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Welcome to our collection of in-depth comic book articles at BGCP. While we love breaking the daily news and reviewing the latest weekly releases, this space is dedicated to longer-form content. Here, you will find editorial features, deep dives into comic history, character retrospectives, and thought-provoking discussions about the comic industry.

Explore the Lore of Marvel, DC, and Indie Comics

The comic book multiverse is vast, spanning decades of continuity, retcons, and alternate dimensions. Our comic book articles are designed to help you navigate this rich history. Whether we are ranking the best Batman stories of all time, explaining the complex origins of the X-Men, or exploring the differences between the comic books and the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), our geeks have you covered.

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7 Iconic Sci-Fi Movies Filmed in Scotland

Visit These 7 Sci-Fi Movie Locations in Scotland (Map)

28th January 2026

Scotland doesn’t just look beautiful; sometimes, it looks out of this world. With its jagged mountains, ancient architecture, and misty lochs, our country has become the go-to location for Hollywood directors who need to create alien planets or dystopian futures without relying on a green screen. From Ridley Scott’s return to the Alien universe to Brad Pitt fighting the undead in George Square, Scotland has played host to some of the biggest blockbusters in history. Here is your guide to the most iconic sci-fi movies filmed right here in Scotland. 1. World War Z (Glasgow) The Movie: Brad Pitt races to find a cure for a zombie pandemic that is toppling civilizations. The Location: George Square, Glasgow. In 2011, Glasgow City Centre was transformed into Philadelphia. Yellow taxi cabs, American traffic lights, and vending machines lined the streets, only to be destroyed by a swarm of sprinting zombies. The crash scene in George Square is one of the film’s biggest set pieces. ? [Get World War Z on Blu-ray] 2. Under the Skin (Glasgow & The Highlands) The Movie: Scarlett Johansson plays an alien entity in human form who prowls the streets of Scotland preying on lonely men. The Location: Glasgow Streets, Buchanan Galleries, and the Highlands. This isn’t your typical laser-blast sci-fi. It’s a haunting, gritty masterpiece. Much of the film was shot using hidden cameras in a transit van driving around Glasgow, capturing real people interacting with Johansson (often without them realizing who she was!). It captures the eerie, cold beauty of Scotland like no other film. ? [Get Under the Skin on Amazon] 3. Prometheus (Isle of Skye) The Movie: Ridley Scott’s prequel to Alien, following a crew searching for the origins of humanity. The Location: The Old Man of Storr, Isle of Skye. When you need a landscape that looks like a primordial, ancient alien planet, you go to Skye. The opening sequence, where a pale “Engineer” creates life by dissolving himself into a waterfall, was filmed at the Old Man of Storr. The jagged rock formations required almost no CGI to look completely alien. ? [Complete your collection: Prometheus 4K] 4. Cloud Atlas (Glasgow & Edinburgh) The Movie: A mind-bending epic spanning centuries, from the 1800s to a cyberpunk future. The Location: Scott Monument (Edinburgh) and Glasgow City Centre. The Wachowskis (creators of The Matrix) used Scotland to double for multiple locations. The distinct steep streets of Glasgow (specifically around Montrose Street) were used to film the car chases for the “Neo-Seoul” timeline set in the year 2144. Meanwhile, the Gothic spire of the Scott Monument in Edinburgh serves as a key landmark in the story. ? [Get Cloud Atlas on Amazon] 5. Transformers: The Last Knight (Isle of Skye) The Movie: Optimus Prime and the Autobots delve into the history of King Arthur and medieval knights. The Location: The Quiraing, Isle of Skye. Michael Bay loves massive vistas, and Scotland delivered. The dramatic, sweeping shots of the medieval battles and the Transformers flying over green, rocky terrain were filmed at the Quiraing. It’s one of the few places on Earth epic enough to match giant robots in scale. ? [Get the Transformers 5-Movie Collection] 6. 2001: A Space Odyssey (Isle of Harris) The Movie: Stanley Kubrick’s seminal masterpiece about artificial intelligence and human evolution. The Location: The Isle of Harris. Okay, this is a deep cut! While the actors weren’t physically there, the footage of the “Stargate” sequence—where Dave Bowman travels through space and sees alien landscapes—features color-filtered aerial shots of the rocky terrain of Harris in the Outer Hebrides. Even in 1968, Kubrick knew Scotland looked like another planet. ? [Get 2001: A Space Odyssey (4K Ultra HD)] 7. Star Wars: Andor (Argyll) The Show: The hit Star Wars series following the rebel Cassian Andor. The Location: Cruachan Dam, Argyll. We couldn’t leave this out. The massive concrete Cruachan Dam (known as the “Hollow Mountain”) was turned into an Imperial base, proving that 20th-century Scottish engineering looks right at home in a galaxy far, far away. Explore the Universe (In Scotland) Whether you are hunting for Xenomorphs in Skye or Zombies in Glasgow, Scotland is a sci-fi fan’s dream. Want to buy some sci-fi merch? Come along to the next BGCP Comic Con to find rare figures, posters, and collectibles from your favorite movies. [Check Upcoming Events Here]

