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Classic Comic Spotlight: “Robin of Sherwood” for Look-In, by Mike Noble
Two great pages of the Look-In strip “Robin of Sherwood” are up for auction, and work on a collection of the strip proceeds apace
“The Last Policeman” SF mystery novel heads to the small screen as “The Last Police”
An intriguing SF book series is heading to television, initially as a pilot…
Anderson Entertainment trails “Stingray: Operation Icecap” audio book ahead of August release
Stingray is back! Anything can happen in the next half hour…
“The History of the Beano” book out in September
The Beano’s story so far, revealed by one of its former editors
Farshore set to release new Beano books, including the Ultimate Dennis & Gnasher Comic Collection
New BEANO books on the way, from Farshore
Don’t miss “Alice: Curiouser and Curiouser” at the London’s V&A
If you’re a fan of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, you do not want to miss this show…
New “illustrators” projects from Book Palace spotlight Edgar Rice Burroughs, Peter Jackson, Jesús Blasco, and more
Some great new projects in the works from the Book Palace team
In Review: Horror – The First Time America’s Paranoia infected the World
Peter Duncan reviews a new book on the 1950s campaign against American horror comics and is left sadly unimpressed
Alan Austin, Britain’s first comics retailer, remembered in his own words in two new books
British comic retailing memories from the much-respected, and missed, Alan Austin brought to book
The sad tale of Boardman Science Fiction, a victim of its own publisher revealed, in latest “1950s British Science Fiction” videocast
Back in the 1950s, the Boardman Science Fiction series attempted to introduce quality science fiction into Britain in both hardcover and paperback. Why did it fail? That’s the question posed – and answered – by author and SF expert Philip… Read More ›
Rian Hughes new novel, “The Black Locomotive”, out in August
Reasons to pick up Rian Hughes’ upcoming novel, “The Black Locomotive”? It’s shorter than “XX.” Steam trains…
Illustrator and Comic Artist Spotlight: Eko
Dive into some fantastic “wood-cut” illustrations and comic art by this Mexican artist
“Horror: The First Time America’s Paranoia Infected The World”, sheds light on a dark time for the US comic industry
This new book offers a fresh take on American censorship of comics in the 1950s, and its impact worldwide
Nebula Awards Winners 2020 Announced
All the winners revealed
Illustrator Spotlight: Pete Wallbank’s Superman movie poster homage, new book covers revealed
Some stunning book covers by Doctor Who artist Pete Wallbank featuring Star Trek stars and The Six Million Dollar Man, published by Estrada de Papel, recently caught our eye…
In Review: The Fun Factory of Farringdon Street by Alan Clark
What?! Another indispensable guide to early British comics from Alan Clark? Oh yes…
Murky Depths: Latest 1950s British Science Fiction videocast reveals the real history of “Creature from the Black Lagoon” in print
Think you know everything there is to know about Creature from the Black Lagoon? Think again!
Society of Authors gears up to announce 2021 winner of “Queen’s Knickers Award” for illustrated children’s books, and more
Some great books and creators are in the running…
Star Trek: The Original Series – A Celebration marks 55 years of a TV icon, out in September
Look out for this special anniversary book, on sale in September