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Grant Morrison Bibliography
This is a bibliography of the Scottish comic book writer Grant Morrison. Comics UK publishers Titles published by various British publishers include: *''Near Myths'' (script and art, anthology, Galaxy Media): ** "Time is a Four-Lettered Word" (in #2, 1978) ** " The Vatican Conspiracy" (in #3–4, 1978–1979) ** "The Checkmate Man" (in #5, 1980) *'' Captain Clyde'' (script and art, weekly newspaper strip, 1979–1982) ** Distributed via three local Scottish newspapers: '' Govan Press'', '' Renfrew Press'' and '' Clydebank Press''. ** Composed of around 150 episodes published between 1 November 1979 to 5 November 1982. *''Starblazer'' (anthology, DC Thomson): ** "Algol the Terrible" (script and art, in #15, 1979) ** "Last Man on Earth" (with Keith Robson, in #28, 1980) ** "Operation Overkill" (with Enrique Alcatena, in #45, 1981) ** "The Cosmic Outlaw" (with José Ortiz, in #86, 1982) ** "The Death Reaper" (with Enrique Alcatena, in #127, 1984) ** "Gateway to Terror" (as inker â ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Diego Comic-Con International
San Diego Comic-Con International is a comic book convention and nonprofit multi-genre entertainment event held annually in San Diego, California since 1970. The name, as given on its website, is Comic-Con International: San Diego; but it is commonly known simply as Comic-Con or the San Diego Comic-Con or SDCC. The convention was founded as the Golden State Comic Book Convention in 1970 by a group of San Diegans that included Shel Dorf, Richard Alf, Ken Krueger, Ron Graf, and Mike Towry; later, it was called the "San Diego Comic Book Convention", Dorf said during an interview that he hoped the first Con would bring in 500 attendees. It is a four-day event (Thursday–Sunday) held during the summer (in July since 2003) at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego. On the Wednesday evening prior to the official opening, professionals, exhibitors, and pre-registered guests for all four days can attend a pre-event "Preview Night" to give attendees the opportunity to walk the exhi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clydebank
Clydebank ( gd, Bruach Chluaidh) is a town in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland. Situated on the north bank of the River Clyde, it borders the village of Old Kilpatrick (with Bowling, West Dunbartonshire, Bowling and Milton, West Dunbartonshire, Milton beyond) to the west, and the Yoker and Drumchapel areas of the adjacent Glasgow, City of Glasgow immediately to the east. Depending on the definition of the town's boundaries, the suburban areas of Duntocher, Faifley and Hardgate either surround Clydebank to the north, or are its northern outskirts, with the Kilpatrick Hills beyond. Shires of Scotland, Historically part of Dunbartonshire and founded as a police burgh on 18 November 1886, Clydebank is part of the registration County of Dumbarton, the Dunbartonshire Lord Lieutenant, Crown Lieutenancy area, and the wider urban area of Greater Glasgow. History Early origins Clydebank is located within the historical boundaries of the ancient Kingdom of Strathclyde, the Mormaerdom of Lenno ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Food For Thought (comics)
Food for Thought may refer to: Music Albums * ''Food for Thought'' (Pink Cream 69 album) * ''Food for Thought'' (Young Rome album) * ''Food for Thought'', a 1972 album by the band The J.B.'s * ''Food for Thought'', a 2004 album by the band Santana * ''Food for Thought'', a 2005 Iron Maiden tribute album * ''Food for Thought/Take It Back'', a 1990 album by American band Gray Matter Songs * "Food for Thought" (song), a 1980 song by UB40 * "Food for Thought", a 1983 song by 10cc * "Food for Thought", the B side of the single 1969 "Many Rivers to Cross" by Jimmy Cliff Television * ''Food for Thought'', a British documentary series presented by Brian J. Ford * "Food for Thought", an episode of ''Alvin and the Chipmunks'' * "Food for Thought", an episode of ''That's So Raven'' Other uses * Food for Thought (restaurant), a former vegetarian restaurant in London, England * Food for Thought, a café within the Black Cat A black cat is a domestic cat with black fur that may be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quality Communications
