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Comic creator Neill Cameron turns novelist!
Neill adds another string to his bow!
Unpublished Captain Britain cover goes under the hammer, alongside other early Marvel UK art
A Marvel UK art rarity is up for sale next month
2000AD unveils star-studded audio drama “Future Shocks” adaptations
Christmas has come early for 2000AD and Judge Dredd Megazine subscribers
Sneak Peek: ZOYA, a new Russian Cyberpunk comic
Coming in 2021 – a new cyberpunk comic, set in Russia, made in Sheffield!
Dan Dare’s London Connections: Special Talk Announced
A special talk on Dan Dare’s connections with London is in the works
In Review: The Mandalorian Season Two
The Mandalorian is back for a second season… here’s Tim Robins’ take…
Rare “Attu” fantasy art by Sam Glanzman up for auction
The original art for all 27 pages of Sam Glanzman’s ATTU #3 is up for auction
The Ballad of Halo Jones features alongside more audio adaptations from 2000AD for 2021
The Ballad of Halo Jones is being brought to life as a new full-cast audiobook adaptation, along with other tales from the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic
Creating Comics: An Editor’s Thoughts on Being “Right”, when others think you’re “Wrong”
Publishing fanzines has both its pleasures and pitfalls…
Bids on unpublished, unfinished Alan Moore “Gen 13” script hit $3400 and counting in aid of inker Bob Wiacek
A piece of US comics history is up for grabs in a very good cause
Lawless convention goes virtual in May 2021, 2022 dates announced
The Lawless convention team have big plans, despite the continuing pandemic…
Airfix Model World offers free 2021 calendar with current issue
The all-new December 2020 issue of Airfix Model World includes a free 2021 Calendar, featuring Airfix artwork
Thomas and Friends steams away from 2020 with another special issue
Egmont Magazines is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Thomas & Friends brand with the release of a limited edition gift pack of its popular, officially licensed magazine. Thomas the Tank Engine takes a special trip to the capital in Issue… Read More ›
Meet The77 Comic Creators: Comic Artist Ben Macleod, aka “Mac”
Find out how the best of the 1970s helped this artist from an early age
Online Carol Day newspaper strip celebration revived to delight of fans
Great news for fans of the incredible 1950s British newspaper strip Carol Day
In Memoriam: Comic Creators and artists pay tribute to Richard Corben
A tribute from us – and others – to a unique storytelling talent
Grayson Perry turns diamonds into cash with charity Deck of Cards
Art created for a special deck of playing cards goes under the hammer tomorrow
Beezer and Buster original art, early Commando comic and more on offer in latest Phil-Comics auction
Art by Barrie Appleby and Robert Nixon, a host of British comics compete with free gifts and more up for grabs
In Review: Rivers of London Volume 8:The Fey and the Furious
The latest Rivers of London comic collection is out today. Here’s our look at the book