The legend of Troy has endured for more than 3,000 years, and continues to inspire artists and writer today. The story of a great city, plunged into a 10-year war over the abduction of the most beautiful woman in the… Read More ›
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Non Comics items – TV, Film, Books, and other things that internet wandering alerted us to
Daggers Drawn! Illustrators Magazine Commando Special available for pre-order now
This new illustrators Special is for all those schoolboys that have refused steadfastly to grow up and master the art of reading serious works of literature. Do you recall Commando Comics, with those amazing covers and equally amazing interior art and stories?
Guarded delight at news of animated Doctor Who story, “Fury from the Deep”
By Tim Robins Fans of Classic Doctor Who will be excited to hear that the Season Five story Fury from the Deep will return as a wholly animated adventure in 2020. The story sees The Doctor (Patrick Troughton), Victoria (Deborah Watling)… Read More ›
Exclusive Cover Reveal: Dan Dare – The Audio Adventures Volume Three Cover Art by Brian Williamson
B7 Media have announced plans to crowdfund a third volume of its critically-acclaimed Dan Dare: The Audio Adventures, coinciding with Eagle comic hero Dan Dare’s 70th anniversary in 2020 – and we can exclusively reveal the cover art for the… Read More ›
Edinburgh’s Scottish Gallery hosts “Mythos” exhibition by Paul Reid
Edinburgh’s Scottish Gallery hosts “Myhos“, an exhibition by the masterful Paul Reid this November, opening on Wednesday. Paul Reid is a artist who uses his skill to create a world which is both beautiful and uncompromising in its vision. He’s… Read More ›
Beano readers name PM Boris Johnson “ghastliest figure of 21st Century”
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been named “ghastliest figure of 21st Century” by two thirds of British parents and children in a Beano poll – and earns his place in 2019’s top Halloween costumes for kids alongside The Joker… Read More ›
In Review – Terminator: Dark Fate
Starring: Linda Hamilton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Mackenzie Davis, Natalie Reyes Directed by Tim Miller Review by Tim Robins Sarah Connor and a hybrid cyborg human must protect a young girl from a newly modified liquid Terminator from the future…. The Terminator… Read More ›
Legendary artist Catherine Jeffrey Jones honoured at Lucca Comics and Games Convention
If you’re heading to the Lucca Comics and Games Convention in Italy next week (30th October – 3rd November), then you might want to catch the screening of the documentary Better Things: The Life and Choices of Jeffrey Catherine Jones,… Read More ›
New “Beano Booktopia” book subscription service launched
Beano has today launched Beano Booktopia – a new book subscription service for kids offering newly published books across a wide range of authors and genres. The tailor-made programme will include fiction and non-fiction books specifically chosen by Beano experts based… Read More ›
Italian auction house Urania offers art by Frank Hampson, Milo Manara and many more
The clock is ticking down to the latest auction by the Italian Urania Auction House, which features some stunning selected works of major international artists from the end of the 19th century to the present day.
Robert Kirkman’s Thief of Thieves: Season One announced for Nintendo Switch
Rival Games, the critically acclaimed developer behind Alien: Blackout, and multi-platform entertainment company Skybound Entertainment have announce that Thief of Thieves: Season One arrives on the eShop for Nintendo Switch on 12th November 2019. Based on the award winning comic… Read More ›
Ron Embleton and Peter Jackson art up for sale at Heritage Auctions
Heritage Auctions is back up and running after being hit by a malware attack last Friday, forcing them to delay some auctions, but to celebrate its speedy return we thought we’d promote two items of British comic art, one by Captain Scarlet artist Ron Embleton, and the other by Peter Jackson,
Crowdfunding Spotlight: The Last Confession, a short film written by Kev Hopgood
The Last Confession, currently seeking crowdfunding on Greenlit, is a new short, from writer and comic artist Kevin Hopgood and director Dustin Curtis Murphy. Described as a genuinely shocking and frightening tale, it pushes genre and convention to pull the… Read More ›
New Poopsie Slime Surprise magazine launches this week
Egmont Publishing has partnered with MGA Entertainment to launch a new children’s magazine, Poopsie Slime Surprise, on sale in UK newsagents from tomorrow, Wednesday 23rd October, aimed at readers aged six to nine
Phil Comics eBay auction offers Robert Nixon Buster art and more
The latest Phil-Comics on eBay auction features around 465 vintage comic related items, including original artwork from Beano and Buster artist Robert Nixon, a wide array of comics, annuals, holiday specials, books, batches and a few CGC graded comics to… Read More ›
May The Toys Be With You… Palitoy returns to Coalville in new exhibition
Action Man, Pippa, Tressy, Tiny Tears, Care Bears, Strawberry Shortcake, the stars of Star Wars and many more have returned to Coalville, Leicestershire – once home to toy maker Palitoy, as part of the free The Many Faces of Palitoy exhibition, part of a much wider project celebrating the heritage of the fondly-remembered British toy company
Brussels Comic Art Factory to host Keith Burns exhibition
If you’re a fan of the art of Keith Burns, then you might want to head to the Comic Art Factory in Brussels, which is hosting an exhibition of his work from 25th October until 9th November 2019 – and the popular gallery is also offering original pages for sale on its website
Charlie Adlard chooses LIFE over Walking Dead
LIFE is a new hardcover by Charlie Adlard, a collection of art from Charlie attending life art evenings at Hive Shrewsbury using various techniques
Star Trek: Discovery Season Two out on Blu-Ray and DVD next month
Star Trek: Discovery Season Two arrives on Blu-ray and DVD on 18th November from CBS Home Entertainment and Paramount Home Entertainment
Boxpark Shoreditch to host Original Stormtrooper Pop Up Next Week
Science fiction and Stormtrooper fans on the on the hunt for Halloween costumes or exclusive Stormtrooper themed gifts have been given the countdown to invade Boxpark Shoreditch next week – for the launch of an Original Stormtrooper pop-up store. Hosted by… Read More ›