The winners of the Tripwire Awards 2020 have been announced, first conceived to celebrate the best in UK and US comics over the past twelve months. Voted for by the members of the public around the world, the awards were… Read More ›
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In Review: The Night by Philippe Druillet
Philippe Druillet’s graphic novel, The Night was re-published last year by Titan Comics
New Lethbridge-Stewart “Downtime: Children of the New World” cover revealed
Two comic artists provide covers for a new Doctor Who spin-off novel
Scotland Yardie graphic novel sales to be donated to Black Lives Matter causes in the UK
What better time to buy this graphic novel?
In Memoriam: Tributes to Comics Writer and Editor Dennis “Denny” O’Neil
A small tribute among many others to a brilliant comics writer and editor
Crowdfunding Spotlight: The77 #2 – Covers Revealed!
The team an independent British comic anthology The77 have now revealed both the regular and variant covers of their second issue, ahead of the launch of their Kickstarter for the edition next week. The regular cover is by Neil Blackbird… Read More ›
Diamond UK retains DC Comics distribution rights until the end of 2020
Diamond Comic Distributors and DC Comics have announced that they have reached an agreement to extend some aspects of Diamond’s distribution of comics and collected editions, including to UK comic shops. Following the announcement that DC Comics was to utilise… Read More ›
Doctor Who: The Five Doctors art offered as jigsaw
Lockdown may be ending soon, but jigsaws like this are still likely to be popular!
WebFind: The Tom Brevoort Experience
Comics editor Tom Brevoort’s web site is a treasure trove of tributes to great US superhero comics and more
Outside In: A Comic Reader’s Look at Academic Comic Journals
Peter Duncan offers a layman’s eye review of three academic comic journals
2000AD: Controversial or Just Another Prog?
2000AD’s recent cover may have courted controversy, but it isn’t the first time – by any stretch!
In Review: Judges Volume Two
A compelling must-read for Dredd fans…
Creator Spotlight: Rachael Smith’s Quarantine Comix
Explore some wonderful comics about life in lockdown
Don’t Miss PJ Holden’s “Sunday Night Live Sketch Show”!
A fun project from the ace 2000AD artist!
Crowdfunding platform Kickstarter backs Black Lives Matter, joins other support efforts
Numerous projects are supporting Black Lives Matter – these are comic relate
Spy missions and duelling Spitfires spice up the Commando action!
Stories spanning both world wars are on sale this Thursday across the UK – and as digital editions
Unit 2 Games announces Crayta game tie-in comic by Dan Abnett, Gustaffo Vargas and more
Look out for this amazing-looking new tie-in comic, out later this summer
In Review: Smash! 2020 Special
A well presented package with some terrific art, but Luke Williams has some concerns…
Crowdfunding Spotlight: Glasscity Comics
Check out this gritty-looking SF project out of Glasgow…
In Review: Dick Turpin and the Vengeful Shade
On sale soon, a new, creepy, enjoyable adventure from Time Bomb Comics