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How to Start Collecting Pokémon Cards Scotland

How to Start Collecting Pokémon Cards: 2026 Beginner Guide

16th February 2026

Confused by “ETBs”? Don’t know a “Holo” from a “Reverse Holo”? You aren’t alone. Whether you are a parent in Glasgow trying to decipher a Christmas list, or a 90s kid in Edinburgh looking to recapture the nostalgia, the world of the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) can be overwhelming. With thousands of cards released every year, where do you actually start? And more importantly, where can you buy them in Scotland without getting ripped off? We’ve put together the ultimate crash course to help you start your collection the right way—saving you money and helping you avoid the fakes. Step 1: Decide Your Goal Before you spend a penny, ask yourself: What kind of collector are you? Step 2: What Should I Buy First? If you walk into a shop like Forbidden Planet (Glasgow) or Wonderland Models (Edinburgh), you will see shelves of confusing boxes. Here is what they actually are: 1. The Elite Trainer Box (ETB) – The Best Starter Item If you are new, buy this first. An ETB is the best value-for-money entry point. It usually contains: 2. Booster Bundles If you don’t need the dice or the box and just want to rip open packs, buy a Booster Bundle. It usually contains 6 packs and is cheaper than an ETB. 3. Tins and Collection Boxes These come with a specific “Promo Card” (a guaranteed shiny card displayed in the window). These are great gifts for kids because they can see exactly what cool card they are getting upfront. Step 3: Where to Buy Pokémon Cards in Scotland Don’t rely on supermarkets. Support local Scottish geek shops to get the best advice and genuine products. Step 4: Protecting Your Cards (Crucial!) The biggest mistake beginners make is throwing expensive cards into a drawer. Paper damages easily. If you pull a rare card, you need to protect it immediately to maintain its value. Step 5: How to Spot Fake Pokémon Cards If you are buying from a market stall or eBay, be careful. Fakes are flooding the UK market. Ready to Trade? Come to BGCP Comic Con! Once you have started your collection, you will end up with “doubles” (cards you have more than one of). Don’t throw them away! Bring your binder to the next BGCP Comic Con. We host events across Scotland (from Ayr to Inverness) featuring designated trading zones and vetted vendors. It is the safest place for you or your child to trade cards without worrying about fakes or scams. [Find Your Nearest Scottish Event Here] FAQ: Pokémon Collecting in Scotland Where can I grade Pokémon cards in the UK? You don’t need to send cards to America anymore. UK-based companies like Ace Grading or Majesty Grading are popular options for British collectors. What is the best Pokémon set for nostalgia? Look for the set named “Scarlet & Violet: 151”. It features only the original 151 Pokémon (Bulbasaur, Charmander, Pikachu, etc.) but with modern artwork. It is the perfect set for 90s kids jumping back in. Are gold Pokémon cards real? Real gold-coloured cards exist (as “Hyper Rares”), but they are made of paper/card. If the card is made of plastic, it is a fake/novelty item. This post is proudly sponsored by Kaos Kreations Glasgow. Supporting local Scottish makers and keeping the geek community creative.

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Forbidden Planet Sauchiehall Street Glasgow

