2022-08-15 07:21
Captain Scarlet was Gerry Anderson’s indestructible hero. He’s certainly survived the ups and downs of popular culture and now, more than 50 years later he’s back again. Th… Read More
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Pipedream Comics is the ultimate guide to digital comics on the iPad and iPhone. Every week we interview some of the biggest names in comics, reveal the latest news and feature reviews of the best new titles in the Pipedream Pull List and Sunday Digest round up.
2022-08-08 07:28
After twenty years in the making, Jordan Crane’s much anticipated magnum opus, Keeping Two, is finally here! Illustrated in stand-out neon green, and mixing elements of fantasy and rea… Read More
2022-08-01 07:39
The Flaming Lips are one the world’s biggest bands. The Grammy Award-winning act behind the albums Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, The Soft Bulletin and the recent American Head as we… Read More
2022-07-18 08:47
Pete and Maria Hoey’s Coin Op Tales was one of our highlights from Thought Bubble 2019 and so we were super excited to learnt they have a new graphic novel, Animal Stories, a collectio… Read More
2022-07-11 08:20
This latest edition of James Lawrence's Legend of La Mariposa - Vulcan's Challenge sees the pint sized Luchadore set off on another epic adventure packed full of ass-kicking action, goofy si… Read More
2022-07-04 08:00
Ring ring! Ring ring! The insidious phone won’t stop ringing for neighbours Sissy and Lola, and it’s leading them down some pretty dark paths! Find out what it all means in a new… Read More
2022-06-23 08:00
From Professor X to Max Lord, the Purple Man and beyond, comics has always been a home to mind control. However, in reality, this power is something which the human race has never obtained… Read More
2022-06-15 08:55
Following his death, a ghostly lover tries to reconnect with his widow - but does ‘for better or for worse’ really apply when your spouse is dead?! Find out in Natasha Alterici&r&hell…Read More
2022-06-13 08:00
Garth Ennis (Preacher, The Boys) revives Battle Action, a long-cancelled British weekly popular with boys whose grandads had fought in World War Two, writing all seven stories in this new ha… Read More
2022-06-07 08:00
Hot on the heels of their Kickstarter success, we check out Daughters of Albion #1, the first comic release from new London based comic book studio, Wild River Comics. Created by Trevor Jaya… Read More
2022-06-01 08:00
It’s been over two years since my last convention, thanks in no small part to terrible circumstances we have all found ourselves. However, with restrictions having been lifted and life… Read More
2022-05-30 08:00
Comics, mainly thanks to the success of the Marvel movies, have never been more central to the popular culture. I still find it hard to believe that in the past sixth months we’ve had… Read More
2022-05-26 08:43
With Superstate, Blur's Graham Coxon joins Margaret Atwood and Keanu Reeves in the 'Comics Written By People Who Aren’t Famous For Writing Comics' club. But is Superstate a Great Escap… Read More
2022-05-25 09:30
From the death of a friend, insightful near death experiences, hallucinations and slice of life, this small press spotlight from Nova Scotia based Conundrum Press has it all! Have we just di… Read More
2022-05-18 15:32
The new book from Mahoney’s Rich Carrington is a slice of classic superhero action wrapped up in a glorious ‘what if’ concept and is coming soon to Kickstarter. But does th… Read More
2022-05-12 08:00
What if impossible entities like vampires and aliedid exist? Would they be real? Or are they just making things up? Well, Adam Hodge and Luke Horsman delve into that question with Journee #1… Read More
2022-05-11 08:00
At Last the Light is a gothic tale set in the nineteenth century, a tale of ghosts, fog and abandoned lighthouses. Will it sweep you up to Wuthering Heights or send you plummeting down as dr… Read More
2022-05-09 21:39
This month's small press spotlight sees us turn our attention to some shadowy contemporary crime in Point Blank, a case of supernatural writers block in Deadliner and a fantastical owl adven… Read More
2022-05-05 08:00
Set in 1930’s USA during The Great Depression, photographer John Clark is tasked with documenting the Dust Bowl; a period of severe dust storms that damage ecology and agriculture. But… Read More
2022-05-03 14:28
Released through Vault Comics, Quests Aside, created by Brian Schirmer, Elena Gogou, Rebecca Nalty and AndWorld Designs, is a story about the goings on within a medieval tavern for both its… Read More
2022-04-28 08:00
The latest from Killtopia's Dave Cook and artist Steve Gregson is an over-the-top homage to 90s side scrolling beat-em-ups, Hong Kong cinema and classic anime!
