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• The Real Dan Dare? Journalist, Pilot and Newspaper Editor Terence Horsley

  By John Freeman on January 25, 2026 • ( 2 )

  

  Was journalist, pilot and newspaper editor Terence Horsley one of the influences for EAGLE’s space hero?

• Comics: The Famous & Forgotten Exhibition opens at The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven

  By John Freeman on January 20, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Amazing selection of classic comic art on display in Cumbria

• In Memoriam: Comic Artist, Game Designer Vu Danh

  By John Freeman on January 29, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  The unexpected death of an incredible artist has broken

• Tripwire Comics Presents Sherlock Holmes out in April

  By John Freeman on January 29, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Following the release of two graphic novels from Tripwire Comics Presents, telling stories of Sherlock Holmes, the world’s greatest detective as never seen before, the publisher is releasing a collection that brings both acclaimed parts together in one volume for… Read More ›

• Zombies Stalk Barrow, thanks to Charlie Adlard!

  By John Freeman on January 29, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Creepy coffee drinker alert!

• Star Wars and Mad Cave Studios Announce New Original Graphic Novels

  By John Freeman on January 29, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Two new stories in the works starring infamous crimelords and storied heroes

• Comics Retail Industry Icon Bill Schanes buys Bud’s Art Books

  By John Freeman on January 29, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Good news from across the pond

• Remembering Sal Buscema

  By John Freeman on January 28, 2026 • ( 1 )

  

  Comic creators celebrate a comics legend

• Lost Galaxy, new comic shop set to open in Dundee

  By John Freeman on January 28, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Welcome news for Dundonians!

• Judge Dredd Megazine is heading Back to America

  By John Freeman on January 27, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Thrill-Power is going global once more…

• Folio Society to Publish Breathtaking 40th Anniversary Edition of Fantasy Favourite, “Howl’s Moving Castle”

  By John Freeman on January 27, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Limited edition features illustrations by Marie-Alice Harel

• Book Palace latest “From the Vault” Art Auction ends this weekend

  By John Freeman on January 27, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Archive art aplenty up for auction

• Aardman 50th anniversary range celebrated with exclusive merchandise from Forbidden Planet

  By John Freeman on January 27, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Cracking news for Aardman Animation fans

• Tales From the Quarantine: A Statement

  By John Freeman on January 27, 2026 • ( 2 )

  

  A cautionary tale

• Film director Ben Wheatley turns 2000AD script droid!

  By John Freeman on January 27, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Top talent from the big screen signs aboard the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic!

• Rare British comic fanzines included in upcoming Toys & Collectables Timed Auction from Ancient Mariner Auctions

  By John Freeman on January 26, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Rare British comics ephemea aplenty up for sale

• DC Black Label announces Swamp Thing 1989, finally publishing a controversial story

  By John Freeman on January 26, 2026 • ( 1 )

  

  Resurrected at last…

• Five Comics That Should Come Back

  By downthetubes Guests on January 26, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Don’t you just hate it when a series you love ends unexpectedly?

• Robert Crumb: Boswell’s London and Other Diaries exhibition closes this week

  By John Freeman on January 26, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Last chance to see…

• 2026 Excelsior Awards shortlists include Hilda and the Twig, Manga, Star Wars and more

  By John Freeman on January 26, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  The short lists for the 2026 Excelsior Awards – the only fully independent, nationwide book award for graphic novels and manga, where kids aged 9-18 decide the winner, have been announced. They include a wide variety of titles, from Hilda… Read More ›

• Commando Comics with a SciFi Twist: “Harrier Squadron” returns

  By John Freeman on January 26, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Another Warlord revival, offering all-out Harrier action!

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