Author Archives: Geoffrey Ellis

Onwards And Upwards!

As Marko has recently upgraded his Vue software to Vue 9, here’s a new image created with the latest version. Marko came up with the idea of having a new sculpture displayed at Pacific Chakra. As the adventures begin with the centenary … Continue reading

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Fanderson’s TV21

On the weekend of October 22nd – 24th, Fanderson – The Official Gerry Anderson Appreciation Society, held its latest full convention, TV21: Adventure In The 21st Century, at the hotel Ramada Bristol City.   As with past conventions, TV21 featured … Continue reading

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In The Blink Of An Eye

As Paxford accelerates towards the light barrier, strengthened telepathic links enable the Neubaum family, Sirius and other dolphins on-board, to prepare for teleporting the craft to a specific area. At the closest point possible to the barrier, the teleport operation … Continue reading

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Reprinting The Future

Following the closure of publishing company Reynolds & Hearn earlier this year, one of the founding partners, Marcus Hearn, has launched a new independent imprint, Signum Books, enabling the Century 21 series of books, started by the former company, to continue. … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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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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

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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 … Continue reading

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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

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