Issue Four of the Belfast-based non-profit 2000AD fanzine Sector 13 is getting a reprint – with a stunning Venus Bluegenes cover by top artist Will Simpson. The reprint follows the near sell out of Issue Four at the Lawless convention… Read More ›
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Coming Soon: The 77
A new independent comics anthology is in the works from a team of disparate comic creators united by their admiration for one comic – 2000AD. 20 creators are busy with collaborations for The 77, edited by Ben K Sy, and… Read More ›
Isn’t it about time the 1980’s Dan Dare stories were collected?
The 1980s Dan Dare stories came up in discussion over the weekend, which prompted me to suggest that if fans wanted to see them reprinted, then they needed to write to Titan Comics, who currently hold the license to republish… Read More ›
In Review: The Vigilant – Legacy
The Vigilant – Legacy Writer: Simon Furman Artists: Will Sliney (Opening Pages) and Simon Coleby Colour: Len O’Grady Lettering: Simon Bowland “Doctor Sin – Tribunal” Writer: Simon Furman Art: Jake Lynch Colour: john Charles Letters: Oz Includes character background features… Read More ›
Comics covered at upcoming Colour and British Visual Culture Symposium
If you’re in Norwich on Friday 6th September, comic artist David Roach – author of Rebellion’s upcoming Masters of British Comic Art – is a guest at the Colour and British Visual Culture Symposium. David will be giving a talk… Read More ›
Lakes Festival Focus 2019: An Interview with artist Darren Cullen
Every year, in the countdown to the Lakes International Comic Art Festival in October, we bring you a series of interviews with guests at the event. This first “Festival Focus” for 2019 is with satirical artist, illustrator and writer Darren… Read More ›
First Look: “Ragtime Soldier”, a new World War One comic from Pat Mills
Pat Mills, creator of 2000AD and co-creator and writer of the classic World War One strip “Charley’s War” for Battle, has revealed the first page of his new anti-war story, “Ragtime Soldier“, featuring art by Gary Welsh and Phil Vaughan…. Read More ›
Latest Eagle Times travels well with Dan Dare, Marco Polo, Pogo and more
The latest issue of the Eagle Society magazine Eagle Times (Volume 32 No. 2 -Summer 2019) is now available and offers another great mix of articles on both Eagle and other comics, not only offering further insight into the Eagle… Read More ›
“Raid On The Forth” From Maximized Comics
On 16 October 1939 a dozen Junker Ju88 bombers of the Luftwaffe set out from the German island of Sylt to make the first attack of the Second World War on the United Kingdom. Their target was the Royal Navy… Read More ›
Mysterious activities of Britain’s “Department of the Peculiar” revealed in new two-part comic
Information has emerged from Whitehall about the latest activities of the highly secretive Department of the Peculiar, whose activities can only, for now, be documented through the visual medium known as “comics”.
Doctor Who comics editor Jonathan Stevenson exits, interview on Panel to Panel
Episode #112 of Doctor Who: Panel to Panel podcast, devoted to all things Doctor Who comics related, is live
Codename Warlord returns, new adventure announced for upcoming Commando
“Codename Warlord” – the lead strip of classic war comic Warlord – returns to comics later this month, in the pages of DC Thomson Media’s Commando comic… and the Dundee-based publisher is trailing the revival with online announcements – and… Read More ›
Portsmouth Comic Con 2020 Super Early Bird Tickets On Sale Now
Following the second stonking year of a major comics event in Portsmouth, the city’s The Guildhall Trust has opened ticket sales for next year’s Portsmouth Comic Con, taking place on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd May 2020, with a Super… Read More ›
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed! The Musical – First Tour Dates Announced
The first tour dates for the new Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed! The Musical have been revealed, opening in Aylesbury in January, at the Waterside Theatre, with dates also announced in Birmingham, Glasgow London, Manchester and more. A production from Selladoor… Read More ›
Why Frank Bellamy was the perfect artist for “Thunderbirds” in TV21
Fred McNamara argues Frank Bellamy’s depiction of “Thunderbirds” remains TV21’s most memorable strip, and with good reason
Coming in 2020: Masters of British Comic Art
Masters of British Comic Art, Artist and writer David Roach’s history of British comics and the artists who made them is due for release from Rebellion in April 2020
Roy of the Rovers 65th Anniversary Special out next month
Rebellion have released details of their hardcover Roy of the Rovers 65th Anniversary Special, due for release Wednesday 4th September 2019
Crowdfunding Spotlight: The Seven Sagas of Silverbeard
The Seven Sagas of Silverbeard is a terrific-looking sword and sorcery book with a gorilla warrior hero, currently seeking crowdfunding on Kickstarter – and we like the cut of its gib!
Last chance to buy Psycops collection at a discount today
Today is your last chance to get the new Psycops collection featuring strips drawn by 2000AD‘s John M. Burns at 15% off cover price – either the hardback or softback collection. The cost goes to full cover price tomorrow. This… Read More ›
“Van Helsing’s Terror Tales” softback edition available now
Author, comics and magazine publisher Dez Skinn has released a new softback edition of his “Van Helsing’s Terror Tales“, featuring strips first published in House of Hammer back in the 1970s. Dez released a limietd edition hardback edition back in… Read More ›