The Ultimate Guide to Comic Book Stores in Scotland: Glasgow, Edinburgh

28th January 2026

The Ultimate Guide to Comic Book Stores in Scotland: Where to Buy Comics, Manga & TCGs Are you looking for the best comic book stores in Scotland? Whether you are hunting for the latest Marvel and DC releases, rare back-issues, or the newest Manga volumes, Scotland is home to an incredible community of independent geek retailers. From the bustling streets of Glasgow and Edinburgh to hidden gems in the Highlands and Borders, there is a local comic shop (LCS) waiting for you. In this guide, we break down every major comic book shop in Scotland by city, helping you find the perfect spot to feed your obsession. Comic Book Stores in Glasgow Glasgow is the undisputed geek capital of Scotland, offering the widest variety of shops for collectors, gamers, and anime fans. 1. Forbidden Planet Glasgow (City Centre) Best For: New Releases, Funko Pops, Action Figures. The flagship store on Sauchiehall Street is the largest of its kind in the city. It is the go-to destination for the latest weekly comic releases (New Comic Book Day), high-end statues, and a massive basement floor dedicated to Manga and Graphic Novels. 2. Geekaboo (City Centre) Best For: Harry Potter Merch, Loungefly Bags, Gifts. Located near Queen Street Station, Geekaboo is a boutique experience. While they stock a curated selection of comics, they are famous for their high-quality merchandise, including Harry Potter wands, Disney Loungefly bags, and board games. 3. City Centre Comics (West End) Best For: Rare Back Issues, Vintage Comics, Collectors. Don’t be confused by the name—this shop is a hidden gem in the West End’s Ruthven Lane. If you are a serious collector hunting for Silver Age or Bronze Age keys, this is the best shop in Glasgow for vintage finds. 4. The Last Outpost Comics (East End) Best For: Community, Indie Comics, Gaming. Bringing geek culture to the East End, this shop in The Forge Shopping Centre is fantastic for families and local collectors. They stock a great range of current issues and back catalogues without the need to travel into the city centre. 5. Settlers (Southside / Shawlands) Best For: Board Games, Pokémon TCG, Magic: The Gathering. While they stock comics, Settlers is the premier destination for tabletop gaming in Glasgow. If you want to play Disney Lorcana, Pokémon, or Dungeons & Dragons, their game room and shop in Shawlands is the place to be. Comic Book Stores in Edinburgh & The East The capital offers a mix of major retailers and specialist gaming hubs. Forbidden Planet Edinburgh Best For: Manga, Sci-Fi Books, Movie Merch. Located on South Bridge, this multi-level store is a haven for tourists and locals. It boasts an extensive science fiction and fantasy book section, alongside the usual vast array of comics and collectibles. Comic Book Stores in Aberdeen The Granite City has a thriving community for graphic novel readers. 1. Asylum Books & Games Best For: Graphic Novels, RPGs, Friendly Advice. A legendary spot in Aberdeen. Asylum is famous for its incredible depth of stock, particularly when it comes to collected editions and graphic novels. If you need a recommendation, the knowledgeable staff here are among the best in Scotland. 2. Plan 9 Best For: Pop Culture Curiosities, Second-Hand Finds. Situated on the Rosemount Viaduct, Plan 9 is a treasure trove for those who love to dig for hidden gems, back issues, and alternative culture items. Comic Book Stores in Fife, Ayrshire, Lanarkshire & Borders You don’t need to be in a big city to find a great local comic shop. Little Shop of Heroes (Dunfermline, Fife) Best For: Kids, New Readers, Families. Widely regarded as one of the most welcoming shops in the UK. Little Shop of Heroes specializes in getting kids reading. If you are a parent looking for age-appropriate comics, this is the best shop in Scotland to visit. Fast Forward (Ayr, Ayrshire) Best For: Late Night Shopping, Video Games, Collectibles. Ayr’s premier geek hub. Fast Forward is unique for its late opening hours, making it the perfect spot for gamers and readers in Ayrshire to visit after work or school. Castle Comics (East Kilbride) Best For: Weekly Issues, Manga. A staple of the EK town centre for years. Castle Comics ensures that fans in South Lanarkshire don’t miss out on New Comic Book Day. Peebles Comics and Games (Scottish Borders) Best For: TCG Tournaments, Rural Collectors. Formerly known as Subacomic, this shop is a vital hub for the Borders community, offering comics and hosting regular gaming events. Justice Comics (Stirling) Best For: Classic Comic Shop Vibes. Tucked away in the Stirling Arcade, this independent retailer has been serving the area since the 90s. FAQ: Comic Book Shopping in Scotland Where can I buy Manga in Scotland? Most comic shops listed above, particularly Forbidden Planet (Glasgow/Edinburgh) and Castle Comics (East Kilbride), have dedicated Manga sections. For rare volumes, check out the traders at BGCP Comic Con events. Where is the best place to sell old comics in Glasgow? Shops like City Centre Comics in the West End often buy vintage collections. Alternatively, bringing them to a BGCP Market is a great way to meet multiple traders who might be interested. Are there any Comic Cons in Scotland? Yes! BGCP Comic Con tours the entire country, hosting events in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, Fife, and Inverness throughout the year. Can’t find the comic you’re looking for? If your local shop doesn’t have it, come along to the next BGCP Comic Con. We bring together dozens of independent traders, artists, and toy sellers under one roof.