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2022-04-27 08:00
One of the strengths of ComIXology's Originals platform is that has the courage to release genuinely interesting books, not just the usual genre classics and Crema - a story of supernatural… Read More
2022-04-13 09:52
West of Sundown #1 is a Horror/Western comic created by Tim Seeley, Aaron Campbell, Jim Terry, Triona Farrell and Crank! as it follows the journey of a man attempting to return his vampiric… Read More
2022-04-12 09:58
‘Arr ye ready kids?!’ Today we’re taking a deep dive under the ocean to Bikini Bottom, home of a particularly loveable sponge and his fishy pals. Can Spongebob Comics Volum… Read More
2022-04-05 10:22
One genre which always piques our interest is classic noir tales, stories inspired by the great noir detectives of the 30’s and 40’s. As such, we check out My .22 Always works, a… Read More
2022-03-15 11:44
“If the laws of nature cannot prevail here, what chance have the laws of the land?” This introduction to Keith Page’s Strawjack: The Terror or Romney Marsh from novelist an… Read More
2022-03-14 09:00
‘What is it, being a man? Do stars have a gender?’ Call Me Nathan from Catherine Castro and Quentin Zuttion follows Nathan’s journey through self-discovery and gender ident… Read More
2022-03-07 09:00
There are few uk comic creators as original as Shaky Kane. From the epic Bulletproof Coffin to the superb Last Driver to last years awesome Kane and Able. But while is truly one of a kind it… Read More
2022-03-02 08:45
The latest offering from ComiXology Originals, .Self sees High Crimes writer Christopher Sebela explore a near future dystopian tech story, which these days has the simple short hand o… Read More
2022-03-01 09:00
The Miracles, created by Joe Glass, Vince Underwood, Harry Saxon and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, is an LGBT+ superhero comic about a young man who discovers he has superpowers, which leads to th… Read More
2022-02-27 20:06
This slice of demonic horror from ComiXology Originals sees superstar writer Scott Snyder (American Vampire, Nocterra) team back up with Batman and Spawn artist Greg Capullo, for a slice of… Read More
2022-02-25 20:09
This week we saw ComiXology unveil a new version of its app and web store, and as big fans of all things digital comics we couldn’t wait to discover the new features. With news t… Read More
2022-02-25 09:00
Our latest round up of the best small press comics forces us to take a real look at ourselves and our society, with the depravity of humans in The Blame #1, malicious bullies in Skyline #1… Read More
2022-02-21 09:00
The Eighties! For many a time of electro-pop, the miners’ strike, Thatcher and the terrifying spectre of nuclear Armageddon. For others a time of swords, sorcery, wizards and dragons!… Read More
2022-02-16 11:34
There are many types of sub-genres in the world of Horror, from the slasher to the monster and beyond, but it can’t be argued that maybe the most effective is the stories where the evi… Read More
2022-02-10 10:19
With a name that sounds a bit like a George Romero movie and with a cover by Charlie Adlard, can horror anthology Dead By Dawn from Shane Chebsey and Andrew Richmond breathe new life into th… Read More
2022-01-28 10:37
Comics and music might seem like strange bedfellows but they’ve been hanging out together for decades, from The Archies in the sixties to more recent fare like Ed Piskor’s Hip Ho… Read More
2022-01-26 09:00
Perennial Pipedream favourite Ryan K. Lindsay (Eternal, Deer Editor, Beautiful Canvas) is back with a unique new series from a new publisher. Joining his work for Black Mask, Dark Horse and… Read More
2022-01-21 09:04
Even though it is a new year we are still discovering some fantastic new indie and small press comics (with some being leftover from 2021 as well!). This time we look at some ambitious fanta… Read More
2022-01-20 09:00
We’re taking a deep dive into the belly of the beast this week with a return to *shudder* middle-school (secondary school for us Brits!). As a shy newbie, Maggie’s already feelin… Read More
2022-01-18 09:05
When it comes to sci-fi, there are usually three things which you can guarantee with space adventures; a military-like organisation, aliens and conflict! Star Trek, Star Wars, Mass Effect, D… Read More
