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Is BRZRKR #6 Good? Review: The Immortal Warrior Returns

28th January 2026

Review – BRZRKR #6 Publisher: Boom! Studios Writers: Keanu Reeves & Matt Kindt Artist: Ron Garney Colourist: Bill Crabtree Letterer: Clem Robins Release Date: December 15th 2021 I was so relieved when I got to read BRZRKR #6 for review. Finally, I was being given exactly what I have been longing for from this series ever since the first issue released back in February of this year; a high-octane modern day action romp with futuristic violence and military action. This latest issue of BRZRKR sees Unute go on his first modern day mission since the first issue in the series and it is glorious. Seeing the god-like abilities that the character possesses in the modern day, hits so much harder than it did in the Stone Age. There were many visual cues in this issue that put me in mind of Superman, especially the panel that saw Unute raise a tank off of the ground. It never felt forced though, the use of his vast power felt warranted and necessary and thankfully didn’t just feel the writers showing off. Speaking of the book’s authors, the writing in this series is extremely inconsistent in terms of its quality. Mercifully, this issue falls in the positive category in terms of its writing. Not only was the modern day action sequence well written, but the back half of the issue was also effectively penned. Instead of being force fed 20+ pages of Stone Age escapades, this issue instead chooses to sparingly sprinkle in the odd prehistoric flashback to great effect. Brief flashes of Unute’s past are used to draw parallels to the modern day story being told and reflect lessons that he has learned over the years. This is how flashback sequences should have always been used in this series and in fact how they should be used across all media; to cleverly flesh out a character and make the universe feel lived-in. I was actually fairly shocked at just how clever the writing was from both Reeves and Kindt throughout this issue. Something else was addressed in this issue that I have been waiting a while to see. While Jim and Unute are wandering in the woods together, after escaping their crashed chopper, Jim asks our protagonist why he chose to fight for the US government. This is a very valid question, especially when THAT recently leaked Wikileaks video from Iraq in 2007 is still fresh in everyone’s mind. Jim seems as curious as we are why Unute would choose to fight for a government that has proven to be corrupt and self-serving time and time again over any other country or political party. Unute basically tells him that it is because the US have the best means to keep his existence and abilities a secret. This actually makes sense and justifies the character’s choice rather than just making him another All-American Hero. Ron Garney’s art also seems to have been taken up a notch here. I was actually reading some of John Byrne and Ron Garney’s run on Hulk recently and the comparison to his work in BRZRKR only made me appreciate his skill as an artist even more. The action panels really stand out as being visually spectacular and there are some awesome silhouette shots in this issue too. Bill Crabtree’s colour work also works to complement Garney’s illustration and hammer home the tone being strived for on each page in the issue. Overall, I am happy to say in reviewing BRZRKR #6 that this series is finally delivering on what it promised readers almost a full year ago. This is a fantastically written issue that delves deeper into the character of Unute in an interesting way and it left me excited to see where this series will go in future issues.

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Charlie Cox Returns: Daredevil in the MCU & Future Projects

