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• 2000AD: 49 Years and Counting!

  By John Freeman on February 18, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  No, we’re not too early – read on to find out why!

• Video Review and Picture Gallery – Comics: The Famous & Forgotten Exhibition at The Beacon, Whitehaven

  By John Freeman on February 4, 2026 • ( 3 )

  

  Enjoy a quick video tour of this amazing comic art exhibition!

• How British comic cover dates have (largely) lied to you for decades

  By John Freeman on February 12, 2021 • ( 1 )

  

  British publishers have been confusing us for decades. Here’s how.

• Funday Times returns in The Sunday Times for one-off special

  By John Freeman on February 27, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  The Funday Times is back – albeit briefly…

• Peter Hansen Comic Collection heads to auction, an incredible British comics archive

  By John Freeman on February 27, 2026 • ( 1 )

  

  A Boy’s Own Passion: an incredible archive of comic art is about to go under the hammer

• In Review: Good Luck, Have Fun Don’t Die

  By Tim Robins on February 27, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  We sent a human to the cinema so the AI could stay at home and make up your medical reports…

• Slaine takes on the Vikings – sort of! – in May

  By John Freeman on February 27, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  More chances to see this spectacular one man storytelling show

• In Memoriam: Red Dwarf co-creator Rob Grant

  By John Freeman on February 27, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Smeg.

• Stunning “Thunderbird 6” art set to go under the hammer

  By John Freeman on February 26, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Stunning Thunderbirds art part of a much larger sale – the first of several this year

• Barnsley Zine Fair returns this Saturday

  By John Freeman on February 26, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  The biggest zine fair in the North of England is back this weekend

• Compal offers girls comics galore, and much more, in latest massive auction

  By John Freeman on February 26, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Plenty to savour for British comic fans – but some will need deep pockets!

• Zombies on the rampage in a new Commando tale!

  By John Freeman on February 25, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  They just won’t lie down and die…

• Crowdfunding Spotlight: Witchmaze by Simon Jacob

  By John Freeman on February 25, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Do not pass by this stunning-looking fantasy adventure!

• Action Stations! New 2000AD, first Action collection on sale now

  By John Freeman on February 25, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  No slowing down! Rebellion’s new releases will take you to the brink of– literally!

• Crowdfunding Spotlight: New Anniversary Action Force Guide Books

  By John Freeman on February 24, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  An all-new twin set of collectors’ guidebooks to the vintage Action Force toy range

• Brickman on the run! Have you bought one?

  By John Freeman on February 24, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  He’s back! He’s bad! At everything!

• Book Palace Books TV Express “Biggles” collection flying your way

  By John Freeman on February 23, 2026 • ( 1 )

  

  Chocks away! New collection – and a Biggles comic checklist

• Hayao Miyazaki’s Dreams concert tour includes London, Edinburgh, Manchester dates

  By John Freeman on February 23, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Wide number of venues will host concerts through coming months

• Happy Birthday, Lex Luthor!

  By John Freeman on February 23, 2026 • ( 1 )

  

  Ever the supervillain!

• Happy 20th Birthday to London’s Cartoon Museum!

  By John Freeman on February 22, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Thank you to all, past and present, who keep this amazing place running!

• Doctor Who – Terror from the Deep: Episode 90

  By John Freeman on February 21, 2026 • ( 1 )

  

  Tidying up after his enemies…

• Coming Soon: The Curse of Frankenstein Seven-Inch Single

  By John Freeman on February 21, 2026 • ( 2 )

  

  Step inside the shadow-drenched world of The Curse of Frankenstein

• Stop Messing About! Happy Centenary, Kenneth Williams!

  By John Freeman on February 21, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Remembering a British comedy legend

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