Seasons Greetings.

Thank you very much to everyone who has sent us an Xmas card, either real or virtual.


We wish everyone all the very best for the festive season.

HO-HO-HO!

J&L

Celebrity Endorsement Number 3: David Lloyd

David Lloyd Endorsement.


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Leeds Signing Report.

We had a great day out in Leeds on Monday.

OK Comics is lovely little establishement which we heartily endorse. If we lived in Leeds we'd never be out of the place.
Jarrod and the lads looked after us really well during the day; filling us full of coffee and smiling politley as we talked a load of rubbish at them.

Thanks to everyone who popped in and chatted to us and got us to scrawl on their copies of Albion and The End Is Nigh.


The OK Comics staff.

We'd never met Mr. Al Ewing before Monday but we really enjoyed his company and managed to get our mitts on some of his splendid Beat Girl Comics which are bloody hilarious.


Al Ewing.

After the signing we all adjourned to lovely little pub called The Angel where we ended up staying until about 10 o'clock. A round for seven people never came to more than a tenner! Good times!


Mike "Kong My Whopper" Molcher.

Mike Molcher (yes he really is that tall) is grinning because he's the editor of the best magazine in the world and everyone knows it!

The End Is Nigh is now available at Travelling Man comic shops accross the UK.

If you don't have a Travelling Man near you then march into your nearest comic shop and ask them if they have a copy.
If they don't then get them to order some in! All they have to do is email endisnigheditor@yahoo.co.uk and request some mags.

Get buying/ordering/reading!

J.

Albion #3 Sells Out!!

ALBION #3 (of 6) (JUN050419)

In stores 10/5/2005; sold out 12/8/2005

initial orders 16,452

print run 21,476

you heard it here first kids!

L

Win The New Titan Spider Book!

We're running a competition on our messageboard for one lucky reader to win a copy of The Spider - King Of Crooks.

Get over to the board now for your chance to win!

J.

Albion #4 Out Dec 28th

Sadly not in time for Xmas :(

J.

World AIDS Day Dec 1st 2005

Click on the image (above) to visit www.worldaidsday.org 

J. H. Williams Art Show Webcast

Superstar artist J. H. Williams III (Promethea, Wild Girl, Desolation Jones) is having an art show/signing party in San Francisco on the 2nd of December.

"But I can't get to San Fancisco" I hear you sigh. No problem, there's a webcast!

Visit http://isotopecomics.com/

J.

The Spider - King Of Crooks Out Now!

A couple of copies of The Spider - King Of Crooks arrived today.
Lovely big hardbacks they are too (we were expecting paperbacks for some reason).
Looking forward to having a good old read later.

Just noticed the big fat full page Albion ad in the back too. Nice! :)

J.

Leeds Signing in 3 Weeks

Click on the screen shot (above) to visit the OK Comics website.

Just to remind you that we'll be signing at:

OK Comics
19 Thorntons Arcade
Briggate
Leeds City Centre
LS1 6LQ
United Kingdom

Tel: (044) 08452 266 427

On Monday December 12th 2005 from 12 noon.

Don't forget.

J.

Brighton Expo Essentials

Yes, the Brighton Comic Expo looms large this weekend but since we're not going to be attending we thought we'd give you a few recommendations as to what to buy and whom to see.

• The 20,000 Leagues lads will be there, all the way from Ireland, flogging the latest Sancho installment "Vampires of Dublin" (three pounds)
  (Sharing the table with Alan and Ian will be Bridgeen Gillespie of Mr.Maximo fame, who will be launching a brand new project. Lots of other Irish goodies worth a glance there as well)

• The End Is Nigh #2 - War, featuring contributions from too many cool people to mention will be on sale for three pounds and ninety nine pence

• The Death Camp Jones folks will be there flogging Pony School, Action Stations and other filth for around two pounds a go

• Future Quake #5 will be on sale for three pound fifty along with its new all Manga spin off publication Manga Quake for two pound fifty

• Engine Comics will be there flogging Red Eye #5 (three pounds) and tonnes of other great stuff

• Make sure to check in on Gary Millidge and pick up your copies of Strangehaven #18 or the Conspiracies TPB if you haven't already got them

• And keep an eye out for Solar Wind, Omnivistascope and Doomlord which are bound to be somewhere around

Lots and lots of cool guests and lots and lots of lovely comics. Should be a good weekend.

