Comics & Books 10.01.2012

Hell Train review

Andrew Blair

This is playful, funny stuff, but strewn with enough fictional Kensington gore, cleavage and violence to appeal to fans of both camp and horror.

A fun, rip-roaring horror tale from author Christopher Fowler, Hell Train serves as a loving homage to Hammer’s classic output. Here’s Andrew’s review…

Comics & Books 19.10.2011

How To Interview Doctor Who, Ozzy Osbourne And Everyone Else book review

Simon Brew

Jason Arnopp spills the secrets of a good interview in his new book, How To Interview Doctor Who, Ozzy Osbourne And Everyone Else. Here’s our review...

Comics & Books 12.10.2011

Doctor Who: The Silent Stars Go By book review

Mark Harrison

It may be a Doctor Who novel set during the festive season, but is The Silent Stars Go By a worthy Christmas gift? Here’s Mark’s review…

Comics & Books 10.10.2011

Cold Mirrors book review

Jenny Sanders

A contemporary horror anthology covering topics such as Twitter and serial killer clubs, CJ Lines’ Cold Mirrors is a riveting read, Jenny writes…

Comics & Books 28.09.2011

The Inbetweeners Yearbook review

Dave Adamson

The Inbetweeners may be over, but there’s still a Yearbook to chortle along to instead. Here’s Dave’s review of a book that fans will love…

Comics & Books 13.09.2011

The Good, The Bad And The Multiplex by Mark Kermode review

Simon Brew

Mark Kermode’s latest book asks the question: what’s wrong with modern movies? Here’s our review of The Good, The Bad And The Multiplex…

Comics & Books 07.09.2011

Torchwood: Long Time Dead book review

Dave Adamson

Serving as a prequel to Miracle Day, Sarah Pinborough’s Long Time Dead is a great sci-fi tale in its own right. Here’s Dave’s review of a satisfying Torchwood novel…

Comics & Books 05.09.2011

Bedbugs book review

Ron Hogan

A New York artist succumbs to paranoia and an attack of creepy-crawlies in Ben H Winters’ novel, Bedbugs. Here’s Ron’s book review…

Comics & Books 12.08.2011

More Awkward Situations For Men book review

Carley Tauchert

Danny Wallace returns with another volume of his comic everyday experiences. Here’s Carley’s review of More Awkward Situations For Men…

Comics & Books 17.07.2011

The Kings Of Eternity book review

Dave Adamson

Parallel lives, blending storylines and alien visitations feature in Eric Brown’s book, The Kings Of Eternity. Here’s Dave’s review of a lengthy yet satisfying read…

Comics & Books 14.07.2011

The Zombie Autopsies: Secret Notebooks From The Apocalypse review

Dave Adamson

Dave dissects Steven C Schlozman’s novel, The Zombie Autopsies, and finds a gripping and realistic story of an undead epidemic...

Comics & Books 04.07.2011

Lance Henriksen: Not Bad For A Human book review

Phil Beresford

Legend of TV and cinema Lance Henriksen gets his own biography, detailing his life and work to date. Phil enjoys a moving and entertaining read…

Comics & Books 13.06.2011

Carte Blanche book review

Ivan Radford

The only thing remaining from Fleming’s fiction is Bond’s love of brand names, which Deaver subtly achieves by mentioning Oakley sunglasses every few paragraphs.

Ivan takes a look at the latest James Bond book, Carte Blanche, written by respected novelist Jeffery Deaver. The results, sadly, are disappointing…

Comics & Books 10.02.2011

Guardians Of The Phoenix book review

Luke Holland

Prolific sci-fi author Eric Brown's novel is a post-apocalyptic epic set in a ruined Europe. Here's Luke's review of an uneven yet entertaining tale...

Comics & Books 19.01.2011

Meltdown Man book review

Paul W Smith

Alan Hebden’s Meltdown Man, originally published in 2000AD, gets a standalone release courtesy of Titan Books. Here’s Paul’s review…

Comics & Books 18.01.2011

Teenage Revolution: Growing Up In The 80s book review

Louisa Mellor

Alan Davies charts his youthful experiences in Teenage Revolution: Growing Up In The 80s. Here’s Louisa’s review of funny and self-effacing book...

Comics & Books 12.01.2011

The View From The Bridge: Memories Of Star Trek And A Life In Hollywood book review

James Peaty

James reviews writer/director Nicholas Meyer’s memoir of his work in Hollywood and on the classic series Star Trek, and finds a compulsively entertaining read…

Comics & Books 10.01.2011

The Avengers: A Celebration: 50 Years Of A Television

The Avengers: A Celebration book review

Holger Haase

Cult series The Avengers gets a lavish tribute in Marcus Hearn’s celebratory book. Here’s Holger’s review…

Comics & Books 19.11.2010

Icons: The DC Comics and WildStorm Art of Jim Lee book review

James Peaty

Celebrating the work of artist and publisher Jim Lee, the handsome Icons charts his work on such comics as Batman and Wonder Woman. Here’s James’ review…

Comics & Books 09.11.2010

The Art Of Hammer book review

Phil Beresford

The Art Of Hammer celebrates almost 40 years of engaging, bizarre and eye-catching movie posters from the British house of horror. Phil delves in to take a look...

Comics & Books 04.11.2010

The Simon And Kirby Superheroes book review

Rob Mclaughlin

A book dedicated to the work of artist/writers Jack Kirby and Joe Simon, there’s much for comic fans to enjoy in The Simon And Kirby Superheroes, says Rob…

Comics & Books 18.10.2010

Modesty Blaise: Sweet Caroline graphic novel review

Paul W Smith

Collecting together four tales from the female super spy’s 80s adventures, the Modesty Blaise: Sweet Caroline graphic novel is brimming with wit and excitement says Paul…

Comics & Books 13.10.2010

Doctor Who: The Coming Of The Terraphiles book review

James Peaty

Legendary sci-fi and fantasy author Michael Moorcock lends his imaginative talents to the Doctor Who universe, with the novel The Coming Of The Terraphiles. Here’s James’ review...

Comics & Books 20.09.2010

20th Century Ghosts book review

Jordan Dorn

Jordan takes a look back at 20th Century Ghosts, a collection of short stories from novelist and comic book writer, Joe Hill...

Disc Reviews 14.09.2010

The Scouting Book For Boys DVD review

Dave Adamson

This Is England’s Thomas Turgoose stars in The Scouting Book For Boys, a coming-of-age drama from the pen of Shameless and Skins writer Jack Thorne. Here’s Dave’s review…

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