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The Man at the Crossroads: An Interview with comic catalyst extraordinaire, Paul Gravett
We catch up with the man behind COMICA, co-creator of Escape, and veritable comics catalyst
Forbidden Planet International opens latest store, in Brighton
A new comic shop has just opened on the south coast
In Memoriam: “The World’s Greatest Cartoonist”, Bill Tidy MBE
News has broken this weekend of the passing of another British cartooning legend
New Quantum comic anthology from Time Bomb Comics preps for April, bimonthly launch
More tantalising information about the new British comic anthology heading to newsagents in April
Don’t miss out on grabbing a Doctor Who “Daft Dimension” cartoon by Lew Stringer
A feast of frivolous comic art up for grabs from veteran comic creator Lew Stringer
Doctor Who – Terror from the Deep: Episode 19
The Doctor and Ace prepare to take on the Daleks…
BOOM! Studios “The Expanse: Dragon Tooth” Kickstarter soars to record heights closing out on $1.4 million
Record-breaking campaign gives US publisher BOOM! Studios the two highest grossing spots in Comics on Kickstarter
Dan Dare video delights from writer Philip Harbottle, revisiting the lost Radio Luxembourg adventures
Author and publisher Philip Harbottle reveals more about his own personal connection with the legendary British SF comic icon
Mattel, owners of Barbie, Dinky Toys, Hot Wheels, and more announce plans for its own publishing imprint
Mattel has big plans across several media for its newly-announced publisihng imprint
SelfMadeHero announces Starman book launch at London’s Gosh Comics
A special launch the new graphic novel, STARMAN: Bowie’s Stardust Years, by Reinhard Kleist, in London
Missing Authors: Who Was Cartoonist and Teacher Jane Hope?
Does anyone know anything more about this acerbic commentator on the teaching profession of the 1950s?
Cancelled “Scooby-Doo and Krypto Too” leaked online, Warner clamps down on piracy
Warner Bros. Discovery is understandably coming down hard on piracy of this unreleased, unfinished animated adventure
Hancock: The Lad Himself – A Sneak Peek
A teaser for the new graphic novel telling the life story of one of Britain’s best-loved comedians
In Memoriam: Cartoonist and jazz musician Wally Fawkes (aka “Trog”)
A tribute to the hugely influential cartoonist, co-creator of “Flook”
Egmont profits rise in 2022 despite difficult trading year
Egmont, publishers of TOXIC and Go Girl in the UK, reports a successful if difficult year of trading in 2022
Superheroes on parade – including Star Trek’s Jonathan Frakes as Captain America
The crossover you never expected, recalled…
AI and comic creation in the spotlight: free Comics Connection online event next week
Boon or bane? The use of AI to create comics is a contentious topic
It’s a party, yes? Draw Death’s Head Day is Coming!
Coming soon to social media near you. Be ready, yes?
New Spaceship Away is a treat for 2000AD and EAGLE artist John M. Burn fans
The new Spaceship Away is jam comes packed with enjoyable, classic strips