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• In Memoriam: Author and Roy of the Rovers Comics Editor Barrie Tomlinson

  By John Freeman on April 23, 2026 • ( 3 )

  

  The genius who not only made TIGER a much-loved weekly sports comic, brought us Roy of the Rovers weekly, and revived the EAGLE

• Small Press Day returns on Saturday 25th July

  By John Freeman on March 26, 2026 • ( 1 )

  

  It’s Back! It’s going to be the best yet!

• Lawless Bound: David Broughton

  By John Freeman on May 5, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Richard Sheaf chats with artist and writer David Broughton about his appearance at Lawless 2026

• In Pictures: Paolo Ongaro: The Poet of Adventure”, an Exhibition

  By John Freeman on May 4, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  This weekend saw the Italian cultural association Venezia Comics host an exhibition at its Festival by Commando comics artist Paolo Ongaro, largely focused on his work in his home country, particularly Spazio Chiama Atlantide. Paolo has kindly sent us some photographs of the exhibition, held in… Read More ›

• Lawless Bound: Andrw Sawyers

  By John Freeman on May 4, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Richard Sheaf catches up with The77 artist

• Eagle Picture Library: A Guide

  By John Freeman on May 4, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  A look at a short-lived picture library digest comic title

• On This Day in 1974: Farewell to the Third Doctor

  By John Freeman on May 4, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  The end of an era for Doctor Who, back in 1974…

• Modella Capital TG Jones store closures ahead

  By John Freeman on May 3, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Bad news for the high street, and the availability of comics and magazines

• Fortean Times Folklore charts Britain’s weird customs

  By John Freeman on May 3, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Explore Britain’s myths, legends & traditions

• Johnny Red Signing announced at Forbidden Planet Liverpool

  By John Freeman on May 2, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Garth Ennis and Keith Burns will be touching down at Forbidden Planet Liverpool later this month

• Crowdfunding Spotlight: 50-Odd Years of Big Noses by Hunt Emerson

  By John Freeman on May 2, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Support a stonking 220-page celebration of Hunt Emerson’s amazing career!

• Art and Comics Unwrapped: Exploring the Line Between Comics and Fine Art

  By John Freeman on May 2, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Perfect for art lovers, comic fans, and the curious alike

• Comic Creator Spotlight: Janeth Bazaldua

  By John Freeman on May 2, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  A dynamic artist seeking new challenges

• Doctor Who artist Andrew Skilleter opens archive for limited edition book sale

  By John Freeman on May 2, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Grab yourself some Doctor Who art special editions

• Beano animation rarity, original art and more offered in latest Phil-Comics auction

  By John Freeman on May 1, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  A fine selection of British comic treasures to savour, at auction now

• James Bacon’s “Irish Conflict in Comics” book gets national radio coverage

  By John Freeman on May 1, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Great to see comics getting national news coverage in Ireland

• In Review: The New Adventures from The Trigan Empire Book I

  By Luke Williams on May 1, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Luke Williams checks out the all-new adventures from Michael Carroll and Tom Foster

• Ghost In The Shell: Reemsborko signs on as worldwide agent, outside Asia

  By John Freeman on May 1, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Major manga licensing opportunities ahead

• Avery Hill Publishing reveals Autumn 2026 graphic novel releases

  By John Freeman on May 1, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Four great graphic novels in the works

• Master Replicas launches Space: 1999 Eagle Transporter Models

  By John Freeman on April 30, 2026 • ( 1 )

  

  More Gerry Anderson tie-in models breakaway!

• Red Dagger returns, thanks to Hibernia Comics, launching with new King Cobra collection

  By John Freeman on April 30, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  DC Thomson’s British superhero is back!

• Happy Birthday, Mike Allwood!

  By John Freeman on April 30, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Thank you for your amazing hard work promoting British comics!

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