The crowdfunding campaign for independent British publisher Cutaway Comics’ biggest crossover event for 2022 and beyond, set in a Doctor Who-inspired “splinter universe” , is up and running!
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Call For Papers: Comics, Younger Audiences and Creators
Graphic Brighton 2022, taking place in May, is to focus on the state of comics for younger audiences in the 21st century…
The Party Has Started! Happy 45th Birthday, 2000AD!
A bumper issue of 2000AD, and fantastic celebrations on their way to mark 45 years of the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic!
BEANO bucks magazine sales decline again, as latest UK ABC news stand sales figures land
Good news again for BEANO as sales climb, despite a hard year for magazines overall on the UK newsstand in 2021
Steve Dillon Exhibition announced for Northampton’s Panel Gallery
An exhibition of art by Steve Dillon opens at Northampton’s Panel Gallery next month
A Marvellous Legacy: A Tribute to Ian Kennedy, by Kelvin Gosnell
Writer and former 2000AD and Starlord comics editor Kelvin Gosnell pays tribute to his artist and friend, Ian Kennedy, who died earlier this month
Humble Bundle, 2000AD join forces in support of charity
Humble Bundle and 2000AD have joined forces again, to bring fans the very best in comic book storytelling for amazing prices – and the chance to raise money for charity
New Commando comics offer war in the Atlantic, Africa, and frozen fjords, too!
Brand-new Commando comics (Issues 5515 – 5518) are on sale in newsagents this Thursday – and available digitally right now
The Inimitable Ian Kennedy: A Tribute by Calum Laird
Former Commando editor Calum Laird, remembers his friend, artist Ian Kennedy…
Splank! returns, seeks contributions for NHS charity fundraising edition
Contributions being sought for a new one shot humour anthology – and contributors will be paid, too!
Happy Birthday, Bash Street Kids!
Cartoonist Lew Stringer reminds us that The Bash Street Kids first appeared 68 years ago this week in The Beano, in the strip,”When the Bell Rings”, back in 1954…
“The House of Dolmann” hardcover with Chris Weston art still available from Treasury of British Comics
Don’t miss your opportunity to grab a copy of this hardcover special edition of this quirky puppet-packed title!
Kev F Sutherland’s a new graphic novel, “The Comic Book of Esther”, out now
Comic creator Kev F Sutherland has just published The Comic Book of Esther, his graphic novel adaptation of the Purim story. The Book Of Esther (The Scroll of Esther, Megillat Esther), released ahead of the Jewish holiday of Purim next… Read More ›
Don’t miss out on some stunning “Cisco Kid”, “Robot Archie” and Battle Picture Library cover art in this week’s Catawiki International Comic Art Auction
Some more classic comic art treats, plus rare prints by Moebius, and more, are up for sale this week on the Catawiki auction site
First edition of “The Dandy” the star lot in Compal’s latest comics auction
Compal’s first auction for 2022 has just opened for bidding with a host of British comic goodies on offer
Commissioning Ian Kennedy: How a special Dan Dare Poster was Created
David Robertson recalls the story behind a painting he commissioned from the veteran artist…
Latest Spaceship Away features Dan Dare cover and poster by Ian Kennedy
A belated plug here for the latest Spaceship Away, Issue 55, the Dan Dare-inspired glossy zine
Latest “Blade Runner 2029” collection, “Echoes” out now from Titan Comics
The second volume of Titan Comics acclaimed Blade Runner 2029, “Echoes”, is out now…
Art from comic artist and comedian John Cooper’s “Distance” project included in this year’s “Manchester Open Exhibition”
Art from “Distance”, a COVID-19-inspired autobiographical comic by comedian and artist John Cooper, features in the latest annual Manchester Open Exhibition
Creating Comics: PJ Holden reveals the story behind his new 2000AD “Terror Tale”
Comics artist and writer PJ Holden reveals the origins of his new “Terror Tales” story, “Roots” for the latest 2000AD, to Matt Badham