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The 4th largest comic publisher in the US. In 2000, Idea and Design Works formed its publishing division, IDW Publishing, which initially focused on producing a small number of high-quality publications. Since then it has grown into a fully staffed publishing company that has been named Publisher of the Year in 2004, 2005, and 2006 by Diamond Comic Distributors. Publishing comic books such as Locke & Key, 30 Days of Night, Popbot, Wormwood, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Underworld; The Shield; Dr Who, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles; Star Trek; 24; Angel; The Transformers; Scarface, Land of the Dead; Shaun of the Dead; Silent Hill, Castlevania, and Metal Gear Solid.
IDW Publishing
Focusing mainly on American back issue comics and a new release subscription service, Comicana Direct aims to be the UK's premier online comic retailer, matching depth of stock with the strictest grading and highest standards of customer service. With an inventory covering all major publishers from the start of the Silver Age to date be sure to visit their web site
Comicana Direct
Comic Geek Speak is the premiere comic book podcast. Established in 2005, the CGS crew has been discussing comics, interviewing creators and examining comic history on a daily basis. With over 1,300 free episodes for your listening pleasure, there's sure to be something for you to enjoy.
comicgeekspeak
Markosia The UK's Leading Independent Publisher of Graphic Novels, publisher of titles such as Starship Troopers, Kong: King of Skull Island, The Boy Who Made Silence, Harker, The Young Sherlock Holmes Adventures and many more.
Markosia
A growing retail business in comics, Limited Edition also has one of the finest stocks of toys and designer toys by Kidrobot Bowen etc. They can be found in their retail store in Stevenage or visit their web site.
England's largest eBay comic dealer, with a store in Croydon, South London. A Place in Space sells new and old American comics and graphic novels, along with subscriptions for all the latest releases.
With over 28,000 books currently on-line covering multiple genres and ages, HighGradeComics is one of America's leading back issue dealers, now making his first appearance at a UK convention.
Heritage Auction Galleries is the world's largest collectibles auctioneer and the third largest auction house in the world. With over $800 million in annual sales and 680,000 online bidder-members, its comic division boast $181 million worth of Vintage Comic Books, Magazines, Comic Art, Animation Art, Illustration Art and related Memorabilia sales in auction
Heritage Auction Galleries
For Over 20 Years HOT FLIPS is the source to purchase the hottest Comic Book Supplies & sports card supplies in the world, including acrylic display cases, sport cards and baseball card supplies, comic books, collectible toys, comic book supplies and more
Hot Flips
Metropolis Collectibles is the largest dealer of vintage comic books in the world. Responsible for recent sale of the Action Comics #1 for $1.5 million and making worldwide headlines. With its partner auction site Comic Connect, Metropolis Collectibles has grown from being a comic-book mail-order company to maintaining a major online presence.
Metropolis Comics
Ardden Entertainment was formed in 2007 and are the publishers of Flash Gordon, Comeback Kings & Casper amongst others. Ardden is not just a comic book publishing company as it also offers editorial and design packages for third parties.
Atlas comics the short-lived 1970s imprint founded by Marvel Comics founder Martin Goodman, has risen from the ashes with Goodman’s grandson, Jason dusting off the original titles and characters. Relaunched with new story lines, titles include The Grim Ghost and Phoenix. Ardden / Atlas Publishers
One of Greece's premier dealers of comic books and related toys, with two stores in Athens, making their first appearance at a UK comic convention under their publishing division Jemma Press, whose translated works include Jeff Smith's Bone.
Bedrock City Comics. is the ultimate comic book shop as recognised in the US by collectors and peers alike and named Houston’s best comic book retailer ten years in a row by the Houston Press. Bedrock City has the variety and volume of comic book and pop culture inventory in store, second to none!
Bedrock City Comics
With over 25 years in the comic business and an advisor of the Overstreet Price Guide, Terry's comics are well respected in the comics field. Dealing in Vintage Comics, Paperbacks, Hard Cover Books, Pulp's, Digests, Magazines, Fanzines and more.
Terrys Comics
One of the UK's leading independent comics publishers. Founded in 2007 by Ian Sharman and Peter Rogers, they hit the UK comics scene running with the launch of Eleventh Hour, an anthology title which picked up an Eagle Award nomination for Favourite Black & White British Comic Book after it's initial two issues. Also released several popular series, including Alpha Gods, FTL and Wolalina, and they're the proud home of the groundbreaking cult hit webcomic, Particle Fiction.
Orang Utan Comics
Dealing in comics for over 20 years, Harley is somewhat of an institution in the comics world. Senior Advisor to the Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide and also a Charter Member of Comics Guarantee, LLC (CGC). Very few dealers carry the breadth of stock of that he does.
