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• In Memoriam: “The World’s Greatest Cartoonist”, Bill Tidy MBE

  By John Freeman on 12 March 2023 • ( 1 )

  

  News has broken this weekend of the passing of another British cartooning legend

• New Quantum comic anthology from Time Bomb Comics preps for April, bimonthly launch

  By John Freeman on 12 March 2023 • ( 1 )

  

  More tantalising information about the new British comic anthology heading to newsagents in April

• Don’t miss out on grabbing a Doctor Who “Daft Dimension” cartoon by Lew Stringer

  By John Freeman on 12 March 2023

  

  A feast of frivolous comic art up for grabs from veteran comic creator Lew Stringer

• Doctor Who – Terror from the Deep: Episode 19

  By John Freeman on 11 March 2023 • ( 1 )

  

  The Doctor and Ace prepare to take on the Daleks…

• BOOM! Studios “The Expanse: Dragon Tooth” Kickstarter soars to record heights closing out on $1.4 million

  By John Freeman on 11 March 2023

  

  Record-breaking campaign gives US publisher BOOM! Studios the two highest grossing spots in Comics on Kickstarter

• 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!

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