Check out some striking llustrations by John Augustus Knapp, taken from “Etidorhpa, or, the End of the Earth”, the title of an allegorical science fiction novel published in 1895…
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Innovative creative industries partnership develops unique masters degree in Publishing
Three major organisations have joined forces to deliver an innovative new publishing degree
In Review: Battling Britons, Issue Two
Another terrific issue of this fantastic review and interview-focused Bookazine is available now
British comics blogger Howard Fuller passes suddenly
A prolific British comics blogger, often unearthing little known gems of our industry, has died suddenly
British Comic art rarities, Bob Kane sketches, and hundreds of DC, Marvel comics set to go under the hammer at Anderson & Garland soon
British Comic art rarities, Bob Kane sketches, and hundreds of DC, Marvel comics are set to go under the hammer at auction house Anderson & Garland very soon
New 2000AD, new Judge Dredd – and don’t miss the Cartoon Museum exhibition!
New 2000AD in newsagents now – and don’t forget the Dredd @ 45 exhibition at the Cartoon Museum, either!
Time Bomb Comics launches 15 Years Publishing celebrations with pre-order Kickstarter for “Rotten Under the Snow”
A spooky sounding thriller set in World War Two Leningrad is on its way to you from Time Bomb Comics
New Commando celebrates 80th anniversary of RAF Regiment
The latest Commando set includes a fine tribute to the RAF Regiment, written by Andrew Knighton, with art by Manuel Benet
National Film and Sci-Fi Museum plans “Retro Video Corner”, appeals for donations
The new National Film and Sci-Fi Museum is asking you to plunder your attic, for lost video gems for a new display
In Memoriam: Comics Writer and Editor Brian Augustyn
A tribute to American comics writer and editor Brian Augustyn, who died earlier this week
Some great SF, shame about the covers! The strange publishing foibles of Ward, Lock & Co
Philip Harbottle delights at great art from Harold Johns and Ron Embleton, but not so much about those on other 1950s SF from Ward, Lock…
Artist Pete Wallbank celebrates Fifth Doctor’s debut with Doctor Who Magazine cover reimagining
Artist Pete Wallbank gives us a reimagined trip down memory lane to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Fifth Doctor
Doctor Who: Panel to Panel probes Comic Strip Companion author Paul Scoones
A smashing and insightful chat with Doctor Who comic archivist Paul Scoones
New Andersonic ’zine out now, includes new “Stingray” strip
The latest edition of the ace Gerry Anderson-inspired zine is out now!
Crowdfunding Spotlight: The77 – Issue Seven
There’s a great looking mix of strips on offer in The77 Issue #7, currently seeking crowdfunding on Kickstarter
All You Nerd is Love: A Yellow Submarine Puzzle Book, by Bill Morrison, should see off those Blue Meanies!
What Blue Meanie buried news about this Beatles graphic novel-inspired puzzle book in our inbox? Glove, you have some explaining to do!
SHIFT Magazine teases 2022 publishing plans, offering Richard Starkings SF adventure, Elephantmen, and more
Some great new stories are being lined up for the second volume of GetMyComics SHIFT comic anthology – find out more!
Inspirational “Bill Jones” posters net a tidy sum in January sale, but Ewbank’s upcoming James Bond auction set to score
Auction house Ewbank’s inspires strong sales for 1920s motivational posters, stirs James Bond fans with upcoming sale
“Preacher” art by Glenn Fabry, “Steel Claw” gem and more on offer in new Catawiki International Comic Art auction
Some fab British comic art on offer this week from the European comic art site
John M. Burns exclusive “The Rise and Fall of the Trigan Empire” Volume Four cover revealed, plus sneak peek!
There’s a fantastic Treasury of British Comics webshop hardback edition of the upcoming “Trigan Empire” collection available to pre-order now