Harley Yee Rare Comics
One of the best-kept secrets, the acclaimed international artist Al Davison established his studio in Coventry's Canal Basin and cultural quarter in early 2005. It's hard to think of a more unique and extraordinary experience. Highly recommended
Astral Gypsy
The Capital's largest supplier of Golden, Silver and Bronze Age Comics with 100,000 books in stock. Over 30 years experience in the UK market. Currently trading on Ebay and conventions in the UK.
Scotts Collectables
Forbidden Planet is the world’s largest and best-known science fiction, fantasy and cult entertainment retailer and the largest UK stockist of the latest comics and graphic novels. They specialise in selling action figures, books, comics, DVDs, graphic novels and toys. They have stores in many major UK cities, including the famous London Megastore on Shaftesbury Avenue and Megastores in Bristol and Southampton.
Forbidden Planet
CLiNT is the brand new magazine from Kick-Ass creator Mark Millar and leading entertainment publisher Titan Magazines, showcasing brand new comics alongside news, features and interviews, with a mix of celebrity contributors and hot new talent. Each 100-page comic is packed with strips by the biggest names in the industry including Mark Millar, John Romita Jr, Leinil Francis Yu, Steve McNiven, Garth Ennis, Nathan Edmondson, Tonci Zonjic, Joe Casey, Frankie Boyle, Jimmy Carr, Jonathan Ross, plus many more!
CLiNT Magazine
Comic Zone has a huge selection of comic books and graphic novels from popular publishers like Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Dark Horse Comics, Image Comics, Top Cow, IDW Publishing and many independent publishers including Boom! Studios, Dynamite Entertainment, Avatar Press, Aspen MLT, Zenescope and many more at some of the lowest prices you will find anywhere!
Comic Zone
Soaring Penguin is an eclectic small press publisher with big ambitions, whose growing list includes both graphic novels and collections of poetry.
Soaring Penguin
Diamond Comic Distributors was established in 1982 to provide comic book specialty retailers with wholesale, non-returnable comic books and related merchandise. After more than 20 years of service, Diamond has emerged as the world's largest distributor of English-language comics, graphic novels, and related pop-culture merchandise, with a network of strategically-located Distribution Centers throughout the world.
Diamond Comics
UKomics provides a print service that allows you to get your work in print at minimal cost. As well as printing comics they can provide support and promotional items like flyers, Tees, pull up banners and business cards.
UKOMICSA dealer with a breadth of stock including Silver Age, Bronze Age and Variants, Signed Comics and Art Prints. Trading on E-Bay (yabbadabbadoo2009) and within the UK show scene.
Celbase.com is UK based animation collection archive specialising in rare animation artwork. We collect original hand painted cel artwork that has been used in many of your favourite cartoons through the 70's, 80's and 90's until the technique was replaced in the early 00's. All of our pieces are 100% originals from cartoons such as: The 'Real' Ghostbusters, Star Wars - The Ewoks Star Wars - Droids, He-Man & She-Ra, Marvels - X-Men - The Animated Series, Marvels - Spider-man, Back to the Future, Ren & Stimpy Bravestar and more...
Celbase.com
2000 AD is the cutting edge powerhouse of British comics – from Judge Dredd to Nemesis the Warlock, from Strontium Dog to ABC Warriors its award-winning cocktail of explosive sci-fi and fantasy, infused with a mean streak of irony and wry black humour, has been the proving ground for some of the biggest names in comics – from Alan Moore to Mark Millar, Dave Gibbons and Jock. Alongside its monthly sister title, the Judge Dredd Megazine, 2000 AD is synonymous with the very finest and the most explosive in comic books available anywhere!
2000AD Online
Comicworld is one of the major publishers in the comic industry of Greece with translations of Spawn, Shi, the Pro and more. At their booth you will be able to meet some of the most talented artists in Greece - Manos Lagouvardos, Giannis Roumboulias, Basilis Logios, Nikos Deligaris, Marilena Mexi, Panagiotis Vlamis and international pin up artist Elias Chatzoudis. See their amazing work and watch them sketch. Another first for the UK convention scene - A Greek comic publisher with his creators.
Comicworld
At last the UK has the honour to meet the most original superhero from the Netherlands - Powerbeast! What's a 30-something dude, who still lives with his mom, going to do when he gets superpowers? Save the world? Help kittens? Are you completely bonkers?!? He'll do what we'd all do: score some nice cold beers! 'Cause that's what REAL superheroes do! After publishing for 15 years in the Netherlands it's time for the UK to meet this Koper Comics creation and its creators.
Powerbeast Adventures
PS Artbooks aims to make available - either for the first time or as a reprint - volumes of artwork-based material, sometimes the sequential work produced by the pioneers of the four-color comic, sometimes simply paintings or posters, in collectible but affordable limited editions produced to the highest achievable standards.
