Does anyone know anything more about this acerbic commentator on the teaching profession of the 1950s?
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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
Vyper: Crimson Dawn speeds into action, a British indie comic for fans of 1980’s action movies!
Action! Adventure! This one has it all!
WebFind: Future Perfect: Dan Dare, Pilot of the Future
An intriguing photograph of the creators of Dan Dare discovered online
Doctor Who – Terror from the Deep: Episode 18
The Doctor and Ace prepare to take on the Daleks…
Crowfunding Spotlight: Talamander Fantasy Gamebook Magazine Issue One
You are the hero in this ongoing adventure series!
New Comics Pub Crawl podcast launches with Dave Gibbons interview
Podcast premiere!
Guest List for Comic Book Day at the Plaza Cinema, Liverpool, extended
Illustrator Holly Bushnell and voice artist Candi Milo join many British comic creators at this special event
New Dutch newspaper comic and exhibition pays tribute to the “Sunday Funnies” of yesteryear
Step back in time to the heyday of the “Sunday Funnies”
Will Murray re-examines Pulp History with “Dark Avenger: The Strange Saga of The Shadow”
A new book by Will Murray exploring the origins of one of America’s most enduring pulp heroes, The Shadow, has just launched, available now from publisher Adventures in Bronze, and elsewhere. In 1980, author Will Murray produced this monumental book,… Read More ›
Lakes International Comic Art Festival, VIP Brands Ltd. announce new Sophie Castille Awards for Comics in Translation
A major award for a much under appreciated vital aspect of comics publishing
Commando celebrates International Women’s Day
All-out war action, on all good newsagents shelves!
Panel Borders: Junkyard Jack, Street Noise and Monster Fun!
Get the lowdown on creating comics for kids and teens