(Updated again – with thanks to our readers): A quick reminder that there is an official Merlin magazine on sale in the UK in selected supermarkets and newsagents, published by Titan Magazines.
The magazine is being published as Issue 19 of Titan’s Totally title, which explains the cover numbering – but contrary to our earlier version of this report, it’s being billed as the second issue of the official Merlin magazine launched by Attic Media, just before that company went into administration.
The whole situation has left some fans – and us! – a bit confused, as Titan have told us this ‘continuation’ is a one-off for now.
Titan published another Merlin tie in as Totally #4, back in 2010.
Totally #19 comes with a free sticky Serket, a Merlin keyring and four special badges. There’s also a chance to win Arthur’s gloves, and a trip to the set, as well as loads of other special prizes.
The magazine also features a Merlin comic strip, drawn by Lee Carey, who also drew the strip for the only issue of Attic Media’s publication.
We’ll keep you posted if there is further news on a new ongoing Merlin title.
• Comic Vine has a guide to Titan Magazines Totally magazine here
This item was updated in October 2023 to amend links (Totally is no longer featured on the Titan Comics web site) and add art samples by Lee Carey
The founder of downthetubes, which he established in 1998. John works as a comics and magazine editor, writer, and on promotional work for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He is currently editor of Star Trek Explorer, published by Titan – his third tour of duty on the title originally titled Star Trek Magazine.
Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Babylon 5 Magazine, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics. He has also edited several comic collections, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”.
He’s the writer of “Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies” for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs” with Dave Hailwood.
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