After the resounding success of the humour comic anthology GOOF’s second issue last year, there was only one option, or maybe three… yes, GOOF the third is here!
Launching at the brilliant Macc-Pow! in Macclesfield next weekend (Friday 26th June – Sunday 28th June 2026), and available to order online straight after here, edited and published by the unstoppable cartoonist, convention organiser and educator Marc Jackson, on offer is a gloriously goofy publication that celebrates the joy of funny comics, goofy gags, weird wonders, silly stuff, barmy bits, and much more!
Suitable for ages 6+, GOOF comprises a distinct and thoroughly enjoyable one-page strips, and several features, the brilliant work of creators that include Tor Freeman, Lew Stringer, Seo Kim, Johnny Ryan, Barbara Niig, James Kochalka, Mat Greaves, Marc himself, and Luke McGarry. Needless to say, with that kind of lineup, it all makes for a great little comic, so grab one when you can!
“It’s a classic comic, with a modern appeal,” says Marc. “Our aim? To make you laugh so hard your eyeballs land in your neighbours glass of lemonade! Clean up on aisle three!
• Be the envy of all your friends once again, and pre-order your copy of GOOF 3 today!
GOOF Three Features …
• TARZAN THE TEENAGER by Tor Freeman
• A NEW COMIC, STARRING THESE GUYS by James Kochalka
• HAHA HAROLD by Marc Jackson
• JIGGLEY HEIGHTS by Eliza Kinkz
• DUDE! WHERE’S MY TROWEL? by Martina Aiko
• MONSTER GOOFS AND MAZE! by Hilary Barta
• OH NO! IT’S THAT DRACULA! by Lew Stringer
• WILLIAM WORM by Seo Kim
• NIGHT KNIGHT AND SLUMBER BOY by David Leach
• SYDNEY, THE SEAL (WHO CAN READ) by Luke McGarry
• Cut-that-out dept: GOOFMARKS!
• MENACING POOCH by Asimina Hollingworth
• PETER-MAN by Mat Greaves
• BUNNY BOY’S CARROT TACOS by Johnny Ryan
• IZARD THE WIZARD by Mister Hope
• CELEBRITY SIGNING DEPARTMENT
• POODLE ROCKING! by Jonathan Edwards
• THE POET by Rachael Smith
• THE MOON IS MY PET by Sam Spina
• CAPTAIN KABOOM BLASTS OFF by Barbara Nigg
• THE BIG DEBATE by Jim Medway
Be the envy of all your friends once again, and pre-order your copy today! This comic goes great paired with a raw steak, and a lampshade! You get… 24 oversized pages (BIG!) Full colour! Guaranteed laffs! An envelope!
Macc-Pow 2026
Friday 26th June – Sunday 28th June 2026
Macclesfield, Cheshire
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Web: maccpow.co.uk
MACC-POW!, Macclesfield’s Boutique Comic Art Festival returns for its eleventh year in June, bringing a mighty weekend of comics and comic art to the very heart of Macclesfield, Cheshire. The event will include the world premiere of the new film, OiNK! The Documentary.
Announced guests are Charlie Adlard, John Allison, Abby Bulmer, Jonathan Edwards, Tom Faraci, Felt Mistress,, Tor Freeman, Becka Higham, Aubrey Hope, Laura Howell, Tim Quinn and Dicky Howett, Florence Jackson, Joshua Knowles, Roger Langridge, Michael and Keli Lark, David Leach, Sonia Leong, Simone Lia, Pip Martin, Jim Medway, Mister Hope, Gary Northfield, Nigel Parkinson and Nika (Sunday only), Jacob Phillips, Sean Phillips, Emmelline Pidgen, Molly Pukes, Ahmed Raafat, Ray, Ava Reid, Emma Reynolds, Rachael Smith, Jim Stafford, Lew Stringer, Lucy Sullivan, Kev F. Sutherland, Aaron VW and Wocco.
The event’s “Esteemed International Guest” for this year will be James Kochalka, first Cartoonist Laureate of Vermont. Read our news story here
• OiNK! The Documentary (PG), World Premiere 8.00 – 9.30pm Saturday 27th June 2026 Cinemac Macclesfield, The Heritage Centre, Roe St, Macclesfield SK11 6UT| Free Tickets on the door – no pre-booking
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John is the founder of downthetubes, launched in 1998. He is a comics and magazine editor, writer, and Press Officer for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He also runs Crucible Comic Press.
Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine and Overkill for Marvel UK, Babylon 5 Magazine, Star Trek Magazine, and its successor, Star Trek Explorer, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics; and has edited several comic collections and graphic novels, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”, and Hancock: The Lad Himself, by Stephen Walsh and Keith Page.
He’s the writer of comics such as Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs”, with Dave Hailwood.
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