Thursday, September 29, 2022

#CoolArt: 'Iron Man Legacy' print by Kris Anka through Sideshow Art Prints

'Iron Man Legacy' by Kris Anka.

Officially licensed giclee print, in a signed limited edition of 300, and a signed and numbered Chromaluxe HD Aluminum edition of 50.

On sale Friday September 30 through Sideshow Art Prints.

#CoolArt: 'Darth Vader' print by Darren Tan through Sideshow Art Prints

'Darth Vader: Dark Lord of The Sith' by Darren Tan.

Officially licensed giclee print, in a signed limited edition of 400, and a signed and numbered Canvas edition of 50.

On sale Friday September 30 through Sideshow Art Prints.

#CoolArt: 'Deadpool' print by Nixell Cho through Sideshow Art Prints

'Deadpool' by Nixell Cho.

Officially licensed giclee print, in a signed limited edition of 200, and a signed and numbered Chromaluxe HD Aluminum edition of 50.

On sale Friday September 30 through Sideshow Art Prints.

#CoolArt: 'Peanuts' prints by Charles Schulz through Mondo

'It's Hero Time' & 'Fly Balls' by Charles Schulz.

Officially licensed 21" x 18" screen prints, in numbered limited editions of 145 for $50 each.

On sale Thursday September 29 at 11am CT through Mondo. (Shipping to US & Canada only)

'It's Hero Time'
'Fly Balls'

#CoolArt: Harman Projects presents 'Idyllion' Solo Art Exhibition by Chuck Sperry at Mirus Gallery Denver

Harman Projects presents 'Idyllion', a solo art exhibition by Chuck Sperry featuring brand new screen printed works on wood panel, alongside a survey of recent gig and political art posters.

Opening reception is Friday September 30 at Mirus Gallery Denver at 1144 Broadway, Denver, CO, and the show will be on view through October 2 2022.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'The Prize' by Ed Org

'The Prize' by Ed Org.

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

#NewComicBookDay: My Comics Pull List This Week

My comics Pull List this week.
  • The Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country #6 (DC Black Label)
  • Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #24 (Marvel Comics)
  • The Magic Order 3 #3 (Image Comics)
'The Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country' #6 (DC Black Label)
Variant cover art by Colleen Doran
'Star Wars: Doctor Aphra' #24 (Marvel Comics)
Cover art by Rickie Yagawa
'The Magic Order 3' #3 (Image Comics)
Cover art by Gigi Cavenago

#CoolArt: 'The Last Man On Earth' prints by Elvisdead through Mad Duck Posters

'The Last Man On Earth' by Mathieu Pequignot (aka Elvisdead).

Officially licensed 36" x 24" screen print on Sirio Ultra black paper, in a numbered Regular edition for 125 for $70, and a numbered Variant edition of 55 for $90.

On sale Wednesday September 28 at 2pm ET through Mad Duck Posters.

Regular Edition
Variant Edition

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Joan Of Arc' by Fiona Francois

'Joan Of Arc' by Fiona Francois.

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

#CoolArt: Haven Gallery presents 'Odyssey' Solo Art Exhibition by Alex Garant

Haven Gallery presents 'Odyssey', a solo art exhibition by Alex Garant featuring twelve new oil paintings that explore themes of colour, form, shape and design.

The exhibition is on display until October 23 2022 at Haven Gallery, 50 Main St, Northport, NY 11768, open to the public by appointment only for viewing the art safely with Covid precautions, and on the Haven Gallery website.

#CoolArt: Haven Gallery presents 'Dreamers' Solo Art Exhibition by Kseniia Boko

Haven Gallery presents 'Dreamers', a solo art exhibition by Kseniia Boko featuring nine oil paintings focusing on human and animal portraiture utilizing ethereal palettes and empyrean landscapes.

The exhibition is on display until October 23 2022 at Haven Gallery, 50 Main St, Northport, NY 11768, open to the public by appointment only for viewing the art safely with Covid precautions, and on the Haven Gallery website.

#CoolArt: Haven Gallery presents 'Luminescence' Solo Art Exhibition by May Ann Licudine (MALL)

Haven Gallery presents 'Luminescence', a solo art exhibition by May Ann Licudine (MALL) featuring fifteen new mixed media resin paintings and drawings that embrace forms of light to create glowing microcosms of life.

The exhibition is on display until October 23 2022 at Haven Gallery, 50 Main St, Northport, NY 11768, open to the public by appointment only for viewing the art safely with Covid precautions, and on the Haven Gallery website.

#CoolArt: Haven Gallery presents 'Wee Worlds' Solo Art Exhibition by Gina Matarazzo

Haven Gallery presents 'Wee Worlds', a solo art exhibition by Gina Matarazzo featuring eleven new miniature oil paintings of her quintessential animal sitters cavorting about in playful compositions, costumery and amidst the landscape.

