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• In need of cheering up? British humour comic strip galore offered on eBay!

  By John Freeman on February 25, 2022 • ( 2 )

  

  Goodness me, we need a bit of a laugh right now… How about some great British humour comic art to distract you?

• Lucie Arnoux, Mick McMahon and Jörg Tittel join Lakes Festival line-up in October

  By John Freeman on February 24, 2022

  

  More guests for this year’s Lakes International Comic Art Festival revealed!

• Top European comic artists head to Kendal for new “Floods” comics project

  By John Freeman on February 24, 2022

  

  Two top Dutch comic artists, Eva Hilhorst and Judith Vanistendael, will be in the Lake District next month

• Zip Nolan art by Reg Bunn spotted in latest Catawiki International Comic Art Auction

  By John Freeman on February 24, 2022

  

  There’s a Superman connection to an item of 1960s British comic art going under the hammer today on Catawiki

• “Bringing Imagination Into View” exhibition exploring concept art closes tomorrow in Los Angeles

  By John Freeman on February 24, 2022

  

  If you’re in Los Angeles this week, then there’s just still time to catch the Bringing Imagination Into View exhibition at the VAMA Gallery…

• Anderson’s Supersonic Centuries screams into bookshops next month

  By John Freeman on February 23, 2022

  

  Check out this Century 21-inspired new book from Fred McNamara…

• Character Options offers exclusive “Doctor Who Collectors Set: The Warriors of the Deep”, set ahead of Sea Devils return

  By John Freeman on February 23, 2022

  

  Grab yourself some deadly Silurians in this online exclusive!

• ComicBooks For Kids! launches in the UK

  By John Freeman on February 22, 2022

  

  A popular American charity comes to the UK to promote fun and literacy for children in hospitals

• Crowdfunding Spotlight: Cutaway Comics “Doctor Who” splinter universe spin-off, “Gods and Monsters”

  By John Freeman on February 22, 2022

  

  The crowdfunding campaign for independent British publisher Cutaway Comics’ biggest crossover event for 2022 and beyond, set in a Doctor Who-inspired “splinter universe” , is up and running!

• Guardian lines up Neil Gaiman and artist Colleen Doran for global livestream event

  By John Freeman on February 22, 2022

  

  The Guardian has announced a livestream talk by writer Neil Gaiman and artist Colleen Doran in March

• Happy Birthday, Really Heavy Greatcoat!

  By John Freeman on February 21, 2022 • ( 1 )

  

  You may never have heard of the Really Heavy Greatcoat, but it’s rather special to us…

• Call For Papers: Comics, Younger Audiences and Creators

  By John Freeman on February 21, 2022 • ( 1 )

  

  Graphic Brighton 2022, taking place in May, is to focus on the state of comics for younger audiences in the 21st century…

• The Party Has Started! Happy 45th Birthday, 2000AD!

  By John Freeman on February 20, 2022

  

  A bumper issue of 2000AD, and fantastic celebrations on their way to mark 45 years of the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic!

• In Memoriam: Comics Writer and Poet, Tom Veitch, family seeks support

  By John Freeman on February 20, 2022

  

  American comics writer Tom Veitch was, sadly, another victim to COVID, and his passing has left his family in some financial difficulty, seeking support from his fans around the world

• Shout it from the treetops! Tarzan comic collections heading your way from Dark Horse and Dynamite Entertainment in 2022

  By John Freeman on February 19, 2022 • ( 1 )

  

  Tarzan of the Apes comic collections aplenty are heading your way in 2022!

• BEANO bucks magazine sales decline again, as latest UK ABC news stand sales figures land

  By John Freeman on February 18, 2022

  

  Good news again for BEANO as sales climb, despite a hard year for magazines overall on the UK newsstand in 2021

• Six Decades of Themes from Gerry Anderson’s TV Shows Live in Concert

  By John Freeman on February 18, 2022

  

  Music from one of the most iconic back catalogues of all time, including Thunderbirds, Space: 1999, Captain Scarlet and UFO is to be celebrated in a special one-off concert to be presented by Anderson Entertainment

• Steve Dillon Exhibition announced for Northampton’s Panel Gallery

  By John Freeman on February 17, 2022

  

  An exhibition of art by Steve Dillon opens at Northampton’s Panel Gallery next month

• A Marvellous Legacy: A Tribute to Ian Kennedy, by Kelvin Gosnell

  By John Freeman on February 17, 2022

  

  Writer and former 2000AD and Starlord comics editor Kelvin Gosnell pays tribute to his artist and friend, Ian Kennedy, who died earlier this month

• Portsmouth Comic Con returns in May, announces guest line up including Adam Hughes, Marguerite Sauvage and many more

  By John Freeman on February 17, 2022

  

  Portsmouth Comic Con bounces back onto the UK convention circuit after a two year – two year! – hiatus

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