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In Review: Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania
SPOILERS! Tim Robins checks out the latest Marvel film, plus a guide to upcoming MCU-related releases
In Review: Explosive Sweet Freezer Razors by Gareth A. Hopkins
When is a comic not a comic? Gareth A. Hopkins stretches boundaries with his latest story collection
Krackling… er cracking, Jack Kirby tribute offered on eBay by Lew Stringer!
Some smashing yet silly art by Lew Stringer attracting bids on eBay
Mike Ploog’s “Lord of the Rings” poster sketch sold on eBay
An early version of a much loved, fondly remembered film poster has just been sold
Time Bomb Comics announces new, newsstand anthology comics title, “Quantum”
A new anthology comic is heading to WHSmiths from a long-established British independent publisher
Bill Watterson returns to comics, with “The Mysteries”, working with John Kascht
Great news for fans of the work of the Calvin and Hobbes strip creator!
Rebellion announces new Battle Action mini series – our guide to the returning strips
Battle Action is back – and Garth Ennis, Rob Williams and PJ Holden share their thoughts with us on the new mini series!
Spanish artist Estève Polls takes on Commando’s “HMS Wombat” series
Commando issues 5619 – 5622 are out this week
Supernova success for “The Expanse” new comic crowdfunder from BOOM! Studios
Phenomenal success for this book and TV series-inspired SF comic Kickstarter
Crowdfunding Spotlight: Tony Hancock – The Lad Himself
Legendary comedian Tony Hancock’s life is to be retold in a brand new graphic novel
New Battle Action title coming from Rebellion?
Is an adventure comic title heading to news stands from 2000AD publisher Rebellion?
A Talking Dalek, a Fireball XL5 rarity, Star Trek items on offer in upcoming Ewbank’s auction
A huge range of rare records, TV show tie-ins, poster and more soon going under the hammer
Coming Soon: Comic Book Punks: How a Generation of Brits Reinvented Pop Culture
Read This, Punk! A new book charts Britain’s impact on pop culture this November
2000AD scoops Best British Comic in ComicScene Awards 2023
downthetubes won an Award, too! Thank you to everyone who voted for us
Special “Giles in Ipswich” talk reveals the cartoonist’s many links with the East Anglian town
A special talk about the late Daily Express takes place on Wednesday
The Liverpool Beatles Museum is on the hunt for the Fab Four’s cartoon and comic appearances
Work continues to being together the many appearances of the Fab Four in cartoons and comics
Doctor Who – Terror from the Deep: Episode 15
1990… and the Black Dalek assesses the arrival of the Doctor – and his potential threat to their master plan…
A British Science Fiction Catch Up with Philip Harbottle: Tales of Wonder, Golden Amazon and much more
A woefully overdue catch up with Philip Harbottle’s engaging SF and comic videocasts!
The Wombles celebrates 50th anniversary, new book about their creator, Elisabeth Beresford heads to bookshops
The half century of The Wombles will be celebrated with a digitally remastered version of the original animated series