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Liam Sharp’s Savage Sword of Conan story, “Tattered Wings”, unleashed
25 years in the making!
Master Replicas “Doctor Who” figures dematerialise – but not for long!
Which is your Doctor?
Celebrating Fireworks Night, with some classic comic art
It’s Bonfire Night in the UK tonight – which is a great opportunity to highlight some great Guy Fawkes-related art on sale from The Book Palace Illustration Art Gallery. On the 5th November, fireworks light up the sky in celebration… Read More ›
Oft-forgotten heroes of World War One remembered in latest new Commando tales
Indian soldiers of the Great War in the spotlight in new Commando tale
The General Witchfinders ‘Zine Issue Three – Out Now
Get ready for a spooky read from the ace podcast!
2000AD’s first French outing unearthed?
A chance discovery of a very early 2000AD international reprint…
Scrooge McDuck comic creator Don Rosa confirms 2026 European tour
Announcing the sad passing of his much-loved wife Don Rosa thanks his fans worldwide for their support
In Memoriam: Author, illustrator and comic artist John Farrelly
We’re sorry to report the passing of a marvellous comics creator
Dan Dare’s “Mission to the Stars” Recalled
A look back at the only completed “Dan Dare” newspaper strip
Oni Press goes big promoting “First Freedom”
An incredible tale of relentless courage in the spotlight
Daleks Do Good? “When The Stars Screamed” charity anthology out now
Raising money for the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, “When the Stars Screamed”, a Dalek Anthology Charity Book, is available now
A Halloween Treat! Markosia celebrates 20 Years of publishing with launch of year-long Digital Comic Giveaway
UK graphic novel publisher marks two decades in business with weekly free comics for newsletter subscribers
In Review: The Casebook of Stamford Hawksmoor by Bryan Talbot
Gadzooks! Bryan Talbot’s latest graphic novel is, sir, another triumph!
In Memoriam: Artist and Writer Ron Tiner
Jim O’Brien pays tribute to the much appreciated artist
BBC confirms future of Doctor Who and a new Christmas Special in 2026
TV return next Christmas, audio adventures, comics continue
New book, “Schott’s Significa”, features strip by VIZ cartoonist Davey Jones
Just released, a field guide to the terminology, private codes and colloquialisms of over fifty different trades, professions and subcultures
Italy’s Morellini Editore launches “Shades of Green” project with reprint of Ten Years to Save the World anthology
Groundbreaking comic climate change project republished in Italy
Banging bumper fun from 2000AD!
Terror in Mega-City One, nastiness in New York, and much more!
In Review: Big-Ass Sword by Andreas Butzbach
Luke Williams checks out Andreas Butzbach’s first graphic novel to be published in English