More wonderful explorations of SF publishing after World War Two
Month: February 2021
Dan Dare Radio Luxembourg recording rarity offered on eBay
An incredible item of Dan Dare’s history is up for sale
Revealed: The Spider’s Syndicate of Crime Hardback Cover by Chris Weston
Check out this stunning web exclusive
Jurassic Larks! Do you remember that time dinosaurs devoured the Daily Star?
Step back to the 1990s for some dinosaur-inspired thrills!
SelfMadeHero’s Graphic Anthology Programme promotes diversity in comics publishing
New project to find, develop, publish and promote emerging comic artists
Studio Aardman creates ‘What’s Up With Everyone?’ mental health campaign targeting young people
A great initiative for mental well being
Latest Phil-Comics comes stacked with vintage British comics complete free gifts
Some choice items on offer
SHIFT Issue Three heads to the stands, Dan McDaid’s “DEGA” and “Crucible” to join strip line-up later this year
Slightly delayed by the pesky pandemic lockdown, SHIFT is back in newsagents soon!
In Memoriam: Comic artist and illustrator Bill Titcombe
A true master of British humour comics has passed, best known for this work on TV Comic and Look-In
British Science Fiction Association Awards Shortlist Revealed
The British Science Fiction Association has just announced the shortlist of nominees for their BSFA Awards for work published in 2020, which includes an award for Best Artwork and a nomination for Hugo nominated Fan Artist Iain Clarke. The BSFA Awards are… Read More ›
In Memoriam: Illustrator Victor Ambrus, the refugee who brought British history and legend to life
Marking the passing of this much-loved illustrator
Beano Rebels! Latest “Beano Brain” report says British children are “unafraid to challenge adults” for a better society
Comic revolutionaries are getting younger…
Remembering Si Spencer: Personal Tributes by fellow writer Will Vigar and publisher Phil Hall
Writer Will Vigar and publisher Phil Hall pay personal tribute to Si Spencer
In Memoriam: Comics Writer, Editor and TV Script Writer Si Spencer
The British comics community is much diminished by Si’s passing
Cutaway Comics announces artist for next Doctor Who spin-off comic, Paradise Found
Coming later in 2021…
Deadpool 30th Anniversary Special out this week from Panini UK
The Merv with the Mouth hits his third decade as only he can!
Thinking of attending European festivals as a comic creator post COVID? Here’s some things you need to know
A quick guide for comic creators seeking to attend EU festivals post Brexit
Ready for Anything? New Commando Comics offer all out action – and parachuting dogs, too!
Parachuting dogs and Falklands drama!
Rescheduled 2020 Bryant Lecture “Life Drawing with Alison Bechdel” announced as online event
Rescheduled from last year
Doctor Who: Panel to Panel re-visits an encounter with artist John Ridgway
Revisiting a great interview with this veteran artist and writer