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Cartoon Museum announces plans for exhibition of work by cartoonist and animator Natasha Natarajan
New exhibitions are heading to the Cartoon Museum, set to re-open shortly
In Review: The77 Issue 5
Want some action? Adventure? Fun? Peter Duncan happily directs you toward The77 #5…
London’s City Interaction Lab releases free “A Day in Lockdown”, a COVID-19 Response comic
A spotlight on 24 hours in pandemic-imposed isolation
“The Umbrella Academy” mobile games announced from RTE, the company behind “Terminator – Dark Fate” and more
The weirdly wonderful super powered family are heading to your smartphones
Rachael Smith chats about “Quarantine Comix” on Lakes Festival Podcast
One good thing to come from the Pandemic was Rachael Smith’s “Quarantine Comix”. Find out more about the project
The Intestinauts are back! 2000AD 2230 Preview, Time Flies collected and our latest “Rebellion Releases” check list
Toilet humour ahead? A welcome return of the Intestinauts this week
Podcast Pointers: Anarchy in the OINK!, a 35th anniversary celebration
Check out this fantastic look back at the brilliant Oink! comic, 35 years young and much missed by its many fans
In Memoriam: Fundraiser launched to support family of American comic artist John Paul Leon
Can you help realise artist John Paul Leon’s wishes?
Rare Stingray Special, early Countdown comics, Rab Hamilton art and more offered in latest massive Phil-Comics eBay auction
Some great rarities on offer for Gerry Anderson comic fans
Crowdfunding Spotlight Round Up: Harker, the Samurai Slasher, Octobriana and more!
A round-up of British crowdfunding projects to check out right now…
Podcast Pointers: Hard Agree with Andrew Sumner puts Batman 66 in its spotlight
Self confessed hardcore comics nerd unleashed into the audio sphere!
Tripwire magazine 2021 Awards launched, downthetubes among the nominees, alongside Al Ewing, Liam Sharp and Time Bomb Comics
We are both surprised and delighted by our nomination in these awards, especially given the other amazing nominees
Sector 13 writing team break into Heavy Metal
Congratulations very much in order for two independent comics writers
Crowdfunding Spotlight: Total Action Force: The Battle Years
A niche book with a high cover price reflect ping that, but it looks amazing!
Sad news for loyal fans of Madefire digital comics, highlights the growing battle for online comic readership
An innovative digital comics platform looks to be about to shutter
Killing Moon Rises on Kickstarter, from Pigdog Press
Swords? Check. Adventure? Check? Mayhem? Definitely. “Killing Moon” is back!
Last chance today to pre-order 2000AD‘s all-star Judge Dredd special issue for Free Comic Book Day – read a preview
Don’t miss the chance to get your free 2000AD Presents All Star Judge Dredd in August
Panel Borders: Fantastical Visions offers a chat with award-nominated “Coma” creator, Zara Slattery
A great mix of comic creators coming up next week, on Britain’s only dedicated radio show about comics
Sneak Peek: Spanish language edition of “Friday Foster” Sundays collection launches in May
Dates for the release of both Spanish and English editions of this much-anticipated collection are now firmed up