Quality Communications was a British publishing company founded by Dez Skinn that operated from 1982 to 2008. The company's most notable publications were the monthly comics anthology ''Warrior'', which featured early work by writer Alan Moore; and the comics trade magazine ''Comics International'', which Skinn published and edited for 16 years. Quality was involved with comics in both the UK and the U.S., mainly with reprint material from ''Warrior'' and repackaging '' 2000 AD'' material for the U.S. market. History Quality was initially formed to publish ''Warrior'', which featured the Alan Moore stories ''V for Vendetta'' and ''Marvelman''. ''Warrior'' won 17 Eagle Awards during its short run (including nine Eagles in 1983 alone). Quality was also involved in the U.S. completion of ''Marvelman'' and ''V for Vendetta''. Quality's main period as a comics publisher was from 1982 to 1988. ''2000 AD'' content repackaged for the U.S. market included the titles ''2000 A.D. Prese ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Ridgway (comics)
John Ridgway (born 4 May 1940) is an English comic book artist. He is best known as the first artist of the comic book series ''Hellblazer'', featuring John Constantine. Career Ridgway began his career initially as a hobby, drawing D.C.Thompson's Commando War Stories alongside professional work as a design engineer. In 1984 Ridgway became a full-time professional, broadening his employment to include ''2000 AD'', Guttenberghus, Marvel Comics and DC Comics. Ridgway's full-colour work is immediately distinctive for its unusual realism coupled with a delicate, sketchy pencil line, the two combining to give a slightly old-fashioned look influenced strongly by classic British artist Frank Hampson. This has made him ideal for illustrating strips such as the 1960s set ''Summer Magic'' and Enid Blyton's ''The Famous Five'', but it is also a look that lends itself well to large-scale science fiction such as ''Babylon 5''. His portfolio incorporates ''Doctor Who'', ''Zoids'', the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Liberators (comic Book)
''The Liberators'' was a science fiction comic book series based on concepts created by Dez Skinn and Will Simpson for the British anthology title ''Warrior''. The series was intended as a far-future continuation of Skinn's proposed shared continuity 'Warrior-verse', established in the ''Big Ben'' strip which also ran in ''Warrior''. ''The Liberators'' was one of the first mainstream continuing strips scripted by Grant Morrison. Plot The scenario is the British capital of London in 2470. A ragtag group of human misfits with strange powers struggle against an occupying force of malevolent, shape-shifting alien beings. After a disastrous guerilla assault on one of the invaders' living ships, the protagonists are attacked by the unstoppable Wardroid. Meanwhile, in the ruins of the Houses of Parliament, secrets are unearthed that may be the key to understanding the aliens' true motives. Publication history ''The Liberators'' first featured in ''Warrior'' #22, cover dated September ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Warrior (comics)
''Warrior'' was a British comics anthology that ran for 26 issues between March 1982 and January 1985. It was edited by Dez Skinn and published by his company Quality Communications. It featured early work by comics writer Alan Moore, including ''V for Vendetta'' and ''Marvelman''. This series of 26 issues in the 1980s was essentially a Volume #2; Skinn had edited/published #s 1-6 of a black-and-white fanzine version of ''Warrior'' (full title: ''Warrior: Heroic Tales Of Swords and Sorcery'') in 1974-75, with reprint and new strips, art and writing from Steve Parkhouse, Dave Gibbons esigned logo Michael Moorcock, Frank Bellamy, Don Lawrence, Barry Windsor-Smith, et al. Rivalling '' 2000 AD'', ''Warrior'' won 17 Eagle Awards during its short run (including nine Eagles in 1983 alone). Because of traditional distribution and its format, it was one of the comic books in the British market that didn't just rely upon distribution through then format-driven specialist shops and expensiv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ricardo Garijo
