Ten years on, Dave McKean’s World War One story gets a renewed focus
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Comic Creator Spotlight: Sarah Jolley
Check out inspired fan sequel to the Doctor Who story “Lux”, and much more besides
Wallace Wood Centennial Celebration Strange Worlds expanded edition announced
The Wallace Wood Estate has announced they are working with Vanguard on a revised, expanded edition of Wally Wood Strange Worlds, and are including some bonus rarities. Vanguard are publishers of numerous Wallace Wood collections in their WOODWORK series, including… Read More ›
In Review: The Dog Stars
Tim Robbins’ take on Ridley Scott’s dystopian film
Taschen publishes Lucas Museum of Narrative Art catalogue
Incredible new book from George Luca et al
Crowdfunding Spotlight: After Darkfall
When the world goes dark, love and war ignite…
2000AD delayed for a week after printers go into administration
They should have continued publishing on Mars, right?
In Review: Wilomina: The Land of Dreams and Nightmares
Peter Duncan checks out the wonderful new graphic novel from John Chalmers and Sandra Marrs
Morecambe Comic Con returns this weekend
Morecambe Comic Con returns for its free two day Summer event this weekend, over Bank Holiday Sunday and Monday (30th – 31st August 2026). While its focus is more media collectables and cosplay, comic creators and genre authors do attend,… Read More ›
Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration offers online “Creating Comics with Purpose” course
Spaces for this online course are limited, so book your spot now
The Lies of the Saints, new tale from Douglas Noble, available now
The Lies of the Saints is a new 160-page black and white book by Douglas Noble, a family history built on a legacy of deceit. “Spanning the centuries from 1660 to the present day, The Lies of the Saints highlights… Read More ›
Crying Out for an English Edition: L’Inca blanc by Serge Perrotin and Alberto Foche
This amazing looking bande dessinée needs an English edition…
Just Work: Tom Humberstone’s new comic spotlights the Gig Economy
Tom Humberstone’s new comic tackles AI, the Gig Economy and more
In Review: Coyote vs Acme
Do the worlds of anarchic world of Merrie Melodies and Looney Tunes still have magic?
Star Trek films set to return to movie theaters across United States
American Star Trek fans will get to enjoy special movie screenings next month
John M. Burns tribute to British Comic Legends
A fascinating portrait of legendary British comic creators
Rayker returns to Commando – and he’s out for revenge!
Get ready for a vengeance mission across war torn Europe!
Crowdfunding Spotlight: 10 Lost Days – The End Of Magic by Sam Hart
This fantasy adventure looks pretty special
Bath Children’s Literature Festival includes plenty of Phoenix comic fun!
Grab an exclusive poster by Jamie Smart at this special upcoming event!
Chris Weston’s new “James Bond” collection cover revealed
Collecting Ian Fleming’s earliest literary adventures in comic strip form