The British Science Fiction Association has just announced the shortlist of nominees for their BSFA Awards for work published in 2020, which includes an award for Best Artwork and a nomination for Hugo nominated Fan Artist Iain Clarke. The BSFA Awards are… Read More ›
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In Memoriam: Illustrator Victor Ambrus, the refugee who brought British history and legend to life
Marking the passing of this much-loved illustrator
Beano Rebels! Latest “Beano Brain” report says British children are “unafraid to challenge adults” for a better society
Comic revolutionaries are getting younger…
Remembering Si Spencer: Personal Tributes by fellow writer Will Vigar and publisher Phil Hall
Writer Will Vigar and publisher Phil Hall pay personal tribute to Si Spencer
In Memoriam: Comics Writer, Editor and TV Script Writer Si Spencer
The British comics community is much diminished by Si’s passing
Cutaway Comics announces artist for next Doctor Who spin-off comic, Paradise Found
Coming later in 2021…
Deadpool 30th Anniversary Special out this week from Panini UK
The Merv with the Mouth hits his third decade as only he can!
Thinking of attending European festivals as a comic creator post COVID? Here’s some things you need to know
A quick guide for comic creators seeking to attend EU festivals post Brexit
Ready for Anything? New Commando Comics offer all out action – and parachuting dogs, too!
Parachuting dogs and Falklands drama!
Rescheduled 2020 Bryant Lecture “Life Drawing with Alison Bechdel” announced as online event
Rescheduled from last year
Doctor Who: Panel to Panel re-visits an encounter with artist John Ridgway
Revisiting a great interview with this veteran artist and writer
Comic Writers Joe Glass and Mark Abnett interviewed for latest Comic Art Festival Podcast
Two inventive comic creators in the spotlight
ComicScene Community chooses Top 40 Favourite Comic Characters
Is your favourite character on the list?
WebFind: H.G. Wells: The War of the Worlds, illustrated by Adam Ruffino
Well, this looks rather tasty…
eBay auction house Comic Collector February auction offers wide range of British comics
A nice range of British comics on offer
Paul Crompton’s 1978 Doctor Who annual art materialises on eBay
A rare chance to buy a cracking Doctor Who annual cover
Joseph Fiennes cast as Judge Dredd in new 2000AD audio dramas
2000AD audio drama news
How British comic cover dates have (largely) lied to you for decades
British publishers have been confusing us for decades. Here’s how.
Gerry Anderson toys and more offered in upcoming Ewbanks auction
Woking-based Ewbanks has some lots of note in its next Toys and Models Auction on Wednesday 24th February 2021, including several Gerry Anderson-related models and more. This is just the first of several auctions from Ewbanks this year offering genre… Read More ›
Fanzine Flashback: Speakeasy, February 1984
Heading back to 1984, courtesy of the Classic UK Comics Archive