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When is Australia’s “Ginger Meggs” just “Ginger”? A comic strip mystery… now solved!
A strange “homage” to Australia most popular newspaper strip… or was it “nicked”?
Creating Comics: Celebrating the life and work of Misty and Tammy artist Jaume Rumeu Perera
Celebrating the release this week of “The Jaume Rumeu Collection”, here’s a look back at the amazing artist’s long career…
Remembrance Day marked with special Commando story this week
Tally-ho! There are some exciting reads in this week’s Commando comics from DC Thomson Media (Issues 5487-5490), plus not one but two covers by the legendary Ian Kennedy are on offer! The title also marks this week’s Remembrance Day with… Read More ›
This week’s BEANO celebrates “The Art of Breaking Rules”
The BEANO goes arty? Nah… not quite!
Hawk the Slayer returns – with Garth Ennis and Henry Flint at the helm
Hawk the Slayer is back, as a comic – with Garth Ennis at the helm!
In Review: The Treasury of British Comics Presents: The Tom Paterson Collection
Cartoonist Lew Stringer reviews Rebellion’s new collection of strips by Tom Paterson, a brilliant artist still busy at his drawing board today
Lakes International Comic Art Festival Podcast relives some 2021 gathering highlights with new creator interviews
Ian Loxam and Nikki Bates relive the jam packed Festival weekend!
Don’t miss your chance to enter this year’s Jonathan Cape/Observer/Comica Graphic Short Story challenge
There’s still time enter the Jonathan Cape/Observer/Comica Graphic Short Story Prize 2021
In Review: Eternals
Impressive CGI, a great cast – but could Eternals have delivered even more, Tim Robins wonders?
Never a Dull Story? A look at the SF books of Panther Books publisher Hamilton & Co. – and a “Garth” connection, too!
Philip Harbottle explores the origins of SF publisher Panther Books
ComPalComics celebrates 30 years of auctions with bumper rare art offer, early Commando comics and more
A treasure trove of comic art on offer, and some smashing vintage comics, too
Crowdfunding Spotlight: “Pilcuyo” by Gustaffo Vargas
There’s still time to support this stunning-looking Cyberpunk comic from an extraordinarily talented comic creator
“The Most Important Comic Book on Earth” hits top of bookseller lists
It may not have the catchiest of titles, but this vital comic anthology addressing climate change has certainly captured hearts.
Crowdfunding Spotlight: “A Trick of the Light” by Aly Fell
Check out this simply stunning standalone, one-off story inspired by British girls’ comics of the 1960s and 70s from Aly Fell
“Children’s Paper” among latest additions to “Free to View Pages” on the British Newspaper Archive
New additions to the British Newspaper Archive offer different snapshots of life in 1920s Britain
Edward Taylor releases new book, “Godzilla Tries To Get Out”
Edward Taylor’s eccentric take on Godzilla is back on the prowl…
Crowdfunding Spotlight: Carry On Cthullu by Grayham Puttock (and other scallywags)
A parody, a satire, a lovingly-crafted homage! (Oh, What A) Carry On, Cthulhu! is a great looking comic currently seeking support on Kickstarter
Doctor Who Comic Book Sales to Comics Shops 2014 Onwards
A guide to estimated sales figures for modern Doctor Who comics in US comic shops
British Newspaper Strips documented in bumper new book
Out next year, with 680 entries, this book sounds like it’s going to be a vital resource!