Bristol Expo Exhibitors

ALWAYS worth checking out Jessy Bradley and the Etheringtons -Cinebook The 9th Art -of course!

fish4comics ltdFish4comics.com is a great new family run website where you can buy new and old comics, graphic novels, action figures, manga, t-shirts and lots more! Come and check it out!		The Island of Dr. GeofComics and so forth by Geof, including the Fetishman series of comics		KnockaboutKnockabout has been the UK’s leading underground and alternative publisher since 1975
Largecow Comix / Hunt Emerson		Keep it SecretKeep it Secret officially launched in 2009 with its website www.keep-it-secret.co.uk. We feed the thirst and hunger of the ever growing ‘Kawaii’ craving and love of Asian culture in the UK. We have a small UK based team but have representatives all over Hong Kong, Japan & South Korea.		Bearded Skull ComicsNorth Africa, 1941. Sir Dexter Kilby, Churchhill’s occult adviser, puts together a team to fight the growing supernatural threat of the Nazis. Sergent Freeman, of the newly formed S.A.S. is drafted in to lead a rag-tag group of criminals and misfits of the British army. The team’s mission is to rescue one of Britain’s top spies from the Nazis’ occult stronghold at Wewelsburg castle, an impenetrable montain top fortress, deep in the heart of Germany. Little do they know that the Nazis are in league with an ancient vampire of unimaginable power!
Matt DixonIllustrator and pin-up artist		MinibubbleIndependent small press comic artsist		Don’t Look Now ComicsDontLookNow Comics’ second year at BCExpo presenting LOVE & AMMUNITION Book Two, a twisted horror tale of dead Beatles, demonic Blue Meanies & little girls with very big guns. Plus other original comics, art & sketches
Tanya Roberts Tanya Roberts is a comic book artist from Edinburgh, Scotland! She’s currently working on Star Wars: Clone Wars and has previously worked on Strawberry Shortcake and Toy Story. She is currently seeking a way to publish her own works.”		Carl Riley		Squid Bits Jess is an illustrator and character designer from Bristol. As well as drawing children’s books, she produces her own comics, stickers, prints and other goodies usually involving zombies, H.P Lovecraft-inspired things and cute things.
Underfire comicsUnderfire comics have been around for what seems like forever. We’re very happy to be back in the cow shed this year.		Orful Comics“Orful Comics is an auto-bio web-comic by Rob Cureton, updating Fridays. Rob is also the creator and artist behind the Scene City series”		Obscure GirlSmart! Sassy! Spiritual! Obscure Girl is none of these things! But she sure as hell wants to be! Or atleast…to look as if she is. A recent graduate, our hero dreams of a job in the most glamorous industry in the world, yes that’s right – THE CREATIVE INDUSTRY! In the meantime, she slaves away in her demeaning, no-respect-gettin’ job as a superhero for the city of Bristol UK. Join this hero-for-hire as she fights evil, injustice, and a nagging sense of inadequacy in our increasingly COMPLEX and HOPELESS society! Behold her personal quest for meaning in a world of DEPRAVITY and GREED! and cackle in a nasty fashion as she stumbles ass-backwards through life with the help of her god awful “friends.” Yes she’s brave! She’s bold! She’s an IDIOT, She’s OBSCURE GIRL
FutureQuake PressFutureQuake Press brings you the finest small press anthology titles available today. From the Hi Tech to the low down, FQP brings you EAGLE AWARD nominated strips. FQP is also the home of the 2000 AD fanzines ZARJAZ and DOGBREATH.		Massacre For BoysMassacre For Boys is the classic British anthology comic from a parallel universe. Now available in our reality, where it has already been Eagle Award-nominated		Roger LangridgeRoger Langridge is the award-winning cartoonist behind The Muppet Show Comic Book, Thor: the Mighty Avenger, Fred the Clown, Fin Fang Four, John Carter: A Princess of Mars and a whole bunch of other stuff. Most recently, he’s been writing and drawing Snarked!, his all-ages fantasy adventure inspired by the works of Lewis Carroll.
