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Upcoming Doctor Who episode, “Lux”, gets a comic strip tie-in
Ring-a-Ding! More Doctor Who comic fun!
Comic Character Spotlight: Billy Bunter
Japes across the decades – and spoofs, too!
New Spaceship Away features new Dan Dare, and a look at a Mickey Mouse Weekly space hero
The first issue of the long-running comic zine for 2025
In Review and Behind the Scenes: The Fantastic Art of Ron Turner
The making of an amazing art book, revealed
Warlord battles world’s deadliest killers, in all-new Commando
Warlord is an assassin’s target – six of them!
Legendary comic creator Kate Charlesworth among 2025 Royal Society of Edinburgh Fellows
Congratulations to a “legendary” comic creator!
Brighton’s Dave’s Comics gets a boost thanks to Jamie Smart!
And yes, this a sly plug for the new Bunny vs. Monkey book, too!
2000AD “Spring Assault” on the way, with all-new thrills
This week’s 2000AD oozes thrills!
In Pictures: Dublin Comic Con – Spring Edition 2025 – Convention Report and Review
James Bacon reports on a fun two-day event
Winners and runners-up of the Young Cartoonist Awards 2024 announced
Young comic talent in the spotlight!
Lew Stringer retires from comics – sort of!
Wishing this British brilliant cartoonist a happy semi-retirement
Giants of UK Comics Industry join forces to build UK into a ‘Global Comics Superpower’ through Comic Book UK a new trade association
New trade association to promote British comic industry launches
A Slice of Comics History: “Ultimate Science Fiction”, Neil Bailey and Steve Dillon’s early comic work
A milestone in British comics history!
Cosmic Rebels Con set to invade Wexford, Ireland!
Two days of comics crazies more in Ireland
Comic Creator RE Burke: Her Visa Story
Full family statement after her welcome return to the UK
Battling the misuse of AI in the creative industries: some advice for writers and artists
Advice for writers concerned by AI training and piracy
Ten Irish Comics read on St Patrick’s Day
Created largely by Irish creators, that is…
Creating Comics: An Interview with Writer and Action Force fan Jim Marshall
Behind the scenes on the not-for-profit revival
Video Review: The Fantastic Art of Ron Turner
A very quick look at an amazing new book!