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What If… 2000AD had merged with Battle Action?
An upcoming issue of 2000AD revolves around the imaginary merger of two of Britain’s biggest comics
From The Trenches: David Baillie’s “Behind The Scenes” Portsmouth Comic Con Retrospective
Comic creators, cosplayers, traders and thousands of fans attended Portsmouth Comic Con recently…
Coco Comic Con returns to Lancaster this weekend
A fun, free, comic-packed day awaits this weekend in Lancaster, at Coco Comic Con 2023
Anderson Entertainment announces “Space: 1999 To Everything That Was” comic collection
Anderson Entertainment has announced its next comics collection, Space: 1999 – To Everything That Was
Rare British comic tinplate signs included in larger Cornish auction
Rare promotional items for a number of vintage comics are heading to auction
Remembering author and Frank Hampson biographer Alastair Crompton
The passing of Frank Hampson biographer Alastair Crompton in 2019 has only just surfaced
Sneak Peek: Marvel Arms and Armour by Nick Jones
Out in October, a new reference guide to Marvel’s mightiest weapons
Creating Comics: London’s Jam Bookshop to host Crime Comics workshop
A crime comic workshop for aspiring creators announced
Paying tribute to John Romita Sr: How he Changed the life of writer, animator and comic creator Dave King
Animator, comic artist and writer Dave King reflects on the influence of John Romita Sr.
Kapow – The Art of Making Comics and Film exhibition opens in Rugby
A terrific-looking exhibition of comic art and more has just opened in Rugby
Stake Your Claim to Sector 13!
The latest issue of the 2000AD-inspired fanzine from Northern Ireland, sprawls across three jam-packed parts
In Review and in Pictures: Lawless 2023
Richard Sheaf headed to Bristol for Lawless 2023, and very much enjoyed what he saw
Bryan and Mary Talbot, LDComics, and more, join 2023 Lakes International Comic Art Festival line-up
More guests announced for this year’s Festival, from the UK, Egypt and Europe
Doctor Who?, Tim Quinn and Dicky Howett’s scurrilous Doctor Who Magazine strip returns… sort of!
Just because a strip gets cancelled, by order of Davros, it can still regenerate…
Sneak Peek: Quantum #2, the latest edition of Britain’s newest comics anthology
The second issue of Quantum, the new British bi-monthly anthology comic, goes on sale next week
Barrow’s Atomica Comica Comics store announces impending closure
Bad news for Barrow comic fans, as their local comic shop closes its doors
WebFind: Draw Stonger by Kriota Willberg
Draw Stronger by Kriota Willberg is a useful self help guide for comic artist and other desk bound creatives
From “Nick Hazard” to “Garth”, to the new feature film, “57 Seconds”, Philip Harbottle’s SF videocasts continue to entertain
Philip Harbottle’s SF videocast series, featuring “Dan Dare”, “Garth”, the work of Ron Turner and more, draws to a close… for now…
Dandy comic rarity offered on eBay, a special tribute to the comic’s relaunch in 2010 – and other amazing Beano and Dandy artworks, too
A very limited edition, specially printed copy of The Dandy, is up for sale, along with some amazing comic art and more