Yes, it’s the Sentient Zombie Space Pigs!

By popular demand (seriously, you guys), we’ve gathered together all four issues into one complete trade. Now you can own the whole hog, with a few added extras on the side.

But where can I get a copy?

You can pick up your copy this weekend at ThoughtBubble in Leeds – find us at Table 2 in the Originals Marquee (Cookridge Street, the Headrow end).

Alternatively, visit our lovely online shop at www.comicsy.co.uk/disconnectedpress and order your copy there for just £5 plus P&P.

And there’s more…

Our table neighbours will be the lovely FutureQuake Press, publishers of authorised 2000AD fanzines. Pick up their Zarjaz #31 to read Lucky Day, Lizzie and Conor’s take on action classic and house favourite Button Man.

And even more…

Lizzie‘s hitting the big time next month with her debut story for 2000AD as part of this year’s Scream & Misty Special. She’ll be looking glamorous and behaving like a diva all weekend, especially at 4pm on Saturday when she’ll be part of the 2000AD Panel alongside the awesome Leah Moore and John Reppion, the art-tastic Paul Williams, super-wordsmith Guy Adams and the green genius that is Tharg himself. Come along to the Carriageworks Studio Theatre on Saturday afternoon to pose your questions about 41 (count ’em) years of ThrillPower.

Phew!

We had a great time at True Believers in Cheltenham recently – always a lovely early-in-the-year convention with a strong emphasis on indie creators and a really friendly vibe.

So what’s next in the calendar for Disconnected Press?

We’re delighted to be heading back to Swansea Comic and Gaming Con on Saturday 5 May. We went to the inaugural SCGC last year and had a great time, so we’re delighted to be returning. It’s a proper family show, run by people who are passionate about comics, in a rather striking venue. Highly recommended!

Sticking with the South Wales theme, we’re also returning to Cardiff Independent Comic Expo this year (Saturday 2 June). Cardiff always has a great line up of guests, corralled by the awesome Iz McAuliffe, and a strong 2000AD flavour (and coming just a couple of weeks before the all-women 2000AD, I wonder if we’ll get some sneaky previews…).

Changing motorways, in September, we’ll be heading up the M1 to Leeds for ThoughtBubble 2018. ThoughtBubble is the mommy of UK comics cons and an opportunity to see an incredible array of UK and international talent. It’s a full weekend – and you’ll need every minute if you’re going to get round it all. ThoughtBubble is on 22-23 September at various locations in Leeds City Centre (find the Town Hall and you can’t miss it).

As for the comic with no name…

A great response to our latest – the story of Luis Aguado and how he – and we – respond to his “powers”. Is he a miracle? A superhero? A freak? A fake?  Here’s a lovely review from Kev Couling at Weaver Press Studios: http://www.weaverpressstudios.co.uk/blog/disconnected-press-new-book-review-i-sort-of-wish-i-knew-what-it-was-called/

If that has whetted your appetite, pick up a copy from us at one of the conventions or from our Comicsy shop – www.comicsy.co.uk/disconnectedpress. (Note there have been a couple of technical wrinkles with the shop recently, so if you’re not sure if an order has gone through, just drop us a line – hello@disconnectedpress.co.uk).

Thanks for reading!

We’re delighted to be returning to True Believers, Cheltenham’s annual comic convention this weekend. It’s a great show, properly dedicated to comics, and an opportunity to meet some of the best top and indie comics talent in the UK.

True Believers takes place in the lush surroundings of Cheltenham Racecourse on Saturday 3 February 2018, from 10.30am – 5.30pm.

You can find full venue details at http://oktruebelievers.com/the-venue/

And there’s a table plan at http://oktruebelievers.com/whos-where-2018/ – we’ll be at Table J10 (from memory, the entrance is in the top right corner of the map).

And what will we have with us, you ask?

Why, our (relatively) new comic…

Writer Lizzie Boyle, artist Conor Boyle and letterer Jim Campbell have teamed up once again to bring you the story of Luis Aguado, a Mexican fisherman thrust into the international limelight. Is he a superhero? A magician? A messiah? A freak? Everyone has a theory and everyone wants to know: who or what is Luis Aguado?

Have a sneak peek at the cover and some of Conor’s interior artwork below:

Come and find us at Table J10 on Saturday!!

We’re delighted to announce: WE HAVE A NEW COMIC!!

Writer Lizzie Boyle, artist Conor Boyle and letterer Jim Campbell have teamed up once again to bring you the story of Luis Aguado, a Mexican fisherman thrust into the international limelight. Is he a superhero? A magician? A messiah? A freak? Everyone has a theory and everyone wants to know: who or what is Luis Aguado?

Find us at ThoughtBubble in Leeds this weekend or order online by visiting http://www.comicsy.co.uk/disconnectedpress/.

