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• This Week’s UK Graphic Novel Releases – 24th August 2026

  By John Freeman on 23 August 2026 • ( 2 )

  

  Your guide to new graphic novel releases this week in the UK

• In Review: The Collected Cloak

  By Peter Duncan on 19 August 2026

  

  Peter Duncan got a sneak peek at this brilliant collection of Mike Higgs bonkers spy spoof strip…

• Diamond UK British Publishers Books Solicitations – August 2026

  By John Freeman on 17 August 2026

  

  Latest catalogue includes Nordland Uprising, The Cloak and more

• Dutch comic shop Barabas celebrates 20th anniversary with special comic art auction

  By John Freeman on 30 August 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Dutch specialist comic shop celebrates 20 years selling comics, art and more

• Tube Surfing: Greatest American Hero, Gorilla Grodd and Cartoon Museum Happenings

  By John Freeman on 30 August 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  More quickfire news items and WebFinds that caught our bionic eye…

• Dave McKean’s “Black Dog” Tenth Anniversary Exhibition

  By John Freeman on 30 August 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Ten years on, Dave McKean’s World War One story gets a renewed focus

• Comic Creator Spotlight: Sarah Jolley

  By John Freeman on 30 August 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Check out inspired fan sequel to the Doctor Who story “Lux”, and much more besides

• Wallace Wood Centennial Celebration Strange Worlds expanded edition announced

  By John Freeman on 29 August 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  The Wallace Wood Estate has announced they are working with Vanguard on a revised, expanded edition of Wally Wood Strange Worlds, and are including some bonus rarities. Vanguard are publishers of numerous Wallace Wood collections in their WOODWORK series, including… Read More ›

• In Review: The Dog Stars

  By Tim Robins on 29 August 2026 • ( 1 )

  

  Tim Robbins’ take on Ridley Scott’s dystopian film

• Taschen publishes Lucas Museum of Narrative Art catalogue

  By John Freeman on 29 August 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Incredible new book from George Luca et al

• Crowdfunding Spotlight: After Darkfall

  By John Freeman on 29 August 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  When the world goes dark, love and war ignite…

• 2000AD delayed for a week after printers go into administration

  By John Freeman on 28 August 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  They should have continued publishing on Mars, right?

• In Review: Wilomina: The Land of Dreams and Nightmares

  By Peter Duncan on 28 August 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Peter Duncan checks out the wonderful new graphic novel from John Chalmers and Sandra Marrs

• Morecambe Comic Con returns this weekend

  By John Freeman on 28 August 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Morecambe Comic Con returns for its free two day Summer event this weekend, over Bank Holiday Sunday and Monday (30th – 31st August 2026). While its focus is more media collectables and cosplay, comic creators and genre authors do attend,… Read More ›

• Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration offers online “Creating Comics with Purpose” course

  By John Freeman on 28 August 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Spaces for this online course are limited, so book your spot now

• The Lies of the Saints, new tale from Douglas Noble, available now

  By John Freeman on 28 August 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  The Lies of the Saints is a new 160-page black and white book by Douglas Noble, a family history built on a legacy of deceit. “Spanning the centuries from 1660 to the present day, The Lies of the Saints highlights… Read More ›

• Crying Out for an English Edition: L’Inca blanc by Serge Perrotin and Alberto Foche

  By John Freeman on 27 August 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  This amazing looking bande dessinée needs an English edition…

• Just Work: Tom Humberstone’s new comic spotlights the Gig Economy

  By John Freeman on 27 August 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Tom Humberstone’s new comic tackles AI, the Gig Economy and more

• In Review: Coyote vs Acme

  By John Freeman on 27 August 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Do the worlds of anarchic world of Merrie Melodies and Looney Tunes still have magic?

• Star Trek films set to return to movie theaters across United States

  By John Freeman on 27 August 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  American Star Trek fans will get to enjoy special movie screenings next month

• John M. Burns tribute to British Comic Legends

  By John Freeman on 27 August 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  A fascinating portrait of legendary British comic creators

• Rayker returns to Commando – and he’s out for revenge!

  By John Freeman on 27 August 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Get ready for a vengeance mission across war torn Europe!

• Crowdfunding Spotlight: 10 Lost Days – The End Of Magic by Sam Hart

  By John Freeman on 27 August 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  This fantasy adventure looks pretty special

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