Art from “Distance”, a COVID-19-inspired autobiographical comic by comedian and artist John Cooper, features in the latest annual Manchester Open Exhibition
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Creating Comics: PJ Holden reveals the story behind his new 2000AD “Terror Tale”
Comics artist and writer PJ Holden reveals the origins of his new “Terror Tales” story, “Roots” for the latest 2000AD, to Matt Badham
New 2000AD offers plenty of thrills, and don’t miss the latest “Spider” collection, or the latest Thrill-Cast!
Thrillseekers should be more than satisfied with the latest 2000AD and “Spider” collection from Rebellion…
Tributes pour in for legendary comic artist Ian Kennedy
Our industry has lost a legend. A gathering of just some of the tributes to the amazing Ian Kennedy, who has died, aged 89
A Talking Chrono-Cat?! We’ll have some of that!
What’s not to love about a talking, time-travelling, space-spanning, ferocious but funny, feline?
In Review: She-Hulk Omnibus Volume 1
This take on She-Hulk, masterminded by writer Dan Slott, is tremendous fun throughout
WebFind: “Etidorhpa, or, the End of the Earth”, and the art of John Augustus Knapp
Check out some striking llustrations by John Augustus Knapp, taken from “Etidorhpa, or, the End of the Earth”, the title of an allegorical science fiction novel published in 1895…
In Review: Battling Britons, Issue Two
Another terrific issue of this fantastic review and interview-focused Bookazine is available now
British comics blogger Howard Fuller passes suddenly
A prolific British comics blogger, often unearthing little known gems of our industry, has died suddenly
In Memoriam: Comics Writer and Editor Brian Augustyn
A tribute to American comics writer and editor Brian Augustyn, who died earlier this week
In Memoriam: French comic artist Jean-Claude Mézières, co-creator of Valerian and Laureline
We’re sorry to report the passing of French comic artist Jean-Claude Mézières, co-creator with Pierre Christin of the hugely influential SF BD series Valerian and Laureline
In Review: Scream (2022)
Tim Robins was dragged kicking and, well, er, to this movie… did he enjoy it?
In Memoriam: Beano, Beezer and Topper artist, John F. Dallas
We’re sorry to report the passing of DC Thomson comics veteran, John F. Dallas, perhaps best known for his long run on “Beryl the Peril”
In Memoriam: Comics Historian, Writer and author Ron Goulart
We’re sorry to report the passing of a powerhouse of SF and comics archivist
In Review: Two Comics in One! Hawk the Slayer’s return debuted with latest Judge Dredd Megazine
“Hawk the Slayer” returns in style in this month’s Judge Dredd Megazine
Award-winning band Metronomy include comic by Lee O’Connor in their new “Small World” album release
A great use of comics to help promote a new album!
Liam Sharp’s “love letter” to his first breakout comic success, Death’s Head II, takes shape
Comics maestro Liam Sharp is back drawing his first breakout character, co-created with Dan Abnett and Paul Neary back in the 1990s – just for fun!
Procartoonists.org, the Professional Cartoonists Organisation, expands PCO TV on YouTube
There’s a new way to find out about creating cartoons and tips and tricks of the trade from British cartoonists, thanks to Procartoonists.org
Garth Ennis on the upcoming Battle-Action Special, “a tribute to the greatest war comic ever, by one of its biggest fans”
Paul Trimble interrogates writer Garth Ennis about the upcoming adventure Special from Rebellion – and he’s happy to talk!
Comic Creator Spotlight: Comic Artist Brian Delaney
A tribute to the work of comic artist Brian Delaney, whose credits included work for Jackie, Misty, School Fun and more