COMIC book fans were queuing out the door to meet one of the hottest talents in the business when he paid a visit to Reading on Saturday.
Shoppers at Crunch Comics in Harris Arcade were able to meet artist Martin Simmonds.
He was on hand at the store to sign copies of the Department of Truth series, published by Image Comics both as a monthly title and also as a graphic novel series.
The series tells the tale of Cole Turner, a man who has spent a lifetime studying conspiracy theories, but has his life changed when he finds out that they are all true, from the JFK assassination to flat Earth theory and reptilian shapeshifters. One organisation has been covering them up for generations.
Hugely popular, it uses Martin’s talents as an artist to tell the story.
Brian Wong, who runs Crunch Comics, was delighted with how the event went.
“Martin said he really enjoyed meeting our customers and Department of Truth fans,” he said.
“He was with us for three hours, and was kind enough to sign people’s comics and graphic novels, plus he did a ‘remarque’ sketch on the covers of his graphic novel for those who asked for one.”
Crunch Comics moved to larger premises in Harris Arcade in December last year, taking over the unit formally occupied by a letting agent.
