The BBC reports that Dundee’s plans for a real Bash Street are to go ahead. The city council has approved the plans proposed by The Beano publisher DC Thomson to honour The Bash Street Kids which were being considered for… Read More ›
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Colin Wilson, Frank Bellamy and Dan Dare
Several years ago comic fan Matt Emery, who writes the Pikitia Press blog dedicated to the work of Australian and New Zealand cartoonists, had the opportunity to have a rummage through artist Colin Wilson‘s studio. “Amongst his fine collection… Read More ›
Photo Review: Dandy Day At Dundee University, 2012
Announced at very short notice, the University Of Dundee held an official opening event for their new exhibition of original artwork 75 Years Of The Dandy on Saturday 8th December with the added bonus of getting five of the men… Read More ›
Present Ideas: Commando
In the run up to Christmas there is always a need for a little extra inspiration when it comes to deciding which presents to buy (or put on your Christmas list). There is merchandise out there to do with British… Read More ›
In Review: The Amazing Mr X – Special Edition
One of Britain’s earliest superheroes is revived…
SHAKO: the only bear on the CIA death list!
Spreading terror across the Arctic – the world’s deadliest polar bear!
Digital Strip Magazine #7 on sale now
The digital edition of Print Media Productions STRIP Magazine #7 for iPad is on sale now from iTunes. Diamond UK have confirmed the print edition of STRIP Magazine #7 will be on sale in UK comic shops from Wednesday 19th… Read More ›
Commando: Tigers, Walruses and Horsas
It is the time of year when the calendars are in newsagents, card shops and shopping centres around the country and for the second year running Waverley Books have produced a calendar featuring the painted cover artwork of Commando. The… Read More ›
The Rainbow Orchid Supplement Now Available
The Rainbow Orchid Supplement, the latest publication in Garen Ewing’s world of The Rainbow Orchid, is now available from his webstore. This is a ‘DVD extras’ style publication acting as a bonus for Rainbow Orchid fans that Garen has published… Read More ›
Dandy Exhibition and Talks at Dundee University
This Saturday coming, 8th December 2012, the University of Dundee University will be holding an opening event for their latest comics exhibition which will celebrate the 75th birthday of DC Thomson’s Dandy. The exhibition will look back over the Dandy’s… Read More ›
Dandy 75 : It’s Dandy Day
It’s Dandy Day!
Out of the Blue: "Thunderbirds" Shane Rimmer features on new solo album
If you have a Transformers, music and Gerry Anderson fan in your circle who you’re seeking a Christmas present for, then you might be tempted by Rob Cottingham’s solo album Captain Blue, which is not only a great sounding album… Read More ›
Dandy 75: Artists Signing At The ABC Show
The publication of the last ever print Dandy marked by London signing
New One-Eyed Jack / Valiant Fanzine Available
Hibernia Books, who have previously published licensed reprints of 1980s IPC strips Doomlord from new Eagle and The 13th Floor from Scream, are back with a fanzine about the IPC comic Valiant entitled One-Eyed Jack And The Death of Valiant…. Read More ›
Dandy 75: A Roundup Of What Is Happening
As The Dandy’s print edition draws to a close, here are details of some events surrounding this sad event…
Hudnall, Mayverik deliver ‘Blue Cat’ for Aces Weekly
This stunning promo piece by Val Mayerik is for a new strip, Blue Cat by James Hudnall, appearing in the next issue of the digital comic Aces Weekly (acesweekly.co.uk) this month (December). In the story, Cindy Sparks is a 16… Read More ›
Belfast Comics Fayre (Updated)
The “family fun day” event is run by Avalon Arts, a collective organising workshops, alternative and craft fairs and music performances. The site is a good one: Haymarket Arcade is located at the bottom of the central Royal Avenue, about… Read More ›
ROK releases ZeZi audio comic
Rok Records has launched the official audio-enhanced ZEZI COMIC, telling the story of Birmingham’s top rap act. Featuring a full soundtrack that brings the story added life and excitement, find out about ZeZi’s rise – the triumphs, the setbacks, the… Read More ›
Spaceship Away 28 Available In Time For Christmas
Spaceship Away, the A4, full colour glossy magazine that covers original Dan Dare as well as a selection of other classic strips, has released issue 28 in time for Christmas. Priced at £7.95, including UK postage, the 44 page issue… Read More ›
Call for Papers: Comic Empires: The Imperialism of Cartoons, Caricature, and Satirical Art
The Rhodes Colossus: a caricature in Punch, published in December 1892, by Linley Sambourne of Cecil John Rhodes, after he announced plans for a telegraph line and railroad from Cape Town to Cairo. A group of academics has put out… Read More ›