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• Bill Sienkiewicz announced as first guest for Lakes International Comic Art Festival 2026

  By John Freeman on March 7, 2026 • ( 1 )

  

  First guest and 2026 poster reveal!

• Dan Dare relaunched as graphic novel project from B7 Comics

  By John Freeman on November 14, 2025 • ( 1 )

  

  New threats, new adventures for a classic hero…

• In Review: Scream 7

  By Tim Robins on March 13, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  It’s fun, but could have been bolder…

• Six Figure Result for Newcastle Comic Auction as Peter Hansen Collection Makes Spectacular Debut

  By John Freeman on March 13, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  An auction SMASH!!

• In Memoriam: Illustrator and Graphic Novelist Michael Hague

  By John Freeman on March 13, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  A tribute to a much loved fantasy artist and author

• New classic comic strip collections from the Comic Strip Appreciation Group

  By John Freeman on March 13, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  More American newspaper strip rarities collected

• Destination Home! LEGO Ideas brings Tintin’s iconic moon rocket to life in brick form

  By John Freeman on March 13, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  It’s been years in development, but the moon ship has landed!

• BBC’s Sue Malden talks lost “Doctor Who” episodes

  By John Freeman on March 12, 2026 • ( 2 )

  

  Exclusive Sue Malden Interview published by Film is Fabulous!

• Crowdfunder Exclusive: New Anniversary Action Force Guide Books Sneak Peek

  By John Freeman on March 12, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  The Action Force fansite BloodForTheBaron.com is aiming to celebrate its 23rd anniversary with not one but two brand-new Guidebooks

• In Memoriam: Comic Artist Clément Oubrerie

  By John Freeman on March 12, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Celebrated French comic creator passes

• Air war rules new Commando comics, out today

  By John Freeman on March 12, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Air ace Matt Braddock is back in action!

• Frank Miller, Live in London in July

  By John Freeman on March 11, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  A Dark Knight Returns…

• Call For Papers: Graphic Medicine Europe inaugural conference announced

  By John Freeman on March 11, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Graphic Medicine Europe’s fist conference will take place in September

• In Review: Brickman #2 by Lew Stringer

  By downthetubes Guests on March 11, 2026 • ( 1 )

  

  It’s Smack-You-in-the-Face FANTASTIC, enthuses Philip Boyce

• In Pictures: Comic Cuts – The Work of Barrie Mitchell

  By Richard Sheaf on March 11, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Football comic artist ace Barrie Mitchell delivers an incredible gallery of his work last month

• Shaken, stirred? Blame Adrian Apollo, a new 2000AD 3riller!

  By John Freeman on March 11, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Meet the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic’s future superspy!

• New Punisher Marvel Premier Collection out this week

  By John Freeman on March 10, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Marvel Premier Collections spotlight some of your favourite characters and creators in an all-new compact format, offering an entry point to the Marvel Universe for new readers and a “catch up and revisit” opportunity for longtime fans.  This week sees the… Read More ›

• “Andy Capp” gallops into the Daily Star

  By John Freeman on March 10, 2026 • ( 1 )

  

  Andy Capp is off to the races – but don’t listen to his tips!

• New from Bear Alley Books, Action: The Sevenpenny Nightmare

  By John Freeman on March 10, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  A comprehensive guide to the controversial 1970s comic

• Don’t Steal This Book: AI protest at London Book Fair

  By John Freeman on March 10, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Empty book highlights AI theft

• Kings Heath Comic Con Returns for 2026 With Comic Book Creators, Workshops, Panels And More

  By John Freeman on March 10, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Ace Birmingham comic event returns in September

• Auctions galore! A good time to buy… or check your own attic?

  By John Freeman on March 10, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Treasures seeking new homes aplenty – don’t miss out!

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