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The Ultimate MCU Timeline: Marvel Movies in Chronological Order

The Ultimate MCU Timeline In Chronological Order (2026)

28th February 2026

“Trying to navigate the massive Marvel Cinematic Universe can be a daunting task for even the most dedicated fans. If you want the definitive way to watch every movie and series, you need the MCU timeline in chronological order. As of 2026, with the arrival of the Multiverse Saga’s climax, keeping track of the history has never been more vital. Our guide breaks down the entire journey from the 1940s to the present day.”  My face when I remembered I had to include Agents Of Shield, the One-Shots and the Netflix shows in this list. Full List: The MCU Timeline in Chronological Order (2026 Update) Phase 1: Starting the MCU Timeline in Chronological Order 1. Captain America: The First Avenger 2. Agent Carter Season 1 *4 3. Agent Carter Season 2 *4 4. Agent Carter One-Shot 5. Captain Marvel 6. Iron Man 7. Iron Man 2 8. The Incredible Hulk 9. The Consultant One-Shot 10. A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Thor’s Hammer One-Shot 11. Thor 12. The Avengers (aka Avengers Assemble) 13. Item 47 One-Shot Marvel Studios The Marvel Cinematic Universe An Official Timeline   Phase 2  I know the feeling Tone. 14. Iron Man 3 15. All Hail the King One-Shot 16. Agents of SHIELD Season 1, Episodes 1-7 *1 17. Thor: The Dark World 18. Agents of SHIELD Season 1, Episodes 8-16 *1 19. Captain America: The Winter Soldier 20. Agents of SHIELD Season 1 Episodes 17-22 *1 21. Guardians of the Galaxy 22. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 23. Daredevil Season 1 *3 24. Agents of SHIELD Season 2, Episodes 1-10 *1 25. Jessica Jones Season 1*3 26. Agents of SHIELD Season 2, Episodes 11-19 *1 27. Avengers: Age of Ultron 28. Agents of SHIELD Season 2, Episodes 20-22 *1 29. Daredevil Season 2, Episodes 1-4 *3 30. Luke Cage Season 1, Episodes 1-4 *3 31. Daredevil Season 2, Episodes 5-11 *3 32. Luke Cage Season 1, Episodes 5-8 *3 33. Daredevil Season 2, Episodes 12-13 *3 34. Luke Cage Season 1, Episodes 9-13 *3 35. Ant-Man 36. Agents of SHIELD (season 3, eps 1-10) *1 37. Agents of SHIELD (season 3, eps 11-19) *1 38. Iron Fist Season 1 *3 Watching Phase 2 this way really helps the MCU timeline in chronological order feel more cohesive. Phase 3  Me by the end of this list probably. 39. Captain America: Civil War 40. Black Widow 41. Agents of SHIELD (season 3, eps 20-22) *1 42. The Defenders *3 43. Agents of SHIELD (season 4, eps 1-6) *1 44. Doctor Strange 45. Black Panther 46. Agents of SHIELD (season 4, eps 7-8) *1 47. Agents of SHIELD: Slingshot (season 1, eps 1-6) *1 48. Agents of SHIELD (season 4, eps 9-22) *1 49. Spider-Man: Homecoming 50. Thor: Ragnarok  The reaction of other people when I told them I was doing this article. 