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2000AD Jigsaw – Our Competition Winners
Here are the winners of our 2000AD Zee Productions Jigsaw Competition
New Commando Comics commemorate ANZAC Day, out today!
Commando special ANZAC Day Issues 5323 – 5326 are on sale today, arriving ahead of the annual commemoration on 25th April to the fallen of World War One, and since, in Australia – probably the country’s most important national occasion…. Read More ›
Behind the Scenes on Eagle: Secrets of Doomlord Revealed!
A quick delve into some of the mysteries surrounding the 1980s Eagle photo strips…
Stand By for Sequential 21!
Stand by for Sequential 21: A Gerry Anderson Comic Book Fanzine!
Spain’s subversive comic El Víbora revived
El Víbora, a cult comic from Spain’s 1970s counter-culture, has been relaunched online
In The Spotlight: “Dani’s Toys” from David Bishop & Ruairí Coleman
Joe Gordon checks out a comics project that’s far from what it seems on the surface…
Marc Jackson launches “Bring the Ninja” on Instagram
Cartoonist Marc Jackson is taking over the internet, social media platform by platform!
Splank! comic returns to promote comic creators as a Covid-19-busting digital anthology
If you’re a comic creator looking to promote your work, joining the line-up of Splank! is another way to do it – and you’ll be in great company!
Orkney’s cartoonist Alex Leonard’s terrific tribute to Coronavirus heroes and heroines
Check out this special tribute to Coronavirus Pandemic stars by cartoonist Alex Leonard
British Comics Fandom Flashback! Fantasy Advertiser #75, from 1982 (with added Grant Morrison)
Take a trip back to 1982, when comic shops still flourished and comic zines were the social media of the day…
In Review: Rocket – The First Space Age Weekly
Steve Winders reviews Steve Holland’s new book about a famous, but short-lived 1950s British comic…
“Eric Clapton Beano” offered in latest Phil-Comics auction
A much sought-after copy of The Beano – No. 1242, cover dated 7th May 1966, which featured on the cover of an album by the legendary Eric Clapton – is up for sale from eBay auctioneer Phil Comics
99p Easter Bargains from the Treasury of British Comics!
99p for some great 2000AD and Treasury of British Comics Specials? Got to be worth a look!
WebFind: The Dark Judges by Garry Leach
Atomeka Press co-founder Garry Leach is often an unsung master of the comic art.
Stunning 2000AD Poster by Dave Gibbons art offered by Heritage Auctions
Coming up for sale from Heritage Auctions at the end of this month is this terrific art for 2000AD by Dave Gibbons
New Roy of the Rovers books delayed until October, full series check list
Rebellion has announced changes to its plans for Roy of the Rovers publishing programme
Rebellion announces new 2020 publishing schedule due to Covid-19 restrictions
2000AD and Treasury of British Comics publisher Rebellion has responded to virus lockdown pressures with graphic novel rescheduling – but weekly and monthly comics to continue
Bear Alley Books heads back to the 1950s with new book on “Rocket” comic
Bear Alley Books, run by author Steve Holland, is bullishly battling back against the perils of the Coronavirus Pandemic with the release of a new guide to a short-lived 1950s weekly boys comic, Rocket, and new editions of two previous releases.
In Memoriam: SF Artist Tim White
We’re sorry to report the passing of British SF artist Tim White