Signing: Andy Lanning & Phil Jimenez

Writer/Artist Phil Jimenez and writer Andy Lanning will be at Orbital Comics for an signing on Friday 17th July, 5pm - 7pm.

Exclusive & Rare Signing - Manga Artist BENJAMIN

Orbital Manga is hosting a rare and exclusive signing with Manga Artist BENJAMIN (writer and artist for the stunning manga book "Orange" by Tokyopop)

Benjamin is a phenomenal mainland China artist, whose stunning digital art adorns in his Art Book Xiao Pan's, "FLASH". His artistic style really catches the eye, and every panel in "Orange" is painted, brush style in colour with great detail.

He'll be demonstrating his remarkable technique and signing copies of his books including the limited edition landscape-format hardback of "Orange", his latest lavish art book "Flash", Chinese Youth, Remember, One Day (in French) and Images and Prints on the day of the signing.

Friday 26th June 5pm - 7pm

Orbital Manga
4c Orion House
Upper St Martins Lane
London WC2H 9NY
Tel: 0207 2405577

CHARLIE ADLARD SIGNING – 4TH JULY, 4PM

Cartoonist comic veteran Charlie Adlard, most famous for his artwork in The Walking Dead, a world over-run by flesh eating zombies and Savage (2000AD), will be heading to Orbital Comics for a signing on July 4th at 4pm!

Orbital Comics
8 Gt Newport St
London WC2H 7JA
Tel: 0207 2400591

Nearest Tube: Leicester Square Exit 3

TRANSFORMERS SIGNING - 27TH JUNE 2PM

While the highly-anticipated sequel, Transformers “Revenge of the Fallen” premiers in the UK on June 19th, Orbital Comics is celebrating 25 years of Transformer Comics with a 5 man strong creator line up signing on Saturday 27th June from 2pm at Orbital Comics (8 Gt Newport Street WC2H 7JA).

Transformer Fans can meet and get autographs from talented Transformer comic creators Simon Furman (comic writer), Nick Roche (comic artist), Jon Davis-Hunt (comic artist), Liam Shalloo (comic artist) and Boo (comic artist).


Orbital Comics is also holding a Transformers Exhibition showing prestigious work from Nick Roche - 19th June – 19th July 2009.

Orbital Comics
8 Gt Newport St
London WC2H 7JA

You've seen the fim now meet one of the original creators of the Watchmen Graphic Novel!!

NOW Orbital Comics brings you the brilliant colourist artist for Watchmen: JOHN HIGGINS

John will be signing and sketching on Saturday April 18th 3pm - 6pm.

He will be signing Watchmen and promoting the re-release of "Razorjack"!!

- Judge Dredd
- The Killing Joke

Past credits include strips for 2000AD, The Hills Have Eyes and Thunderbolt Jaxon

Orbital Comics
8 Gt Newport St
London WC2H 7JA

Nearest Tube: Leicester Square Exit 3

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Comic Signing with David Hine & Frazer Irving @ Orbital Comics

The Great Frazer Irving, doodler of the dark & diabolical including Judge Death, From Grace and amazing writer David Hine best known for Marvel comic titles like X-Men, the 198, Civil War will be signing at Orbital Comics on 28th March, 3pm.

Orbital Comics
8 Gt Newport Street
London WC2H 7JA
Tel: 02072400591
email: comics@orbitalcomics.com

Watchmen Artwork - your chance to experience a piece of comic book history

In celebration of the release of the Watchmen motion picture, Orbital Comics is proud to announce a unique opportunity for you to see a momentous piece of original art from the classic 1980s award winning comic book series the film was based upon.

Starting from Thursday 19th February 2009 and for one month only, Watchmen issue 1 page 1 Original Artwork and Colour Guide will be displayed at:

Orbital Comics
8 Great Newport Street
London
WC2H 7JA
[opening times: Mon-Sat: 10:30am - 7pm , Sun: 11.30am - 5pm ]

The page features an extract from Rorschach's journal, acting as a voice-over for the criminal investigation of the apparent-suicide of his acquaintance, fellow super-hero The Comedian.

Not only a rare chance to see an actual page of original art by Dave Gibbons, but also to experience a piece of comic book history!

Grand Opening of the NEW Orbital Comics PLUS our Mega Sale

Orbital Comics is proud to present our EPIC NEW comic shop!! It's huge and we're getting it ready now to house all things comic!!