2022-01-17 09:00
Although we can't claim to be experts on all things Manga here at Pipedream Comics, one common theme that continues to bleed from that medium is the idea of Kaiju (giant monsters). The late… Read More
2022-01-13 09:00
Inspector Harker, the copper with the heart of granite, has been around for over a decade but the recent collections from Time Bomb Comics have given Roger Gibson and Vincent Danks’ h… Read More
2022-01-12 10:35
We’ve seen a fair few viking books come our way in recent years, from Asa Wheatley's Sagas of the Shield Maiden, to Ryan K Lindsay's Eternal and more. The latest to this list is Sean F… Read More
2022-01-11 09:00
After a lengthy effort to recover their work from a certain indie publisher, Doug Wood and Matt Battaglia have recently Kickstarted recently recovered comic, Leap M and released it to the w… Read More
2022-01-07 09:00
Last year was a strong year for writer Andrew Clemson, as he managed to release not one, but two issues, of BOTH his ongoing series: Damsel from DISTRESS and Bete Noir. Fresh off a place in… Read More
2022-01-06 09:00
Our latest round up of the best small press comics couldn’t be more diverse. From a lighthearted alien adventure in Alien Agency, to a dry humoured ant family in Ant Story and the goth… Read More
2022-01-05 09:48
While Superheroes and Supervillains are often the main focus of our favourite comic books, it's the henchmen and underlings that never seem to get as much focus they should. Fortunately, al… Read More
2021-12-31 09:00
Here we are, the top 10 small press and indie comics of 2021! We hope you like what you find in here and that you use this as a chance to discover your new favourite indie and small press c… Read More
2021-12-30 09:00
Our rundown of the best small press and indie comics of 2021 gets to the business end as we break the top 20. This lot includes: mysterious monsters, post apocalyptic boy scouts, animals in… Read More
2021-12-29 09:00
We continue our rundown of the best small press and indie comics of 2021 with: epic sci-fi from a Hollywood superstar, dreamy slavic folktales, buddy cop dramas and unsettling small town mel… Read More
2021-12-28 09:00
Our round-up of the best small press and indie comics of 2021 continues with retro anthologies, violent barbarians, alien gangsters and secret agent damsels!
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2021-12-27 09:00
We begin our rundown of the best indie and small press comics of 2021 with: dream like webcomics, horrific crime dramas, urban slice of life and star crossed sci-fi lovers!
The post Best Ind… Read More
2021-12-17 10:19
There is a great tradition of indie comics featuring anthropomorphic animals from Scurry to MULP to Mice Templar and more. The latest to join this pantheon is Animal Castle from newcomers A… Read More
2021-12-13 12:36
It’s no secret, but we are huge fans of crime infused superhero stories. Whether it is mainstream books like Powers and the Long Halloween or more indie centric stories like Red Rocket… Read More
2021-12-10 09:00
It's that time of the year when we begin to look back on some of the amazing comics which have come our way in 2021 and bring you the annual tradition of the Pipedream Top 50 small press and… Read More
2021-12-10 08:39
Artist Hecate is fed up with trying to make a difference in the world. She’s retiring her artistic persona for good. Can anyone convince her that the world is worth it? We find out in… Read More
2021-12-08 09:00
Initially released via his Patreon, and then in the glorious newsprint Gateway City Quarterlys, Russell Mark Olson has brought to gather a fantastic new volume of pulp adventuring from the w… Read More
2021-12-07 11:15
More and more, comics seems to be following the trend of TV, with series giving up on large numbered runs in favour of an approach containing multiple ‘seasons’. This is especia… Read More
2021-12-06 09:00
The 77 started off as a retro anthology with the tagline “Your future is history!” An off-shoot of the Facebook group 1977-2000AD, The 77’s mission statement was to re-cre… Read More
2021-12-01 10:42
