Beginner's comic books

Spinning Hat know there comics, but if you don't? What'll really get you into the world of comics?

WATCHMEN by Alan Moore: Watchmen is usually the first one I recommend for people to read. It's really good for people who don't care for comics - they read that and realise comics can be something else to what they'd expected.






THE FILTH by Grant Morrison: I feel a lot of Grant's work is stuff you read after you've been indoctrinated a little bit into the world of graphics novels. You get his work and you realise it's a whole new level!







THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS by frank miller: If after reading Watchmen you want to scratch the itch a little, I would suggest this. It's all popart and postmodern, and really takes the medium and elevates it.








THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY by Gerard way: Gerard Way is well known as the front man in My Chemical Romance but has also built up a big reputation in the comic world, winning the Eisner and Harvery award! Looks like he is OK after all!

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Minimalist Design

It it a trend or are we being lazy?



Minimalism is often wrongly percieved as an effortless task but only graphic designers know it isn’t that easy. Minimalism involves extreme conceptualism and abstraction. Minimalism if used without any relevance and purpose can be quite harmful. Sometimes, just to rush the design, graphic designers pass off an average design as minimalism. So how can minimalism become dangerous?

Best UK dubstep

The UK scene is once again buzzing with the roots of a genre firmly embedded on British turf. The talent coming out of the UK if phenomenal. If you want to get upto scratch with who the biggest UK bad boys in dubstep are then look no further!


Rusko: A key player in the scene. Now touring the US to promote his latest unmissable album!


Magnetic Man: Recently travelled the UK on a sold out tour and reached top 10 in the charts with 'I need Air' showing just how popular this genre has become!


Nero: Now touring all over the world, Nero have recently signed exclusively to Chase & Status' label MTA and are currently working on their debut album.

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Top football goal celebrations

Spinning Hat looks back at the most memorable celebrations.


Peter Crouch

1. Peter Crouch
TV star James Corden was a big fan of the robot, and during Comic Relief, gave the striker some tips of how he could improve it. One of them – the rope – was performed by Crouch following his goal against Ukraine.
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Secret Santa Gifts

Lets imagine the office secret Santa. You're set a £5 limit and must buy a present for someone you have barely ever spoken to. Well there is no need to worry because we have a wide range of products that will suit everyone from Boring Barry in accounts, to Eco Emma, we have everything that they could want, and loads more great Christmas gifts. Plus, get 20% off with coupn code HOHOHO at spinninghat.com

Music Mike: For music lover's why not give them a taste of the past. 70's, 80's and 90's Music Trivia are retro quizes that will take you back to the golden days of music, presented in mini collectable boxes.




Eco Emma: For the eco warrior, give them a smile this christmas with some stylish retro Vinyl Coasters - recycled from classic vinyl records and cut into handy coaster sized drink mats.




Stressy Steve: Give your over-worked colleagues some stress relief with the Anger Management stress ball set.






Dinner-Party Dianne: For people who love being the host with the most, help them impress their guests with a side order of napkin origami.






Golfing Gary: Everyone knows this guy! Get him a golf gift this year that he'll thoroughly enjoy. Have some fun with Camo Golf Balls!






Skid mark Steve: For the friend who once had an awful mistake that they'll never live down, get them an Emergency Toilet Roll, just in case it happens again!





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Movember

Brush up on your grooming tips



Movember is a month-long moustache-budding campaign to raise money and increase awareness for cancers affecting men... and a brilliant excuse to let your facial hair grow for a month.

In support of this valiant and genteel cause, Spinning hat have put together our top three grooming tips for a gentleman trying to grow a handsome moustache...

World of Warcraft: Cataclysm

More of the same from the evil geniuses at Bethesda, and why fix what isn't broken?



Personally i'm not looking forward to the return of WoW, as I was hoping to go home this christmas and see my friends. There is no doubt in my mind that once one friend buys the game, they all will and then its goodbye reality. I might as well submit, at least then I might get a chance to speak to my friends online. You make the final decision, but to give you a helping hand, here are the pro's and con's of buying wow: cataclysm.