8/10/09 (LONDON) By Joel Meadows
Recently TRIPWIRE went to see Mike Carey and Mike Perkins signing at central London comic shop Orbital.

Mike Carey is doing fantastic work on Vertigo’s The Unwritten series and his Felix Castor series of novels is truly compelling. Meanwhile Mike Perkins did a sterling job as inker and occasional artist on Ed Brubaker’s Captain America run and has also done work on titles like Marvel’s Union Jack. Since Mike Perkins lives in the United States he doesn’t come over to the UK that often so this was a rare treat. The turnout was good and it was always pleasant to catch up with both Mikes.

Orbital has always been a supporter of Tripwire so it’s good to see that the shop is flourishing. Also, Orbital has opened up a place where British comics stalwart Mike Lake, formerly co-founder of Titan and Forbidden Planet, is selling film posters and comic-related stuff called Shaking Street Gallery, with his partner Simon Dwyer. They have some amazing posters and paraphernalia as part of it is Mike’s own collection.

Here are some photos from the event and of the Gallery…