Enjoy yourselves!

J.

Moore & Reppion Th3rd World Studios Project

Click on the screen shot (above) to visit the Th3rd World Studios Forum

Yes, there's been a bit of hush-hushed mention of this project in the past but we can now reveal the facts.

Leah and I have signed up to do an 11 page story for the forthcoming Th3rd World Studios: Space Doubles series.

Our artist on the project is going to be the very talented Mr. Adam Geen and we'll be sharing the issue (out around June 2006 if all goes well) with Trigger writer Jason Hall.

We're very excited. :)

More news to follow as and when.

J.

Remember, Remember, The Fifth Of November...

Moore & Reppion Signing In Leeds

Click on the screen shot (above) to visit the OK Comics website.

Leah and I will be signing at

OK Comics
19 Thorntons Arcade
Briggate
Leeds City Centre
LS1 6LQ
United Kingdom

Tel: (044) 08452 266 427

On Monday December 12th 2005 from 12 noon.

See you there.

J.

The End Is Nigh #2 Launch

Press Release: THE END IS NIGH - get it ... before it's too late!

Announcing the second fantastic issue of THE END IS NIGH, the official magazine of the apocalypse!

Launching at the Comics Expo in Brighton on November 19 and 20, this issue it's war as we examine the whys and wherefores of how mankind's favourite pasttime could spell its demise!

The issue features an EXCLUSIVE interview with comic writing god ALAN MOORE! Discussing the apocalyptic themes through most of his work, the writer turns dark prophet as he reveals why DR and Quinch's nuclear fetish was a bad idea, why George Bush is a bad idea, and even makes his own end-of-the-world prediction!

Don't miss the fantastic full-colour cover by 2000AD favourite BOO COOK and artwork by 2000AD legend FRAZER IRVING! And there's also an interview with JOHN WAGNER and ALAN GRANT about The Last American, and artist MELINDA GEBBIE talks about her work on the film of When the Wind Blows.

Plus there are the usual comic strips, news articles, in-depth features and funnies.

At a special convention price of £3.99 (normal price £4.99), you can't afford to miss it! The website at www.endisnigh.co.uk will soon be updated with sneak previews of this issue's fantastic content! Check out our ads in the forthcoming issue of Comics International!

(Oh, and me and Leah are in it aswell!)

J.

Seasons Screechings!

Signed V for Vendetta posters...FAKES!!!

This is one of the most foolhardy things I have seen all year. Some bright spark in Australia has decided that the V for Vendetta Film posters would sell for lots more money if they were signed. The posters went on eBay earlier this month and sold to several people. The thing is they were not only "signed" by the cast members but also Alan Moore, my dad and the worlds least enthusiastic 'V for vendetta- the movie' fan. If any of the signatures are real I will eat my copy of V with ketchup. Its not helped by the fact that all of them are done in the same pen, meaning that the cast and my dad got together one day in a cosy little room, sat down and signed these posters all together....Imagine the little bits of banter...

"Mr Moore can you pass me another silver pen...mine's run out..."

"certainly Ms Portman or may I call you Natalie?"

Dad has vehemently opposed being connected with this film, he has not taken any of the option money, and has told Joel Silver personally how he feels about it.
The idea of him signing posters is hilarious. I know they were forged by some abysmal poster selling twerp, but it seems they have not researched their stock even slightly. I feel very sorry for all those who bought these items with their hard earned cash and would advise them to request a refund, leave bad feedback and contact eBay about the forgeries.