51. Inhumans *5 52. The Punisher *3 53. Runaways *6 54. Agents of SHIELD (season 5, eps 1-10) *1 55. Jessica Jones Season 2 *3 56. Agents of SHIELD (season 5, eps 11-18) *1 57. Cloak & Dagger Season 1 *7 58. Cloak & Dagger Season 2 *7 59. Luke Cage Season 2 *3 60. Iron Fist Season 2 *3 61. Daredevil Season 3 *3 62. Runaways Season 2 *6 63. The Punisher Season 2 *3 64. Jessica Jones Season 3 *3 65. Ant-Man and the Wasp *8 66. Avengers: Infinity War 67. Agents of SHIELD (season 5, eps 19-22) *1 68. Agents of SHIELD (season 6) *1 *2 69. Agents of SHIELD (season 7) *1 *2 70. Runaways Season 3 *2 *6 71. Avengers: Endgame Phase 4: The Multiverse Saga Begins Following the events of Endgame, the MCU timeline in chronological order becomes slightly more complex as it branches into the Multiverse. Loki Season 1 & 2: Technically takes place outside of time, but best viewed immediately after Endgame. *9 What If…? Season 1-3: Multiversal stories branching from the end of Loki. *10 WandaVision: Set 3 weeks after the Blip (2023). The Falcon and the Winter Soldier: 6 months after the Blip (2024). Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings: Set in early 2024. Eternals: Set in late 2024, concurrent with Spider-Man: Far From Home. *11 Spider-Man: Far From Home: Summer 2024. Spider-Man: No Way Home: Starts in Summer 2024 and ends in December 2024. Hawkeye: Christmas 2024. Moon Knight: Set in early 2025. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness: Set in 2025, following No Way Home. Ms. Marvel: Set in Autumn 2025. Thor: Love and Thunder: Set in late 2025. Werewolf by Night: Late 2025. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever: Set in late 2025. The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special: December 2025. Phase 5: Variance in the MCU Timeline in Chronological Order Phase 5 expands the corporate and cosmic stakes of the MCU timeline in chronological order, leading directly into the events of 2026. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania: Set in early 2026. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3: Set in 2026, following the Holiday Special. Secret Invasion: Set in 2026, dealing with the fallout of the Skrull infiltration. Echo: Occurs in early 2026, five months after Hawkeye. The Marvels: Set in late 2026, following the events of Ms. Marvel and Secret Invasion. Deadpool & Wolverine: While largely “outside of time” in the Void, its impact on the MCU timeline in chronological order is felt in late 2026. Agatha All Along: Set in late 2026, following the release of the Scarlet Witch’s spell. Captain America: Brave New World: Set in early 2027 (released Feb 2025), dealing with President Ross and the new world order. Daredevil: Born Again Season 1: Set in early 2027 (released March 2025). Thunderbolts:* Set in mid-2027 (released May 2025), following the team-up of the MCU’s anti-heroes. Phase 6: The Road to Doomsday (Present 2026 Updates) As of February 28, 2026, the MCU timeline in chronological order has entered the highly anticipated Phase 6. The Fantastic Four: First Steps: (Released July 2025). While the film is set in a retro-futuristic 1964, the “First Family” is officially integrated into the main MCU timeline in chronological order by the end of the film. Wonder Man: (Released January 2026). Set in the present day (2027-2028 in-universe), this series explores the Hollywood side of the superhero world. Daredevil: Born Again Season 2: (Current February 2026 Release).