We're open on Saturday 24th January at 10.30am!!

Also to celebrate our opening we're having our Mega Sale

50% off Back Issues
50% off other selected lines

And to mark the event we're giving away to the first 100 people a FREE Goody Bag with your purchase(s)!!

Nearest Tube: Leicester Sq Stn, Exit 3

www.orbitalcomics.com

David Lloyd Signing V for Vendetta & Kickback Artist

Orbital Comics is proud to present to you David Lloyd!! Most famous for his illustrations in V for Vendetta he's coming to Orbital Comics on 6th Dec, 3pm - 5pm to first and foremost promote and sign his crime noir thriller "Kickback", sign his other works and sketch for all of ya!!

Date: 6th Dec 08
Time: 3pm - 5pm
Location: Orbital Comics, 148 Charing Cross Road, London WC2H 0LB

Self Made Hero - Shakespeare Manga Signing Event

The artists Chie Kutsuwada, Ryuta Osada, Mustashrik Mahbub from Julius Caesar, As you like it and Othello will be signing & sketching for people who come along.

We'll also have a small competition prize to win some artwork, and we'll be holding a portfolio review for any budding artists that come down and would like some feedback on their work.

Manga Shakespeare is a series of graphic novel adaptations of William Shakespeare using manga visuals from UK-based artists

Date: 22nd Nov 08
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Location: Orbital Manga, 4c Orion House, Upper St Martins Lane, London WC2H 9NY

Alex Maleev Signing Comic Artist - Daredevil, New Avengers, Halo, Batman

All the way from Soifia, Bulgaria. The Kryptonian Chain of Outstanding Orbital Funnybooks is proud to present:

Awesome Alex Maleev!

The world reknowned practitioner of sequential graphic fiction will be here in a rare visit to the U.K. signing YOUR copies of his fine works such as Daredevil, New Avengers: the Road To Civil War, Halo, Batman: No Man's Land and suchlike.

The Date: Tuesday 18th of November
The Time: 5pm - 7pm
The Place: Orbital Comics, 148 Charing Cross Road, London
The Memories: Priceless!

Akemi's Japanese Cultural Workshop

Date: 20th September
Time: See Below for session times
Address: Orbital Manga, 4c Orion House, Upper St Martins Lane, London WC2H 9NY
Tel: 0207 2405577
E: manga@orbitalcomics.com

Join us at Orbital Manga on saturday 20th September for a FREE fun filled day with Akemi (lecturer in Japanese Culture and the oldest daughter of a Samurai family)

Learn how to wear a Kimono, tie an Obi and discover Chanoyu - a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony.

Understand how to make a real Japanese "cuppa" tea which includes a taster session.

There are two sessions to choose from:

Session 1: 12pm - 2pm
Session 2: 2.30pm - 4.30pm

Doctor Who Signing

Date: 27th Sept
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Location: Orbital Manga
Address: 4c Orion House, Upper St Martins Lane, London WC2H 9NY
Tel: 0207 2405577

Saturday 27th September, come and meet the chroniclers of Whovian adventure and time travelling escapades, Tony Lee and Gary Russell who will be appearing for one day only at Orbital Manga from 2pm to 4pm, to sign your Tardis related funny-books!

They'll also be hitting the pub after the signing so hang around for that!!

London - Shopping - Orbital Comics

London - Shopping - Orbital Comics

Address: 148 Charing Cross Road, London WC2H 0LB
Tel: 0207 2407672

Great place for comics, back issues, graphic novels, indie comics

They're having a 4 day sale on 25th January 2008 - 28th Janaury 2008!!

Comics & Collectibles - Manga - Designer Toys

* 50% off Back Issues
* 20% off Silver Age
* 10% off Graphic Novels
* 10% Toys
* 1000s of 50p comics NOW 25p!!!

* Up to 50% off selected Manga
* Up to 50% off selected Toys
* Up to 50% off selected Designer Toys

Orbital Comics - 148 Charing X Road, London WC2H 0LB
Tel: 0207 2407672

Orbital Manga - 4c Orion House, Upper St Martins Lane, London WC2H 9NY
Tel: 0207 2405577

Orbital Designer Toys - 10-11 Moor Street, London W1D 5NH
Tel: 0207 4344507