The exhibition is on display until October 23 2022 at Haven Gallery, 50 Main St, Northport, NY 11768, open to the public by appointment only for viewing the art safely with Covid precautions, and on the Haven Gallery website.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Winter Rose' by Marta Witkiewicz

'Winter Rose' by Marta Witkiewicz.

Monday, September 26, 2022

#CoolArt: 'The Invisible Man' prints by Greg Staples through Vice Press

'The Invisible Man' by Greg Staples.

Officially licensed 24" x 36" lithograph print, in a numbered Titled Regular edition of 250 for £39.99 / $50, and a numbered Art Variant edition of 200 for £44.99 / $60.

On sale Tuesday September 27 at 6pm UK (1pm ET) through Vice Press.

Titled Regular Edition
Art Variant Edition

#ArtOfTheDay: Art by Jean Giraud (Moebius)

Art by Jean Giraud (Moebius).

Sunday, September 25, 2022

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Michael Cho

Showcasing art from some of my favourite artists, and those that have attracted my attention, in the field of visual arts, including vintage; pulp; pop culture; books and comics; concert posters; fantastical and imaginative realism; classical; contemporary; new contemporary; pop surrealism; conceptual and illustration.

The art of Michael Cho.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Elektra' by Jay Anacleto

'Elektra' by Jay Anacleto.

Saturday, September 24, 2022

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Michael Cheval

Showcasing art from some of my favourite artists, and those that have attracted my attention, in the field of visual arts, including vintage; pulp; pop culture; books and comics; concert posters; fantastical and imaginative realism; classical; contemporary; new contemporary; pop surrealism; conceptual and illustration.

The art of Michael Cheval.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Inevera' by Dominik Broniek

'Inevera' by Dominik Broniek.

Illustration from the Polish anniversary hardcover edition of 'The Skull Throne', written by Peter V Brett, published by Fabryka Słów.

Friday, September 23, 2022

#CoolArt: 'Artemis, Lady of Wild Beasts' Original Art by Tawny Fritz through Every Day Original

'Artemis, Lady of Wild Beasts' by Tawny Fritz.

11" x 14 Black India Ink and Gold Fluid Acrylic original artwork on paper for $225.

On sale now through Every Day Original.

#CoolArt: 'Transformers' prints by Pye Parr through Moor-Art Gallery

'Transformers' by Pye Parr.

Officially licensed 18" x 24" fine art prints on 350gsm archival paper, in a numbered limited editions of 75 for £34.99 each.

On sale Friday September 23 at 6pm UK through Moor-Art Gallery.

'Jazz'
'Wheeljack'

#CoolArt: 'WALL-E' prints by Ben Harman through Bottleneck Gallery

'WALL-E' by Ben Harman.

Officially licensed 12" x 36" giclee print, in a numbered Regular edition of 250 for $50; and a numbered Variant edition of 150 for $60.

On sale Friday September 23 at 12pm ET through Bottleneck Gallery.

Regular Edition
Variant Edition

#ArtOfTheDay: Art by Frank Frazetta

Art by Frank Frazetta.

#CoolArt: 'I've Seen This Side of You' print by Anthony Hurd through The People's Print Shop

'I've Seen This Side of You' by Anthony Hurd.

16" x 20" archival pigment print, in a signed and numbered limited edition of 50 for $60.

On sale now through The People's Print Shop.

'Star Trek (2009)' Titans Of Cult Limited Edition 4K Bluray Steelbook Set through Zavvi

'Star Trek (2009)' Titans Of Cult limited edition 4K bluray steelbook.

Set includes:
  • Collectable steelbook case
  • 'Captain's Log' pocket notebook
  • 'Vulcan Greeting' pin
Available for pre-order now for £34.99 through Zavvi.

Thursday, September 22, 2022

#CoolArt: 'The Amazing Spider-Man' Comic Art print by Alex Ross through Sideshow Art Prints

'The Amazing Spider-Man' by Alex Ross.

Officially licensed Lithograph print, in a signed limited edition of 250.

On sale Friday September 23 through Sideshow Art Prints.

#CoolArt: 'The New Mutants: War Children' Comic Art print by Bill Sienkiewicz through Sideshow Art Prints

'The New Mutants: War Children' by Bill Sienkiewicz.

Officially licensed lithograph print, in a numbered limited edition of 100.

On sale Friday September 23 through Sideshow Art Prints.

#CoolArt: 'Daredevil & Elektra' print by Alex Garner through Sideshow Art Prints

'Daredevil & Elektra' by Alex Garner.

Officially licensed giclee print, in a signed limited edition of 250, and a signed and numbered Canvas edition of 50.

On sale Friday September 23 through Sideshow Art Prints.