The seller says: "Each poster, without exception, is an original HAND SIGNED collectible by all the castmembers listed. We do not sell any reproductions of any kind, and completely guarantee each poster's authenticity. NOT an inkjet print, NOT an autopen, NOT a copy of any sort. This is a studio printed poster direct from the production studio. The poster you see in this listing is the poster you will receive. Every collectible at MovieArtHouse has been authenticated and is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity . Our Certificate of Authenticity is recognized by every major insurance carrier worldwide and we financially stand behind it. We have an outstanding reputation for the thoroughness of our research, for our business integrity and for our service to our clients. "

which sounds pretty authentic...Unless you see the jpeg of the actual poster...


My dad's signature is notorioiusly very easy to forge (not that i ever have of course!) but this is not even close... a peremptory glance at another Alan Moore Signature would reveal the disparity.

Ah well, I hope future buyers from this ebayer will be more careful. The fact that he has sold over 400 items and only has 2 negative feedbacks is really alarming. Ebayer Beware!

Thanks to Rich Johnston at Lying in The Gutters for this tip off, well spotted that man!

L.

Cover For Albion #6 Online

Click on the screen shot (above) to visit the Wildstorm site.

Beware of spoilers!

J.

Dark Horse Script Finished

We finished working on the script late Saturday night/early Sunday morning and we've just emailed it off to Scott Allie a few minutes ago.

Hope he likes it. *fingers crossed*

J.

DEC Asia Quake Appeal

Click on the screen shot (above) to go to the DEC website and make a donation.

This earthquake has wiped out entire villages and at least 20,000 people are feared dead, with many more injured and without shelter. Pakistan is worst hit, but parts of India and Afghanistan are also affected. Many of the people involved live in isolated communities, cut off and desperately in need of help.

Visit: http://www.dec.org.uk/

Albion #3 Out 5th October

According to Silver Bullet Comic Books:

Shipping Next Week: October 5, 2005

JUN050419D ALBION #3 (OF 6) $2.99

J.

Moore & Reppion signed up for Dark Horse project

Contracts signed today for new project.

We are happy to say that we will be contributing a story to the next in the "Dark Horse Book Of..." series, which is all about Monsters! We are going to pull out all the stops on this one, and write our arses off. It's not every day you share a book with giants of the industry! (well okay it is, but you know what i mean...apart from him!) We couldnt be more pleased with DH as employers, quick and efficient with the paperwork and a firm editorial hand on the tiller. It's sheer quality. :D

L.

Box Of Issue 3s Arrived Today

Cover by Dave Gibbons.

I was unexpectedly awakened by The Fed Ex man delivering our boxes of Albion #3 this morning.
We usually get our comps the week before the book reaches the shops so the optimist in me wants to say "Look out for issue three next week" but I've already been stringing you all on with my "next week" nonsense for a fortnight or so.
Tell you what, just ask at your local comic shop for details. ;)

J.

Recommended: Audio Version Of Bryan Talbot's Adventures Of Luther Arkwright

Click on the screen shot (above) to visit the BIG Finish site.

Leah and I bought this 3 CD set at Bristol back in May but we've only just listened to it. And, you know what? It's not half bad.

J.

Albion #3 Delayed

According to our editor Scott Dunbier, #3 should hit the shelves in "approximately three weeks " time.

We apologise for the delay.

J.

Celebrity Endorsement Number 2: Paul Scott

Paul Scott Endorsement.

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Recommended: New Strangehaven (Available Soon)

Issue 18 of Gary Spencer Millidge's Strangehaven is out on the 21st of September with the fourth third trade paperback of the series "Conspiracies" (collecting issues 13-18) to follow shortly after.

Vist www.millidge.com to order your copies now! (I'm just about to)

J.

Signed Ashcan Sold For £42

Congratulations to the winning bidder. We hope you enjoy the ashcan.

That fourty two English pounds (seventy six American dollars) will go directly to the Builth Balkan Crew (www.builthbalkancrew.com).

