Forbidden Planet Liverpool has had a makeover, and is celebrating with an all-day relaunch event and exclusive signings this Saturday, 9th August 2025.
Offering a whole day of free activities, exclusive giveaways, one-of-a-kind prizes, the celebration includes exclusive signings with two Liverpool creators: horror author supreme Ramsey Campbell, and the award-winning creator of the graphic novel Anfield Road, film/tv director Chris Shepherd.
The first 100 early bird customers through the door on the day – which open at 9.30am – will receive exclusive premium Grab Bags, packed with collectible merchandise and goodies.
Located at 92 Bold Street, home to an eclectic range of shops offering all sorts of weird, wonderful and unique, Forbidden Planet Liverpool has had an all-new, traditionally styled makeover befitting its listed building status.
Forbidden Planet are keen to emphasise the unique look has been carefully chosen to complement the street’s rich history. “The shop’s traditional approach to its interior and colour palette was required due to the frontage’s listed status,” notes Forbidden Planet emeritus Leigh Baulch, “the same style as used for a similar issue at Forbidden Planet Coventry.”
Combining the power of pop-culture with Liverpool’s world-famous architectural heritage, check out the store’s classically-dynamic new look and meet one of the world’s most celebrated horror authors, Liverpool’s very own Ramsey Campbell, for an exclusive Forbidden Planet Liverpool signing from 2.00pm to 3.00pm. A selection of his wildly acclaimed novels will be available for purchase on the day.
Also in store is local film, TV, and comics creator Chris Shepherd, who’ll be signing his award-winning instant-classic Liverpool graphic novel Anfield Road, a Story of Coming of Age in 1980s Liverpool, between 3.30pm and 4.30pm – copies available to purchase in-store on the day.
In addition to its Early Bird Grab Bag offer and these two exclusive signings, Forbidden Planet Liverpool will also be sporting an array of fantastic customer offers, including 3-for-2 Manga and 10% Discount for Students & Blue Light Card Holders
All Forbidden Planet Liverpool August 9th customers can also enter an exclusive in-store-only prize draw to win an amazing pop-culture bundle worth over £300.
Forbidden Planet is the world’s largest and best-known science fiction, fantasy and cult entertainment retailer and the largest UK stockist of the latest comics and graphic novels.
Established in 1978, they specialise in selling comics, manga, graphic novels, books, comics, action figures, toys and games – and offer all the best merchandise from your favourite movies, comics and TV shows.
Forbidden Planet has stores in many major UK cities, including the world-famous London Megastore on Shaftesbury Avenue and key stores in Liverpool, Newcastle, Birmingham, Bristol and Southampton.
• Forbidden Planet Liverpool is at 92 Bold Street, Liverpool L1 4HY | Open Monday to Saturday 9.30am – 5.30pm, Sundays 11.00 – 5.00pm | Forbidden Planet Online: forbiddenplanet.com
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Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine and Overkill for Marvel UK, Babylon 5 Magazine, Star Trek Magazine, and its successor, Star Trek Explorer, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics; and has edited several comic collections and graphic novels, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”, and Hancock: The Lad Himself, by Stephen Walsh and Keith Page.
He’s the writer of comics such as Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs”, with Dave Hailwood.
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