It is with great regret that I am having to bow out of BICS this year. I’ve heard really great things about the show from friends like Duncan Fegredo & Sean Phillips, and have always wanted to visit Birmingham. As important as it is to meet with readers face to face, it’s even more important to get my comics completed and off to the retailers. Unfortunately, my Image series TURF is running late. I’d like to blame it all on my co-creator Jonathan Ross, but pencilling, inking, and coloring this insanely dense series is a lot more work than anyone imagined it would be. Rather than making the book ship even later, or sacrifice any of the quality, I’ve decided to stay locked away in the studio until the final issue of turf is complete. Thanks a lot for your understanding, and I hope to see you all next year…!

-Tommy Lee Edwards

The organisers of BICS would like to add their own profound apologies for Tommy Lee Edwards not being able to make it this year. We all did our utmost to try and resolve the situation, but as Tommy says’ himself, at the end of the day, producing the work and getting the comics you love, out there for you to enjoy, has to take priority. We fully support and understand Tommy’s decision. Don’t despair just yet Tommy Lee/Turf fans. Plans are underway to host a very special Turf event at BICS, even though Tommy Lee Edwards won’t be there in person, we still hope to bring you something a little special, with a surprise guest or two. As soon as it has been confirmed, you’ll be the first to know.

CHARLES VESS Peter Pan BICS EXCLUSIVE FROM Aaltaïr.

Very special BICS guest and world-renowned illustrator Charles Vess in association with Aaltaïr publishing has produced a strictly limited edition book exclusively for BICS 2010.

This gorgeous, slip cased volume presents Charles’s inimitable take on J. M. Barrie’s’timeless classic: Peter Pan. Limited to a worldwide edition of just 100, a true collectors item, and only available at BICS 2010. Only 80 copies of this masterpiece are now available for pre-order.

The cost for each book is only £60, individually numbered and featuring an original  ink drawing by Mr Vess of a character of your choosing. The finished ink drawings will be produced on a separate sheet of art paper suitable for framing.

The book will be waiting for you when you arrive at the show, you will not have to wait in line. The book will be dedicated only when you meet Mr Vess in person.

Please note, only 20 copies of the book will be held in reserve for direct sale over the convention weekend. To guarantee a copy, you must pre-order.

During the convention weekend, Mr Vess will be happy to sign copies of any of his published works, for graphic novels and books that are presented; quick headshot sketches will be available. The artist will not sketch on loose paper or in sketchbooks.

Jimmy Broxton Talks Turkey in an exclusive interview with Neil Patel. Well, he actually talks about Comics, Paul Cornell and Movies but he wanted to Talk Turkey.

Read the full interview here.

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