The Guardian’s Posy Simmonds in the spotlight at a prestigious French comics Festival this weekend
Events
“Bowie: Starman and the Silver Screen” launches BFI Southbank programme for 2022
Some SF, horror and fantasy film treats, all with a direct or influential association with David Bowie, head to the BFI Southbank
Are you ready for Ghostbusters Afterlife?
We’re getting ready for Ghostbusters: Afterlife at downthetubes, opening this weekend – especially after a tease in the final trailer that some of the stars of the original films will return. An earlier trailer confirmed that Dan Aykroyd would be making… Read More ›
Beano rarities, free gifts and more on offer in latest British comics auction from Phil-Comics
Phil-Comics has a great mix of British comics goodies on offer this week
Robot Archie, Fernando Fernandez cover art on offer in latest Catawiki International Original Comic Art auction
Some fantastic work on offer in this latest weekly auction
Explore the secrets of Venice, with Hugo Pratt’s Corto Maltese
This city guide combines fascinating history with a great comic character – what’s not to like?
Tripwire Magazine announces its own Comic Con heading to Bristol in 2022
There’s a new convention on the block, coming to Bristol next September
When is Australia’s “Ginger Meggs” just “Ginger”? A comic strip mystery… now solved!
A strange “homage” to Australia most popular newspaper strip… or was it “nicked”?
This week’s BEANO celebrates “The Art of Breaking Rules”
The BEANO goes arty? Nah… not quite!
Snowman Winter Windows announced ahead of release of a new retelling of Raymond Briggs’ classic picture story
Snowman Enterprises is to launch its The Snowman Winter Windows initiative later this month
Lakes International Comic Art Festival Podcast relives some 2021 gathering highlights with new creator interviews
Ian Loxam and Nikki Bates relive the jam packed Festival weekend!
Invincible Books offers Sir Tom Finney print, supporting the work of the Rosemere Cancer Foundation
If you’re a Preston North End fan, then you may be interested in this tip o’ the hat to Sir Tom Finney
ComPalComics celebrates 30 years of auctions with bumper rare art offer, early Commando comics and more
A treasure trove of comic art on offer, and some smashing vintage comics, too
“The Most Important Comic Book on Earth” hits top of bookseller lists
It may not have the catchiest of titles, but this vital comic anthology addressing climate change has certainly captured hearts.
“Serge Micheli: Facets of the World” exhibition opens in Paris
An exhibition dedicated to the Corsican painter and comic artist Serge Micheli has just opened in Paris
Edward Taylor releases new book, “Godzilla Tries To Get Out”
Edward Taylor’s eccentric take on Godzilla is back on the prowl…
“Killing Moon Rises”, new fantasy adventure comic, will debut at Thought Bubble
“Killing Moon Rises”, a four-part saga of love and death begins. Featuring… well, mostly, death!
New book celebrates the art of Rupert Bear artist Alfred Bestall
A new celebration of Rupert Bear artist Alfred Bestall is released soon
Diaries Ready: The Legend of Luther Arkwright publication date announced
He’s back! Bryan Talbot’s multiverse-spanning antihero returns in 2022…
Titan Comics artist Alice X. Zhang delivers new Doctor Who – Flux Steelbook art
Check out Alice X. Chang’s dramatic art for the upcoming special release of “Flux”…