Robert Kirkman’s US-comics-focused documentary series gives us a chance to replug Adrian Mackinder’s recently-published Stan Lee biography
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Special US screening event for Alan Moore and Mitch Jenkins’ “The Show” announced, TV series in development
A new fantasy mystery feature film from author Alan Moore, directed by Mitch Jenkins heads to US movie theaters
In Memoriam: Comic Artist Robson Rocha, lost to COVID-19
A hugely talented young Brazilian artist has passed away
In Review: The Incredible Adventures of Janus Stark (Volume Three)
It’s time for another trip back to crazy old Victorian London, and beyond, courtesy of rubbery escapologist Janus Stark!
Panel Borders (Episode 501): Anticipating the Future, with comics writers Alex de Campi and Tim Fielder
The latest Panel Borders heads into the future, exploring how two top SF comic writers have told it…
Buy Small Press retail platform reaches out to the comics community for support to prepare for impending British tax changes
Can you lend a hand to help a growing service used by many small press creators ready for VAT changes next month?
Comics Workshops announced for Lakes International Comic Art Festival, award-winning Italian artist Manuele Fior joins guest line up
Fancy creating comics? Of course you do. Here’s some workshops coming up in October at LICAF, in Kendal…
Classic Comic Spotlight: “Robin of Sherwood” for Look-In, by Mike Noble
Two great pages of the Look-In strip “Robin of Sherwood” are up for auction, and work on a collection of the strip proceeds apace
Filming begins on “fly on the wall” documentary “Scouting for Toys” at Vectis Toys Auctioneers
Fancy being part of a new TV show all about toy collectibles? Here’s your chance…
Creating Comics: An Interview with Commando writer, and former editor, Calum Laird
We battled to the front to bring you this interview with a Commando writer and former editor, but secrets are now spilled!
GOSH! offers limited edition Nemesis the Warlock print by Kevin O’Neill
Grab one before they’re gone! Check out this terrific limited edition print celebrating 40 years of Nemesis the Warlock
In Review: “Fleetway Firsts” and “Rick Random”, the latest Fleetway Picture Library Classics
Two more terrific Fleetway Picture Library Classics, collecting some vintage war and SF stories, have just been released
Dave McKean joins Lakes International Comic Art Festival Guest List
Award-winning comic creator Dave McKean joins the Lakes Festival line-up in October
“The Last Policeman” SF mystery novel heads to the small screen as “The Last Police”
An intriguing SF book series is heading to television, initially as a pilot…
Creating Comics: Alec Worley and Dani talk “Black Beth”, Rebellion’s new sword and sorcery special
We go behind the scenes on “Black Beth and the Devils of Al-Kadesh” out now from Rebellion
In Review: The Indestructible Man
This is another well-produced collection of vintage strips from Hiberna, with great art by Jesús Blasco
The Spencer Nero Club is back – be ready for weirdness!
Bonkers! Very, very weird! The Spencer Nero Club is back…
Comic Art Europe’s first summer camp proves a resounding success
A comics summer camp for new creators from across Europe proved a great success last week
BIG Chief Studios teases new sixth scale Dalek collectibles, opens Pre-orders for Doctor Who “Bobble Buddies”
BIG Chief Studios Have some great new Doctor Who collectibles in the works
From Cents to Pence! Can you help solve a Captain Britain mystery?
Can you solve this Captain Britain mystery?