An incredible array of British comic art, including Ron Embleton’s first commercial work, is set to go under the hammer this month
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Nesbits Auctioneers November auction includes Dan Dare art, Muhammed Ali “Champion Boxer” puppet, Betty Boop figurines, and even a full-size reindeer sled!
Southsea’s Nesbits Auctioneers has an eclectic range of lots on offer in this month’s auction, bidding available online…
Spider-Man versus Captain Britain, a merry Marvel UK flashback!
A look back at what would prove to be one of Captain Britain’s final early appearances in a Marvel UK weekly…
“The Mark of Kane” a powerful new play about the early origin of American comic books, opens in Chicago
Check out this new play from Mark Pracht, starring Josh Zagoren and Todd Wojcik, delving into the the origins of American comic books…
London’s Atlantis Bookshop to host “Lives of the Great Occultists” exhibition featuring art by Hunt Emerson
Don’t miss out on an exhibition of art from the pages of Fortean Times!
Early Marvel UK posters by López Espí surface online, book devoted to his superhero art still available
Superhero posters sold by Marvel UK are being offered for sale on 1stDibs, plus information on an art book devoted to the work of López Espí
Telling Your Research Story Through Comics – Special Webinar announced by University of California
Find out more about how you can use comics to make academic research more accessible…
Creating Comics: A Chat with Comic Creator Andi Watson
Matt Badham chats with four time Eisner, Harvey and Angoulême Official Selection nominated writer, artist and illustrator Andi Watson
In Review: Werewolf by Night
Is Werewolf by Night a howling success or a yelp of pain? Tim Robins investigates
Graphic Novelists among the nominees in British Book Design and Production Awards
The winners of the 2022 British Book Design and Production Awards, including graphic novelists, will now be announced in January
Happy Anniversary, Comicraft! 30 Years Young!
Richard Starkings’ award-winning “Purveyors of Unique Design and Fine Lettering” studio, Comicraft, commemorates its 30th Anniversary
Titan Comics reveals Conan the Barbarian creative team, comic series debuts next year, new novel out in December
A new Conan comic, a new novel and new collections are on their way next year
Lakes International Comic Art Festival returns to Bowness in September 2023
Next year’s Lakes International Comic Art Festival will take place over the weekend of 29th September – 1st October 2023
Coming Soon: Doctor Who – Terror from the Deep
Announcing a just for fun Doctor Who comics project by John Freeman and Danny Cushion
Independent publisher Biomekazoik Press goes 3D with latest “How to Draw” book for kids
Another fun item for kids of all ages from author and comic creator David Hailwood
Next Week’s Rebellion Releases: Regened Returns to 2000AD
It’s the last 2000AD “Regened” issue of the year, with another new thrill to enjoy, “Bladers”, launching this week
Early Massimo Belardinelli “Perry Rhodan” art offered in latest Catawiki International Original Comics Art Auction
Some entertaining comic artworks and illustrations on offer in this week’s Catawiki International Original Comics Art Auction, closing next Thursday
In Review: This Comic is Haunted #1
Review by Luke Williams The collective known as The77 Publications are a hive of industry. Already publishing The ’77, Blazer, Pandora, now they’ve launched This Comic Is Haunted, a homage to the EC and Warren comics of the 1950s, 60s… Read More ›
In Memoriam: Tim Robins pays tribute to Martin Barker, Comics Historian, Professor of film and television studies
Tim Robins reflects on the life and work of Martin Barker, Comics Historian, Professor of film and television studies, who died last month
Happy Birthday, Fireball XL5!
Read an unofficial tribute to “Fireball XL5” by Bill Storie & John Freeman