Another Dan Dare merchandise item from the 1950s!
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“The Toxic Avenger” heads to Hulu
Debuts this Thursday, 8th January 2026
Doctor Who – Terror from the Deep: Episode 83
The Doctor has defeated the Daleks – but is being watched…
Voting opens for the 2025 Broken Frontier Awards
Five nominees selected for each of the 15 main categories that comprise the Awards
Coming Soon, first Lost Marvels: Gil Kane Rarities Collection
Treats ahead for fans of this influential Marvel maestro
“When Travis Met Blake”, latest Kaldor City tribute to Blake’s 7, released
Not-for-profit Blake’s 7 audio adventure!
Andrew Cartmel’s “Dressing Gown” stage play
Tom Asher needs to prevent his life tipping into catastrophe…
Iron Man artist Kev Hopgood re-enlisted to Commando Comics
Four Commando comics slipped out under the radar over New Year
Manchester’s Volcano Comics have big plans for 2026
Busy indie comics creators ramp up New Year plans
Bryan and Mary Talbot announce their next graphic novel, “Lo! An Amazon!”
Arriving in bookshops in September
Next Vectis Comics & Publications Auction catalogue includes Star Wars Weekly aplenty
2000AD, Battle and Count Duckula rub shoulders with Deadpool and X-Men!
Liverpool based artist Callum Seymour provides art for upcoming Star Trek novel
British illustrator delivers knockout Star Trek art
In Review: Marty Supreme
A film about ping-pong that definitely hits its mark…
The Bay International Film Festival Returns to Morecambe
Third outing for northern film event!
In Review: illustrators Number 49, featuring Frank Cho, and more
Graham Baines reviews the latest issue of the excellent Book Palace periodical
Latest issue of ZARJAZ, the 2000AD-inspired comic zine, kicks 2026 off with a bang!
Kick the New Year off with a dose of thrill-power with this 2000AD-inspired comic zine!
Latest Drawn Under The Influence anthology offers new strips from the Awesome Comics Podcast community
Ace looking anthology available now, fundraising for London’s Cartoon Museum
2026 opens with an awards win for downthetubes
Thank you for voting for us!
Eagle Times sees out 2025 with Keith Page interview, classic strips features
The latest issue of Eagle Times, the magazine of the Eagle Society, arrived over Christmas to the downthetubes dungeon, offering a wide range of features on EAGLE comic. If you’ve ever considered joining the Eagle Society, now’s a good time… Read More ›
Fumettomania Factory’s Dan Dare project draws to a close, Modesty Blaise to follow
A guide to the Fumettomania Dan Dare article series