Veteran comic artist Carlos Pino in the spotlight
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Pre-orders open for Anderson Entertainment’s “Space: 1999 Comic Anthology”
A collection of “Space 1999” strips from legendary British weekly comic Look-In is on its way
Rebellion Releases: Hershey’s time runs out in this week’s 2000AD
It’s the end of an era – and the end for a much-loved 2000AD character
Crowdfunding Spotlight: “Hatch Annotated” by Glenn B Fleming
Glenn B Fleming is seeking support for his mammoth collection of his “Hatch” humour project
2000AD “Ronald McDonald” prog and more in latest Phil-Comics auction
A controversial copy of 2000AD and the first issue of a short-lived imitator of Oink! up for grabs
Upgraded and re-released: “The Trials Of Hank Janson” by Steve Holland
A new edition of a fascinating guide to an influential author, persecuted in the courts, is out now
Canada’s Kate Beaton scoops Best Cartoonist in this year’s Ringo Award winners
Congratulations to all the winners, including several British creators!
Taschen’s limited edition “The Ken Adam Archive Collector’s Edition” in the spotlight
Your jaw will drop at the price, but this looks pretty incredible!
David Tennant is Luther Arkwright… again!
Bryan Talbot’s Luther Arkwright returns to the airwaves, courtesy of Big Finish
Philippine International Comics Festival extends its Call for Entries for strips for planned anthology
Philippine International Comics Festival plans a South East Asia Kommunity Anthology
GoFundMe launched after death of American Star Trek artist Gordon Purcell’s wife, Debra
A GoFundMe has been launched to support Star Trek comic artist Gordon Purcell, after his wife Debra died unexpectedly, to help offset medical bills, funeral costs and care needs for their autistic son, Jack. Sadly, Debra Purcell passed away on… Read More ›
Doctor Who – Terror from the Deep: Episode 45
The Daleks think their destructive scheme to destroy is fool proof – but the Doctor disagrees!
Steampunks in Space – at the National Space Centre
The National Space Centre in Leicester orders you to celebrate all things Steampunk in November
“The Essential Judge Dredd: Tour of Duty Book 1” out in January 2024
“Citizenship is a privilege not a right.”
Gosh! announces Kevin O’Neill Estate Sale
London’s Gosh! comic store is to host an in person estate sale of the personal book collection of Kevin O’Neill
2000AD announces Mega-Signing Day on 23rd September 2023
Six stores and 19 creators – don’t miss the 2000AD Mega-Signing Day
In Review: The Last Voyage of The Demeter
Tim Robins argues the story of Dracula on a boat doesn’t completely suck…
Coming Soon: Colin Mathieson and Matt Soffe’s “Zulu – Water Cart Rescue”, remastered
A new, remastered deluxe version of Colin Mathieson‘s Zulu: Water Cart Rescue will be available to order soon, written and drawn by Colin, graced by lush colours by Matt Soffe, and powerful new cover art from Paul McCaffrey. The story,… Read More ›
Happy Star Trek Day! Did you know the show first debuted in comics in the UK?
As Star Trek fans celebrate the saga’s debut, we look back at its arrival in the UK
Lakes International Comic Art Festival offers stellar lineup of comic creators and events in the heart of the Lake District
Shaping up nicely with a few weeks to go – here’s some highlights from this year’s Lakes Festival, coming soon!