This is the best September ever! Not only does Doctor Who return to our TV screens on the nineteenth, but on 10th September you can feast your eyes upon Doctor Who Adventures #6… which the Doctor is happy to tell… Read More ›
British Comics – Current British Publishers
In Review: Octobriana – The Underground History
By John A. Short Publisher: Kult Creations Format: 120 pages long. A signed, numbered, limited edition of 300. Colour/Black & white Price: £9.99 UK The Book: This lavishly illustrated book features the full story behind cult, underground, communist superheroine – Octobriana…. Read More ›
Something for the Weekend: British Comic Shop Releases (2nd September 2015)
It’s a busy weekend for comic fans across the UK, with many in Birmingham for the ace International Comic Expo, offering a whole host of comic creators to meet and greet – and until next week, it’s the only place where… Read More ›
Asterix goes from strength to strength, with new “Missing Scroll” album out next month
Since 1959, when Asterix was created by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo, he has gone from success to success – continuously attracting fans from all ages and from all around the world. In the publishing field, it is a very… Read More ›
Beano celebrates record-breaking run as a weekly comic, and Toytopia aims for another!
‘ Thanks to Guinness World Records, this week’s Beano (Issue 3800), on sale now in all good newsagents and sporting a new logo, confirms the comic’s status as the longest-running comic published weekly. The Beano is officially a record breaker! We’re the longest-running… Read More ›
Eagles of Battle back in latest Commando titles
Here’s the low down on the latest issues of Commando on sale now in all good newsagents and available digitally in various formats. If you enjoy Commando, do check out our exclusive discounted subscription offer! Commando No 4839 – Eagles… Read More ›
Something for the Weekend: British Comic Shop Releases (26th August 2015)
Here’s this week’s list of comics on sale now in comic shops across the UK. As usual, our list highlights the work of British creators and publishers. Comic artist and writer Mike Collins picked up on this regular feature’s tweaked… Read More ›
In Review: JM Barrie’s Peter Pan adapted by Stref
JM Barrie’s Peter Pan is one of the best known and loved British children’s novels of the last century, so it comes as something of a surprise to discover that there has never been a graphic novel based directly on… Read More ›
Comic Creator Spotlight: Big Punch Studios
Independent publishers Big Punch Studios will be featuring on a number of panels at the upcoming Melksham Comic Con soon (Saturday 30th – Sunday 31st August). Big Punch Studios are Nich Angell, Lucy Brown, Jon Lock and Alice White: four friends with… Read More ›
On Sale Today: The Blacklist #2 from Titan Comics
On sale today in all good comic shops from Titan Comics is The Blacklist #2, written by Nicole Dawn Phillips with art from Beni Lobel. Based on the hit show from NBC starring James Spader, this issue sees Kilniski… Read More ›
Sneak Preview: Mean Girls Club by Ryan Heshka
Created by Ryan Heshka 24 pages – published by NoBrow Press Release Date – September 2015 The Story: Introducing Pinky, Sweets, Blackie, McQualude and Wanda… Together they form the Mean Girls Club, a menacing powerhouse of ruthless rebels. Sweeping like a… Read More ›
In Review: Doctor Who Adventures Issue 5
Published by Panini Comic strip by Jason Quinn (script), Russ Leach (art) and coloured by John Burns Test story by Jason Quinn, illustrated by Russ Leach The Issue: Summer’s here and the time is right for reading the latest issue of Doctor… Read More ›
Sneak Peek: 2000AD Zenith “Apex” Edition
This week (Thursday) sees the release of the Zenith: Apex Edition – a gorgeous-looking full size reproduction from 2000AD publishers Rebellion of the original artwork from Grant Morrison and Steve Yeowell’s seminal superhero story from the late 1980s – and we have a sneak peek at some pages for… Read More ›
In Review: The Bizarre Adventures Of Gilbert & Sullivan
By Laura Howell Publisher: Soaring Penguin Press Out: 31st August 2015 The Book: The Bizarre Adventures of Gilbert & Sullivan: the very model of a modern mirthful comic book! Based on historical facts and characters, Laura Howell conjures a delightful collection… Read More ›
On Sale Today: Ramsey’s Raiders Return to Commando!
Here’s our regular rundown of the latest issues of DC Thomson’s war digest, Commando, on sale now in all good newsagents (and some evil ones), and available on a wide variety of digital platforms. Don’t miss out on our exclusive… Read More ›
Annuals now arriving thick and fast in bookshops, including Rupert the Bear
We’re clearly heading for Christmas – and yes, we know it’s only the end of July! – with a further round of annuals set to hit book shops and online stores across the UK over the next few days, including… Read More ›
“The Broons” enlisted for £10K Sunday Post giveaway competition
Publisher DC Thomson enlisted their long-running comic characters The Broons in a ground-breaking £10,000 competition for readers of The Sunday Post utilising cutting-edge digital printing. Using new technology from DC Thomson’s Discovery Print arm in Dundee, an instant giveaway voucher… Read More ›
In Review: Futurequake Issue 27
Creators: Various Publisher: Futurequake Press Out: Now The Book: FutureQuake is back! The finest talents in the small press are here again to save you from boredom. Where else in the printed world can you get this much variety for… Read More ›
Judgement Comes to Cardiff! (Judge Dredd judgement, that is)
Judgement in Cardiff, a unique exhibition of Judge Dredd art comes to Cardiff next month – the work of a duo known as Caped in Case who commissioned David Roach to draw the event’s promotional poster. The exhibition brings together some of… Read More ›
British Comic Shop Releases (15th July 2015) – Damocles, Ring of Roses and Captain Britain, too
Here’s this week’s (belated) list of comics on sale now in comic shops across the UK. As usual, our list highlights the work of British creators and publishers. Three Cinebook titles hit comic shops this week, including the latest Lucky Luke… Read More ›