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Creator Interview - Gordon Rennie

Gordon Rennie Interview: Writing for Judge Dredd & Star Wars

16th February 2026

INTRODUCTION: A Scottish Creative Powerhouse Hey folks! Welcome to another BGCP creator interview. We are lucky enough to be chatting today with Gordon Rennie. Gordon Rennie is an incredibly talented writer from Scotland. He has worked in the comic book and videogame industries for the last 30 years. His impressive credits include: You can find multiple other cool titles of his over on Amazon. Let’s dive into the interview! INTERVIEW: The Early Days of a Pro Writer BGCP: Hi Gordon, thank you for speaking with us. Would you mind starting with your background and career? Gordon Rennie: My education? I got a useless arts degree from a Scottish redbrick university in the late 80s. It guaranteed to get me nowhere at the time. I started doing interviews and reviews for the UK comics press. Back then, they paid actual money for that. Most frustrated writers end up doing that. Warren Ellis started out at the same time for the same people. One magazine was Speakeasy. It morphed into Blast comic during the early 90s surge of ‘mature’ comics like Crisis and Revolver. I pitched some comic strip ideas to the editor. He bought just about everything I offered him. That was it. I was a professional comics writer. It seemed much easier in those days. BGCP: You began your career with Sewer Patrol in 1991. How did that first gig come about? What did you learn from it? Gordon Rennie: It was the first thing in print, but not the first professional thing I wrote. By then, I had written the first chapters of White Trash and Sherlock Holmes. Both appeared in the last issue of Blast before Tundra picked them up. Trust me, those were much better stories than Sewer Patrol. That was just a dumb and disposable Future Shock thing. However, Sewer Patrol taught me one notable lesson: I didn’t get paid. The people in charge sent me three post-dated cheques. All of them bounced. I learned early on not to work for spivs. SUCCESS AT 2000 AD: The Birth of Missionary Man BGCP: A few years later, you scored a gig writing for 2000 AD with Missionary Man. How did that happen? Gordon Rennie: Well, it was the Judge Dredd Megazine, not 2000 AD. At that time, I was still blacklisted from 2000 AD. I had written too many mean reviews of it. I sometimes think editor David Bishop hired me mainly to spite his colleagues. I pitched David a few things. He rejected most in his famously blunt style. However, he liked Missionary Man. It was an apocalyptic western set in the Cursed Earth. My main stroke of luck was David giving it to Frank Quitely. It was his first mainstream work. Those first stories aren’t very good, but they keep getting reprinted due to Quitely’s artwork. BGCP: You worked with 2000 AD for many years. How was your experience with them as a company? Gordon Rennie: Great. They pay regularly and on time. After my early experience with bounced cheques, that is the main thing. I get to do fun stories in the comic I grew up reading. We still laugh about the time they told me I’d never work for Tharg. WORKING WITH LEGENDARY IPs: Star Wars and Warhammer BGCP: You have written for many licensed properties. How does that affect your creative control? Gordon Rennie: It depends on the IP and the holder. Some holders just want the license money. They don’t care what you do. Others have very definite ideas on what you can and can’t do. Games Workshop is possessive with Warhammer. However, Lucasfilm is the most ferocious. I worked on a Star Wars game. Lucasfilm looked at everything I was doing. They liked my work, though. They even told the developer to bring me back for extra dialogue work. BGCP: Do you have a favorite IP that you enjoyed working with the most? Gordon Rennie: Judge Dredd, Doctor Who, and Star Wars. They were the holy trinity of my youth. Trust me, you haven’t lived until you see your name scroll up the screen on a Star Wars project with John Williams’ music playing. TRANSITIONING TO VIDEOGAMES: Killzone and Beyond BGCP: You wrote the script for the first Killzone game. What is your background with gaming? Gordon Rennie: I had been playing games since the Sega Mega-Drive days. I knew the tropes well. However, the jump to making them is a big one. It was a real eye-opener to see the complex business of making a game. My favorites are Tomb Raider and GTA. Generally, I like games where you blow stuff up. BGCP: Why did you move into videogames? Gordon Rennie: The Killzone guys came looking for me. They were fans of my Rogue Trooper work. Basically, I got an email asking me to come to Amsterdam for a meeting. The Killzone project finished without me. It was the first game I worked on and the first I was fired from. But it taught me how to make a game. Gaming paid much better than comics. I’ve worked on about 40 games over the last twenty years. I’ve done everything from laying down the basic story to polishing dialogue on Korean RPGs. DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES: The Good, The Okay, and The Ugly BGCP: How does someone land a gig for a Sony exclusive IP? Gordon Rennie: I got my first games work because of my comic experience. These days, dedicated games writers begin directly in the industry. I’m afraid I have no idea how they do that now. BGCP: Does the story change based on the script, or are aspects already established? Gordon Rennie: It varies. In the early days, writers were an afterthought. Designers built the game and then brought in a writer to make sense of it. It was like putting up wallpaper after the house was built. Thankfully, that is rare now. Developers want writers early for world-building and plot ideas. BGCP: You also wrote for

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Creator Interview – Chris Evenhuis

