We’re sorry to report the passing of former Polystyle Publications staff member John Harvey, whose duties included editor of Pippin in Playland, and who also wrote the title’s “Sooty and Sweep” stories
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Non Comics items – TV, Film, Books, and other things that internet wandering alerted us to
New Colouring Heaven paid-for newsletter highlights work of nature artist Robert Roskam
Colouring Heaven magazine has launched a new paid-for newsletter, dedicated to giving colourists even more chances to discover new illustrators and artists
Commission “Liphook” co-creator Mark Stafford for some unique art!
Fancy your own original art by Liphook co-creator and ace comic artist Mark Stafford? You do? Well, you’re in luck!
In Review: Doctor Who – Ascension of the Cybermen
Tim Robins tries to make sense of Ascension of the Cybermen, which is not as easy for him as you might think…
Coming Soon: Amazing Fantasy #15, and early “Judge Dredd” art by Mick McMahon up for auction
Early Judge Dredd art by Mick McMahon, and a high grade copy of Amazing Fantasy #15, are on offer from Heritage Auctions…
Doctor Who – Tales from the TARDIS vworps back into newsagents, but we missed it!
Titan Comics recently relaunched their British news stand title Doctor Who – Tales from the TARDIS title – but it seems finding copies is a problem for some…
Coming Soon: A pulp fiction-inspired dieselpunk audio drama, “Filthy ’47”
If you’re fan of old pulp fiction, then an upcoming four-part dieselpunk audio drama Filthy ’47 by Danvers Nettlefold may well be your cup of tea.
WebFind: Krazy Kat, the animation
Here’s a wonderful Krazy Kat stop-motion animation that was directed by Derek Mogford back in 1996
In Review: Doctor Who – The Haunting Of Villa Diodati
The Doctor and her gang arrive at the Villa Diodati at Lake Geneva in 1816 on the night that inspired Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Paul Mount doesn’t find the subsequent story wanting…
Candy Jar Books announces “Kklak!: The Doctor Who Art of Chris Achilléos”
Candy Jar Books has announced a limited edition release of Kklak!: The Doctor Who Art of Chris Achilléos
Etch Up, True Believers! Stan Lee Limited Edition “Etch A Sketch” announced
Spin Master, the makers of Etch A Sketch, is celebrating the 60th birthday of the world-famous drawing toy in style with the release of a number of limited editions, including one that features the signature image and catchphrases of comic book legend Stan Lee
Vault Comics announces Reemsborko as global agent for Natasha Alterici’s Heathen
US comics publisher Vault Comics has appointed Reemsborko Ltd as the global agent for Heathen, the critically acclaimed and best-selling comic and graphic novel series.
“Odd Job Daleks” trundle to eBay in new comic art sale from Lew Stringer
Beano and Doctor Who cartoonist Lew Stringer is selling off some of his original art, including one of his “Daft Dimension” strips for Doctor Who Magazine
Lost TV organisation Kaleidoscope launches “Reading Room” sessions for archivists
Kaleidoscope, the Birmingham-based organisation which specialises in locating previously missing, believed lost, television footage has announced a series of special, experimental Reading Room sessions
Compal Comics offers more Bob Monkhouse British comic art gems, Amazing Spider-Man #1
The latest Compal Comics auction has gone live, and their February – March 2020 offering not only includes some great classic comics, but plenty of great art too
Marvel Comics’ Tim Conrad art sale on now
American comic artist and illustrator Tim Conrad – perhaps best known for his work on titles such as Conan, Kull and Epic Illustrated for Marvel Comics – has announced an art sale through his Facebook Page, to help pay $4000 medical bills
Harley Quinn fronts new ComicScene, on sale next week
ComicScene 12 is on sale across the UK, Ireland, Australia, Canada and the United States from 20th February 2020, with DC’s Harley Quinn taking front and centre, the latest issue of Britain’s comic news magazine featuring a beginners guide to her history and comics
Blistering “Black Max” art by Chris Weston up for auction on eBay
A cracking piece of art by Chris Weston starring British villain Black Max, who first appeared in Thunder in the 1970s, but whose adventures continue to this day thanks to his revival in 2000AD and elsewhere, is up for sale on eBay
In Review: Doctor Who – Can You Hear Me?
From ancient Syria to present day Sheffield, and out into the wilds of space, something is stalking the Doctor and her friends. Paul Mount ponders the positives and pitfalls of “Can You Hear Me?”
WebFind: Dan Dare Pilot of the Future Animated Series Concept Art by Dave Max
Concept art for the animated series Dan Dare: Pilot of the Future, first broadcast back in 2002, has surfaced online, work created by concept artist Dave Max.