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• This Week’s UK Graphic Novel Releases – 21st September 2026

  By John Freeman on 21 September 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  New graphic novels and collections on sale this week, including Marvel titles

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

  By David Brazier on 20 September 2026 • ( 0 )

  

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

• Diamond UK British Publishers Books Solicitations – September 2026

  By John Freeman on 11 September 2026

  

  Starlord archive, new work from Gill Hatcher, and Black Mirror, too

• Two New Books from Alan Clark, firmly focused on British Comics “Golden Age”

  By John Freeman on 26 September 2026 • ( 1 )

  

  Comics historian Alan Clark has published two new books about the early days of British comics

• Crowdfunding Spotlight: Daryl Joyce’s Moments in Time Calendar 2027

  By John Freeman on 26 September 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Spend 2027 with Daryl’s favourite time travelling moments – pre-order now

• New Jester features interview with Idler cartoonist Paul Shadbolt

  By John Freeman on 26 September 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  New issue of The Cartoonists’ Club’s long-running magazine just published

• Tube Surfing: Mr Bean boosts BEANO, a Model Kits find – and more TG Jones closures

  By John Freeman on 25 September 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  A quickfire round up of things that caught our eye across the interweb

• New digital comics app, Sweet Shop launched

  By John Freeman on 25 September 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Fans can devour a Robust List of Comics Publishers from Day One

• Tintin and the Treasure of the Gospels

  By downthetubes Guests on 24 September 2026 • ( 1 )

  

  Damien Dessane dives deep into Hergé’s Tintin adventures

• New Beano Presents… Seasonal Specials Arrive

  By John Freeman on 24 September 2026 • ( 1 )

  

  Seasonal silliness aplenty featuring all your BEANO favourites

• Strawjack: “Figgerty’s Gallop” – Page 9

  By John Freeman on 24 September 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  It would seem the smuggler Strawjack is prone to a little exaggeration when telling his tales…

• It’s Only a Comic! A Special Feature by Barrie Tomlinson Part One

  By John Freeman on 23 September 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Barrie Tomlinson’s career in comics charted, from Lion to Roy of the Rovers, Eagle and beyond

• 2000AD 2501: Buzzing with Thrill Power! Plus, Tharg’s Droids on the loose in Glasgow!

  By John Freeman on 23 September 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Thrills from Tharg aplenty, and big event news for the weekend, too!

• In Memoriam: Author and Illustrator Terry Denton

  By John Freeman on 23 September 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Marking the passing of an incredibly inventive Australian author and illustrator

• In Review: Raiders of the Lost Ark

  By Tim Robins on 22 September 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Tim Robins headed on a quest to his local multiplex for a “Raiders” big screen outing

• The New Avengers 50th Anniversary celebrated in pop art prints by Art & Hue

  By John Freeman on 22 September 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Bring Steed’s unshakable calm, Purdey’s poise, and Gambit’s cheeky charm to your walls!

• Landmark Commandos represented with this week’s new editions

  By John Freeman on 22 September 2026 • ( 2 )

  

  The countdown to Commando 6000 is on!

• Comics Britannia! Captain Britain celebrated by Comic Shop News

  By John Freeman on 21 September 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Available from the online Comic Shop News Archive

• In Memoriam: New Yorker Cartoonist P.C. Vey

  By John Freeman on 21 September 2026 • ( 2 )

  

  P.C. Vey was a singular talent has passed, whose work is celebrated by many fellow cartoonists

• New free “How to THINK When You Draw” available now

  By John Freeman on 19 September 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Learn to draw comics and have some fun along the way

• British Audio Awards includes nomination for Jon Lock and Nich Angell’s “Tiny Hercules” graphic novel

  By John Freeman on 19 September 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Groundbreaking graphic novel adaptation nominated for a “Speakie”

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