19th August 2021

Introduction Hey folks and welcome to the first ever written BGCP creator interview. We are lucky enough to be chatting today with Chris Evenhuis. Chris Evenhuis is an incredibly talented artist from the Netherlands. He has worked in the comic book industry since the late 1990s. His credits include: Darkness: Resurrection Wynonna Earp Monstro Mechanica GI Joe And concept art for Overlord 2 As well as multiple other cool titles that you can find over on his socials: Insta: https://www.instagram.com/chris_evenhuis/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.evenhuis Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisEvenhuis?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Interview BGCP: Hi Chris, thank you for taking the time to speak with us. Would you mind starting off by telling us a bit about yourself, your educational background and your career? Chris Evenhuis: Hi there, I’m Chris Evenhuis and I’m a comic artist and illustrator based in The Netherlands. My education wasn’t art-related (I started out as an Environmental Scientist), so as an artist I’m self-taught. BGCP: How did you go from studying Environmental Art to becoming a full time illustrator? CE: I’ve been drawing comics ever since I was a kid and had some indie shorts published by age seventeen. However, teachers convinced me to also pursue a ‘real job’, something with better career prospects. So, I ended up graduating as an Environmental Scientist instead. But by that time, the social climate in The Netherlands had shifted and jobs in that field kinda dried up. This meant that I ended up mostly jobless anyway. Thankfully I was able to move on to video games, where I worked as a concept artist for several years. Until I moved on again to Franco/Belgian comics, and eventually US comics as well. BGCP: Who are your main influences when it comes to your art? CE: This one’s difficult to answer because for a large part it depends on what type of project I’m working on. I do tend to see influences from Alphonse Mucha and Steve Dillon in my own work, but I’m not sure others would agree? BGCP: You have a really distinct art style in all of your work. Did you intentionally hone this style or is that how you have always drawn? CE: Thank you so much, that’s one of the nicest things I could hope for as an artist. It’s a combination of gradually developing a style that all at once feels natural, tells a clear story and helps making deadlines. Over the years I’ve found myself mostly looking for things to remove from my rendering, trying to find a style that has the least amount of ‘distraction’. It used to have a lot more details and cross-hatching, things like that. Lately my focus has shifted more to bold lines and shapes, and clear movements and emotions. It’s an ongoing process which I really enjoy. BGCP: Do you have a favourite part of the illustration process? CE: My favourite parts are coming up with ideas and then at the end, finishing them. Everything in between is usually a terrible struggle and oftentimes almost like solving math problems. BGCP: I have always been amazed at how talented comic artists like yourself are able to capture detailed expressions and convey complex emotions in a still frame. How do you go about tackling this? CE: Thank you! This is possibly my favourite aspect of drawing comics. First of all, I’ll ask the writers I work with as many questions as feels appropriate about what their characters are like other than what the scripts says about them. Anything could be helpful: favourite breakfast, pet peeves, weird habits, taste in music, type of friends etc. Everything else I will then make up on my own. So I’ll just imagine how each individual character would move and react to different situations. Sometimes, I’ll physically act out scenes on their behalf to figure out the expressions, gestures, movements across a sequence of panels and such. What I’m hoping to achieve by this is to create characters that – just from the way they look, move and express themselves – reveal parts of their personal stories on top of the one that’s in the script. BGCP: Out of the multiple different comics that you have worked on, which was your favourite? CE: I’ve been lucky enough to have worked with some of my favourite writers in the industry. I’ve gotten the chance to work on some of the most fun books I can imagine. I have loved every single one of them, and also did some of my proudest work in each of them. Especially Wynonna Earp and GI Joe, but overall my favourite is probably still Monstro Mechanica. This is my creator-owned series with G.I. Joe writer Paul Allor and colour artist Sjan Weijers. The series is about Leonardo da Vinci, his female apprentice and their wooden robot bodyguard. There’s something special about getting to create every single thing from the ground up. BGCP: When it comes to working on a licenced comic such as GI Joe, do you have to stick to a certain art style, or is your own unique art style embraced? CE: The art style can be pretty flexible; GI Joe had already seen quite a diverse range of styles throughout its different runs at IDW before I came on board. The most important thing is how well the art and writing style mesh together and I think Paul and I make a pretty great team in that regard. BGCP: Are there any comic book titles that you would like to work on in the future? CE: I’ve always felt Paul and I would do a killer Rocketeer run. Another dream project I can think of would be a licensed comic series based on the 2001 video game ‘Clive Barker’s Undying.’ BGCP: You have also worked as a concept artists on a couple of videogames, how did that come about? CE: I had made a few friends in comics who later started a game developing studio and were looking for artists. Both the comics and games

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The Ultimate Guide to Comic Shops in Glasgow

