A small exhibition, but this will be well worth the time for those that can get there. Monday 21st July sees the opening of a new war comics exhibition at Arbroath Library. Original works of art from Commando, Warlord, Bunty,… Read More ›
British Comics
British comics-related news, interviews and features
IDW to publish the complete Corto Maltese in English for the first time
Yes, we admit it – this isn’t a British comics news story. But the announcement from US publisher IDW that they’re to publish the amazing Corto Maltese saga in English for the first time is welcomed here at DTT HQ,… Read More ›
Great War story arc continues in new Commando tale
DC Thomson’s Commando‘s ongoing Great War story arc, each story drawn by Keith Page, continues this month with “To Vimy… To Victory” this month. “As a tribute to those who served during the years 1914-1918 — on the Home… Read More ›
In Review: Doctor Who – The Eleventh Doctor #1
Writers: Al Ewing & Rob Williams Art: Simon Fraser Colour: Gary Caldwell Letters: Richard Starkings & Jimmy Betancoourt Editor: Andrew James The Comic: A stunning new era begins for the Eleventh Doctor, as played by Matt Smith! Alice Obiefune has… Read More ›
In Review: Doctor Who – The Tenth Doctor #1
Script: Nick Adadzis Art: Elena Casagrande (and others) Colour: Arianna Florean (and others) Letters: Richard Starkings and Jimmy Betancourt Editor: Andrew James The Comic: The Eisner Award-winning Nick Abadzis (Laika) and fan-favourite Elena Casagrande (Angel, Suicide Risk, Doctor Who, Star… Read More ›
Doctor Who Adventures hits 350th issue, asks – are you the Ultimate Doctor Who family?
As Doctor Who Adventures reaches its landmark 350th issue, the editorial team have announced that they’re looking for the ultimate Doctor Who family in the UK. There will be Doctor Who goodie bags stuffed with prizes for the overall… Read More ›
British Comic Shop Comic Releases (16th July 2014), including Judge Dredd Megazine 350!
Here’s a list of comics – both US and UK releases – on sale today in specialist UK comic shops, Wednesday 16th July 2014, courtesy First Age Comics, Lancaster. We’ve picked out the titles published by British publishers in bold below,… Read More ›
In Memoriam: Jan Shepheard, 2000AD’s first Art Editor – an “unsung heroine” of British Comics
We’re sorry to report the passing of Jan Shepheard, an “unsung heroine” of British comics and first Art Editor of 2000AD, who may best be remembered by our readers for her famous “Judge Dredd” logo, but who created many… Read More ›
Five Alive! 100% Biodegradable is back…
Issue 5 of the brilliant 100% Biodegradable, a 30-page colour and black and white bi-monthly digital science fiction comics anthology, is bursting with self contained strips, dragged kicking and screaming from some of the most deranged minds working in the UK… Read More ›
Panel Borders: Art and Anarchy in the British Library
Continuing a month of episodes looking at the connections between comics and literature on Britain’s only regular comics radio show Panel Borders, Alex Fitch talks to Adrian Edwards, co-curator of the exhibition Comics Unmasked: Art and Anarchy in the UK… Read More ›
True Believer Awards: The Winners
Britain’s 2000AD, digital title Aces Weekly and the indie title GoodCopBadCop were among the winners of the inaugural True Believer Awards last night. The awards ceremony, hosted by actor Anthony Head at London Film and Comic Con last night, announced… Read More ›
Robots in Disguise: A Tribute to Marvel UK’s “Transformers”
First Published 12th July 2014 With Transformers: Age of Extinction on sale from Titan Comics in UK newsagents, Ian Wheeler pays tribute to one of the most successful UK comics of the 1980s – Marvel UK’s Transformers… Whatever else you can… Read More ›
Eagle Times documents “Lost Eagle” project featuring art by Bellamy, Colquhoun
The current Eagle Times, available now, features downthetubes contributor Jeremy Briggs’ latest piece on Lost Eagle – the aborted 1973 re-launch of Eagle comic with painted Dan Dare artwork by Frank Bellamy and Joe Colquhoun. Jane Colquhoun, Joe’s daughter, provided much… Read More ›
Titan Comics launches new UK Transformers title
Titan Comics is having another stab at a Transformers title, with the first issue of Transformers: Age of Extinction on sale in UK newsagents now. The comic is being heavily promoted in supermarkets, and features a short comic strip… Read More ›
Comic Heroes No More
Comic Heroes, the specialist comic news and features magazine published by Future, is no more. The title will cease publication with its 24th issue, on sale in two weeks, its digital companion title, Comic Review, already no longer being… Read More ›
Dine out with Dave Gibbons at San Diego Comic-Con
IDW’s highly anticipated Dave Gibbons Watchmen: Artifact Edition, produced in partnership with DC Entertainment, will make its debut at Comic-Con International Preview night in SanDiego on 23rd July. Dave Gibbons himself will be on hand as IDW’s special guest, signing at the publisher’s booth (#2643)… Read More ›
Emma Vieceli announced as patron for Lakes International Comic Art Festival
The Lakes International Comic Art Festival (17th-19th October) has announced that Emma Vieceli has joined Grandville and Luther Arkwright author Bryan Talbot, artist Sean Phillips and writer Mary Talbot as a patron of the annual event. “We were thrilled when Emma… Read More ›
British Comic Shop Comic Releases (9th July 2014)
Here’s a list of comics – both US and UK releases – on sale today in specialist UK comic ships on sale, Wednesday 9th July 2014, courtesy First Age Comics, Lancaster. We’ve picked out the titles published by British publishers in bold… Read More ›
Glasgow ComicCon continues to grow
With the passing of the fourth Glasgow ComicCon, it’s gratifying to see that this convention continues to build on previous year’s successes. With the release of the ComicCon from the Contemporary Centre of Arts, this year’s event spread to… Read More ›
Cup of O – 2000 AD Round-Up
Hello – ! Welcome to my second round-up and review of things happening over at 2000AD – the biggest event in the offing is without a doubt last week’s phenomenally ridiculous conclusion of the most recent run of Indigo Prime where (spoiler warning) Cthulhu… Read More ›