Monster Fun"

THE STAR WARS PHENOMENON IN BRITAIN

This new book covers the cultural impact the first three Star Wars films had on the UK. The author was a young kid living through it.

Many aspects of the merchandise available are covered in depth - toys, records, books, etc. All lovingly covered in detail.

The comics are discussed too. The Marvel UK series, and the newspaper strips by Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson, as published in The Sunday Express Magazine.

I was pleased to see I am quoted regarding the latter, talking enthusiastically about the cuttings I took from these.

I've still got them. A really nice wee collection...

BELL TIME part 7

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DUNDEE SHMUNDEE! #16

Here's my latest comic strip on the Tay Bridge disaster.

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BELL TIME part 6

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THAT COMIC SMELL 25: New Comics Chat

The new episode of That Comic Smell is now online.

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From the web:
"WOOHOO! We are two years old, TODAY!!!
Yes, just 2 short years ago we decided to start recording our comics chit chatter and haven't looked back since. It's been such a great 2 years as well, from being approached by publishers and creators to review their work to making a tremendous amount of comics friends. All by way of this little podcast as well. We want to thank each and everyone of you for supporting us this past 2 years and we look forward to many more.
To celebrate, we have this brand new episode in which the folks here discuss some of the books we received and/or bought recently. There is also a little added part by Tom where he goes through even more recent titles since the podcast was originally recorded. With titles from people such has Avery Hill, Good Comics, Lucy Sullivan, ComixTribe, Matt Garvey, Awesome Comics, Little Heroes and so much more.
So sit back, relax and raise a glass to That Comic Smell Podcast... the little nipper is growing up so fast! *sniff*"

BELL TIME part 5

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BELL TIME part 4

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THAT COMIC SMELL 24: Inkthology

The new episode of That Comic Smell is now online.
A discussion with Rebecca Horner and Catriona Laird on Inkthology - the Ink Pot studio anthology.
Have a listen at iTunes, Soundcloud and YouTube.

From the web:
"Cause it's Friday, Friday, Gotta get down on Friday!! Everybody is excited for the... New episode!!
Yes, in this weeks episode we sat down with the incredibly talented, dedicated and hard working pair behind the Ink Pot studios (twitter.com/InkPotStudio) Inkthology comic, Rebecca Horner(twitter.com/reekus) & Catriona Laird (twitter.com/OwlRoostArt)
We talk what, where, when and who was involved in creating the anthology coming from the Dundee Comics Studio within the Dundee Comics Creative Space (twitter.com/DundeeComicsCS)
We also just have a general comics chit chat and enjoy some biscuits.
You can find Rebecca's work here:
www.rebeccahorner.com/
You can find Catriona's work here:
www.catrionalaird.co.uk/
*MUSIC: Chartsmasher - Dial Up*
chartsmasher.bandcamp.com/album/chart-smasher
AKA. Jon Adam (Twitter: @JoanEdam twitter.com/JoanEdam)"