New book features insights into 1970s Doctor Who
Books
“Oor Wullie’s ABCs in Scots” comic connections
A fun look at the Scots language
Peter O’Donnell’s Modesty Blaise back in bookshops
Latest re-release of the novels
In Review: A Sensual Cesspool of Iniquity by James Bacon
David Ferguson reviews a new book on comics censorship
A Snapshot of TV History: The Art of Peter Firmin
Tom Hill reports a recent auction of little-seen comic art by a television legend
downthetubes Exclusive Interview: Author and Comic Writer Rik Hoskin
We catch up with the bestselling author, celebrating a Deathlands milestone
Eagle Censored? Investigating bizarre claims during Ireland’s 1950s war on comics
James Bacon uncovered an attempt to see the original EAGLE banned in Ireland
Half A Dozen of the Other, a new The Prisoner-inspired compendium, released
New book wraps trilogy investigating The Prisoner
Crowdfunding Spotlight: Creepy horror in Men of Cloth, SKRAWL returns, and Adventures on Bannerman Road!
A quick look at some crowdfunding projects that have caught our eye…
New Rivers of London game releases from Chaosium
Rivers of London game expands, Nigel Potter providing eye catching art
Herne Books offer new Doctor Who works exploring show’s many themes
Two new Who titles probe show’s many themes
Tube Surfing: Comic Title Confusion Damaging Sales, and some Doctor Who trivia
A round up of quickfire news items, some comic related, that have caught our eye in recent days…
First volume of The Terry Pratchett Reader’s Guide gets early launch at Discworld Convention
New book charting the work of the Discworld creator gets early release
Unofficial celebration of Roy of the Rovers comic hits the pitch
Heading in today, an unofficial Roy of the Rovers book
Indie Lit Con Returns to Manchester
A major independent writing event returns to Manchester next month
IWM London’s “Childhood in War” exhibition opens next week
Children in wartime are the focus for this free exhibition
Available Now: July 2026 The Missing Page from the Tony Hancock Appreciation Society
Latest edition from the long-running fan club out now
Coming Soon: “The Collins Family Album”, an unofficial Dark Shadows celebration
Creepy crowdfunding news!
British Science Fiction Focus: The Multi Talented Sydney J. Bounds
Three new British Science Fiction Channel chart the life and career of an accomplished author…
Scripting the Harbour Launch Build in the Eagle Book of Hobbies
A rare script by one of Eagle comic’s original contributors unearthed