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Author Archives: Geoffrey Ellis
Skydiving For Dolphins
In a recent newsletter, WDCS (Whale & Dolphin Conservation Society), revealed that the UK government has agreed to allow two companies to begin seismic surveys for oil and gas in the Moray Firth in September. One of these companies will … Continue reading
The Story So Far…
CHC: Nu 03 (2094/5 AD) Having been teleported across many light years of space, over several stages, the spaceship Paxford arrives at a newly discovered Earth-like planet. Here’s a ‘sneak-peek’ at another comic artwork test by Marko. As in the … Continue reading
Posted in Central Chakra
Tagged comics illustration, Manga Studio EX 4, Marko Keränen, Paxford, Vue 8
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Points Of Vue
In addition to using various CGI software products generally, Marko has recently started using a software for creating comics digitally: Manga Studio EX 4. Although the product is aimed at comic production specifically, as Marko said: “It seems to be … Continue reading
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Tagged comics illustration, Manga Studio EX 4, Marko Keränen, Vue 8
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Commercial Whaling
The annual Meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC) begins on June 21st in Agadir, Morocco, which could result in commercial whaling being resumed for the first time in 24 years. A team from WDCS (Whale & Dolphin Conservation Society) … Continue reading
Lagrangeville Preview
Here’s a preview of Lagrangeville, the next location to be featured in Dorad & Sirius. As mentioned in the details for Pacific Chakra and New Moon, most of the electricity used on Earth is supplied by Space-Based Solar Power (SBSP). … Continue reading
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Tagged Lagrange Point, Marko Keränen, SBSP, Space Energy, Space-Based Solar Power
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Eagle & Dan Dare: 60th Anniversary
Sixty years ago today, the classic comic Eagle was launched (or at least I think it was). To be honest, I’m not sure if April 14th shown on the first issue’s cover, refers to the week-ending date (often used by … Continue reading
Posted in Extra Features
Tagged Dan Dare, Eagle, Frank Hampson, Spaceship Away, Tomorrow Revisited
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UniComics Festival
As featured on the Down The Tubes Blog, the University of Hertfordshire (UK), is hosting the UniComics Festival this month (April 22nd-25th). Described as ‘a celebration of all kinds of comics for all kinds of people’, the festival will include guest … Continue reading
TV Century 21: 45th Anniversary
Many thanks to Lew Stringer’s comics blog, for reminding me that TV Century 21 was launched 45 years ago today. As Lew mentions, most people left out the word ‘Century’ and just called it TV21, which is how it is … Continue reading
Away Day Extra
Thank-you to Nick Spender, one of the guests at Spaceship Away Day, for sending me a few of his pictures to post on the blog, especially as they include Greta Tomlinson, the main guest from the original Eagle years (I … Continue reading
