Comics historian Alan Clark has published two new books about the early days of British comics
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Crowdfunding Spotlight: Daryl Joyce’s Moments in Time Calendar 2027
Spend 2027 with Daryl’s favourite time travelling moments – pre-order now
New Jester features interview with Idler cartoonist Paul Shadbolt
New issue of The Cartoonists’ Club’s long-running magazine just published
Tube Surfing: Mr Bean boosts BEANO, a Model Kits find – and more TG Jones closures
A quickfire round up of things that caught our eye across the interweb
New digital comics app, Sweet Shop launched
Fans can devour a Robust List of Comics Publishers from Day One
New Beano Presents… Seasonal Specials Arrive
Seasonal silliness aplenty featuring all your BEANO favourites
2000AD 2501: Buzzing with Thrill Power! Plus, Tharg’s Droids on the loose in Glasgow!
Thrills from Tharg aplenty, and big event news for the weekend, too!
In Memoriam: Author and Illustrator Terry Denton
Marking the passing of an incredibly inventive Australian author and illustrator
In Review: Raiders of the Lost Ark
Tim Robins headed on a quest to his local multiplex for a “Raiders” big screen outing
The New Avengers 50th Anniversary celebrated in pop art prints by Art & Hue
Bring Steed’s unshakable calm, Purdey’s poise, and Gambit’s cheeky charm to your walls!
Landmark Commandos represented with this week’s new editions
The countdown to Commando 6000 is on!
This Week’s UK Graphic Novel Releases – 21st September 2026
New graphic novels and collections on sale this week, including Marvel titles
Comics Britannia! Captain Britain celebrated by Comic Shop News
Available from the online Comic Shop News Archive
In Memoriam: New Yorker Cartoonist P.C. Vey
P.C. Vey was a singular talent has passed, whose work is celebrated by many fellow cartoonists
Britain’s Greatest Superheroes’ 50th Anniversary: Celebrating Captain Britain
David Brazier celebrates 50 years of Britain’s leading Marvel character
New free “How to THINK When You Draw” available now
Learn to draw comics and have some fun along the way
British Audio Awards includes nomination for Jon Lock and Nich Angell’s “Tiny Hercules” graphic novel
Groundbreaking graphic novel adaptation nominated for a “Speakie”
Doctor Who’s Ace returns home to her troubled past in new Audio Adventures
Ace face her greatest terror…
Roy of the Rovers Official Website Creator Mark Towers in the British Football Comics Podcast Spotlight
Another exclusive from the ace football podcast team!
Want to Make Doctor Who for TV? Now’s your chance…
Several production companies already in the running