Ever wonder what would happen if there was someone orchestrating the last days of mankind? That's the premise for the new anthology comic from Anthony Pollock (Sodas and Telepaths) and we ca… Read More
2021-11-25 09:00
We always love it when we discover a new comic through a recommendation and there is a rich back catalogue to really get your teeth into. Immortal Ewan – Viscera, Cera comes courtesy… Read More
2021-11-24 11:48
Removed from her life in London, 12 year old Kathy is less than impressed when she and her mum move to Stagdale – a village that seems to be stuck in the past. But, as she finds out mo… Read More
2021-11-23 08:30
Pirates! Magic! Miniature kings! Scout Comic’s new graphic novel The Mapmaker gives us all of this in a tale of derring-do on the high seas, but is this new collection from Ben Slabak… Read More
2021-11-22 08:52
Amongst the monthly landslide that is the indie comics release schedule, a major provider of under-appreciated gems is Markosia. The latest to join this ever-growing list is AL15: The Advent… Read More
2021-11-19 09:00
We’ve a special round-up today as we take a look at 3 books from a new creator – Ricardo Baptsite – whose work we discovered via our epic Thought Bubble preview and we coul… Read More
2021-11-18 09:00
Our round up of new books from Thought Bubble 2021 continues with 3 more great small press comics.
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2021-11-16 10:12
With Thought Bubble 2021 now in our rearview mirror, it's time to start shifting through the myriad of gems that the masses no doubt picked up. First up is Candles, a Fantasy Graphic Novel f… Read More
2021-11-15 09:56
With the awesome Thought Bubble returning this past weekend, we’re catching up on the amazing titles that debuted! First up, we check out Rebecca K Jones’ Boomerang Part 1:… Read More
2021-11-12 09:43
It’s been a while since we last saw a book from the fantastic Dean Beattie (Random Trials) and so when we heard he was involved in Tiny Wizards, a new series with writer Eben Burgoon… Read More
2021-11-11 09:00
Following in the footsteps of our epic Thought Bubble 2021 preview, we take a look at some more of the amazing books debuting in Harrogate this weekend, including: The Kids From Rec Road, M… Read More
2021-11-10 08:57
Ahead of this weekend’s Thought Bubble Comic Festival we check out 3 fantastic small press comics you can pick up: Split This gloriously weird team up between two of our favourite smal… Read More
2021-11-09 09:00
The 1980s was a time of political turmoil and social change, when the birth of home computers and digital technology changed the world forever. It was also the decade that gave us Russ Abbot… Read More
2021-11-08 08:30
Peter Morey’s Endswell has that quintessential English charm and melodrama of the Archers, but as if told through the lens of a British small press comic. With issue 3 debuting at this… Read More
2021-11-05 10:51
Comics can take us anywhere. From the centre of this planet to the furthest star, from the beginning of time to another dimension entirely. The sky’s the limit when all you need is an… Read More
2021-11-04 08:51
We all know that Nasa has done some AMAZING stuff in its time: walking on the moon, the space shuttle, the Apollo 8 mission… The list is endless! Could traversing into the world of gr… Read More
2021-11-03 09:00
With comic conventions back on the agenda once again, we take a look at some of the books appearing at this year's Thought bubble comic festival, which include the 4th volume of Dan Butcher… Read More
2021-11-02 09:00
The story of Gawain and the Green Knight is the stuff of Arthurian legend with the first written account going back to the Middle Ages. Hot on the heels of David Lowery’s powerful fil… Read More
2021-11-01 09:45
After more than a year away, Comic Convention season is back again. And there are few bigger than the Thought Bubble Comic Festival 2021 in Harrogate. It takes place on November 13th and 14t… Read More
2021-11-01 09:45
Our epic annual Thought Bubble preview begins: Dan Butcher will be bring the 4th volume of his fantastic Brit superhero webcomic Vanguard to the hall. Read our full review of it soon. And y… Read More
2021-10-29 19:27
