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Day: August 6, 2025

Comics Youth CIC and its charitable arm, Comics Youth SCIO, has announced the launch of a search for the UK’s first Youth Comics Laureate, a ground-breaking, youth-led role designed to empower, pay, and amplify comics creators aged 18–30.

Comics Youth seeks the UK’s First Young Comics Laureate to Champion Emerging Talent Aged 18 – 30

By John Freeman on August 6, 2025

Search for the UK’s first Youth Comics Laureate launched

Juanjo Guarnido | Photo: Rita Scaglia

Creating Comics: An Interview with Blacksad artist Juanjo Guarnido

By James Bacon on August 6, 2025 • ( 1 )

James Bacon in conversation with the co-creator of Blacksad

Forbidden Planet Liverpool relaunches this weekend with new look and exclusive signings

By John Freeman on August 6, 2025

New look for Bold Street store

Artist Charlie Adlard and Jonathan Soden of The Soden Collection promote the 2025 Secret Artist Sale

Secret Artist Sale in aid of charity to offer work by top British Comic Artists for amazingly low prices

By John Freeman on August 6, 2025 • ( 1 )

Fancy some original work by some of the country’s top comic artists?

Emily the Strange drops into Forbidden Planet with all-new merchandise

By John Freeman on August 6, 2025

More exclusive cult merchandise arrives at Forbidden Planet stores

Teaser image for Doctor Who: The Prison Paradox via Doctor Who TV

New Doctor Who comic series launches in November

By John Freeman on August 6, 2025

Vworping your way in November

2000AD Prog 2444
 UK and DIGITAL: 6th August July £3.80
NORTH AMERICA: 1st October $26.99 (Prog Pack)
DIAMOND: JUN251428
COVER: Lee Carter

Aliens on the prowl? Find out in this week’s 2000AD!

By John Freeman on August 6, 2025

Shocks aplenty in this week’s Prog!

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