Comics and Creativity Bundle: Be Pure! Kiss My Axe! Pageturners

Save 15% on this awesome three-book bundle – a perfect gift for that special person who loves comics and wants to get the unvarnished truth and behind the scenes stories about the British comics industry. Plus crucial creative advice and insights for anyone interested in creative writing.

INCLUDED IN THE BUNDLE:

Be Pure! Be Vigilant! Behave! 2000AD & Judge Dredd: The Secret History 45th Anniversary Edition

“Through a minefield of imbeciles and chimps”

With his trademark humour and passion, Pat bares his soul and shares his experience of 2000AD in the five years since the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic celebrated its 40th birthday. This 45th anniversary special edition boasts a special introduction and a new, extended chapter–Thargshead Revisited 2–in which Pat explains his reasons for leaving the comic, and ponders its future.

It all began in a garden shed in Scotland in 1971…

From the hilarious origins when Judge Dredd writer-creator John Wagner and Pat began their careers writing together in a garden shed by paraffin lamp, to the tragic stories of legendary comic artists who have passed, and the challenges as 2000AD fought for survival against The Suits determined to destroy it, this is a unique, personal, and passionate account by the man who created 2000AD.

High-octane, anarchic comic rock ‘n’ roll

Everything you’ve always wanted to know about Judge Dredd, Sláine, Nemesis, ABC Warriors, Flesh, Strontium Dog and more, is in this book. Plus the writers and artists who created them and the real-life people and events they drew on for inspiration. The scandals, the back-stabbing and the shocking story that was regarded as “too sensitive” to ever see the light of day is finally told.

Funny, sad, angry, defiant, and outrageous: it’s the ultimate Comic Book memoir!

“You’ll be hard pressed to find a book so revealing.” Tony Esmond – downthetubes.net

“Essential reading. His account oozes attitude, is sometimes hilarious but always warm and genuine, pulls no punches and is scathing of the antiquated business practices and often anti-creative work ethics which have held British comics back while our European counterparts have thrived.” Amazon review

“A hell of a fun read” Amazon review

Kiss My Axe! Sláine The Warped Warrior: The Secret History 

‘Welcome to the Wound Feast!’

Covering 40 years of Celtomania in 2000AD, this is the ultimate history of Sláine, as writer Pat Mills finally – and with great sadness – brings his saga to a close.

Marvels, Myths and Mysteries

Pat created Sláine with artist Angela Kincaid in 1981, although it would take two years of story and art development before it appeared in print. What began as a personal quest for Pat to make sense of his Irish roots became a magical quest for Celtic marvels, myths and mysteries. And from it, Sláine emerged: a unique hero who stands apart from all other sword and sorcery warriors.

‘Would you buy a used chariot from this dwarf?’

Kiss My Axe! is about the exceptionally talented artists who illustrated this internationally acclaimed epic. World-renowned artists like Simon Bisley, Glenn Fabry, Mick McMahon, and more. It’s about the comedy behind Sláine and Ukko’s hilarious and fantastic adventures. And the warp-outs by the writer as well as the warrior, as he battled duplicity, censorship and discrimination to save his story from senseless sabotage.

Kiss My Axe! and celebrate 40 years of Sláine – you won’t think it too many…

“I don’t know if Pat Mills set out to write a guide to creating classic stories spanning decades with cult followings but that’s what he has done!” Amazon review

“This is a great read, even better than I anticipated. This doesn’t just tell you about the creation of Slaine but also about the world that Pat Mills and co-creator Angie Kincaid were living in at the time. It also gives a great insight into Pat’s psyche and how intertwined Slaine story is with Pat’s life story.” Amazon review

Pageturners: How to write iconic stories, from the creator of 2000AD

“The Meep! I love that story. I love it, I love it. It is the best story in the world. Sometimes I think, there’s no better story.” Russell T. Davies, Doctor Who Showrunner

Join the creator of 2000AD, Pat Mills, on an entertaining journey into the world of creative writing.

Pageturners is about writing successful stories.

The challenges, the pitfalls and the tricks of the trade, based on Pat’s own experiences. The times he got it right and—just as important—the times he got it wrong.

It’s not just about comics, but writing novels and films, too.

Pat’s strongest examples are from Doctor Who: comics, audio plays and TV, with the last section of Pageturners focusing on his writing adventures in the amazing worlds of the Time Lord.

He shares the inside story on one of his greatest successes:

The Star Beast.

Everything you want to know about The Meep. What inspired Pat to create it. How it brought something new to Doctor Who comic strips by challenging sci-fi stereotypes.

And The Star Beast’s triumphant return on TV, as the first of three 60th Anniversary Doctor Who Specials, heralding the new season with Russell T. Davies back as showrunner.

Pageturners is essential reading on how to create legendary heroes and iconic stories.

“There are invaluable tips for what to expect from or ask for when working with artists, editors and writers, the whole of the comic-making process is explored and laid bare.” Amazon reviewer

“It’s a fantastic book that details the highs, lows, secrets of pretty much any creativity and the business behind it. Grab it and devour it.” Amazon reviewer