News and Reviews

The Panharmonion Chronicles Review
The Panharmonion Chronicles Review
Writer and Interior designer Henry Chebaane was kind enough to send me a signed review copy of his debut graphic novel The Times Of London which is the first part... Read more...
My Bolt 01: A Tribute Annual Review
My Bolt 01: A Tribute Annual Review
It has been my pleasure to review the Bolt 01 annual for SHIFT. But there is a tiny bit of admin required first. Note: Some may fairly ask about the... Read more...
Alan Holloway talks about Bolt 01 and more.
Alan Holloway talks about Bolt 01 and more.
Alan Holloway is without a doubt a charming chap but he is much, much more than that.  He is also clearly a very kind and considerate person. He was generous enough... Read more...
Ed Doyle talks
Ed Doyle talks
Talking to Ed Doyle has been amazing. Ed has been the creator of modern UK comics for some time. I asked Ed to tell me a little about himself. His... Read more...
The '77 review. Lucky Number Nine?
The '77 review. Lucky Number Nine?
NOTE: Before reviewing any issue of The '77 in the spirit of full disclosure it must be known I have been lucky enough to have written a small handful of... Read more...
BLOWBACK is a wonderfully refreshing 80's throwback.
BLOWBACK is a wonderfully refreshing 80's throwback.
I was recently posted a copy of James Hereth, Rhonda Smiley, Kev Hopgood, Charlie Kirchoff's graphic novel BLOWBACK to review.For starters the concept behind the book is inspired. A team... Read more...
Thunder Child. Issue One Review. .....Big 5 stars.
Thunder Child. Issue One Review. .....Big 5 stars.
I recently recieved a very kind complimentary copy of Thunder Child Issue One to review. I am pleased to offer a very honest review of the first issue of what... Read more...
Exciting News from Micheal Powell and David Hitchcock
Exciting News from Micheal Powell and David Hitchcock
I have recently had the pleasure to talk to Michael Powell and David Hitchcock about their upcoming collaboration in a future issue of Shift. It is titled simply with one... Read more...
Starhenge.. A review
Starhenge.. A review
  Starhenge is Liam Sharp’s first venture into writing a fully creator owned title with Image Comics. It is a bold and fearless endeavour. Sharp’s previously much loved creator owned... Read more...
Storytelling to Success
Storytelling to Success
Scott Morse talks to John Freeman about Soulwind, the story that launched his comics career, and how creating graphic tales is a very distinct form of storytelling... Both an acclaimed... Read more...