28th January 2026

Fantastic news for fans of Netflix’s Daredevil broke overnight, after it was confirmed by Kevin Feige himself that Charlie Cox is the MCU’s Daredevil. After Daredevil was cancelled back in 2018, when plans for Disney+ were set in motion, fans of The Man Without Fear were left disappointed. This bombshell was especially disappointing considering that the third season left us on somewhat of a cliff-hanger regarding Bullseye being introduced as the main antagonist in season 4. Ever since then, the question of Daredevil in the MCU has been left hanging, until now. MCU mastermind Kevin Feige recently did an interview with Cinemablend, where he confirmed Daredevil would not be recast in the MCU. If/when the character next appears in a Marvel movie or original series, he will in fact be played once again by Charlie Cox. Whilst this is exciting news for fans of that version of the character, it should be noted that this doesn’t necessarily mean that Cox will appear in the MCU anytime soon, as he has not officially been casted in any upcoming projects. All this really means is that another actor will not play Matt Murdock within the MCU. Check out Feige’s direct quote regarding the matter below and you can decide for yourself what this could mean. “If you were to see Daredevil in upcoming things, Charlie Cox, yes, would be the actor playing Daredevil. Where we see that, how we see that, when we see that, remains to be seen.” As I said above, Charlie Cox has yet to be officially cast as Daredevil in any upcoming projects, that said though, there are a few different spots where he could re-emerge within what is currently taking place in the MCU. It has been heavily rumoured, (and backed up by a leaked photo,) that Charlie Cox will appear in Spider-Man: No Way Home as Matt Murdock. The rumour goes that after the film opens with Peter Parker being wanted for the murder of Mysterio, Matt Murdock will be the lawyer brought in to clear his name. We won’t know until next week whether or not he will appear as Daredevil in the upcoming Spidey sequel or just as Matt Murdock, though I’d say it is pretty certain that he will indeed show up in some form. Over on Disney+, the upcoming She-Hulk series centres around Jennifer Walters, who just happens to work as a lawyer in her day job. Could we see the two cross paths in the courtroom at some point? Hawkeye is also currently streaming to the platform every Wednesday and the previous episodes have hinted that The Kingpin could be making an appearance in a later episode. If Kingpin does indeed show up, does that mean we could also be getting an appearance from The Devil Of Hell’s Kitchen? As is the case with Charlie Cox, Vincent D’Onofrio has not officially been cast in any upcoming MCU properties at the time of writing. That said, we can presume that if Cox will remain as the MCU’s version of Daredevil, then D’Onofrio will more than likely remain the MCU’s version of Kingpin. Hawkeye is certainly dropping a lot of hints towards Kingpin and at this point, if he doesn’t show up, then a lot of people are going to be left disappointed. So with all of that being said, what do you make of Feige putting rumours and worries to rest regarding the future of Daredevil within the MCU? Are you excited to see the character onscreen again? Let us know in the comments section down below.

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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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COMIC SHOPS GLASGOW SCOTLAND

The Ultimate Guide to Comic Shops in Scotland (2025)

16th February 2026

Comic Shops near me (Scotland) BGCP have compiled a list of Comic Shops in Scotland, 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) NOW CLOSED 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) NOW CLOSED 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) NOW CLOSED 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) NOW CLOSED 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) NOW CLOSED 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) NOW CLOSED 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 Scottish Borders Subacomic Peebles (Peebles) Address – 42a Northgate, Peebles EH45 8BZ Telephone Number – None Opening Times – Wed to Sat: 10am – 5pm Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/SUBaCOMICPeebles/ Twitter – None Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/subacomic_peebles Website – https://www.subacomic.co.uk/ Edinburgh Forbidden Planet (Edinburgh City Centre) Address – 40-41 South Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1LL Telephone Number – 0131 558 8226 Opening Times – Mon to Sun: 10am – 5pm Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/fpedinburgh/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/fpedinburgh Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/forbiddenplanetedinburgh Website – https://forbiddenplanet.co.uk/ Deadhead Comics (Edinburgh City Centre) NOW CLOSED Address – 47 W Nicolson St, Newington, Edinburgh EH8 9DB Telephone Number – 07982 859922 Opening Times – Mon to Sun, 11am – 6pm Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/bonniecomic/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/deadheadcomics Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/comicsdeadhead Website – https://www.deadheadcomics.co.uk/ Inverness Ellerium Games Address – 5 Lombard St, Inverness IV1 1QQ Telephone Number – None Opening Times – Wed to Sat: 12pm – 4pm Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/Elleriumgames/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/ellerium_games Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/elleriumgames Website – https://elleriumgames.co.uk/   Aberdeen Asylum Books & Games (Aberdeen) Address – 29 Adelphi, Aberdeen AB11 5BL Telephone Number – 01224 574637 Opening Times – Mon & Wed: 12pm – 6pm, Tues to Sun: 12pm -6pm Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/asylumbooksandgames/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/asylumbooks Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/asylumbooksandgames Website – https://asylum-booksandgames.com/ Plan 9 (Aberdeen) Address – 9 Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen AB25 1NE Telephone Number – 01224 624467 Opening Times – Mon to Sat: 10am – 5pm, Sun: 1pm – 4pm Facebook – None Twitter – None Instagram – Non Website – None Fife Little shop of Heroes (Dunfermline) Address – 8 Maygate, Dunfermline KY12 7NH Telephone Number – 01383 734605 Opening Times – Tues: 12pm –

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BGCP Interviews Mark Abnett (Aroha Comics)

