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• Tube Surfing: British Comic Kickstarters, Our Latest Top Picks

  By John Freeman on 23 October 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  We check out some smashing looking comics seeking your support on Kickstarter

• Haunting Halloween treats in the new Commando comics

  By John Freeman on 20 October 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Four creepy Commando stories out this week

• This Week’s UK Graphic Novel Releases – 12th October 2026

  By John Freeman on 12 October 2026

  

  This week’s guide to new graphic novels and collections due for release this week in UK bookshops

• Diamond UK British Publishers Books Solicitations – October 2026

  By John Freeman on 10 October 2026

  

  New Thunderbirds titles head to Local Comic Shops, Doctor Who delights, too!

• Alex Potts heads to Cartoon County

  By John Freeman on 25 October 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  This event will also be online tomorrow

• 5 Horror Movies from the 1930s

  By David Ferguson on 25 October 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  David Ferguson dives into classic 1930s horror…

• Rik Hoskin’s “Hercules Versus”novel saga launched

  By John Freeman on 25 October 2026 • ( 1 )

  

  One Immortal Hero. Infinite Enemies!

• WAZP, the Warrington Art, Zines, Comics and Print Fair, returns

  By John Freeman on 25 October 2026 • ( 1 )

  

  Celebrating comics and local creativity

• 5 Doctor Who Spooky Audio Stories

  By John Freeman on 24 October 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  David Ferguson doesn’t cover his ears during these creepy tales!

• Call For Papers: The “desirable future” – «Futurs désirables» – of comics

  By John Freeman on 24 October 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  What is a desirable future for comics?

• E.C. Tubb’s “Cap Kennedy” Saga: Background To a Space Hero Saga

  By John Freeman on 23 October 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  New videocasts from Philip Harbottle, and a “Cap Kennedy” checklist

• Cosmic Lighthouse “Murderbot” graphic novel tie-in smashes crowdfunding target

  By John Freeman on 23 October 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  New graphic novel publishers Cosmic Lighthouse are deservedly celebrating the success of their Kickstarter campaign for the first ever graphic novel based on the international bestselling series The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells, which reached its £65,000 funding goal in… Read More ›

• 2000AD announces 50th Anniversary Event next March

  By John Freeman on 23 October 2026 • ( 2 )

  

  It’ll be the galaxy’s greatest party!

• Commando 6000 Sell Out Success prompts limited stock offer from publisher

  By John Freeman on 23 October 2026 • ( 1 )

  

  The sold out Commando 6000th issue set is returning with a limited stock. Don’t miss out on your piece of the history…

• Whatever Happened to Amalgamated Press Art Editor Lionel Morgan?

  By John Freeman on 22 October 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Can you help with information?

• Young Comics Maestro 2026 Winners: Full Details

  By John Freeman on 22 October 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Enjoy reading the three top entries from aspiring young comic creators

• GOSH! announces “My Beloved Other” Launch Party With Nick Abadzis and Angela Watson

  By John Freeman on 22 October 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Don’t miss this special edition highly recommended graphic novel

• Campaign launched to save BBC Radio 4 Extra gathers momentum

  By John Freeman on 22 October 2026 • ( 5 )

  

  Listeners condemn “short sighted” decision by BBC management

• Strawjack: “Figgerty’s Gallop” – Page 13

  By John Freeman on 22 October 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  A spy is dealt with, so on with the proceedings!

• London’s Cartoon Museum gets set to host a spooky Halloween night!

  By John Freeman on 22 October 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Flukey, Spooky, Caricature, Kooky! Will you be put under the Cartoon Museum’s spell next Thursday?

• Thought Bubble publish “What To Expect” Guide for upcoming comic-filled weekend

  By John Freeman on 22 October 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  A brilliant initiative from Thought Bubble offering a useful guide to their annual Harrogate event next month

• 10 Comic Art Picks from this weekend’s Massive Excalibur Peter Hansen Collection Comic Auction

  By John Freeman on 21 October 2026 • ( 2 )

  

  We trawled through over 400 comic lots to pick ten standout items in this auction

• Dragons wanted in Wolverhampton, and Pandas in Cambridge

  By John Freeman on 21 October 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Art trails across the UK seeking artists to take part

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