Britain’s best known litter pickers, The Wombles, have not only enjoyed an amazing life in books, animation and books. They were popular characters in children’s magazines, too, and The Illustration Art Gallery has some beautiful examples of art commissioned for… Read More ›
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2000AD wraps Rogue Trooper epic and more, ahead of mega Christmas special next week
The final regular 2000AD of the year is out this Wednesday, offering three extra-length stories ahead of of next week’s gargantuan Christmas special – and what a corker that is! Meanwhile, Prog 2412, with a cover by Trevor Hairsine and… Read More ›
Aces Weekly Volume 71 offers the last days of Earth, and Celestial Hunters, too!
The latest volume of the long-running digital anthology is available now
Robot Archie rocks back into action in this year’s Treasury of British Comics Annual
Slug-fest! Sorry, we meant “Sludge Fest”…
“Six To Watch” Panel announced for Caption 2025: Broken Frontier team to highlight new comics talent
Next year’s CAPTION will debut 2025’s Broken Frontier “Six to Watch” selection
Joe and His Killer Robot Dad comic project back up and running
VERY Limited edition “Comics Stuff” release available now.
Remembering Richmond Clements: A Personal Tribute by Steve Tanner
Time Bomb Comics publisher Steve Tanner pays tribute to one of British independent comics greatest
In Memoriam: Comic Writer, Editor, and Comic Creating Catalyst Richmond Clements
A friend to many, an inspiration to many more
Crowdfunding Spotlight Round-Up: Nazi Zombies challenge Unit 666, Sherlock Holmes and SciFi Tales!
A quick look at some of the comic crowdfunders that have caught our eye
Rebellion Releases: 2000AD cranks up the thrillpower as storylines conclude ahead of Christmas special
The year is ending, and so are some nail biting stories from Tharg!
Graphic Brighton returns with a focus on Architecture in Comics next weekend
Graphic Architecture – the depiction of Architecture in Comics – in the spotlight
Beano Number One sells for over £4000, 2000AD Prog 2 With Free Gift for over £1000
Top prices paid for British comic classics, again!
New kids comic anthology, SHIFT IT, gets nationwide distribution
You’ll find SHIFT IT! in select WHSmiths, comic shops and key independent newsagents – or order online
Coming Soon: New Commando comics offer World War Two action aplenty (and a couple of dinosaurs, too!)
Another great mix of Commando old an new this week
Graphic Medicine Awards extends its categories for 2025, recognising excellence in educational graphic medicine
New Award Category recognises Innovation in Educational Graphic Medicine
John Higgins Doctor Who poster art for Doctor Who Monthly 100 offered for sale
Catch up with John Higgins, recently flying the flag for British creativity in Kazakhstan!
In Review: You Get What You Get, an anthology by David Robertson (et al)
You Get What You Get, the latest title from Fred Egg Comics, the latest anthology of short comic strips, all written by David Robertson, drawn by a wide variety of artists. David has been publishing these eclectic “slice of life”… Read More ›
IDW revamps its digital comic app
Makeover aims to improve reader experience
Ken Reid, Reg Parlett art and plenty of “Free Gift” comics dominate latest Phil-Comics auction
Some great comic art gems on offer – auction closing this weekend
Strontium Dog releases continue in Spanish
“Mejor si nunca me hubieras encontrado. Bueno, puedo rectificar eso…”