28th February 2026

BGCP Interviews Mark Abnett (Aroha Comics) This week Massimo sits down for a chat with Scottish based New Zealand Born comic creator Mark Abnett to talk about his Kickstarter for the latest issue of his series ‘This Land’. They discuss the book, Mark’s comic career so far, The story writing process and how Mark hopes to bring the Maori Culture to a broader audience with his work. Mark is the owner of Aroha Comics and the writer of “SCHISM” with Glaswegian Artist Chris Connelly and ‘This Land’ which you can purchase from here Follow Aroha Comics on Twitter to get all the latest updates about ‘This Land’ – @ArohaComics Follow Mark on Twitter @MarkAbnett Check out BGCP’s review of This Land #1 and #2 here Drop us a like if you enjoyed and sub to the channel for more upcoming interviews with awesome creators. Join us on Discord, Twitter, Instagram, etc – https://linktr.ee/BGCPComicCon SpotifyYouTubeGoogle Podcast Apple Podcasts Buy tickets for BGCP Comic Con in and around Glasgow Scotland – BUY TICKETS Check out all of our Comic, Movie, Television and Videogame Reviews HERE and our Podcasts/Interviews HERE If you want to be part of the BGCP community, Join us on Discord, Twitter, Instagram etc then click HERE www.bigglasgowcomicpage.com

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Paul Amos Interview

BGCP Interview Paul Amos (Jupiter’s Legacy, Assassin’s Creed)

11th February 2026

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Fraser Campbell Comic Writer

BGCP Interviews Fraser Campbell (Alex Automatic, Cabal Comics)

28th February 2026

BGCP Interview: Fraser Campbell and the Art of Indie Comics The Scottish independent comic book scene is currently in a golden age, and few writers have been as prolific or consistent as Fraser Campbell. In this episode of the BGCP podcast, we sit down with the writer behind the Cabal Comics label to discuss his gritty, surreal, and often mind-bending stories. Whether you are a fan of 70s spy thrillers, noir crime, or just want to know how to run a successful Kickstarter campaign, this interview is packed with insights. Who is Fraser Campbell? Fraser Campbell is a Glasgow-based writer who has carved out a unique niche in the UK comic scene. Known for his sharp dialogue and high-concept premises, he has successfully funded multiple projects through Kickstarter, building a loyal fanbase along the way. He is best known for collaborating with unique artists like James Corcoran and Iain Laurie to create books that defy easy categorization. His stories often blend grounded human drama with psychological horror and fractured realities. Spotlight on His Key Works If you are new to Fraser’s work, we discuss several of his major titles in this interview: The Edge Off: A “nightmare noir” that has been described as Jason Statham directed by David Lynch. It follows a gangster who has been dosed with a terrifying psychotropic drug, forcing him to battle both real-world enemies and his own melting reality to save his daughter. Sleeping Dogs: One of Fraser’s earlier breakout hits, this gritty crime thriller explores how far a father will go for revenge in a tower block controlled by a local crime lord. What We Discuss in This Episode In this extensive chat, we peel back the layers of the creative process: The Kickstarter Hustle: Fraser is a veteran of crowdfunding. We discuss the secrets to his success, how to build a community, and the realities of fulfilling orders for thousands of backers. Writing for Artists: Fraser works with artists who have very distinct styles. We talk about how he tailors his scripts to suit the psychedelic lines of Iain Laurie or the dynamic action of James Corcoran. The “Glasgow Style”: Is there a specific tone to Scottish comics? We discuss the grittiness, the dark humor, and the camaraderie of the local creator community. Watch or Listen Now You can tune into the full conversation below. If you are an aspiring creator, get your notebook ready—there is a lot of actionable advice here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxGrnAmdQIk&t=2853s Where to Buy Fraser Campbell’s Comics Support independent creators! You can buy physical and digital copies of Fraser’s books directly from his store. Cabal Comics Store: [Link to Cabal Comics Big Cartel] Follow Fraser on Twitter/X: @FraserC69 More from BGCP If you enjoyed this deep dive into indie comics, check out our other interviews with top industry talent: Alex Paknadel Interview John Layman Interview Paul Amos Interview

