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• New digital comics app, Sweet Shop launched

  By John Freeman on 25 September 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Fans can devour a Robust List of Comics Publishers from Day One

• Tintin and the Treasure of the Gospels

  By downthetubes Guests on 24 September 2026 • ( 1 )

  

  Damien Dessane dives deep into Hergé’s Tintin adventures

• New Beano Presents… Seasonal Specials Arrive

  By John Freeman on 24 September 2026 • ( 1 )

  

  Seasonal silliness aplenty featuring all your BEANO favourites

• Strawjack: “Figgerty’s Gallop” – Page 9

  By John Freeman on 24 September 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  It would seem the smuggler Strawjack is prone to a little exaggeration when telling his tales…

• It’s Only a Comic! A Special Feature by Barrie Tomlinson Part One

  By John Freeman on 23 September 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Barrie Tomlinson’s career in comics charted, from Lion to Roy of the Rovers, Eagle and beyond

• 2000AD 2501: Buzzing with Thrill Power! Plus, Tharg’s Droids on the loose in Glasgow!

  By John Freeman on 23 September 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Thrills from Tharg aplenty, and big event news for the weekend, too!

• In Memoriam: Author and Illustrator Terry Denton

  By John Freeman on 23 September 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Marking the passing of an incredibly inventive Australian author and illustrator

• In Review: Raiders of the Lost Ark

  By Tim Robins on 22 September 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Tim Robins headed on a quest to his local multiplex for a “Raiders” big screen outing

• The New Avengers 50th Anniversary celebrated in pop art prints by Art & Hue

  By John Freeman on 22 September 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Bring Steed’s unshakable calm, Purdey’s poise, and Gambit’s cheeky charm to your walls!

• Landmark Commandos represented with this week’s new editions

  By John Freeman on 22 September 2026 • ( 2 )

  

  The countdown to Commando 6000 is on!

• This Week’s UK Graphic Novel Releases – 21st September 2026

  By John Freeman on 21 September 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  New graphic novels and collections on sale this week, including Marvel titles

• Comics Britannia! Captain Britain celebrated by Comic Shop News

  By John Freeman on 21 September 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Available from the online Comic Shop News Archive

• In Memoriam: New Yorker Cartoonist P.C. Vey

  By John Freeman on 21 September 2026 • ( 3 )

  

  P.C. Vey was a singular talent has passed, whose work is celebrated by many fellow cartoonists

• Britain’s Greatest Superheroes’ 50th Anniversary: Celebrating Captain Britain

  By David Brazier on 20 September 2026

  

  David Brazier celebrates 50 years of Britain’s leading Marvel character

• New free “How to THINK When You Draw” available now

  By John Freeman on 19 September 2026

  

  Learn to draw comics and have some fun along the way

• British Audio Awards includes nomination for Jon Lock and Nich Angell’s “Tiny Hercules” graphic novel

  By John Freeman on 19 September 2026

  

  Groundbreaking graphic novel adaptation nominated for a “Speakie”

• Doctor Who’s Ace returns home to her troubled past in new Audio Adventures

  By John Freeman on 18 September 2026

  

  Ace face her greatest terror…

• Roy of the Rovers Official Website Creator Mark Towers in the British Football Comics Podcast Spotlight

  By John Freeman on 18 September 2026

  

  Another exclusive from the ace football podcast team!

• Want to Make Doctor Who for TV? Now’s your chance…

  By John Freeman on 18 September 2026 • ( 1 )

  

  Several production companies already in the running

• Second Volume of David Wright’s early newspaper strip, “Judy” on course from Slingsby Bros. Ink!

  By John Freeman on 18 September 2026

  

  Two complete stories, 77 episodes of this vintage newspaper strip

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