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Day: February 2, 2026

Sherlock Holmes and The Empire Builders The Gene Genie Volume 2 - Sherlock Holmes by Dan Panosian

In Review: Sherlock Holmes and the Empire Builders Volume 2: The Gene Genie

By James Bacon on February 2, 2026

Holmes is back in dramatic action!

BAFTA Games in Concert 31st January 2026 - Royal Festival Hall

BAFTA Games in Concert Earns Rapturous Standing Ovation at Festival Hall, UK tour to follow

By John Freeman on February 2, 2026

Iconic video game soundtracks live on stage

Frank Hampson, left, alongside Alan Vince, at EagleCon 80. Photo: Chris Hall

In Memoriam: Comics Archivist Alan Vince

By John Freeman on February 2, 2026 • ( 1 )

A highly regarded expert on EAGLE and Dan Dare has passed

2027 DC Thomson Annuals Montage

DC Thomson teases this year’s annuals, and new comic collections

By John Freeman on February 2, 2026 • ( 1 )

London Book Fair will sees launch of full 2027 range

Comic Cutz: The Art of Barrie Michell, Thursday 5th – 28th February 2026 | Monkton Arts 11 East Street, Ryde PO33 1JP

Roy of the Rovers artist Barrie Mitchell exhibition in the works

By John Freeman on February 2, 2026

Veteran British comic artist deservedly in the spotlight

Marvel Platinum Deluxe Edition – The Definitive Thor (Panini, 2022) SNIP

Retro Review: Marvel Platinum Deluxe Edition – The Definitive Thor

By John Freeman on February 2, 2026

Enthralled by Norse Gods once again!

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