Speaking of ThoughtBubble

ThoughtBubble Comic Con is taking place on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 September in Leeds city centre. The con has moved from its traditional venue and will now be taking over the area around the town hall. You’ll find us in the opulent surroundings of Victoria Hall, at Table 5.

As always, it promises to be a busy weekend and the new venue might make it difficult to find the creators you want to see. With over 400 creators spread across 4 main halls and marquees, make sure you plan ahead! And don’t forget: Victoria Hall, Table 5. Victoria Hall, Table 5….

Sunday 13 August will see the second ever Frome Comic Con. We’re particularly excited as it’s Disconnected Press’ hometown show, and we’ve been doing our bit to bring some great writers, artists, bloggers and publishers to town.

The day centres on the main venue in town, the Cheese and Grain (which played host to the Foo Fighters earlier this year – seriously – here‘s the official video!). Here you’ll find traders, retailers and special guest Dave Prowse…

Artist Conor Boyle and writer Lizzie Boyle of Disconnected Press will be in the Creators’ hub at the Black Swan Arts Centre, where we’re delighted to be joined by:

• Sara Dunkerton and Matt Gibbs – creators of MULP, the finest mouse based adventure comic you will ever read….!
• Owen Watts – editor of The Psychedelic Journal of Time Travel – it’s bold and it’s beautiful and it’s just a little bit bonkers…
• Vince Hunt – creator of The Red Mask from Mars and Stalkerville, and one of the Awesome Comics Podcast team
• Gavin Mitchell – artist on Stiffs, The Pride and the fantastic Trolltooth Wars (based on a Steve Jackson Fighting Fantasy book, which you know we love)
• Emily Owen – podcaster on the Awesome Comics Podcast and creator of Brain Shoodles
• Dani Abram – illustrator, animator and creator of the incredible Worry Wart. Moving, charming and inspiring all at the same time.
• Shaun Dobie – creator of Descending Outlands, which contains the words space, heist and adventure in its description so must be awesome!
• Sam Webster – creator of sci-fi series Unfamiliar Skies (episode 2 coming soon) and one of our old superhero favourites Joe Cape.

Come and find us all in the Long Gallery at Black Swan Arts, 2 Bridge Street, Frome (above SEED) – we’ll be there from 10-4 on Sunday 13 August.

And make sure you see the rest of town too – there will be a Sorting Hat at our favourite pub The Three Swans; assorted Batmobility options; a Star Wars bar; retro gaming at Frome’s New Venue; a ton of cosplay and great coffee at The River House!

You may have noticed radio silence on this blog… but we are very much back!

Conor has been busy over the past few months producing artwork for the awesome re-boot of 70s shark tale Hook Jaw! The five-issue series, written by Si Spurrier and published by Titan Comics, is now out there for the world to see – and it’s well worth a read (yeah, I’m biased, but it is great!). Check your local comic shop or Titan’s website / Comixology for your copies.

Meanwhile, Lizzie has been putting finishing touches to a novel and working on a number of graphic novel scripts. I think they call it “development” in the movies…

However, we are back and hitting the road very soon. We will be at Swansea Comic and Gaming Convention on Saturday 27 May 2017 (Brangwyn Hall, Swansea) – with original artwork and a big pile of comics. We’re always happy to talk to aspiring writers and artists and to review portfolios.

We will also be at ThoughtBubble in Leeds this year – note that the event has come forward in the calendar to September. And we’ll keep you posted about involvement in Frome Comic Con (August) and others as we get more details.

And there is a new Disconnected comic in the offing. Coming this autumn, a one-off story in a genre that is somewhat new for us…

We are delighted that the fun and frolics of a comic con are coming to Disconnected’s home town of Frome, Somerset this Sunday.

And in proper Frome style, there will be a LOT of excitement! Take one Star Wars Cantina themed pub, add Time Travel Hill, our take on Diagon Alley (with a sorting hat at the top), and a Big Bang Theory themed coffee house.

That’s not to mention assorted TV and movie folks, a De Lorean, a Batmobile, a TARDIS or two, some Mustangs (because Mustangs), and two cosplay cabaret shows.

And comics!!

Disconnnected Press will be at Black Swan Arts in the heart of Frome (pictured, and here’s a map), along with some of our favourite friends: Transformers and Turtles contributor JP Bove, Jess Bradley from The Phoenix, the irrepressible Big Punch Studios, the unique and wonderful Psychedelic Journal of Time Travel, the awesome Sara Dunkerton – artist on house favourite MULP and the wonderful Vince Hunt, he of the Awesome Comics Podcast and Red Mask From Mars. A select gathering of comics loveliness!

We’ll be upstairs at the Black Swan Arts from 11am on Sunday 14 August. Come and say hello to some of the South West’s finest comics writers and artists, snap up some comics and graphic novels, original art and prints, and perhaps some words of advice and insight if you’re a budding artist or writer.

You can find out more about Frome Comic Con at http://fromecomiccon.com/

We’ll see you there!!