Lizzie Stewart has a wonderful double status in our world. On one hand she is the author of the sublime Walking Distance, but she is also the writer and illustrator of our kids's favourite… Read More
2021-10-11 08:00
White Ash: Season 1 by Charlie Stickney, Conor Hughes and Tim Cramb, is a series about forbidden romance blossoming between two people in a town filled with incredible, fairytale-esque secre… Read More
2021-10-08 08:00
A compilation of Tillie Walden’s published works with Avery Hill? All in one volume? Sign us up! Alone in Space brings together some of our very favourite comics from the last few year… Read More
2021-10-07 08:00
Society's dependence on technology and virtual communication has increased exponentially however, could there be such a thing as too much? Well, we check out Callum Fraser, Emiliano Correa a… Read More
2021-09-24 08:00
Out latest round up of the best new small press comics all have an earthy, folk horror theme to them. The include: Lovecraftian dystopia Abyssal Albion; Martin Hayes and Alfie Gallagher's ex… Read More
2021-09-23 10:19
Darryl Cunningham’s last book we reviewed on here was the superb Billionaires - a searingly factual look into the lives of the ultra-rich like Jeff Bezos and Rupert Murdoch. His new b… Read More
2021-09-22 17:58
Reinhard Kleist's Knock Out! The True Story of Emile Griffith is one of those amazing stories, which if you read it as a work of fiction you would say it was too outlandish and not at all re… Read More
2021-09-20 11:51
We often harp on here about how indie superhero comics need to do something special to really stand out from the crowd. Well, enter 'Exhibit A' for how to achieve this as Kickstarter sensati… Read More
2021-09-15 09:11
The Golden Age of Pulp comics continues to be a rich source of inspiration for modern comic creators (from Gateway City to The Blue Flame), and the latest to try their hand at some golden a… Read More
2021-09-14 07:47
We see plenty of comics influenced by the legendary 2000 AD, from The 77 to Futurequake and Zarjaz. The latest to join this club is Matt Mair Lowery’s Thoughtscape, so is this book wor… Read More
2021-09-09 12:27
It’s always great when some of our favourite small press creators come together – especially when it’s a pairing your never would have thought about putting together, but w… Read More
2021-09-03 09:55
Where is home? Sabba Khan feels totally excluded in her new home in the UK, where racism and ignorance separate her from her peers. Her old home of Pakistan isn’t much better, as she d… Read More
2021-09-02 08:00
The summer might have been a bit of a dead loss this year thanks to a mix of bad weather and Covid restrictions but for comic readers summer specials can make everything better. 2000AD have… Read More
2021-09-01 08:00
We check out Vault Comics newest horror comic, Deadbox #1, by Mark Russell, Benjamin Tiesma and Vladimir Popov which tells the story of a cursed DVD distribution machine which gives its cust… Read More
2021-08-26 08:00
We check out the first chapter of Mara, a new webcomic by Writer Dylan Goss and artist Rosi Woo, about a young girl who begins a journey of revenge with help from a God when her tribe is kil… Read More
2021-08-25 08:16
We’re back with Volume 2 of Dani and Ramen: A Nomad’s Tale by the awesome Jake Morrison. Will this intriguing second issue answer all our burning questions from the first volume?… Read More
2021-08-24 09:06
David Bowie and comics are a perfect fit. The man who sang that we’ve “got to make way for the homo-superior” has appeared in his own Marvel comic (the Labyrinth adaptation… Read More
2021-08-16 09:08
Magma Comix presents Amber Blake Operation Dragonfly, a new adventure from the world of previously released European spy thriller by Jade Lagardère and Butch Guice. Can this title gai… Read More
2021-08-13 08:00
Halloween may still be a few months away but when it comes to comics, Horror can be anytime as James Blundell checks out a trio of horror based anthology issues including: London Horror Com… Read More
2021-08-10 09:32
ComiXology's Originals stable continues to bring out really interesting genre titles, this time its the turn of supernatural western Hailstone from Stout Club's Rafael Scavone and Rafa… Read More
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