PS Artbooks
With 16 stores across the U.K., you are sure to find something that you like at Forbidden Planet International. From Ireland to Scotland and Leeds to Cardiff, an exceptional range of all things comics and sci-fi. are on sale. If you find yourself unable to choose a shop to visit, why not try the website featuring a cornucopia of all things comic related.
Forbidden Planet International
Peter Lennon has been dealing in comics since the 70's and has a wide range of titles from the 40's to 70's. Specialising in high grade Silver Age and CGC comics, he is a regular at comic shows up and down the country
Carrying a full range of Marvel, DC and Independent imports available to order in store, plus over 150,000 back issues from the 1960s to present as well as a large range of comic bags, boards and boxes along with TPBs, GNs, hardcovers, Kent Comics operates both a store and a mail order service as well as having hundreds of items for sale on eBay (kentcomics) every week.
Kent Comics
Superworld Comics, Inc. is celebrating it's 25th year as one of the premier Silver and Golden Age dealers in the United States. Their philosophy has always been to remain small enough to know their customers on a personal basis, and help them amass the collections of their dreams. In recent years they have branched into select Bronze Age as well as Original Comic Book Art. Please let them know if there is anything you are searching for, or if there is anything specific on their website you would like them to bring.
Superworld
Celebrating a decade of comics retailing, Orbital is Central London's most colourful comicshop. With a huge selection of new and old comics, graphic novels, manga and merchandise, Orbital offer all the modern comic enthusiast could wish for.
Orbital Comics
Kings Comics is Australia's most well known comic book speciality store. For over 25 years, Kings Comics has remained in the forefront with its exceptional customer service, great knowledgeable staff and stunning store in Pitt Street Sydney. A recipient of the Will Eisner Spirit of Comics Retailer Award, Kings Comics continues to evolve to meet its customer's tastes and is continually adding more pop culture products to their mix which appeal to both the young and the die-hard collector. A must visit when in Sydney or visit the website. They are bringing a selection of DC Sterling Silver jewellery – rings, cufflinks, charms and studs exclusively made for the Australian market, as well as a selection of Variant comics.
Kings Comics
With over 20 years experience, Fantasmic is your one-stop-shop for all things comic, sci-fi, TV and film, action figures, toys and memorabilia. Regular exhibitors at all the main UK shows and fairs, look out for them in 2012, check out their eBay shop (fantasmic_collectables) or click on their website link below.
Fantasmic Collectables
Hayena Studios is a compact but powerful production studio with a breadth of expertise spanning comic & graphic novel production, animation, film, advertising and CGI. Helmed by Huw-J Davies, creative director, with a team of top quality creatives from various backgrounds behind him, Hayena Studios is set to make a big impact in the Creative and Media industry.
Hayena Studios
ComiQuest is a new exclusive comic store in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. In business for nearly 15 years, you can find something for everyone at our new store - comics from Marvel, DC and Image, Graphic Novels, scarce books and CGC. The store also offers a diverse selection of toys, games, filmposters and trading cards from the 60's 'till present.
ComiQuest
Berserker Studios hit the UK comic scene running back in 2008 with the launch of their debut comic: THE DEAD: Kingdom of Flies, written by Alan Grant with art by Simon Bisley. Having gone on to produce a wealth of comic book material, written and illustrated by some of the top names in the business, their recently launched online-store seeks to move the Berserker brand forward into the original art market, providing unique art by some of the comic world’s biggest idols (kirby,kane,toth,keown,chiodo,Langley) for outstanding value. This year at the LSCC the Berserker table will be the place to find their cutting edge comics including THE DEAD and CHURCH OF HELL as well as original artwork for sale.
Resident artists Glenn Fabry and Greg Staples will also be available for signings and commissioned sketches through-out the weekend. In a one off convention special Beserker Comics will be holding a raffle where you could win a page of selected original artwork by Glenn Fabry or Simon Bisley!
Berserker Studios
Close Encounters is Bedfordshire and Northamptonshires largest comic book retailer, offering all the latest comics, graphic novels and manga. Established for 8 years the Bedford store also offers a range of retro video games and action figures. With over 20,000 back issues on display and over 100,00 in stock there's sure to be something worth visiting them for.!
Close Encounters
Generation Pop is Europe's largest animation art gallery, authorised by all the major studios to retail their ranges of animation and film related art. We will be bringing to the show the Star Trek official fine art collection as well as DC and Marvel artwork flown over direct from America as well as a great selection of production drawings and hand painted cels from the Simpsons. Each piece of artwork is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the relevant studio.
Generation Pop
Print Media Productions launched its first UK comic title, STRIP Magazine last year. The monthly action adventure magazine, featuring comic strip and British comic-related features and interviews is currently available only through UK comic stores and digitally on iPad, but will go news stand in the UK in May with Issue 7. Its line up includes comics by Phil Hester, John McCrea, PJ Holden, James Hudnall and John Ridgway, among others. PMP area also publishing a line of graphic albums - Mirabilis Volume 1, by Dave Morris and Leo Hartas, The Iron Moon by Stephen Walsh and Keith Page and Frontier: Dealing with Demons by Jason Cobley and Andrew Wildman - are on sale now.
