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In Review: Rok the God
A terrific mash up of football action and alien skullduggery!
Brave New Worlds: An interview with Rik Hoskin author of the new superhero-inspired novel, Bystander 27
We catch up with an award-winning author whose new novel is out now
Crowdfunding Spotlight: The Business of Independent Comic Book Publishing by Gamal Hennessy
This looks like it will be a great resource for aspiring and established comic creators
Nigel Kneale’s adaptation of “The Woman in Black” released on Blu-Ray
Classic British spine-tingling horror re-released at last
Doctor Who: Panel to Panel corners Cutaway Comics publisher, as project extends ambitious Kickstarter goals with one-shot “Orcini” title
Cutaway Comics has added a new project to its launch crowdfunder
“The Secret of the Samurai” collection, a prequel to Garen Ewing’s Rainbow Orchid, out soon
A collection that will delight Garen’s many fans!
A Special Preview: Bystander 27 by Rik Hoskin – Chapter Three
The third of three special previews of award-winning writer Rik Hoskin’s latest novel, Bystander 27, a thriller set in a world where superheroes are real …
Early 2000AD Progs and more, some with free gifts, offered in latest Phil-Comics-Auction
More smashing British comic gems on offer
May the Bath Be With You! CelebriDucks add “Mister Squawk” and “Spa Wars” Rubber Ducks to line
Plenty to squawk about… new additions to the silly Celebriducks line!
In Review: Victory Point by Owen D. Pomery
Owen D. Pomery’s latest graphic novel is out soon from Avery Hill Publishing
Doctor Who: Christopher Eccleston returns for new Big Finish audio dramas
Big news about new stories based on the long-running BBC SF drama…
A Special Preview: Bystander 27 by Rik Hoskin – Chapter Two
The second of three special previews of award-winning writer Rik Hoskin’s latest novel, Bystander 27, a thriller set in a world where superheroes are real …
Peter Hansen’s Comic Curiosities: Teddy Tail, the first British newspaper strip
Peter shares a look at some early examples of the popular British newspaper strip
A Special Preview: Bystander 27 by Rik Hoskin – Chapter One
The first of three special previews of award-winning writer Rik Hoskin’s latest novel, Bystander 27, a thriller set in a world where superheroes are real …
First Look – Titan Comics Doctor Who: Time Lord Victorious #1 – plus other announced release details in the new saga
New Doctor Who comics and more Time Lord Victorious tie-ins listed
Upcoming Heritage European Auction offers 2000AD, Starlord art by Carlos Ezquerra, pluys Moebius, Garry Leach and more
Heritage Auctions has a terrific European-skewed comic and cover art auction coming up…
Meet The77 Creators: An Interview with Comics Writer Dan Whitehead
Catching up with another great The77 comic creator…
Doctor Who Target Books Retro Mug and Coasters go on sale
Once they’re gone, they’re gone!
Peter Hansen’s Comics Curiosities: “The Wonder Packet of English Comics”
A trip back to the 1940s – and a great British comic rarity