#CoolArt: 'Shadow & Flames III' A 'Lord Of The Rings' Print Showcase by Cliff Cramp through Bottleneck Gallery

'Shadow & Flames III' 'The Lord Of The Rings' art print showcase by Cliff Cramp.

Officially licensed 12" x 18" giclee prints, in numbered limited editions of 100 for $40 each, or $530 for the full 14 print set.

On sale Thursday September 22 at 12pm ET through Bottleneck Gallery.

#CoolArt: 'ET: The Extra Terrestrial' print by Anne Benjamin through Mondo

'ET: The Extra Terrestrial' by Anne Benjamin.

Officially licensed 24" x 36" screen print, in a numbered limited edition of 215 for $60.

On sale Thursday September 22 at 11pm CT through Mondo.

#CoolArt: 'ET: The Extra Terrestrial' print by La Boca through Mondo

'ET: The Extra Terrestrial' by La Boca.

Officially licensed 24" x 36" screen print, in a numbered limited edition of 265 for $60.

On sale Thursday September 22 at 11pm CT through Mondo.

#CoolArt: 'It's Halloween, Charlie' print set, sticker pack & 'Tron' pin by Chris Thornley (Raid71)

'It's Halloween, Charlie' print set by Chris Thornley (Raid71).

  • Set of four 5" x 5" giclee prints in a signed and numbered TIMED Release edition for £26.
  • Set of 5 different Halloween stickers, with a signed and numbered header card, in a limited edition of 100 for £6.
  • 'Tron' Glow In the Dark nickel pin, with a signed backing card, in a limited edition of 100 for £6.

On sale in a TIMED release from Thursday September 22 at 6pm UK (1pm ET) until Sunday September 25 from Chris' website. 

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Rin' by Sergey Shikin

'Rin' by Sergey Shikin.

Cover art for the Polish edition of 'The Dragon Republic, book 2 of 'The Poppy War' trilogy, written by RF Kuang, published by Fabryka Słów.

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

#NewComicBookDay: My Comics Pull List This Week

My comics Pull List this week.
  • Usagi Yojimbo #31 (IDW Publishing)
  • Fables #155 (DC Black Label)
'Usagi Yojimbo' #31 (IDW Publishing)
Variant cover art by Peach MoMoKo
'Fables' #155 (DC Black Label)
Cover art by Qistina Khalidah

The Kitschies Book Awards 2021 Shortlist Announced

The shortlist for The Kitschies Awards, for works published in the UK during 2021, have been announced.

The Kitschies are presented annually for 'the year’s most progressive, intelligent and entertaining works that contain elements of the speculative or fantastic.'
 
The winners will be announced in October 2022.


The Red Tentacle (Novel)

  • The Galaxy and the Ground Within, Becky Chambers (Hodder Fiction)
  • Black Water Sister, Zen Cho (Macmillan)
  • The Cabinet, Un-Su Kim (Angry Robot)
  • Bear Head, Adrian Tchaikovsky (Head of Zeus)
  • The Last House On Needless Street, Catriona Ward (Serpent’s Tail)

The Golden Tentacle (Debut)

  • Composite Creatures, Caroline Hardaker (Angry Robot
  • Several People Are Typing, Calvin Kasulke (Hodder Studio)
  • Temporary, Hilary Leichter (Faber
  • Winter’s Orbit, Everina Maxwell (Orbit)
  • Iron Widow, Xiran Jay Zhao (Rock the Boat)


The Inky Tentacle (Cover Art)

  • A Desolation Called Peace, Arkady Martine, cover art/design by Jaime Jones (Tor)
  • Velvet Was The Night, Silvia Morena-Garcia, cover art/design by Faceout Studio: Tim Green (Jo Fletcher Books)
  • The Seep, Chana Porter, cover art/design by Julia Lloyd (Titan)
  • Nightbitch, Rachel Yoder, cover art/design by Suzanne Dean (Harvill Secker)
  • Iron Widow, Xiran Jay Zhao, cover art/design by Ashley Mackenzie (Rock the Boat)

#CoolArt: 'The Shining' & 'A Clockwork Orange' prints by Doaly & James Hobson through Spoke Art

Prints originally available at a special Stanley Kubrick double feature screening of 'The Shining' and 'A Clockwork Orange' at the Roxie Theater in San Francisco.
  • 'The Shining' by Doaly.
    24" x 36" screenprint, in a numbered Regular edition of 100.
  • 'A Clockwork Orange' by James Hobson.
    24" x 36" screen print, in a numbered Regular edition of 100.
On sale Thursday September 22 at 10am PT through Spoke Art.

'The Shining' by Doaly
'A Clockwork Orange' by James Hobson

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Poison Ivy' by Jenny Frison

'Poison Ivy' by Jenny Frison.

Variant cover art for 'Poison Ivy' issue #6, published November 2022 by DC Comics.