Print Media Productions
Inspired by the enduring relationship between a campfire and gripping storytelling, Campfire Graphic Novels, the India-based publisher, produces four categories of titles: "Classics" adapt timeless literature from some of the greatest writers; "Mythology" features epics, myths, and legends from around the world – tales that transport readers to lands of mystery and magic; "Biographies" bring to life remarkable and inspiring figures from history and tells tales of their unforgettable deeds; and "Originals" showcase exciting new characters and stories from some of today’s most talented graphic novelists and illustrators.
Jason Quinn author of the Steve Jobs biography will be signing between 2-3 on both days of the show at the Campfire booth.
Campfire Graphic Novels
SmileTitans Publishing are the publishers of Christopher Steininger's DeadHeaven fantasy adventure series. Christopher a Canadian illustrator has worked for Random House, HarperCollins, 2K Games, Image and Devil's Due and has been working in the field of illustration for over 10 years. Now self publishing DeadHeavan, an unapologetic fantasy comic series that Ben Templesmith was quoted as saying "This book is beautiful, it makes my brain melt".
DeadHeaven
Come and delve into the TOIBOX. For all your Marvel and DC superhero's, villains and cannon fodder figures in miniature, plus many other comic related items.
Fleming Comics, specialising in high quality silver-age (1960's) comics and more, all at reasonable prices. Fleming comics has been a respected dealer for 15 years atending the London Comic convention scene.
Desert Wind Comics is a CGC Authorized Member Dealer and a Authorized CGC Signature Series Facilitator and will be acting as a CGC Authorized Signature Series Facilitator and Signature Series Witness for the London Super Comic Convention. If you wish to have your book signed and submitted for CGC Signature Series grading either contact DWC in advance or stop by the DWC booth (next to the Stan Lee signing booth) for complete information. DWC will be accepting any and all CGC submissions during the show. Desert Wind Comics has been involved in the comic book industry and the CGC collectible world since 2000. Through our extensive network of contacts, DWC reaches out to more comic book creators then anyone else when it comes to getting your comic collectibles signed. DWC is the largest CGC Authorized Signature Series Facilitator in the world and your source for getting your comic collectibles signed and graded by CGC.
Desert Wind Comics
A long established concept artist and illustrator for a wide variety of clients, Matt Dixon’s work is perhaps best known through his regular contributions to the World of Warcraft trading card game for Blizzard Entertainment and frequent appearances in Metal Hammer magazine. Also a pin-up artist, a second collection of Matt’s feisty females is due later this year through SQP to accompany the existing volume, Girls On Top!'
Matt Dixon
Mister 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. Mister Who was a notorious gangster until a gun attack left him in a coma and his younger brother dead. He awakes from his coma a changed man. His aim is to right the wrongs of his previous life and tackle the criminal underworld flooding London's dark streets. There are plans for the animated cartoon so be the first to get your No. 1 copy signed at the show and a speak to the creators about all things Mister Who.
Mister Who
Working from studios in Edinburgh Phoenix Copper Art make a range of unique handmade books and wall art as well as Kindle covers and “up-cycled” old books and annuals transforming them into new sketchpads and journals, giving them a renewed value.
Phoenix Copper Art
Thread Tasty.com spray paint stencil artwork, any image, any size, anything and everything you could want.
Thread Tasty
In addition to being the world leader in the collectables and trading card market, the Panini Group are one of the top three Europe-wide youth publishers, producing comic books, annuals and graphic novels under license from Marvel, Warner Bros. Disney and many more. In the UK they publish a highly successful range of Super Hero comics, including seven Marvel Collector’s Edition and three junior Marvel titles - Marvel Super Heroes, Marvel Super Hero Squad and Spider-Man Magazine - along with a wide range of Marvel graphic novels and pocketbooks.
Panini Group
Chapter 12 are renowned mail-order comic dealers, with an excellent track record for customer service, stocking new imports, back-issues and graphic novels. Based on the Kent coast, they are in the top ten comic sellers on e-bay UK and amongst the largest suppliers of Eaglemoss figurines in the country.
Chapter 12
Original British Artwork from the IPC archives (1960-75) including pages from Lion, Tiger, Valiant etc by artists such as Don Lawrence, Reg Bunn, F. Solano Lopez, Joe Colquhoun, Jesus Blasco and others. The many popular strips will include The Spider, Robot Archie, Karl the Viking, Kelly's Eye along with a nice selection of original Girl's Comic Artwork. Our range of limited edition self published books will also be on sale and there will be a small selection of gold and silver age american comic
