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• Dan Dare video delights from writer Philip Harbottle, revisiting the lost Radio Luxembourg adventures

  By John Freeman on 10 March 2023 • ( 1 )

  

  Author and publisher Philip Harbottle reveals more about his own personal connection with the legendary British SF comic icon

• Mattel, owners of Barbie, Dinky Toys, Hot Wheels, and more announce plans for its own publishing imprint

  By John Freeman on 10 March 2023

  

  Mattel has big plans across several media for its newly-announced publisihng imprint

• SelfMadeHero announces Starman book launch at London’s Gosh Comics

  By John Freeman on 10 March 2023

  

  A special launch the new graphic novel, STARMAN: Bowie’s Stardust Years, by Reinhard Kleist, in London

• Posy Simmonds and Lizzy Stewart shine for Comica’s Opening Night

  By Richard Sheaf on 9 March 2023

  

  Richard Sheaf reflects on the opening night of Comica, which continues in London through March

• Missing Authors: Who Was Cartoonist and Teacher Jane Hope?

  By John Freeman on 9 March 2023

  

  Does anyone know anything more about this acerbic commentator on the teaching profession of the 1950s?

• Cancelled “Scooby-Doo and Krypto Too” leaked online, Warner clamps down on piracy

  By Tim Robins on 9 March 2023 • ( 1 )

  

  Warner Bros. Discovery is understandably coming down hard on piracy of this unreleased, unfinished animated adventure

• Hancock: The Lad Himself – A Sneak Peek

  By John Freeman on 8 March 2023

  

  A teaser for the new graphic novel telling the life story of one of Britain’s best-loved comedians

• In Memoriam: Cartoonist and jazz musician Wally Fawkes (aka “Trog”)

  By John Freeman on 8 March 2023 • ( 1 )

  

  A tribute to the hugely influential cartoonist, co-creator of “Flook”

• Egmont profits rise in 2022 despite difficult trading year

  By John Freeman on 8 March 2023

  

  Egmont, publishers of TOXIC and Go Girl in the UK, reports a successful if difficult year of trading in 2022

• Superheroes on parade – including Star Trek’s Jonathan Frakes as Captain America

  By John Freeman on 8 March 2023

  

  The crossover you never expected, recalled…

• AI and comic creation in the spotlight: free Comics Connection online event next week

  By John Freeman on 7 March 2023

  

  Boon or bane? The use of AI to create comics is a contentious topic

• It’s a party, yes? Draw Death’s Head Day is Coming!

  By John Freeman on 7 March 2023 • ( 1 )

  

  Coming soon to social media near you. Be ready, yes?

• Monster Fun goes monthly due to popular demand

  By John Freeman on 7 March 2023

  

  Great news for British humour comic fans!

• New Spaceship Away is a treat for 2000AD and EAGLE artist John M. Burn fans

  By John Freeman on 7 March 2023

  

  The new Spaceship Away is jam comes packed with enjoyable, classic strips

• Vyper: Crimson Dawn speeds into action, a British indie comic for fans of 1980’s action movies!

  By John Freeman on 5 March 2023

  

  Action! Adventure! This one has it all!

• WebFind: Future Perfect: Dan Dare, Pilot of the Future

  By John Freeman on 5 March 2023

  

  An intriguing photograph of the creators of Dan Dare discovered online

• Doctor Who – Terror from the Deep: Episode 18

  By John Freeman on 4 March 2023 • ( 2 )

  

  The Doctor and Ace prepare to take on the Daleks…

• Crowfunding Spotlight: Talamander Fantasy Gamebook Magazine Issue One

  By John Freeman on 4 March 2023

  

  You are the hero in this ongoing adventure series!

• New Comics Pub Crawl podcast launches with Dave Gibbons interview

  By John Freeman on 4 March 2023

  

  Podcast premiere!

• Guest List for Comic Book Day at the Plaza Cinema, Liverpool, extended

  By John Freeman on 3 March 2023

  

  Illustrator Holly Bushnell and voice artist Candi Milo join many British comic creators at this special event

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