A tribute to children’s author and painter David McKee, who has died aged 87
Books
Fighting Fantasy Fest returns in September, Steve Jackson, Sir Ian Livingstone announced as 40th annivesary Guests of Honour
Fighting Fantasy Fest will be returning to the University of West London on Saturday 3rd September 2022, in FF’s 40th anniversary year
Illustrated Parkinson’s Diary aid released for sufferers and carers
Lancaster-based comic creator and author Antonella Caputo has devised an illustrated Parkinson’s Diary, now available in English and German
WebFind: Who Remembers Terrance Dicks “Star Quest”?
Terrance Dicks didn’t just write Doctor Who. Star Quest is still remembered, by some, with fondness…
Dark Horse owner Embracer Group issues statement on war in Ukraine, announces €5 million in humanitarian aid
The Embracer Group, owners of Dark Horse, has issued an update on the situation for the company due to the war in Ukraine
“Brand is how we find each other” is a new guide to branding that could be ideal for comic creators
Comic creator and illustrator Adam Lumb has a new book out – but it isn’t one of his impressive graphic novels
Nothing is forgotten: pre-orders open for Robin of Sherwood, The Complete Look-In Comics
Coming soon, the complete comic strip adventures of Richard Carpenter’s Robin of Sherwood from Look-In…
Meld your youngsters into Star Trek fans! New board books announced, launching this September
You’re never too young to be a Star Trek fan, apparently!
Anderson’s Supersonic Centuries screams into bookshops next month
Check out this Century 21-inspired new book from Fred McNamara…
“Draw The Line: 100+ Things You Can Do To Change The World!” book launches in March, with real and virtual events
Draw The Line, a comics project now to be published as a book by Street Noise Books – and will launch with two events in the UK, one virtual and one in real life
New “1632” series novel, “1637: The Transylvanian Decision”, announced for November release
1637: The Transylvanian Decision, a new novel in Eric Flint’s landmark alternate universe historical adventure series, “Ring of Fire” is due for release in November
“1950s British Science Fiction” video series draws to a close, celebrating the rise of SF in paperback
Philip Harbottle has been treating us to a splendid run of SF-book themed videocasts – but the series is now coming to an end
First Trailer for Sky’s “The Midwich Cuckoos” released
Sky has released the first trailer for its upcoming original drama The Midwich Cuckoos
WebFind: “Etidorhpa, or, the End of the Earth”, and the art of John Augustus Knapp
Check out some striking llustrations by John Augustus Knapp, taken from “Etidorhpa, or, the End of the Earth”, the title of an allegorical science fiction novel published in 1895…
Some great SF, shame about the covers! The strange publishing foibles of Ward, Lock & Co
Philip Harbottle delights at great art from Harold Johns and Ron Embleton, but not so much about those on other 1950s SF from Ward, Lock…
All You Nerd is Love: A Yellow Submarine Puzzle Book, by Bill Morrison, should see off those Blue Meanies!
What Blue Meanie buried news about this Beatles graphic novel-inspired puzzle book in our inbox? Glove, you have some explaining to do!
Delve into “Comic Papers of the Platinum Age”, Alan Clark’s latest book on early British comics
Another smashing-looking book delving into the very early days of British comics is available now
When Dan Dare tie-in fiction went woefully wrong – a sorry tale of disastrous publishing decisions
Philip Harbottle deservedly eviscerates the terrible publishing decisions of Hulton Press, who successfully destroyed what could have been a great new line in Dan Dare tie-in science fiction…
You wait for one book about TV’s cult classic, “The Avengers”, and three come along at once!
Three great books are out now, focusing on aspects of the cult action adventure TV series, The Avengers…
In Memoriam: Comics Historian, Writer and author Ron Goulart
We’re sorry to report the passing of a powerhouse of SF and comics archivist