“The Perishers” art, a Beano Eric Clapton fans are often after, British comics with free gifts – all up for auction this week
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Cracking British comic art offered in several Catawiki online auctions this week
It’s worth digging around on Catawiki this week for screenprints by Moebius, British comic art and more
Commando and British Comics Swap Meet 8 announced for March, in Glasgow
The Commando and British Comics Swap Meet 8 will take place in Glasgow in March, with thousands of Commando Comics and other Picture Libraries on offer
London’s Foundling Museum announces “Superheroes, Orphans & Origins: 125 Years in Comics” exhibition
London’s Foundling Museum has announced their major exhibition this summer as Superheroes, Orphans & Origins: 125 Years in Comics. It will include three new artistic commissions by comic artists Asia Alfasi, Bex Glendining and Woodrow Phoenix. The Foundling Museum tells… Read More ›
Early British Spider-Man comic art featuring the black Spider-Man costume comes to light
Early “Spider-Man” Black Costume art recently sold for millions – but have you seen Marvel UK’s first originated cover to feature it, drawn by John Stokes?
In Memoriam: Comics Historian, Writer and author Ron Goulart
We’re sorry to report the passing of a powerhouse of SF and comics archivist
The Fugitive Doctor heads up Titan’s Free Comic Book Day offering
The Fugitive Doctor is on course to make her first official comic debut
Jodie Whittaker announced for London Comic Con next month
Jodie Whittaker is making her worldwide exclusive debut as an in person convention guest next month
In Review: The Secret Service Annual
A smashing celebration of Gerry Anderson’s last “Supermarionation” series. Indeed, brethren, it very possibly outdoes it!
Crowdfunding Spotlight: Paragon Issue 30
Independent British anthology Paragon hits its landmark thirtieth issue – at least it will do, with your support…
Creating Comics: Rachael Ball and Karrie Fransman to head up virtual Arvon course in March
Have you always wanted to try your hand at writing a comic or graphic novel? This Arvon course may be for you
LEGO DUPLO Marvel App for PreSchoolers Launched
Join Spidey, Captain America, and other Marvel heroes for exciting adventures and pretend-play fun
Scholastic announces new picture book, “I Am Ruby Bridges” by American Civil Rights icon
Scholastic has announced the upcoming releases of new picture book by an American Civil Rights icon
Happy 30th Birthday, Death’s Head II!
There’s no sign of Marvel Comics celebrating the debut of Death’s Head II thirty years ago, so his co-creator Liam Sharp has done it himself!
In Review: Two Comics in One! Hawk the Slayer’s return debuted with latest Judge Dredd Megazine
“Hawk the Slayer” returns in style in this month’s Judge Dredd Megazine
Bonhams’ first ever World of Anime sale begins next week
Bonhams’ first World of Anime online sale is set to go live next week
“Dredd @ 45” Exhibition unveiled for London’s Cartoon Museum, opens next week
Dredd @ 45 is an ‘In Focus’ exhibition at London’s Cartoon Museum, exploring the evolution of Judge Dredd since 1977
Rare “Misty” art by Shirley Bellwood discovered
We’re delighted to present the only known surviving comic cover art by “Misty” artist extraordinaire, Shirley Bellwood
The 1950s boom in British SF publishing explored in new videocast from author Philip Harbottle
More fascinating insights into early SF publishing in the UK from author Phillip Harbottle in his latest videocast
Crowdfunding Spotlight: Rayguns and Rocketships by Rian Hughes
A smashing compendium of vintage SF art and book covers is in the works from Rian Hughes and Korero Press