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Beano character re-named, internet goes into meltdown
The Bash Street Kids “Fatty” is to use his given name,”Freddy”, but some don’t like the change
Oxford’s Rothermere American Institute Book Club lands Joe Sacco, talking “Paying the Land”
A chance to hear about graphic journalist Joe Sacco’s most recent work
Tip Top art by the great Roy Wilson offered on eBay
A smashing example of Roy Wilson work is up for sale
Former Beano and Buster artist Rob Lee integral part of new “Aliens in my Backpack” animated series
A new upcoming animated series has plenty of British comic connections
Comic Creator Spotlight: The Star Wars art (and more) of Craig Davison
British artist Craig Davison delights our inner child with his ongoing “Shadows” art
First Issue of The Shadow Sets $156,000 World Record in Pulp Magazine Auction at Heritage
Records set in latest Heritage pulp magazine auction
Graphic Novel Spotlight: “What We Don’t Talk About” by Charlot Kristensen
This powerful, uncompromising graphic novel took teenagers, many not versed in comics, completely by surprise
Alex Paknadel talks “Immortal Hulk”, Octobriana secrets revealed in latest Lakes International Comic Art Festival Podcast
Don’t miss this fantastic assemblage of comic creator interviews, spanning mainstream to indie
Free Webinar – Biographics: Life Stories in Panels
Discussing how comics work so well as biography
European comic album model inspires new Binge Books “Heroes Union” title, created by US comic industry legends Roger Stern, Ron Frenz and Sal Buscema
Start-up US publisher nets some fine talent for first new title
Star Trek: The Original Series – A Celebration marks 55 years of a TV icon, out in September
Look out for this special anniversary book, on sale in September
Doctor Who Delights! Neil “Blackbird” Sims on creating monsters in clay, and hints of things to come
Check out these fantastic Doctor Who sculpts artist and 3D maker Neil “Blackbird” Sims
“Thistlebone” wraps this week in 2000AD, new Megazine includes a look back at Valiant – and more besides!
Thrills aplenty from Rebellion this week, plus a checklist of upcoming collections, too
London Comic Mart is Back!
Great news for comic collectors… but do stay safe!
Are you ready for “Battle of the Toons”? Lakes International Comic Art Festival ready to go ahead, announces more guests
More great guests heading to Kendal in October, plus a transatlantic hook-up planned, too!
Tube Surfing Crowdfunding Spotlight Shorts – Meanwhile anthology collections, Liam Sharp’s new art book and more
Cool perks boost Liam Sharp’s upcoming art book campaign, Meanwhile… anthology collections planned
Tube Surfing Film and TV News: Batgirl, Green Lantern… and Paddington, too!
Bite size film and TV round up
Much-loved St. Mark’s Comics gets set to re-open in New York
Good news for New York comic fans as a popular store gets set to return to the physical realm
Beano Hilarity Report reveals Britain’s Laughter Capital
Is your town the finniest in Britain?