Lucky Target ComicsLucky Target Comics has been selling successfully for several years at marts, conventions, in shops and online. We sell comics from all eras and all companies so you’ll find plenty of interesting singles, full sets, graphic novels and special items. We always have time to chat to customers or give advice and recommendations. We offer great prices and fast, friendly and reliable service. Check out the webshop, friend us on Facebook or come see us at a mart or at Bristol Expo!		Mister Who: Karma’s WarriorMister Who is London’s latest hero created by the new boys on the comic scene, Dual Amp ltd. Influenced by the creative spirit of Gorillaz, Jim Lee, and Manga, Samuel Leone aka Mister Who is a unique London anti-hero. A cross between Idris Alba’s ‘Luther’ and Gotham City’s ‘Dark Knight’. Mister Who was a notorious gangster until a gun attack left him fighting for his life, in a coma, and his younger brother dead. He awakes from this coma a changed man. He learns of his brother’s death and thus decides to right the wrongs of his previous life and tackle the criminal underworld suffocating London’s dark streets. Intelligent investigator or violent vigilante. You decide ! The writers and artists behind Mister Who will be signing copies of the No.1 issue. Also there are plans for the animated cartoon so be the first to get your hands on a copy !!		Nich AngellNich Angell is a comic book artist and illustrator who arrived in the UK inside a meteor. For 25 years since then he has devoted his life to learning the kung-fu of comics. He has worked for the BBC and Titan Comics, as well as having produced countless self published books. Sci-Fi is the air Nich breathes and he loves warp-running quantum-drive spaceships, scantily clad cosmic princesses and robotic laser mysteries. He is now deep in work on ’7STRING’, a creator-owned, cosmic-rad, full-colour graphic novel about a boy with a guitar sword, which is being published by Zeta Comics
Dr WTF?! Dr WTF?! - The most psychedelic Doctor who fanzine in existence crammed full of the best of the small press and with a cover by bonafide legend Colin MacNeil. Featuring a cast of bizarre new Doctors on adventures that will boggle and disturb the mind!”		Chris Gould / Matthew Allen Smith / Zak Simmonds-Hurn Mini-Comics from Chris Gould, Matthew Allen Smith, and the DFC’s Zak Simmonds-Hurn		Comic Conventions The Comic Conventions website was started out of sheer frustration in 2010. There seemed to be nowhere that had an easy to follow, at a glance central listing of all the UK conventions throughout the calendar year;  And something had to be done about it. The site lay relatively dormant up until October 2011 when Dom joined the fold and got to work expanding and promoting the site. In came interviews, news, reviews and photos of the different events. Exclusives such as bringing Ebas to the UK for the London Super Comic Con and an interview with Adam Hughes only made the site more popular. Ever keen to expand, the site welcomed Patrick (Custard Trout) to the journalistic fold adding his unique writing skills and Jedi philosophy to the existing skillset. Now getting in excess of 5,000 hits a month and ever climbing, we are attending the conventions as exhibitors to help promote our labour of love. If you are about, and you like what we are doing, come see us and help ‘spread the word’
Space Babe 113 Space Babe 113 wanted to be a fashion designer but the careers ‘bot made her become an astronaut. Armed with little more (and often even less) than her artificially intelligent talking knickers, she faces the unknown.”		Science Fiction Collectables Science Fiction Collectables sells film, TV, comic and video game collectables, toys, gifts, apparel and entertainment. Find classic, contemporary, retro and nostalgic brands at www.sf-collectables.co.uk		Dom Williams Dom Williams – Comics, animals, joy, mayonnaise, painting, stupidity, fun, swearing, blah, blah, blah. Currently working on intersecting multi-threaded sequential art narratives… and fighting wizards.”
Neil Gibson Comics Comics you give to people who think that comics are just for kids.		The Etherington Brothers The Etherington Brothers are the comic, book and television creators behind Monkey Nuts, Baggage, Long Gone Don, YORE! and Malcolm Magic. Their client list includes: Dreamworks, The BBC, Lucasarts, Aardman, The Times, The Guardian, Random House, Waitrose & Titan.		Fantasmic With over 20 years experience, Fantasmic is your one-stop-shop for sci-fi, TV and film, action figures, toys, mugs, t-shirts, memorabilia and much, much more. Regular exhibitors at all the main UK shows and fairs, look out for us in 2012 or click on our website link.
Mark Pearce / James Stayte Mark Pearce is the creator of “Ronin Dogs”. James Stayte writes and draws “Now We Are Running…” and the web comic “Monkey Man”. Come and check out their awesome comics and prints!		Darker Side of OZ Dorothy’s journey through the dark land of Oz continues in Scott Stanford’s new novel, ‘Adaddon Rising’. Clawing her way back Dorothy sees cities torn apart and the land scarred. Atoning for unleashing the Western witch she accepts a punishment bestowed upon her by the ruler of the South, to find a boy named Tip, a  slave to the arcane Mombi that’s fled with his companion Jack pumpkinhead, and escort him to the Northern witch. Trying to find Tip before Mombi does, Dorothy seeks the help of her friends, finding them far different than she remembers. Pursued by the deranged Mr Jack and the fallen Wizard of Oz, they’re forced across the deadly dessert to a forgotten kingdom. Ruled by the mad Princess Langwidere, cannibalistic wheelers prowl The Land of Ev, and deep beneath it the Nome-king rules over his underworld kingdom. Now, Dorothy and her friends must survive the horrors of both Ev and Oz if Tip is to be saved. All the while unknown forces orchestrate the fall of the Emerald city, a plan conceived long before witches and wizards ruled the Land of Oz. Abaddon will rise, and Dorothy will be unable to save those closest to her.		Disconnected Press Disconnected Press is a new, independent publisher of comics that make you stop and think. We’ll be launching two anthologies at Bristol: the first, Disconnected, is a collection of small town stories that didn’t make the big city press; the second is a set of stories that all feature boys on bicycles… Our aim is to showcase some of the best emerging and new talent in the UK comics sector and to tell stories that you’ve never heard before. Visit www.disconnectedpress.co.uk to find out more.
