The London Super Comic Con has been discussed in hushed tones for months with excitement hitting fever pitch as the promotion machine kicked into high gear. Updates of creator guests, listing both American and UK talent, helped spread interest but it wasn’t until organisers announced the return of Stan Lee, back in the UK for the first time in many years, that the show reached the attention of an even wider comic aficionado circle. With IDW topping off a stellar guest list, workaholic professionals too have plenty to look forward to.

The inaugural show promises to bring comics back into centre stage and hopes are high.

“OUC is excited to be taking part in such a big show that is so focused on comics.” Enthuses Orang Utan Comics’ Editor in Chief, Ian Sharman. “To be part of an event that’s attracted such an amazing guest list is truly thrilling. It gives us an opportunity to reach an audience that we know are enthusiastic about comics and we’re all very energised by the opportunities that will hopefully bring.”

Preparation for the convention has been a very busy time for OUC. Ian Sharman has created striking logos, graphics and other content that we will be proud to present to the comic fans. Be sure to look out for a special free souvenir convention booklet containing exclusive art from many of the attending guests.

We are also proud to announce the official launch of our newest book ‘Alpha Gods: Emergence’. You are invited to visit our table (B 19) to have your copy signed by the OGN’s creators. Markosia and Orang Utan Comics will be offering portfolio reviews.

Do not miss your chance. Be there on 25th – 26th at the ExCel centre in London.
Markosia – booth B 18.
Orang Utan Comics – booth B 19.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to get your hands on this signed and numbered limited edition book!

When they’re gone, they’re gone!

NOTE: These pre-orders are not just for pick up at the show, you can pre-order for pick up and for mail order, and Markosia ship internationally.

Markosia/Orang Utan Comics‘ own Hypergirl, created by Ian Sharman and David Wynne has walked away with the Comixology award for Favourite Debut Comic Series released digitally. Beating Justice League Dark, Takio by Brian Michael Bendis and Kirby Genesis by Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross to tie in first place with The Strange Talent of Luther Strode. Hear it being announced on the Comixology podcast here and you can download the book from Comixology here, and order it in print here.

Comixology also reviewed the book on their podcast here, saying, “Good all ages fun book…get down with it!”

Dead Men follows the tale of Cole, Sean, Alderman, Turner, Nash,  Dalton  : six professional criminals who, at a security depot on the outskirts of  Chicago  , pull off the biggest cash robbery in  UShistory. Afterwards, they know the drill: keep a low profile. Keep your mouth shut. Be smart.
But they’re about to find out that the old rules don’t apply anymore. Not in a city where the dead are returning to life and feeding on the living. And not when one of them decides his share of the payoff isn’t enough and that instead he wants it all.
These career criminals are wanted men. Dangerous men. And now they’re going to have to work very hard to not become dead men.

Hypergirl introduces us to the strange and unusual world of “Wierdsville,” a city where almost anything can happen. We meet bored teenage girl Charley Matthews who has no idea that a chance encounter with the dying Doc Hyperpower is about to change her life forever. Will she rise to the occasion and defeat the evil of Pharoanicus, or will she lock herself in her bedroom and listen to The Cure? Find out in this senses shattering debut of Weirdsville’s newest hero – Hypergirl!

Chek out Dead Men here, and Hypergirl here.

For those of you who prefer your comics in a digital format, we’re pleased to announce a range of new options for you, thanks to our partnership with Markosia. You can find Orang Utan Comics books in the AAM/Markosia sections on both Comixology and Graphicly, as we work with the UK’s leading independent publisher of graphic novels to increase the reach of our digital publications.

You can find Alpha Gods on Comixology here and here, and on Graphicly here. FTL can be found on Comixology here and on Graphicly here. Wolalina can be found on Comixology here and on Graphiclyhere.