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6000 Not Out: A Chat with Commando cover artist Keith Burns
Catching up with a Commando cover artist!
Bear Alley collects classic Sexton Blake comic strips
New collection from the pages of Valiant available to order
Metropolis Centenary set to be celebrated at The National Science and Media Museum
Get your film tickets ahead of the curve for this centenary celebration
6000 Not Out: A Chat with Commando writer Ferg Handley
Jeremy Briggs catches up with the Ramsey’s Raiders writer
British Captain Britain Fans celebrate 50 Years with a special not-for-profit comic
A fan recreation of a key moment in Captain Britain’s history!
“Multimodal Comics: The Evolution of Comics Studies” released in paperback
Fascinating academic essay collection, now at a more affordable price!
First look at Doctor Who: TARDIS Crew – but will there be a comic, too?
But will there be a comic, too?
In Memoriam: Comic Creator Matt Howarth
“It may stop but it never ends” A singular, ground breaking talent has passed
6000 Not Out: A Chat with Commando cover artist Graeme Neil Reid
Jeremy Briggs chats with the long-serving Commando cover artist
Panel Borders: Photography and Fine Art in Comics
Exploring the world of fine arts, comics and photography
Selkie Awards 2026 Shortlist Announced
Scottish comic awards return for second year
6000 Not Out: A Chat with Commando Editor Kate McAuliffe
Jeremy Briggs catches up with Commando editor as the title hits its 6000th issue…
This Week’s UK Graphic Novel Releases – 5th October 2026
This week’s guide to new graphic novels and collections due for release this week in bookshops
6000 Not Out: Four All-New Commando Adventures celebrate a Major Milestone for the British War Comic
Commando celebrates an amazing landmark issue!
First guests announced for Vworp Meet Manchester Doctor Who Birthday Bash
Big Manchester Who birthday event in the works
T-Shirt Makers Weird Fish offer chance to win Exclusive BEANO Art
Join the shoals and celebrate 75 years of Dennis the Menace with Weird Fish tie in t-shirts
Buster comic art, Doctor Who fan rarities and more on offer in latest Phil-Comics auction
A great selection of British comics, art, and more, at auction this weekend
Frank Quitely announced as winner of the Sergio Aragonés International Award for Excellence in Comic Art
Top British artists joins the ranks of this prestigious award’s winners
Roads Not Taken: The 1632 Comic
Plenty of comic projects founder early, for different reasons. This was one of them