Cinebook In France, comics and graphic novels are recognised as the ninth art and Cinebook are dedicated to bringing this art to the English-speaking world. We carefully select and translate into English some of the finest Bandes dessinées from France and Belgium. These outstanding titles entertain and enlighten all age groups – the young and young at heart as well as older readers. We present rising stars in the comic-book world in their first English editions and also offer classic titles that parents and grandparents will remember from their youth!		Genki Gear Genki Gear T-shirts; the great style of Japanese culture, Anime, Sci-fi and gaming mixed with our unique “Genki” twist. Check out the range of high quality silkscreened garments plus a gift range of mugs, badges and greetings cards all with unique and original designs		Card Empire and Card Collectors Welcome to Card Empire and Card Collectors. Card Collectors specialises in TV and Movie and Comicbook trading cards, including Buffy, Star Trek and Star Wars, Marvel and DC Comics cards and more. We’ll have our range of Autograph cards, Sketch cards, Costume cards, Base sets and Sealed Boxes. New Releases include The Big Bang Theory, Vampire Diaries, The Walking Dead and Comic Book Legal Defense Fund CBLDF cards.Card Empire is your No.1 Source for Card Games. We’ll have Boxes, Decks, Packs and singles from Yugioh and Pokemon, Boxes Decks and Packs from Magic the Gathering and World of Warcraft. Everything you’ll need to start playing. New releases include Yugioh Galactic Overlord, Pokemon Next Destinies, , Magic the Gathering Dark Ascension and World of Warcraft Crown of the Heavens.
Cape Fear Comics Cape Fear Comics are currently developing a series of concept comics which push the boundaries of what can be done with the medium. Last year we released a musical comic that sang to the reader when the cover was opened. This year we will be releasing a comic which folds out into a utility belt with additional cape and mask.		“Deano” Dean James “Deano” Dean enjoys colours, cartoons, robots, skateboards, hip hop, paint, graffiti, all of it really. Highly influenced by manga, sci-fi, robotics, weaponry and the female form. And has been pretty much drawing since birth. X		London Horror Comic London Horror Comic is a UK horror anthology delivering a mixture of chuckles and chills. The comic has been running for six years and is written and published by John-Paul Kamath. London Horror Comic has drawn critical praise from inside and outside the comics industry: “Good stuff here from major new talent John-Paul Kamath, far too good, in fact, Enjoy London Horror Comic while you can, because I’m going to have him killed.” Garth Ennis, Writer Preacher and Punisher “A combination of the sensibilities of a ’70s Warren anthology with the production values of the Marvel Max imprint. Sickeningly slick and horrifyingly funny.” BBC comedian Stewart Lee, director of the award-winning musical, Jerry Springer: The Opera. “There is some sterling sequential story telling going on here. This remains one of the best small press titles that money can buy.” Review of London Horror Comic in Sfx Magazine “I’m a huge fan of anthologies and London Horror Comic is an excellent one: a fine balance of horror and humor, scares and laughs.” J.M. DeMatteis, writer Brooklyn Dreams/Justice League International Previews of all issues can be found at: http://www.londonhorrorcomic.com
AFTERLIFE INC. The afterlife is under new management!When corporate con-artist Jack Fortune’s life comes to an abrupt and brutal end, he discovers a business opportunity on a previously unimaginable scale. A mysterious Calamity has struck the afterlife, wiping the ruling body from existence, and plunging the Empyrean – the great golden city of the dead – into chaos. The time is ripe for modernisation. With the vision, the business-smarts and a ragtag collection of allies behind him, Jack reinvents the afterlife as a modern-day corporate entity: AFTERLIFE INC. Establishing a new business is always challenging, but now Jack must balance the demands of a free market with rampaging archangels, a misplaced God and the dark secrets at the heart of their world… AFTERLIFE INC. – A comic by Harvey Award-nominated writer, Jon Lock.		Mark Penman Mark Penman is a freelance illustrator and comic book artist. He is currently writing and drawing his SLG published comic PEABODY & D’GORATH.		Huy Truong Comic and Children’s book writer/artist. Freelance illustrator of comics and manga, and Portrait artist