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Review – Superman: Red Son

15th June 2021

Review – Superman: Red Son Written by: Mark Millar Pencils by: Dave Johnson, Andrew Robinson, Walden Wong, Killian Plunkett Letters by: Ken Lopez Colors by: Paul Mounts Release Date: 2003 Introduction Arguably one of the most iconic Superman stories, Superman: Red Son is an Elseworlds story from 2003 that shows what a DC universe would look like if Superman’s rocket landed on a farm in The Soviet Union instead of Kansas. Superman: Red Son was written by Mark Millar, a name you may recognize from Old Man Logan, The Ultimates, Kick Ass, or Civil War. The book was released as a three issue mini-series and has recently been adapted as an animated film. It is one of the most popular and well known Elseworlds stories. Story The plot is pretty straight forward on the surface. A Superman raised in the Cold War Soviet Union instead of Kansas. However, the way the story comes together is what makes it special. Millar’s use of Luthor’s obsession and brilliance to propel the plot is ingenious. The resolution to Luthor’s plot might seem a little convenient but I really feel they earn it in the world. Even the climax, before it devolves into a classic fight, is a brilliant bit of clever writing that understands Superman so clearly. The very end of the book though, avoiding spoilers, really cemented it as something interesting. The way Millar plays with the mythos of Superman in the context of this story caught me off guard in the best way. I love a double entendre almost as much as I love folks being extra clever in obvious ways. Besides playing with the idea of a Superman molded by Soviet ideals instead of American ideals, the book also gives us alternate universe versions of classic DC characters. Superman Red Son proposes the idea that Superman’s arrival to the world was a catalyst for multiple foundational DC events and the way they played out. Outside of geo-political events, it shows massive shifts for Lex Luthor, Batman, Wonder woman, and more. These character twists are fun, although some of them don’t make a ton of sense of you scratch beneath the surface. The Green Lantern and Batman bits are great fan service, but they aren’t as logically strong as the rest of the book.  Review – Superman: Red Son continues below Art The art is, excuse the cliche, iconic. This is meant in regards to the art in the book as well of its use of icons in general. The design of our Red Son is one of the most recognizable secondary designs of Superman. The designs of other recognizable DC characters feel both honest and unique. Instantly recognizable in the lineage of those characters, they still fit in this universe so well. It’s not an Elseworld full of change for changes sake though, with some classic designs maintained. Review – Superman: Red Son continues below The way the art style shifts with the “timeline” of the story is brilliant too. The first issue feels more like Soviet Era comics, while the third feels much more modern. It somehow makes the story feel honest and like we’re viewing an alternate history. Homages and similarities to classic comic designs help feel like you’re seeing an alternate version of the world we know. The use of Soviet iconography and colors makes the story feel authentic and serious but still a viable part of the medium we love. It’s impressive to see DC embrace Soviet iconography for the sake of the story, despite them being a step behind Nazi Germany. Overall Mark Millar has been responsible for some pretty iconic stories in the comics medium. Having a classic American hero raised in a Communist Soviet Union is such a fun contrast and the book takes the opportunity to play with that. The nice part of the book is that it doesn’t turn Superman into a totally different person. At his core, Superman still feels the same just with a different set of cultural values. There’s an authenticity to the character, despite the differences, that lots of creators lose when creating alternate versions. I would argue this is a big part of why this book and version of the character captivated audiences so much. Superman: Red Son is a fantastic cover of one of your favorite songs. It’s a fun Elseworlds story but also a touching Superman story. It’s ultimately a character study, more than it is a superhero romp. While it has logical leaps of convenience and fan service, the core of the book is strong enough to compensate for it. Millar shows an understanding of who Superman is, and despite his Soviet upbringing the character shines through. Luthor and Superman both come across as villain or hero at different moments. The art is flexible and gorgeous, balancing homages with unique imagery. Superman: Red Son is iconic for a reason and it’s a must read for fans of Superman or comics in general. If you enjoyed our Review of Superman: Red Son then leave a comment or leave your own rating below. [yasr_multiset setid=1] [yasr_visitor_multiset setid=1] Buy tickets for BGCP Comic Con in and around Glasgow Scotland – BUY TICKETS Check out all of our Comic, Movie, Television and Videogame Reviews HERE and our Podcasts/Interviews HERE If you want to be part of the BGCP community, Join us on Discord, Twitter, Instagram etc then click HERE

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