Rebellion is making holidays special again this year with a whole slate of classic comic book specials for new readers and nostalgic parents alike!
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Commando Comics tease new series, “War Across Europe: REBEL!”
Part one of the brand new Commando three-part series, War Across Europe: REBEL! is out soon from DC Thomson
“Dennis & Gnasher: Unleashed!” gets second season on CBBC
Beano Studios have announced a 52-episode second series of the hit animated TV show Dennis & Gnasher: Unleashed! has been ordered for CBBC. The announcement follows the successful launch of the International Emmy nominated kid’s CGI show, which was the… Read More ›
Avatar releases new edition of Alan Moore’s Writing for Comics
A new printing of Alan Moore’s Writing for Comics is released this week by Avatar Press. Older British comic fans may remember when Alan first shared his thoughts on how to deliver a top notch script. The main essay featured… Read More ›
40th anniversary of Doctor Who Weekly celebrated in new audio adaptations of original strips
Two classic Doctor Who comics strips are released as audio adaptations by Big Finish next month, starring Tom Baker as the Fourth Doctor and Rhianne Starbuck as companion Sharon. Adapted from the comic strips by Pat Mills and John Wagner,… Read More ›
In Review: The Ether #2 by Matt Garvey and Dizevez
The Ether #2 Matt Garvey and Dizevez I was hugely impressed with the first issue of Garvey and Dizevez’s The Ether (reviewed here), an unusual indy superhero tale that started out looking like a lot of other similar tales (right… Read More ›
Thrill Power Overload! Complete 1977 – 2018 2000AD collection goes to auction
A complete collection of 2000AD comic books – featuring Prog #1 – #2111 (February 1977 – December 2018) – will go under the hammer on Friday 15th February at Cuttlestones’ Wolverhampton Sale Room.
Gola sponsors Roy of the Rovers adventures – again!
Roy Race, the teenage goal-scoring sensation at Melchester Rovers, and the star of iconic football series Roy of the Rovers, has signed an exclusive boot deal with British sportswear brand Gola. It’s not the first time Gola has been seen… Read More ›
School Daze at Dartington Hall: An Interview with Former Tharg, Steve MacManus
Steve MacManus began his career in 1973 as a sub-editor on the weekly comic Valiant, published by Fleetway Publications. He went on to work on Battle Picture Weekly and Action, before moving to 2000AD, which he edited from 1979 to 1987. Subsequently, he sought to… Read More ›
Tracing the Great War: comics-inspired World War One teaching resource launches
A new World War One teaching resource has just been launched for 11 – 15 year-old students, based on the ambitious comic anthology Traces of the Great War. The online learning resources offer teachers of English, History and Humanities a… Read More ›
Another landmark issue for Commando, as Issue 5200 released
The longest-running British war comic reaches its 5200th issue as Commando releases brand new issues 5199 – 5202, on sale this Thursday in all good newsagents and via various digital platforms from DC Thomson. Check out the mysteries of Pyu… Read More ›
Jaegir is back! New 2000AD out today
With a stark cover from Raid71 firmly announcing the return of “Jaegir“, 2000AD Prog 2117 drops into British newsagents today – and on various digital platforms. This Prog is a mix of continuing trails laid and set up chapters, in… Read More ›
Dave Gibbons first Watchmen cover among latest Heritage Auctions art offerings
There’s a host of art by British artists featured in the upcoming Heritage Auctions Comic Art Signature Auction, taking place over 21st – 23rd February 2019 in Dallas – and a number of covers created for early Marvel UK comics… Read More ›
Crowdfunding Spotlight: Rodney – The Premonition by Eddie Campbell and Phil Elliott
Behind the pseudonym, Charlie Trumper, Eddie Campbell and Phil Elliott created over 100 comic strips between 1984 and 1985 for the weekly music paper, Sounds… and now a collection of Rodney – The Premonition is in the works, seeking funding on Kickstarter
Which British school will write themselves into Roy of the Rovers history?
To celebrate the return of the classic Roy of the Rovers comic, the National Literacy Trust and publisher Rebellion are inviting pupils aged 8 to 12 to get creative and write a club motto for Roy Race’s iconic football team, Melchester Rovers
Rebellion’s Keith Richardson talks “Treasury of British Comics” plans, return of “The Vigilant”
There are exciting times ahead for fans of classic British comics as 2000AD publisher Rebellion expands its “Treasury of British Comics” line in 2019, taking full advantage of the huge range of characters and comic titles it now owns, from… Read More ›
Beano launches National Jokes Competition for Schools
The Beano has launched a new national joke competition to find Britain’s funniest primary school class. Pupils and teachers (on behalf of pupils) across the UK will be able submit their primary school classes’ top three jokes at www.beano.com/jokes from… Read More ›
Ken Reid Creepy Creations T-Shirts in the works – vote for your favourite now!
Fans of Frankie Stein and Faceache creator Ken Reid have been clamouring for them, and now Rebellion are delivering t-shirts based on his brilliant “Creepy Creations” – but which design is best?
Robot Archie’s Dutch Adventures as “Der Man van Staal”
Robot Archie – now owned by Rebellion – is an iconic character that must surely be in the running for collection next year, but did you know he was possibly as popular in Holland as he was here, and like… Read More ›
Easter Delight! All-new Cor! & Buster Special out in April
We’ll have more on the Cor! & Buster Special out this April from Rebellion soon – there’s plenty to tell you – but for now, here’s an item drawing on the official Previews information for this brand new British humour comic. With… Read More ›