The Astral Gypsy		Hellbound Media Hellbound Media will celebrate its first anniversary at the Bristol Expo in May. Hellbound Media was formed by Matt Warner and Mark Adams to publish original action horror comics and showcase the work of talented artists such as Anna Pennlund, Jesse Thomas, Tony Emson and Gordon Napier. Hellbound specialises in one shots, anthologies and two-parters. The flagship title is Faith Healers following the adventures of a team of hospital-based half angels in their fight against demons and other nasties. The two part debut story The Company of Angels will available in its entirety at Bristol and co-creators Matt Warner and Mark Adams will be there to sign copies as will Faith Healer artist Tony Emson. Other titles include Kiss Me Deadly, which follows the bloody adventures of Dublin vampire hunter Dawn Keenan. Described as Buffy meets the Punisher with a dash of The Commitments, Kiss Me Deadly is for comic fans who like violent action and expletives undeleted. Finally, Hellbound’s latest one shot will be launched at Bristol. Mandy and the Monster follows the eponymous heroine as she investigates a mystery at her old primary school. The story is written by Matt Warner with art by amazing Swedish horror artist Anna Pennlund. There will be tentacles.		Art Heroes Art Heroes is the trading name of Daniel Clifford and Lee Robinson, a writer and artist team publishing comic books and offering a range of creative workshops. The first Art Heroes comic book is Halcyon and Tenderfoot, which is intended to act as an entry point for young readers and a refreshing change for current comic book fans. Issue 1 will launch on Saturday 31st March 2012 at Newcastle City Library – but Bristol Comic Expo is the first convention Halcyon & Tenderfoot will be available at. In addition to the work Art Heroes publishes, we will also develop content for other publishers and mediums. Art Heroes understands the educational benefits of the creative arts, which inspires the range of workshops we offer and the comic books we publish. With a particular emphasis on literacy, Art Heroes workshops can support a number of curriculum subjects. Our workshops aren’t just a great way to informally educate; Art Heroes is passionate about passing on skills and experience developed over years of working in a number of creative arts.
Graham Pearce Graham Pearce is the creator of Sgt Mike Battle, a freedom-loving, star-spangled soldier who has who has fought evil-doers across the globe since 1916. For the rest of the 20th century and through to the present day, Sgt Mike Battle continues to defend the world from fascism, communism, terrorism and any other ideology that threatens the heroic American people. In his latest adventure, STAR-SPANGLED WARS, Sgt Mike Battle meets a young farmboy, an elderly warrior and an arrogant smuggler who are on a quest to rescue a beautiful princess from an evil empire!		Bahala Na! Comics by David Goodman		Reaperfox Prints and originals by Selena ‘Reaperfox’ Thomas, featuring a vast array of characters from the cute to the creepy, specifically from video games, cartoons and other forms of nerdish debauchery.
David Millgate Freelance comic book artist, illustrator & concept designer. Has worked in various fields of commercial art, including comic books, graphic novels, fantasy art, TV, movies, animation production & design, computer games development, book cover design and rock video promos.		Lou Scannon Lou Scannon – the greatest sci-fi/comedy comic to come out of the  Welsh Valleys and hit the indie scene since the beginning of time  itself (Creator’s Note – this claim is totally unsubstantiated. Your  mileage may vary).Swing by the Lou Scannon table, where the hilarious issues 1 thru 3  will be up for sale, and the creators will be available for sketches,  signing and general chit-chat!		Aly Fell Aly Fell: Illustrator and Character Artist
TRIPWIRE TRIPWIRE is Britain’s longest-running comics and related genre magazine, celebrating 20 years of publication in 2012. Having interviewed every mover and shaker in comics and genre in its two decades of existence, from Alan Moore to Frank Miller, Guillermo Del Toro to Joss Whedon, autumn of this year sees the release of a lavish anniversary book. TRIPWIRE will be offering an exclusive art print at this year’s Bristol, drawn by Dave (Batman: Death by Design) Taylor.		Red Garden Artist Group The Red Garden Artist Group formally came together in 2011, when it produced two prologues to potential comic series. Mara Memories was released by rabbityak90 [Steph O'Brien], who will also have her first artbook on show. Demon Games was released by angelkaede [Kirstie Edwards]. Both are currently working on other comics, due for release later in the year. We are looking forward to our first attendance at the event, so come along and say hello to Steph, who will be joined by carbondrake [Lewi Pitcher] on the day.		Andrew Tunney Andrew Tunney (aka 2hands) is an artist/writer working in comics, illustration, animation, fashion and live art. His debut comic GIRL&BOY, a modern love story set in Manchester, launched in November 2011 to critical acclaim. He is also the colourist on the SLG series PEABODY & D’GORATH by Mark Penman.
Square Eyed Stories Quite possibly the longest running small press gag strip anthology in the UK!		Steve Mahn Portrait artist, caricaturist and illustrator