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Comic Creator and Illustrator Spotlight: Louis S. Glanzman
A profile of the late Louis S. Glanzman, whose career began as a comic artist and writer, who became an award-winning, internationally-acclaimed illustrator
It’s ‘Ten-Ten’ for Terrahawks in 2021, as Gerry Anderson favourite inspires remastered and new shows, new products
Ten – Ten! Terrahawks Day is on its way
In Review: Putin’s Russia – the Rise of a Dictator
Darryl Cunningham delivers a complex, fascinating, disturbing history of Russia’s president, says Joe Gordon…
Superheroes: Inspiring Stories of Secret Strength features tales of inspiration from over fifty British icons
An inspiring collection of stories of diverse icons turned superheroes is in bookshops now
History of Comics crowdfunder offers chance to donate copies to your local public library or school
While backing the History of Comics project, you could also support your local school or library
WebFind: BEANO’s Dennis loses his hair – a special comic in support of the work of Great Ormond Street Hospital
A smashing comic created to help young children cope with illness
Comic creator Mal Earl outlines his plans for “The Jigsaw”, a new comics anthology
Aces Weekly contributor Mal Earl is looking at creating a new comics anthology…
Commando comics go globetrotting for latest war stories!
All out action, from all around the world! Plus – the return of a Commando veteran!
2000AD “Ant Wars” opening episode art offered on eBay
Cracking early 2000AD art offered on eBay. What’s not to like about giant killer ants?
Crowdfunding Spotlight: The Art of Ian Richardson Volume One
Check out this fun-looking art book from a 2000AD star
WebFind: The European Connection Book Covers Web Site
A great web site found after comic artist David Roach sent me down a web rabbit hole…
Comic Creator Spotlight: Cartoonist Sarah Andersen
Sarah Andersen’s comics are great fun – and now there’s a calendar, too!
Thomas & Friends reaches 800 issues!
Philip Boyce celebrates a landmark issue of one of Britain’s leading young children’s titles…
Lakes International Comic Art Festival readies for weekend of comics fun in Kendal next month
Some of the highlights of this year’s Lakes International Comic Art Festival, coming back to Kendal next month
WandaVision, The Mandalorian and Star Trek: Discovery win Creative Emmys
Three genre TV shows were among the top Emmy award winners this weekend
Crowdfunding Spotlight: E.M.PRESS Publications “First Men on Mars”
Superb-looking, intriguing steampunk action adventure coming your way
A TV Mystery – 2000AD artist Mark Harrison’s horror comic That Never Was!
Were you involved in creating a BBC horror comic documentary back in the 1980s, or remember seeing one?
Coming Soon: Bath Comic Con, featuring comics guests Simon Furman, Nigel Parkinson and more
Much-missed, comic conventions are ramping up again in the UK…
Veteran Doctor Who, Secret Army actor Clifford Rose, a founding member of the RSC, seeks support in hour of need
The family of one of British television’s favourite film, theatre and TV actors seeks support