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• Comics Writers Leah Moore and John Reppion
First published 7/2/07
In the first part of an extended feature marking the release of the Albion collection from Titan Books (hot on the heels of Wildstorm's edition in December 2006), John Freeman talks to writers Leah Moore and John Reppion about the story.

• Artist Shane Oakley
First published 23/2/07
Shane talks about his career, the Albion project and future plans

• Publisher Andrew Sumner
Published on Comic World News, 4 February 2005
Andrew Sumner at IPC Media has been instrumental in getting revivals of some British comics characters via Wildstorm's Albionand Titan Books Spider and Steel Claw colections off the ground. A huge comics fan, Andrew's worked in magazine publishing for over 18 years.

• Albion Man: Andrew Sumner
First Published 12/2/07
An interview with Andrew Sumner about the success of Wildstorm's revival of many IPC characters.

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About Albion
 By Alan Moore, Leah Moore, John Reppion & Shane Oakley

AlbionFor decades, children all across the British Isles thrilled to the exploits of their favourite heroes such as The Spider and The Steel Claw, stars of cherished comic-books such as Lion and Valiant. But the comics, and their heroes, disappeared...

Now Danny, a young student, and Penny, who claims to be the daughter of a forgotten hero, is investigating the disappearances. Meanwhile, in an isolated castle, a group of jailers watch over 'criminals' with peculiar pasts and bizarre names and abilities.

Is it all real? Are Danny and Penny delusional? Albion has the answers, in this epic tale that reintroduces these classic characters of yesteryear.

• Buy Albion from Amazon.co.uk (Titan edition)
• Buy Albion from Amazon.com (Wildstorm edition)

Albion #1
US Comic. Available from comic shops across the UK
Reviewed July 2005

Albion #1To be honest, this almost wasn't my pick of the week. As a fan of British comics and characters from the age of five, I would personally have preferred a more "in your face" treatment of some of of my favourite heroes, perhaps in the style of Alan Moore's "Tom Strong" books rather than another "conspiracy" storyline.

That said, I am intrigued by this strange world where heroes exist side by side with their comics, and enjoyed the mainly one frame "guest appearances" that will fly over the head of many readers (The Dolls of St. Dominics bullies, the Cloak) but don't impinge on the story itself.
Shane Oakley's art suuits the mood of the strip perfectly and writers Leah Moore and John Reppion have acknowledged he added many visual gags and refrences to Britain's past comics legends himself.

This is "Pick of the Week" partly because I want to see it succeed, and lead to a return of The Steel Claw, Kelly's Eye, The Spider and Robot Archie. I have my doubts this is the book to do it, but I'll reserve finals judgement until this six issue mini-series is completed.

Now available as a graphic novel

• Buy Albion from Amazon.co.uk (Titan edition)
• Buy Albion from Amazon.com (Wildstorm edition)

Web Links:
Official site: http://www.dccomics.com/features/albion/
Leah Moore and John Reppion's web site: http://uk.geocities.com/moore_reppion@btinternet.com/news.html

 

 

 


 


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