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Breeze/Thought Bubble Heroes Workshop with Staz Johnson

travellingman — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 16:10:23 +0000

Join us for a special Breeze/Thought Bubble Heroes Workshop with comic book star Staz Johnson at Travelling Man on Saturday 28th June at 4-5.30pm.

A workshop for 13 to 19 year olds that looks at the ideas, art and design behind the hit TV show Heroes. Get the chance to create your own cover to a Heroes comic under the guidance of comic book star Staz Johnson, based on the characters from the show. You will also get the chance to win some wonderful prizes!

This workshop is FREE. Places are limited so book soon!

Reserve your place calling 0113 2478305

Travelling Man Leeds, 32 Central Rd, (behind House of Fraiser) LS1 6DE, 0113 2427227

Leeds Comics Nights teams up with Thought Bubble

travellingman — Wed, 21 May 2008 16:54:01 +0000

We are every pleased to announce more dates for our comics nights in Leeds. We have also teamed up with Thought Bubble and Breeze to bring you some very special Workshops! Staz Johnson is TBC on the Heroes Workshop.

Click on image to see full details!

ADI GRANOV IRON MAN MOVIE/VIVA LAS VEGAS SIGNING 17 MAY 2008

travellingman — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:01:58 +0000

Adi Granov will be at Travelling Man Newcastle Saturday 17th May 2008 1.30 pm

Don’t miss your chance to meet the main concept artist behind the new Iron Man Movie and the legendary Iron Man Extremis, Adi Granov. Hailed by most as the hottest new bright star in Comics today. Everyone from Bendis to Jon Favreau wants to work with this talented artist at the moment but he has taken time out of his busy schedual to sign for his favourite comic shop Travelling Man! Don’t miss out, we can’t wait!

Adi Granov is a Bosnian-born comic book artist and conceptual designer. He was named in August 2004 as one of Marvel Comics‘ “Young Guns”, a group of artists who have the qualities that make “a future superstar penciller”, according to Marvel editor-in-chief Joe Quesada. He recently teamed with comic book writer Warren Ellis for the post-Avengers Disassembled relaunch of Iron Man. He also helped design the Iron Man suit and major parts of Jon Favreau’s 2008 Iron Man film.

Adi with his wife Tamsin

Leeds Comic Nights Every Thurs 6 - 8pm

travellingman — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:49:36 +0000

Leeds Comic Nights Every Thurs Eve 6 - 8 pm

travellingman — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:47:29 +0000

Free Comic Book Day is Here!

travellingman — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:23:39 +0000

SATURDAY MAY 3rd 2008

Yes folks that day has come around again. That wonderful day when all you have to do is walk in to your local comic book store and pick up some free comicS to read.

Anyone can do it, we won’t hassle you to buy stuff or make you subscribe to anything, we just want to give you some comics to read free of charge in the hope you’ll love ‘em and spread the words………… Comics Rock!!!!!!!!!!

Just pop in to your local Travelling Man

Manchester 4 Dale St

Leeds 32 Central Rd

York 54 Goodramgate

Newcastle 43 Grainger St

DON’T MISS OUT!

Closure of Travelling Man Nottingham & Bristol

travellingman — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 16:29:36 +0000

We are very sorry to anounce the closure of our Nottingham and Bristol stores.

We would like to thank all our great customers and staff who have supported us over the years. We wouldn’t of been able to keep these stores going for as long as we did without your help.

If you had a standing order or saved items at these stores and would like to pick them up or keep them going please contact us on 0113 2427227.

Thanks

Bryan Talbot Christmas Signing at Travelling Man Newcastle

travellingman — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 13:26:02 +0000

Join us for a special christmas 2007 with free mulled wine, mince pies and Bryan Talbot 22nd Dec Travelling Man Newcastle.

We are so excited about this special christmas signing of Bryan Talbot’s Alice in Sunderland at Travelling Man Newcastle.

Don’t miss out on your chance to get this exceptional book signed on Saturday 22nd December at 1pm by the legend Bryan Talbot and the incredible ‘Alice’ artist Jordan Smith (cover and interiors in conjunction with Bryan Talbot).

This would make a great christmas present!

Travelling Man Leeds Small Press Workshop

travellingman — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 13:52:12 +0000

Ever wanted to create your own comic, self publish a fanzine, or just make a little book of stuff for your firends? Find out how with this ace free ’How to self publish’ workshop run by the legendary Dr Simpo.

Travelling Man Leeds coffee bar Sat 27th Oct at 4pm. Places are limited so sign up now by calling 0113 2427227.

Tom Willams Exhibition, Travelling Man Leeds Coffee Bar.

travellingman — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 12:42:08 +0000

Travelling Man Leeds coffee bar has a great new exhibition on at the moment. Tom Williams of web comic fame S.P.B Rise which you can see here http://www.webcomicsnation.com/tomix/spb/series.php has kindly alowed us to exhibit his superhero work in our coffee bar.

Framed prints are available to buy for £29.99 and unframed prints are £12.99.

Drob by and see his beautiful scratchy artwork with a nice cup of hot coffee!