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• 2026 Excelsior Awards shortlists include Hilda and the Twig, Manga, Star Wars and more

  By John Freeman on January 26, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  The short lists for the 2026 Excelsior Awards – the only fully independent, nationwide book award for graphic novels and manga, where kids aged 9-18 decide the winner, have been announced. They include a wide variety of titles, from Hilda… Read More ›

• Commando Comics with a SciFi Twist: “Harrier Squadron” returns

  By John Freeman on January 26, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Another Warlord revival, offering all-out Harrier action!

• The Real Dan Dare? Journalist, Pilot and Newspaper Editor Terence Horsley

  By John Freeman on January 25, 2026 • ( 2 )

  

  Was journalist, pilot and newspaper editor Terence Horsley one of the influences for EAGLE’s space hero?

• Dive, dive, dive! Amazonia series wraps at Cinebook, sequel on the way

  By John Freeman on January 25, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  The final chapter surfaces at Cinebook

• Doctor Who – Terror from the Deep: Episode 86

  By John Freeman on January 24, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  A terrifying battle below the English Channel is over…

• In Review: 28 Years later: The Bone Temple

  By John Freeman on January 23, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Large parts of the film require a steely stomach…

• Dublin Comic Con opens applications for Young Artist tables

  By James Bacon on January 23, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Brilliant initiative from this major event continues

• Herik Hannah and Charlie Adlard’s “Altamont” out now from Image Comics

  By John Freeman on January 22, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Altamont a graphic novel written by Herik Hannah, with art by Charlie Adlard, is out now in English from Image Comics. It’s available from all good comic shops now, including Forbidden Planet (Affiliate Link), so go grab yourself a copy…. Read More ›

• Crowdfunding Spotlight: Chrome Roses Giant Sized Cyberpunk Books 1 & 2 by Monty Nero

  By John Freeman on January 22, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  An epic cyberpunk series printed half a metre high!

• Dan Dare “Plaz Mask” offered in upcoming auction, alongside Six Million Dollar Man figures, more

  By John Freeman on January 22, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  This item is a new one on us…

• New Dredd, Rok of the Reds in this week’s Judge Dredd Megazine

  By John Freeman on January 21, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  New thrills aplenty! Out today!

• Annual Cartoon Museum Conference returns next month

  By John Freeman on January 20, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Annual conference Cartoon Museum Conference returns

• Comics: The Famous & Forgotten Exhibition opens at The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven

  By John Freeman on January 20, 2026

  

  Amazing selection of classic comic art on display in Cumbria

• Excitement Builds for Barrow Does Comics in April

  By John Freeman on January 20, 2026

  

  LICAF’s new Cumbrian comics event aimed at young comic fans and creators

• Niner, Niner! The Etherington Brothers latest, free “How to THINK When You Draw” magazine

  By John Freeman on January 19, 2026

  

  Another fantastic free digital magazine for comic creators!

• R.J. Barker, Emma Newman among the Guests of Honour at Iridescence, 2026’s Eastercon

  By John Freeman on January 19, 2026

  

  The UK’s annual science fiction convention for book lovers and writers

• How Well Do You Know Dan Dare?

  By John Freeman on January 18, 2026 • ( 3 )

  

  Do you know your Pilot of the Future from the Mekon?

• Guest List revealed for Phoenix Comic Con 2026

  By John Freeman on January 18, 2026

  

  Don’t miss out on this!

• Happy Birthday to The Six Million Dollar Man (the series, that is)

  By John Freeman on January 18, 2026 • ( 4 )

  

  Celebrating the bionic legend in comics

• Doctor Who – Terror from the Deep: Episode 85

  By John Freeman on January 17, 2026 • ( 1 )

  

  The Doctor’s “ally” ends a Dalek threat…

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