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• This Week’s UK Graphic Novel Releases – 5th October 2026

  By John Freeman on 5 October 2026 • ( 0 )

  

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

• 6000 Not Out: Four All-New Commando Adventures celebrate a Major Milestone for the British War Comic

  By John Freeman on 5 October 2026 • ( 2 )

  

  Commando celebrates an amazing landmark issue!

• Britain’s Greatest Superheroes’ 50th Anniversary: Celebrating Captain Britain

  By David Brazier on 20 September 2026

  

  David Brazier celebrates 50 years of Britain’s leading Marvel character

• Oni Press announces “Doctor Syn” title, launching January 2027

  By John Freeman on 7 October 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Fiery first issue art and covers revealed ahead of New York Comic Con!

• 6000 Not Out: A Chat with Commando writer Ferg Handley

  By Jeremy Briggs on 7 October 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Jeremy Briggs catches up with the Ramsey’s Raiders writer

• Metropolis Centenary set to be celebrated at The National Science and Media Museum

  By John Freeman on 7 October 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Get your film tickets ahead of the curve for this centenary celebration

• British Captain Britain Fans celebrate 50 Years with a special not-for-profit comic

  By John Freeman on 7 October 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  A fan recreation of a key moment in Captain Britain’s history!

• “Multimodal Comics: The Evolution of Comics Studies” released in paperback

  By John Freeman on 7 October 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Fascinating academic essay collection, now at a more affordable price!

• First look at Doctor Who: TARDIS Crew – but will there be a comic, too?

  By John Freeman on 7 October 2026 • ( 1 )

  

  But will there be a comic, too?

• In Memoriam: Comic Creator Matt Howarth

  By John Freeman on 6 October 2026 • ( 5 )

  

  “It may stop but it never ends” A singular, ground breaking talent has passed

• 2000AD Begins Full-On Autumn Assault with new Prog, new Collections this week

  By John Freeman on 6 October 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  No time for slacking – this week’s 2000AD is packing!

• 6000 Not Out: A Chat with Commando cover artist Graeme Neil Reid

  By Jeremy Briggs on 6 October 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Jeremy Briggs chats with the long-serving Commando cover artist

• Panel Borders: Photography and Fine Art in Comics

  By John Freeman on 5 October 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Exploring the world of fine arts, comics and photography

• Selkie Awards 2026 Shortlist Announced

  By John Freeman on 5 October 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Scottish comic awards return for second year

• 6000 Not Out: A Chat with Commando Editor Kate McAuliffe

  By Jeremy Briggs on 5 October 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Jeremy Briggs catches up with Commando editor as the title hits its 6000th issue…

• The Adventures of Tintin: ‘The Shooting Star” Decoded

  By downthetubes Guests on 4 October 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Damien Dessane explores more Tintin secrets…

• First guests announced for Vworp Meet Manchester Doctor Who Birthday Bash

  By John Freeman on 3 October 2026 • ( 1 )

  

  Big Manchester Who birthday event in the works

• T-Shirt Makers Weird Fish offer chance to win Exclusive BEANO Art

  By John Freeman on 3 October 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Join the shoals and celebrate 75 years of Dennis the Menace with Weird Fish tie in t-shirts

• Buster comic art, Doctor Who fan rarities and more on offer in latest Phil-Comics auction

  By John Freeman on 3 October 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  A great selection of British comics, art, and more, at auction this weekend

• Frank Quitely announced as winner of the Sergio Aragonés International Award for Excellence in Comic Art

  By John Freeman on 2 October 2026 • ( 1 )

  

  Top British artists joins the ranks of this prestigious award’s winners

• Roads Not Taken: The 1632 Comic

  By John Freeman on 2 October 2026 • ( 2 )

  

  Plenty of comic projects founder early, for different reasons. This was one of them

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