Moon Landing 40th Anniversary: A Comics Celebration

Neil Armstrong on the Moon

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:50:32 +0000

by John Freeman This painting shows how Neil Armstrong would have looked (since there are no photos) while taking the iconic photo of his lunar companion. This painting is a mirror image of the First Men - Aldrin painting held in Washington's National Air and Space Museum which will premiere Alan Bean: Painting Apollo, First Artist On Another World at the Museum on the National Mall July 16, 2009 through January 13, 2010 in conjunction with the 40th Anniversary of the first Apollo Moon landings. Art: Alan Bean Copyright: Smithsonian Institution

Moon by Studio Blink Twice

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:20:14 +0000

by John Freeman Courtesy of the Etherington Brothers, an image from their ever-in-development comic series of the same name. More info at: http://www.studioblinktwice.com!

Astro Zombies by Gary Hall

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:45:22 +0000

by John Freeman "It's space-based and has got a moon in it!" Gary Hall (http://nemons.deviantart.com) argues. Hmm. We're letting him off because as usual, the work is stunning!

Colin Howard: Meteor Crater on Lunar Surface

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:14:14 +0000

by John Freeman A piece from the 1990s by Colin, perhaps best known for his Doctor Who illustrations. Check out his web site at: http://www.colinhowardartwork.com/. Art © Colin Howard.

Mike Nicoll: The Greatest Journey

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:31:36 +0000

by John Freeman Mike Nicoll is the artist on Ex Astris.

Dan Fish: The Moon's a Balloon

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:54:58 +0000

by John Freeman Dan Fish hails from Harlow, Essex and you can find him on Fish1000.Biz. He also contribute to Bugpowder.com, providing news updates for the UK Small Press Comics scene.

One Small Trip To The Moon

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 23:37:12 +0000

by Malcolm Kirk (M.I.K.) Inspired by the 1902 film, "Le Voyage dans la lune" by Georges Méliès, but with Apollo 11 in place of the capsule which appears in the original.

Martin Baines: Behind the Scenes...

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:00:07 +0000

by John Freeman Martin Baines offers a tongue-in-cheek "Capricorn One" take on the first moon landing....

Ex Astris: Return to the Moon

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:26:42 +0000

by John Freeman Here's a one-page tie-in with the Ex Astris by John Freeman & Mike Nicoll for the Apollo celebration.

Paul Eldridge: Outraged Clanger

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:07:23 +0000

by John Freeman "Yes, I know the Clangers didn't actually live on the moon," artist Paul acknowledges, "but it looked like it and once I'd got the idea of drawing a Clanger in my head, I couldn't help myself. "I was given permission by Major Clanger to translate his words into English, he did remark however on how he was disappointed in the number of people who have actually bothered to learn his native tongue." The Clangers © Smallfilms, no infringement intended.

Ian Duerden: Across the Sea of Tranquility

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:55:37 +0000

by John Freeman Ian is the creator of a number of beautifully-realized Avengers TV strips, but is a well established Chartered Designer and Visualiser with management experience in Design and Advertising studios. His portfolio includes designed and illustrated brochures, book covers, tourist centre and permanent museum displays, exhibition stands and architectural perspectives. More info: artland.theavengers.tv

Paul Harrison-Davies: AstroDog on the Moon

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:56:22 +0000

by John Freeman Astrodog is just the latest creation of the ever-inventive Paul Harrison-Davies, whose work includes strips for Zombie Tales, and Best New Manga. "I'm not a terribly patriotic person, so I dunno what compelled my to add the Union Jack - consider it my nod to The Spy Who Loved Me," says Paul. Find out more on his blog.. Astrodog © 2009 Paul Harrison-Davies

we choose to go to the moon...

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 05:59:20 +0000

by Adam Grose 40 years on...

Paul O' Connell: So Long, Major Tom

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 09:44:30 +0000

by John Freeman A page from Paul O'Connell's So Long, Major Tom book. For more of Paul's work visit " target="_blank"">www.soundofdrowning.com.

Lawrence Elwick: She's Leaving Home - The Cuddle

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 09:44:30 +0000

by John Freeman A panel from Paul O'Connell's She's Leaving Home strip. Art by Lawrence Elwick. For more of Paul's work visit " target="_blank"">www.soundofdrowning.com.

Lawrence Elwick: She's Leaving Home - Photographs

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 09:44:30 +0000

by John Freeman A panel from Paul O'Connell's She's Leaving Home strip. Art by Lawrence Elwick. For more of Paul's work visit " target="_blank"">www.soundofdrowning.com.