Last Updated 7th April 2020: A list of resources for creators, comic buyers and fun for kids and parents affected by the CoronaVirus Pandemic Lockdown in the UK – and hopefully beyond
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Neymar Jr. Comics Offers Free Digital Comics, Live Streaming of Artist Demonstrations
Fan The Flame Concepts LLC, an independent comic and graphic novel producer, has announced that Neymar Jr. Comics is making its entire library of more than 200 individual episodes across all titles available free to fans
Arts Council offers financial support for artists, creative practitioners and freelancers
As part of a wider package of support for the creative industries in the UK, the Arts Council has announced they are making £20 million available to individuals working in the cultural sector, including artists, creative practitioners and freelancers
2000AD continues publication, Treasury Specials still on course, but Best of 2000AD launch delayed
Rebellion has issued a statement about how the Coronavirus Pandemic will affect publication of its comics and graphic novels
Still Coming Soon: The Boys – Dear Becky
Garth Ennis, Russ Braun and Darick Robertson return to the world of The Boys next month with a new series subtitled Dear Becky. The first issue was set to debut on 4th April…
Avery Hill release trailer for Owen D Pomery’s upcoming graphic novel “Victory Point”
Very fine UK comics Indy publisher Avery Hill has released a trailer for Victory Point, the upcoming graphic novel by Owen D. Pomery. From the book’s description: “In the 1930s, the village of Victory Point was selected as the site… Read More ›
Vectis Auctions trails mammoth Dan Dare toy and comic sale
An upcoming auction will feature a large selection of original Dan Dare and Eagle collectables from the 1950s
Diamond is ceasing the distribution of new weekly comics and other product
US published comics will temporarily cease to be distributed in the UK through Diamond
Eagle’s “Riders of the Range” collected… in Holland
Specialist Dutch publisher Uitgeverij Boumaar is publishing “Folio Plus” editions of the Eagle strip “Riders of the Range”
Lakes International Comic Art Festival backs Marc Jackson’s free YouTube cartoon art workshop channel
Information on Marc Jackson’s new YouTube channel for kids, and other creators offers for young creators
Comic Creator Spotlight: Comic Artist Tony O’Donnell
downthetubes highlights the work of many comic creators, but after Orkney-based comic artist and illustrator Tony O’Donnell kindly sent us his report on the recent Jim Baikie exhibition at the Kirkwall Museum, he also sent us his current biography, which… Read More ›
Virtual Con, Stay Home Comic Con announced for Coronavirus-hit comics fans
Two virtual comic events to help ease the gloom of self isolation and countrywide lockdowns due to the Coronavirus Pandemic
Lawless Convention Cancelled, returns in 2021
Sad news from the organisers of the annual Lawless convention in Bristol
Thunderbirds Legends: The Prequel Story to International Rescue Retold
The official Gerry Anderson web site has released the first of three Thunderbirds Legends animated videos
ComicScene Magazine expands online shop to offer independent comics sales route, Creator Directory launched
ComicScene Magazine has expanded its online comic shop to support independent comic creators
Portsmouth Comic Con 2020 postponed until August
Due to the global Coronavirus Pandemic, Portsmouth Guildhall has taken the decision to move this year’s Portsmouth Comic Con
Marvel Tales out in June to feature Captain Britain
Marvel Comics heads back to the 1970s in June with the release of Marvel Tales #1: Captain Britain, reprising the hero’s original origin
Is Your Comic Shop offering Kerbside Collections? Let comics writer Leah Williams know!
Marvel Comics writer Leah Williams is assembling data about comic shops offering kerbside collections, not just in the US, during the Coronavirus Pandemic
TV Series That Might Have Been: The Trigan Empire
This week sees the release of The Trigan Empire Volume One from Rebellion under their Treasury of British Comics imprint – a comic that we’ve just learnt almost became a TV series
Meet The77 Creators: Artist and Writer Mal Earl
A chat with writer and artist Mal Earl, creator of “Prodigal”, which will debut in Issue 1 of The77