2000AD and Battle writer Gerry Finley-Day has published a new novel, the first of a wartime trilogy…
British Comics – Books
Northampton’s Close Encounters offers British comic rarities, including first ever Rupert the Bear annual
Some cracking vintage British comic annuals are to be offered for sale soon
Book Palace announces “Modesty Blaise” illustrators Special Edition, and limited edition prints
There’s a smashing looking new illustrators Special, “The Modesty Blaise Artists”, on the way soon
In Review: The A to Z of British Newspaper Strips by Paul Hudson
If you’re a British newspaper strip fan, you don’t want to miss out of getting a copy of this invaluable guide… but you’ll have to save your pennies!
Gosh! Comics announces “The A to Z of British Newspaper Strips” signing
Paul Hudson’s much anticipated new book on British newspaper strips should prove an invaluable reference work – and you can get it signed, too
Hibernia’s latest Comic Archive, “Blazing Battle Action”, available now
Blazing Battle Action is the sixth in Hibernia’s acclaimed Comic Archive series, exploring comics history through interviews, articles and rare art
Bryan Talbot’s Luther Arkwright: celebrating 50 years of a British comics legend opens at London’s Cartoon Museum
James Bacon reports on the opening night of Bryan Talbot’s new Luther Arkwright exhibition at the Cartoon Museum, and reviews it, too
Doctor Who Annual 2023 set to celebrate 60 years of the show
Due for release in September, the Doctor Who Annual 2023 is available to pre-order now
Unofficial Dr Who Annual 1988 materialises
The Unofficial Dr Who Annual 1988, a not-for-profit project, featuring contributions from Doctor Who luminaries such as the Sixth Doctor himself, Colin Baker, is available now
Garth Ennis reveals Battle-Action Special secrets in new Forbidden Planet TV videocast
Comics writer Garth Ennis returns to Forbidden Planet TV for another great chat with Andrew Sumner, this time going behind the scenes on the all-new Battle-Action Special, out next week
New “Battling Britons” out this weekend, “Paperbook Fantastic” available now
Two new publications – Paperbook Fantastic Two, now available on Amazon, and Battling Britons 3, available on Amazon on Sunday, feature splendid cover designs by Bill Cunningham, published by Justin Marriott
Britain’s romance comics to be revisited in new book from David Roach
Get set for an amazing journey into British romance comics, courtesy of David Roach, who brought us the brilliant Masters of British Comic Art…
BEANO and Dandy Annuals 2023 pre-orders open
An old favourite returns in this year’s BEANO Annual – available to pre-order now ahead of August publication
New book, “The Laughs of a Nation”, charts the comics of wartime publisher Gerald G. Swan
More vintage British comics documented by the unstoppable Alan Clark!
In Review: The Unofficial History of The Beano by Iain McLaughlin
Andy Boal checks out former BEANO editor Iain McLaughlin’s history of Britain’s longest-running comic…
Pre-orders open for Rebellion’s “Judge Dredd by Mick McMahon Apex Edition”
The Judge Dredd by Mick McMahon Apex Edition, out in October, is available to pre-order now.
Unofficial History of The Beano out now
The Unofficial History of The Beano, is out now and available from all good bookshops
Strawjack – The Terror of Romney Marsh drops anchor, steeped in piracy, smuggling and general skullduggery!
“Strawjack – The Terror of Romney Marsh” drops anchor, a new steampunk-tinged graphic novel by Keith Page, steeped in piracy, smuggling and general skullduggery
Delve into “Comic Papers of the Platinum Age”, Alan Clark’s latest book on early British comics
Another smashing-looking book delving into the very early days of British comics is available now
Out Now: Learn to Speak Cat – Fake Mews
Feline in a funny mood? This could be the book for your Christmas stocking…