Readers came for Dan Dare. They stayed for Doomlord…
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Life and work of comic creator Jim Baikie celebrated in Orkney
Local hero still honoured
WHSmith Archive Trust auction offers insight into retailing past
A deep dive into British retail history…
Crowdfunding Spotlight: Eva Strongbird and the Marine
Retro future adventure fans, don’t look away now!
Racing To New Thrills aplenty, 2000AD starts wrapping current stories
Clearing the decks in style!
Beano Triple Trouble Pack of annuals – at a discount price!
Triple the fun, on sale now!
Paul Cornell, Steve Yeowell make Commando debut with “The Longest War”
Unwilling recruits and a bat-filled sabotage stories await!
Exclusive: XG-3 Film Productions partners with Glen Eric Larson to Create New YA Sci-Fi Franchise, “Galactic Beat”
“Justice prevails in all corners of the Universe!”
In Brief: One Piece renewal, crowdfunding spotlight and a creepy, brilliant web comic find
Baal criminee, it’s another quick round up of news that’s caught our eye!
Xenozoic comic creator Mark Schultz in the spotlight in latest edition of illustrators magazine
Dive deep into dinosaur heaven!
Countdown to Caption: Seven Days to Go!
Not long to go!
Riverside Studios to host Resurrection of the Daleks Special Event
Doctor Who resurrected at Riverside! Studios, that is…
Happy Birthday, Betty Boop!
Celebrating the “birth” of an animation screen icon
Archive Interview: Look-In Writer Angus P. Allan
An archive interview with the prolific Look-In comics writer
Don’t Miss Out on Doctor Who: The Monster Makers Variant Edition
Special Variant Edition out soon
DC Comics teases Alex Toth Deluxe Edition collection
Anticipation for this Deluxe Collection is high!
In Review: Irish Conflict in Comics in the 20th Century
David Ferguson reviews this important new title about Irish comics and more
Jack Kirby art, early Vintage British comics, offered in Excalibur Auction
A wide range of comic collectibles at auction on Saturday!
Sophie Castille Awards for Comics in Translation – English 2025 Nominees Announced
The nine nominees for this year’s Sophie Castille Awards for Comics in Translation – English have just been announced. The awards will again be presented in partnership with VIP Brands, Ltd, Comica and the Lakes International Comic Art Festival, during the annual Festival weekend… Read More ›
Bitesize Lake District magical tales offered in new book, “Folklore of the Lake District”
Myths, legends, and a giant pike