16th February 2026

Comic Shops near me (Glasgow) BGCP have compiled a list of Comic Shops in Glasgow, most of these shops will also sell toys, table top games, video games, anime etc but Comic Books make up a reasonable percentage of the shop. If you have a comic shop and would like to be added then just get in touch and we’ll amend the list. If you are the owner of one of said shops and would like something to be amended or to be removed then get in touch. Find your nearest Comic Con   Glasgow Forbidden Planet (Sauchiehall Street and Buchanan Street) Address – 122-126 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3DH (Main Store) and 168 Buchanan St, Glasgow G1 2LW (Discount outlet) Telephone Number – 0141 331 1215 Opening Times – Mon to Sat: 10am to 6pm, Sun: 10am to 5pm Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/FPGlasgow/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/FPGlasgow Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/fpglasgow/ Website – https://forbiddenplanet.co.uk/ A1 Toys Parnie Street (Glasgow City Centre) Address – 31 Parnie St, Glasgow G1 5RJ Telephone Number – 0141 552 6692 Opening Times – Mon to Sat: 10am – 6pm, Sun: 11am to 5pm Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/a1toysgcc/ or https://www.facebook.com/a1toys Twitter – None Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/a1toysuk Website – https://a1toys.com/ Geekaboo (Glasgow City Centre) Address – 74 Queen St, Glasgow G1 3DS Telephone Number – 0141 221 3117 Opening Times – Mon–Fri & Sat: 10am–6pm, Thu: 10am​–7pm, Sun: 11am–5pm. Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/thegeekaboo/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/thegeekaboo Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thegeekaboo Website – https://www.geek-aboo.com/ City Centre Comics (Westend Glasgow) Address – 37 Ruthven Ln, Glasgow G12 9BG Telephone Number – 0141 357 6325 Opening Times – Wed to Sat: 11am – 5pm Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/citycentrecomics/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/citycentrecomic Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/city_centre_comics Website – https://citycentrecomics.fws.store/ The Wee Comic Shop (Shawlands) Address – 71 Hector Rd, Shawlands, Glasgow G41 3QD Telephone Number – 07984 269544 Opening Times – Wed to Sat: 11.30am – 6.00pm Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/theweecomicshopshawlands Twitter – None Instagram – None Website – None Red Hot Comics (Castlemilk) Address – Unit 2, Block F, 30 Glenwood Pl, Glasgow G45 9UH Telephone Number – 0141 630 0049 Opening Times – Mon – Fri: 11am – 5pm (also open from 11am – 2pm on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month) Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/RedHotComics/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/redhotcomics Instagram – None Website – https://www.redhotcomics.co.uk/ North Lanarkshire Castle Comics UK (Cumbernauld) Address – 33 Teviot Walk, Cumbernauld, Glasgow, G67 1ND Telephone Number – 01236 898921 Opening Times – Mon – Sun: 11am – 5pm Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/castlecomicsuk/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/castlecomicsuk Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/castlecomicsuk1 Website – https://castlecomicsuk.co.uk/ The Last Outpost Comics (Airdrie) Address – 4 South Bridge St, Airdrie ML6 6JF Telephone Number – 07925 423362 Opening Times – Tues to Sat: 12pm – 6pm, Sun: 12pm – 5pm Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/outpostcomics/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/outpostcomics Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/the_last_outpost_comics Website – https://www.thelastoutpostcomics.co.uk/ South Lanarkshire Settlers (Hamilton) Address – 40 Castle Street Hamilton South Lanarkshire ML3 6BU Scotland, UK Telephone Number – 01698 768978 Opening Times – Mon to Sat: 12pm – 5pm Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/SettlersHamilton/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/settlersshop Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/settlershamilton Website – https://www.settlersestore.com/ Stirling Justice Comics (Stirling) Address – 36, Arcade, Stirling FK8 1AX Telephone Number – 01786 447687 Opening Times – Mon to Sun: 10am – 6pm Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/JusticeComics1993 Twitter – None Instagram – None Website – None Karnak Comics (Callander) Address – 30 Main St, Callander FK17 8BB Telephone Number – None Opening Times – Mon to Sat 10am – 5pm, Sun: 11am – 5pm Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/karnakcomics/ Twitter – None Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/karnakcomics/ Website – https://karnakcomics.com/ Renfrewshire Comicrazy (Paisley) Address – 45 Old Sneddon St, Paisley PA3 2AN Telephone Number – 0141 237 9180 Opening Times – Mon to Sat: 10am – 6pm, Sun: 12pm – 6pm Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/comicrazyshop/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/comicrazyshop Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/comicrazyshop Website – https://comicrazy.co.uk/ A1 Toys Braehead Shopping Centre (Renfrew) Address – Braehead Shopping Centre, 154 King’s Inch Rd, Glasgow G51 4BN Telephone Number – 0141 885 2200 Opening Times – Mon to Fri: 10am – 9pm, Sat: 9am – 6.30pm, Sun: 10am – 6pm Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/a1toysbraehead/ Twitter – None Instagram – None Website – https://a1toys.com/ Ayrshire Fast Forward (Ayr) Address – 36 Smith St, Ayr KA7 1TF Telephone Number – 07803 792666 Opening Times – Mon to Sat: 10am – 8pm, Sun: 12pm – 8pm Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/Fast-Forward-108423184407970 Twitter – None Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/fast.forwardayr/ Website – None

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