Cheers.

J.

3 Days Left On The Albion Ashcan Auction

3 days 9 hours to be exact and we're only up to £26!

Come on folks, it's all for charity after all.

The item's been looked at nearly 400 times now and quite a few people have it on their "watch list".
Are you planning on waiting 'til the auction's just about to end and then going bidding crazy?
I bet you are!

J.

Celebrity Endorsement Number 1: Dave Gibbons.

Dave Gibbons Endorsement.

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Albion Ashcan Charity Auction #1.1

A new ashcan auction is now up and running.


Click on the screen shot (above) to visit the auction.

The lot is an Albion ashcan edition which has been signed by
ALAN MOORE
DAVE GIBBONS
SHANE OAKLEY
LEAH MOORE & JOHN REPPION

The auction will end on the 18th of Sep 2005 at 11:52 am (BST).

Happy bidding.

J.

Signed Albion Ashcan Charity Auction #1

eBay have pulled the listing for being "in breach of eBay's Charity policy".
We apologise and will let you know as soon as this farce is sorted out.

I've just finished putting an ashcan, signed by
ALAN MOORE
DAVE GIBBONS
SHANE OAKLEY
LEAH MOORE & JOHN REPPION
on eBay.

As Im sure you're all aware, only 500 of these ashcans exsist, so this one, signed by all five of Albions main contributors, is a rare thing indeed.

It's a 10 day listing so the auction will end 16th September 2005 02:47 am (BST)

Auction URL: HERE

The starting price is a mere ten pounds stirling and all proceeds will go to our old friends The Builth Balkan Crew (http://www.builthbalkancrew.com/)

Dig deep and happy bidding!


Click on the screen shot (above) to visit the eBay auction.

J.

Recommended: Lloyd Walker's "Citizen 5" Interactive comic

Lloyd Walker gave us his excellent interactive comic when we were at the signing yesterday, click on the screenshot to go to his site and see more.

L.

Signing at Travelling Man goes swimmingly!

The Boys at Travelling man Manchester...and very nice they were too!

We had a good turnout, sold quite a few comics and had a very nice afternoon hanging about and chatting to the boys. Thanks to Dan, Tom, Adam, and Haroum for making us welcome, and for the drawings! ;)

we gave away twenty of the signed limited edition 'prints' which Shane sent along in his absence. This means we have a few left, so we'll ask Shane what he wants us to do...watch this space!

The Travelling man got us to sign a few copies to send out to their other branches in Newcastle, Nottingham, Leeds and...somewhere else i forgot. No need to miss out! if you have a comic shop in the country and you'd like us to do a signing get in touch and we'll see if we can do it.

L.

Get Your Mitts On A Limited Edition Oakley This Saturday.

The first 24 people to arrive at Travelling Man (or just to ask) on Saturday will receive a signed and numbered Shane Oakley print.
Leah and I will sign them too if you like.

Look, are you coming or what?
What do you mean your going to Leeds? You ungrateful *&%@!


By Shane Oakley.

J.

No, You're Stuck With Just Us Two.

We'll be signing at Travelling Man in Manchester from 12 noon on Saturday the 27th of August as part of the UK Comics Nation 365 Day Event.

Unfortunately, Shane Oakley has had to pull out due to other commitments.


See you there.

http://www.comicsnation.blogspot.com/
http://www.cosmic-apple.com/comicsnation/

J.

Leah Moore Digital Art Prints Now Available At Zazzle.com

Click on the screen shot (above) to visit the Zazzle.com store.

Click on the screen shot (above) to visit the Zazzle.com store. 

Moore, Reppion & Oakley Signing @ Travelling Man Manchester Saturday 27th August

Shane Oakley will make time in his hectic schedule to attend the signing beginning at 12 noon.
Now you have to come really don't you?


Now with extra Oakley!

http://www.comicsnation.blogspot.com/
http://www.cosmic-apple.com/comicsnation/

J.