New 2000AD in newsagents now – and don’t forget the Dredd @ 45 exhibition at the Cartoon Museum, either!
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Time Bomb Comics launches 15 Years Publishing celebrations with pre-order Kickstarter for “Rotten Under the Snow”
A spooky sounding thriller set in World War Two Leningrad is on its way to you from Time Bomb Comics
New Commando celebrates 80th anniversary of RAF Regiment
The latest Commando set includes a fine tribute to the RAF Regiment, written by Andrew Knighton, with art by Manuel Benet
Doctor Who: Panel to Panel probes Comic Strip Companion author Paul Scoones
A smashing and insightful chat with Doctor Who comic archivist Paul Scoones
New Andersonic ’zine out now, includes new “Stingray” strip
The latest edition of the ace Gerry Anderson-inspired zine is out now!
Crowdfunding Spotlight: The77 – Issue Seven
There’s a great looking mix of strips on offer in The77 Issue #7, currently seeking crowdfunding on Kickstarter
SHIFT Magazine teases 2022 publishing plans, offering Richard Starkings SF adventure, Elephantmen, and more
Some great new stories are being lined up for the second volume of GetMyComics SHIFT comic anthology – find out more!
“Preacher” art by Glenn Fabry, “Steel Claw” gem and more on offer in new Catawiki International Comic Art auction
Some fab British comic art on offer this week from the European comic art site
John M. Burns exclusive “The Rise and Fall of the Trigan Empire” Volume Four cover revealed, plus sneak peek!
There’s a fantastic Treasury of British Comics webshop hardback edition of the upcoming “Trigan Empire” collection available to pre-order now
Delve into “Comic Papers of the Platinum Age”, Alan Clark’s latest book on early British comics
Another smashing-looking book delving into the very early days of British comics is available now
When Dan Dare tie-in fiction went woefully wrong – a sorry tale of disastrous publishing decisions
Philip Harbottle deservedly eviscerates the terrible publishing decisions of Hulton Press, who successfully destroyed what could have been a great new line in Dan Dare tie-in science fiction…
Falkirk’s Park Gallery to host “The Graphic Novel World of Metaphrog” exhibition
“The Graphic Novel World of Metaphrog” opens at Falkirk’s Park Gallery this week
Tripwire Presents Bristol Comic Con poster by Sean Phillips revealed, guest list shapes up
The poster for the “Tripwire Presents Bristol Comic Con” by Sean Phillips revealed, guests shape up
In Memoriam: French comic artist Jean-Claude Mézières, co-creator of Valerian and Laureline
We’re sorry to report the passing of French comic artist Jean-Claude Mézières, co-creator with Pierre Christin of the hugely influential SF BD series Valerian and Laureline
Independent publisher Sector 13 Comics reveals “1900” comic anthology plans
Independent comics publisher Sector 13 Comics has set out plans for a new comic anthology, 1900, to be published in 2022 – and put out a call for contributors
Hergé, Moebius, Wayne England comic art and more offered in latest Catawiki auctions
There are some impressive art rarities by Hergé, Will Eisner, Moebius and more on offer over on the Catawiki auction site this week
Adam Hughes Doctor Who: Special 2022 cover revealed, Ninth and Tenth Doctors head back to comics!
Titan Comics has revealed Cover A for their upcoming Doctor Who: Special 2022 by superstar artist Adam Hughes
Thrill suckers target 2000AD Instagram, all posts lost in hack
A rotten development for the 2000AD team
Wallace and Gromit set to return, new “Chicken Run” film voice cast revealed
Cracking news for Aardman animation and Wallace and Gromit fans – a new film is in the works!
In Memoriam: Beano, Beezer and Topper artist, John F. Dallas
We’re sorry to report the passing of DC Thomson comics veteran, John F. Dallas, perhaps best known for his long run on “Beryl the Peril”