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DC Thomson launches digital Commando, Spellbound and Warlord “Heritage Comics”
New digital comic collections from DCT offer a wealth of great archive material from a range of the Dundee-based publisher’s mammoth archive
James Gunn and Peter Safran appointed as joint heads of the DC Extended Universe
James Gunn and Peter Safran have been appointed to the new roles of Co-Chairmen and Chief Executive Officers of DC Studios
Latest Commando Halloween specials unleashed!
They’re alive! They’re alive! The creepy Commando Halloween specials from DC Thomson Media continue this week…
BBC and Disney Branded Television join forces on Doctor Who – will it mean a change of tie-in comic publisher?
Disney+ to become new global home for upcoming seasons of Doctor Who outside the UK & Ireland, BBC continues as Doctor Who’s exclusive home in the UK
Luther Arkwright returns to Big Finish, new audio drama stars David Tennant
David Tennant will reprise the legendary role of Luther Arkwright in a long-awaited sequel box set, out next year
In Review: The Art of Phil Bevan
A fascinating retrospective of the lauded artist
Rachael Smith’s new book, Glass Half Empty, announced
Award-winning graphic novelist Rachael Smith’s new book tackles alcoholism
In Review: Fireball XL5 60th Anniversary Comic Anthology
The new “Fireball XL5 60th Anniversary Comic Anthology” from Anderson Entertainment goes on sale later this week
Comic Creator Spotlight: David Williams, aka “Bill”, creator of “Dr. Panzwarmer” and other Gerald G. Swan characters
Can you help shed light on the work of post-War comic artist and early 20th century political cartoonist David Williams?
In Review: Black Adam (PG-13)
Tim Robins checks out the latest big screen DC Comics-inspired movie, and finds it wanting…
Rare Scottish VULCAN comic with spooky free gift offered on eBay
A British comic gem is set to go under the virtual hammer
ComicMix steps in to wind up ongoing It’s Alive! comic projects after publisher’s death
Work is underway to complete the projects of US independent publisher It’s Alive
Ian Kennedy exhibition at Thought Bubble
Coming soon to Harrogate’s Mercer Gallery, a tribute to the much-missed Commando artist
Side by Side: Halloween Celebrations from BEANO and Spirou… and Monster Fun, too
Check out the Halloween comic fun out now, here, and on the continent
Billy Bunter, Trigan Empire and much more on offer in this week’s Catawiki International Original Comics Art Auction
Christmas must be coming, because this week’s Catawiki International Original Comics Art Auction is positively crammed with goodies…
Creating Comics: David McDonald, publisher of Hibernia
Matt Badham chats with David McDonald, publisher of Hibernia, about their publishing plans, which include a Starlord celebration next year
WebFind: When Frasier met Columbo, by Joe Chouinard
Cartoonist Joe Chouinard has been delighting fans of American TV with a mashup of Columbo and Frasier over on Twitter
First Look: Al Ewing’s We Only Find Them When They’re Dead #14
Discover revelations from the past in the final arc of the critically acclaimed Sci-Fi epic next week
BEANO and English Heritage join forces for Halloween
BEANO and English Heritage have joined forces for a half-term Halloween Beano quest with Dennis and friends, at 22 English Hertitage locations