Commando Issues 5315-5318 were released last week but, somehow, the release slipped our radar! The DC Thomson war title continues to troop on with two tanks, a Catalina – and some Motor Torpedo Boats…
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Free to Download – A Coronavirus Lockdown-busting Cornucopia of Comics from Bryan Talbot and more
As a little pick-me-up during the Coronavirus Pandemic, Bryan Talbot, working with web master James Robertson, has put together a downloadable version of all of the free comics published on his official site site over the years
Holy Bat Timing! Panini UK launches Batman: Tales of the Dark Knight
It may, unfortunately be badly timed, but Panini UK launched Batman: Tales of the Dark Knight last week – the first in what will hopefully be a new line of DC titles
In Review: Action 2020 Special
Moose Harris, original Action comic fan and creator of The Sevenpenny Nightmare web site, now hosted on downthetubes, takes a look at the recently-released Action 2020 Special…
Lakes International Comic Art Festival declares it’s still Full Steam Ahead for October
Responding to the uncertain times we are in as a result of the Coronavirus Pandemic, the Lakes International Comic Art Festival has confirmed it is still working on its plans to bring comic fans of all ages a weekend of comic fun to Kendal this October
Increased demand for science fiction audio adventures deal drives partnership with Penguin and Rebellion
Penguin Random House UK recently launched a new partnership between its audio division and 2000AD publisher Rebellion, in response to increasing demand for science fiction audio
Titan Comics “Robotech: Remix Volume – Déjà Vu” is available now
Robotech: Remix Volume – Déjà Vu is out now, collecting issues 1 to 4 of Titan Comics’ smash hit series
Latest Phil-Comics eBay auction offers some real treats
There’s another fantastic selection of comics, annuals, books, free gifts and magazines await you in the Phil-Comics eBay auctions this week
Coronavirus Pandemic – Creator Resources and Free Comics!
Last Updated 7th April 2020: A list of resources for creators, comic buyers and fun for kids and parents affected by the CoronaVirus Pandemic Lockdown in the UK – and hopefully beyond
2000AD continues publication, Treasury Specials still on course, but Best of 2000AD launch delayed
Rebellion has issued a statement about how the Coronavirus Pandemic will affect publication of its comics and graphic novels
Avery Hill release trailer for Owen D Pomery’s upcoming graphic novel “Victory Point”
Very fine UK comics Indy publisher Avery Hill has released a trailer for Victory Point, the upcoming graphic novel by Owen D. Pomery. From the book’s description: “In the 1930s, the village of Victory Point was selected as the site… Read More ›
Vectis Auctions trails mammoth Dan Dare toy and comic sale
An upcoming auction will feature a large selection of original Dan Dare and Eagle collectables from the 1950s
Eagle’s “Riders of the Range” collected… in Holland
Specialist Dutch publisher Uitgeverij Boumaar is publishing “Folio Plus” editions of the Eagle strip “Riders of the Range”
TV Series That Might Have Been: The Trigan Empire
This week sees the release of The Trigan Empire Volume One from Rebellion under their Treasury of British Comics imprint – a comic that we’ve just learnt almost became a TV series
Meet The77 Creators: Artist and Writer Mal Earl
A chat with writer and artist Mal Earl, creator of “Prodigal”, which will debut in Issue 1 of The77
Spaceship Away hits 50 issues!
A landmark Issue 50 of the Eagle and Dan Dare-inspired comic magazine Spaceship Away is available now
100-page FutureQuake 2020 on sale now, and more!
The latest issue of the brilliant FutureQuake anthology is on sale now
Pre-order the 2020 Cor!! Buster Easter Special!
The Cor!! Buster Special is back in just three short weeks, on sale from Wednesday 8th April!
Crowdfunding Spotlight: post apocalyptic thriller CAMP VA07 #1
Check out a new post apocalyptic thriller from award-winning comics writer James McCulloch
Comic Connections: TV Century 21, Dan Dare and Eagle – and Doctor Who
Revealing the many links between Gerry Anderson’s publications such as TV Century 21 and Dan Dare and Eagle…