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BOOM! Studios “The Expanse” mini-series wraps soon
A dramatic conclusion awaits…
Comic Creator Spotlight: Comic Artist Pino Rinaldi
I was so sorry to learn, so very belatedly, of the death of the brilliant Italian comic artist Pino Rinaldi (31st July 1957 – 18th April 2018), one of the contributors to the Marvel UK “Genesis 1992” project instigated by… Read More ›
All-new stories and classic reprints offer a heady mix from Rebellion in the next few months
There’s some great stuff on its way from Rebellion in 2021 – here’s a Rapid Reminder!
Crowdfunding Spotlight: David Robertson’s “Tay Bridge Disaster” comic
Independent comic creator David Robertson casts a comic creator’s eye on the infamous rail disaster
Comic creator Bobby Joseph reveals the future of “Scotland Yardie” in new Lakes Festival Podcast
A chat with the creator of the of the hilarious graphic novel
First official International Gerry Anderson Day announced
Coming in April, a celebration of all things Gerry Anderson…
Asterix the Gaul heads to Netflix in new series, planned for 2023 release
Netflix has partnered with publisher Hachette’s Les Editions Albert René and playwright Alain Chabat to create the first-ever animated limited series based on the iconic French comic series The Adventures of Asterix. The 3D animated series – which is in addition to the… Read More ›
Annual San Diego Comic Convention cancelled, but three-day event announced for November
Bad news and good news for fans of America’s longest-running major comic convention…
10 Years to Save the World – Comics Creators join international British Council-backed comics project
Take part in the launch of the international project to help combat climate change
Banksy rarities offered in charity HeART auction in aid of Dalton Leisure Centre attract top bids
Some exceptional items offered in charity auction ending next week
Commando International Women’s Day Specials on sale this week
Latest issues commemorate the work of women at war
In Review: Superman & Lois (CW)
More soap than Superman? Maybe not. Tim Robins checks out the latest series to star the Kryptonian superhero…
Beano Rule Breakers set to storm London’s Somerset House this autumn!
The Beano’s creators and characters are to be the focus of a major exhibition this autumn
Are you ready for the great Nikolai Dante readthrough podcast? (Is the world ready?)
Dante miss this if you’re a fan of the adventurer “too cool to kill”
Crowdfunding Spotlight: How to THINK when you DRAW Volume Four – and more, from the Etherington Brothers, raises £76K on Kickstarter
Another crowdfunding target for some terrific creating comics resources totally smashed…
How a 1970s “lost” Marvel Comic still takes Beatles fans on a magical mystery tour
Beatles barminess from the House of Ideas… or at least, that was the idea…
Macc-Pow postponed as COVID restrictions continue to impact comic event plans, other organisers ready to adapt as restrictions continue
Plans afoot to foil that pesky virus later in the year – and in 2022
Crowdfunding Spotlight: Paragon 27
Long-running independent comics anthology seeks small change for next issue
Comic Art Charity Auction in aid of War Child launched
Bid for some great comic art in an even greater cause