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Bumper 2000AD On Sale Today, and Shocks Ahead!
Double dose of thrills from Tharg out today!
Creating Comics: Alex Segura’s “Marvel’s Mastering the Art of Comics” out in October
A new guide to writing Marvel Comics is on its way
Dublin Comic Con Summer Edition 2026 Proved Sizzling – despite some rain!
James Bacon reports on the recent successful, and enjoyable, event…
Whatever Happened to the Mind Wars sequel?
Did you know a “Mind Wars” sequel was in the works before Starlord was cancelled?
Strawjack: “Figgerty’s Gallop” – Page 5, and Bonus Art, too
Smuggler Strawjack and French ally Belphégora discuss their inventions…
New Fred Egg Comics anthology, “This Year”, available now
A new reflective, observation crammed comic anthology available now
Tank Museum Commando Presents: The Tank Collection Volume 2 announced
Gunner, shot, tank! New collection cranks into view…
Fighting Mann by Alan Hebden and Cam Kennedy in the works
High octane Vietnam War series hardcover collection coming next year
This Week’s UK Graphic Novel Releases – 24th August 2026
Your guide to new graphic novel releases this week in the UK
In Memoriam: American comic writer Roger McKenzie
Daredevil, Captain America and Charlton Neo writer passes
Radio Times Doctor Who anniversary editions to be re-issued by Big Finish
Resurrection of the Anniversary Specials confirmed
Inkblot Comic Festival returns to Manchester this Halloween
The Inkblot Comic Festival returns to Manchester for a spooky special edition!
Commando heads to Issue 6000, new subscribers offered exclusive prints
Sneak peek at landmark Commando and exclusive subscriber prints!
DWAS: Doctor Who 70-79 book available now in print
New book features insights into 1970s Doctor Who
Tube Surfing: Bleep and Booster, and Doctor Who, too!
Quickfire news items and WebFinds that caught our bionic eye
5 Trial of a Time Lord Related Stories
David Ferguson revisits The Sixth Doctor’s audio trials…
“Holocaust in Comic Books” at EuroCon 2026 in Berlin
Dirk van den Boom reports on a special presentation at Eurocon 2026 in Berlin
Thank You to All downthetubes Supporters: All Systems Are Go!
Thank you to everyone who has supported our 2026 GoFundMe to cover our server costs
“Oor Wullie’s ABCs in Scots” comic connections
A fun look at the Scots language