Bear Alley: Paul Temple and the Great Jewel Robbery part 7

ROLLING NEWS

10 February. John Freeman has been running a series of mini-tributes from creators celebrating the upcoming birthday of 2000AD. Those participating have so far included Alan Grant, Garth Ennis, Arthur Ranson, Andy Diggle, Rufus Dayglo, Gordon Rennie, Simon Guerrier, Jon Haward, Michael Carroll, Kev Hopgood, Richard Starkings, Paul Scott, Garen Ewing, Chris Denton, Dave Taylor, David Bishop and Martin Baines.
10 February. Graham Kibble-White, author of The Ultimate Book of British Comics, appeared on a not-for-TV edition of the BBC quiz Pointless - possibly the first comics-related appearance on a quiz show since David Bishop appeared on The Weakest Link, which was broadcast way back in May 2008. (Not counting Jonathan Ross...)
3 February. J. Michael Straczynski discusses the ethics of writing a prequel to Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' Watchmen,
3 February. Interview: Frank Quitely talks Star Wars.
3 February. Interview: Alec Worley.
3 February. Alex Fitch's Book List podcast on children's illustrators includes an interview with Dave McKean and an extract from his presentation at Foyles for the launch of The Magic of Reality.
2 February. How comics are adapting to hard times.
26 January. The Invisible Artist is a 34-minute documentary about the hidden heritage of Belfast's comic and cartoon scene. Warning: I'm not sure if it's just my computer but I tried to play the film and everything froze. Has this happened to anyone else?
26 January. Alan Moore came face to face with Occupy protestors recently. (video)
26 January. Parragon has become the master licencee for children's books based on the Marvel Comics brand in Germany and the UK.
26 January. In Scotland, retailers are to be fined if they are not displayed away from children's comics.
23 January. Interview: Bryan & Mary Talbot discuss the upcoming Dotter of Her Father's Eyes in the latest Panel Borders podcast from Alex Fitch.
14 January. Lew Stringer notes some problems with the distribution of the new British comic The Phoenix.
... and John Freeman unravels the confusion over the latest appearance of Merlin following it's demise.
9 January. Interview: Rian Hughes.
9 January. Grant Morrison is to have his own convention.
6 January. Interview: Alan Moore at Alex Fitch's Panel Borders. (podcast)
6 January. More from Panel Borders... Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning continue the theme of H. P. Lovecraft in comics, plus Ed Brubaker. (podcast)
5 January. Nominations are being sought for this year's Eagle Awards. Go and vote now for your favourites of 2011... don't forget there's a best online category!