Ricardo Garijo (December 1, 1953 - October 3, 2009) was an Argentinian author, publisher and artist, best known for his long career as a comics writer and artist. Biography Garijo became known outside his homeland in the early 1980s through his work at D. C. Thomson before moving to European publications in the 1990s. Since 1981, his work has gained an international audience in the Scottish war magazine, ''Commando''. He is also co-publisher of his own comic magazine, ''Gurbos,'' which often deals with serious social themes. In 2004, Garijo's first novel, ''El Fuego'' (The Fire) won the Honor's Prize from the Buenos Aires Writer's Society. A year earlier, he painted the politically aware card series, ''Don't Let It Happen Here'' for Monsterwax. The series gained notoriety for profiling little known international atrocities, many of which went on to become well known news stories (like modern day slavery in Africa and honor killings in the Middle East). He has produced other tra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ray Aspden (comics)
John Raymond Aspden (6 February 1938 – 24 August 2021) was an English professional footballer, who played as a centre half. Career Born in Horwich, Aspden played for Bolton Wanderers and Rochdale. He played for Rochdale in the 1962 Football League Cup Final The 1962 Football League Cup Final was won by Norwich City, who defeated Rochdale 4–0 on aggregate over two legs. The first leg, played on 26 April 1962 at Rochdale's ground, Spotland, was won by Norwich 3–0. They then won the second leg 1†.... Death Aspen died on 24 August 2021. References 1938 births 2021 deaths English men's footballers Bolton Wanderers F.C. players Rochdale A.F.C. players English Football League players People from Horwich Footballers from Greater Manchester Sportspeople from the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton Men's association football defenders {{England-footy-defender-1930s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tony O'Donnell (comics)
Anthony O'Donnell may refer to: * Anthony O'Donnell (actor), Welsh actor * Tony O'Donnell (politician) (born 1961), American politician in the Maryland House of Delegates {{hndis, Odonnell, Anthony ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
José Ortiz (comics)
José Ortiz Moya (1 September 1932 – 23 December 2013) was a Spanish comics artist, best known for several collaborations with Antonio Segura, such as the series '' Hombre''. Biography José Ortiz was born in Cartagena, in the Region of Murcia. His career began at an early age, winning an artistic tournament held by the Spanish magazine ''Chicos''. After a period of making pocket sized comics, he created the series ''Sigur el Vikingo'' and ''Johnny Fogata'' in 1959, and ''Carolynn Baker'' for the English newspaper '' Daily Express'' in 1962. Ortiz joined Warren Publishing in 1974 due to his connections with the Valencia studio of Selecciones Ilustradas. He would remain with Warren until 1983 and drew more stories for that company (approximately 120) than any other artist. His work included the series ''Apocalypse'', ''Night of the Jackass'' and ''Coffin'' in Eerie, as well as ''Pantha'' in Vampirella and numerous stand alone stories. Ortiz would also draw Vampirella hersel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Enrique Alcatena
Enrique Alcatena (born 26 February 1957) is an Argentine comic book artist. He is known as Quique Alcatena in his native country and Latin America. Biography A self-taught artist, Alcatena began his career in the 1970s as assistant of Chiche Medrano, working for Argentine publisher Ediciones Récord; his first signed work appeared in the magazine ''Pif Pif'' in 1976. In 1982 he started to work for the children's magazine ''Anteojito ''where his work was mostly surreal fantasy full of mythology. Starting from the late 1970s, Alcatena also collaborate with British comics publishers, including DC Thomson. English -language works by Alcatena include several historical magazines and the science fiction/fantasy series '' Starblazer''. In the 1980s, his works also appeared in Argentine magazines such as '' Skorpio'': series for which he provided art include El Mago, written by Ricardo Barreiro, and Merlin, written by Robin Wood, as well as numerous series and single stories written by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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