So my dirty little secret is this: I love comics. Though I am no connoisseur, I have my favourites that I follow closely, and indeed my collection has grown considerably over the years. At the top of my list are, predictably, Dave McKean and Neil Gaiman.

I was very pleased to read, via Gaiman’s blog, that McKean has finally pulled together a website, (which would have been practical for me back when I was attempting to commission an editorial illustration from him). It is now up and running with at least an index page, at davemckean.com.

In Gaimen news, he’ll be speaking in New York in November as part of a Sandman 20th anniversary celebration. I’ve committed to no longer flying to New York for the weekend, (something that is, thank god, considerably more difficult now that I’m based in London) but if you’re in the area, give it a go. These creative minds are few and far between, and well worth the modest New York ticket fees.