New Doctor Who title out now. Time travel back to 1965! Take a peek
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“Ron Turner’s Beyond”, new strip collection, available now
Andrew Darlington tales a look at a smashing new collection of Ron Turner strips
Rachael Smith’s “Quarantine Comix: A Memoir of Life in Lockdown” out in May
Free stickers? A great book? No contest…
Rebellion, Kieron Gillen and Stephanie Hans win British Fantasy Awards
Great news for the Rebellion team
BEANO gains again, changes ahead for Panini’s superhero titles – British Comic News Stand Sales Figures, Winners and Losers (July – December 2020)
The latest reported ABC Magazine Sales Figures for July to December 2020 were released recently, and despite the Coronavirus Pandemic and the closure of many WHSmith, we are delighted to see that some titles not only saw sales rise, in no small… Read More ›
Looking back at Cosmic – Bauer Media’s rare attempt at creating a British comic
A publication that could have led to so much more?
Comic Creator and Illustrator Spotlight: Austin Briggs
Comic artist and author David Roach, author of Masters of British Comic Art and more, regularly entertains and enthrals social media followers by highlighting the work of great comic artists and illustrators. But a deceptively simple image of a woman… Read More ›
Renfrewshire Libraries announces Will Eisner Week Comics Talks and Workshops with Bryan and Mary Talbot, Cam Kennedy and more
Check out this great line-up of virtual events with some terrific comic creators
Bananaman heads back to TV screens, Fox Entertainment seeks UK writer for new adaptation
Let’s hope no one let’s this slip by!
Revealed: Dave McKean’s art for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival 2021
Check out this haunting work by Dave McKean!
New set of Doctor Who post cards featuring art by Alice X. Zhang available in May
More limited edition collectables from Titan Merchandise
Latest episodes of “1950s British Science Fiction” explore the art of Ron Turner and some publishing mysteries
More wonderful explorations of SF publishing after World War Two
Dan Dare Radio Luxembourg recording rarity offered on eBay
An incredible item of Dan Dare’s history is up for sale
Revealed: The Spider’s Syndicate of Crime Hardback Cover by Chris Weston
Check out this stunning web exclusive
Jurassic Larks! Do you remember that time dinosaurs devoured the Daily Star?
Step back to the 1990s for some dinosaur-inspired thrills!
SelfMadeHero’s Graphic Anthology Programme promotes diversity in comics publishing
New project to find, develop, publish and promote emerging comic artists
Studio Aardman creates ‘What’s Up With Everyone?’ mental health campaign targeting young people
A great initiative for mental well being
Latest Phil-Comics comes stacked with vintage British comics complete free gifts
Some choice items on offer
SHIFT Issue Three heads to the stands, Dan McDaid’s “DEGA” and “Crucible” to join strip line-up later this year
Slightly delayed by the pesky pandemic lockdown, SHIFT is back in newsagents soon!
In Memoriam: Comic artist and illustrator Bill Titcombe
A true master of British humour comics has passed, best known for this work on TV Comic and Look-In