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• 1950s British Science Fiction gets a boost – charting the growing success of Panther Books

  By John Freeman on November 12, 2021

  

  Author Philip Harbottle takes us back to 1952 with his latest look at the science fiction publishing in Britain

• Explore the secrets of Venice, with Hugo Pratt’s Corto Maltese

  By John Freeman on November 12, 2021 • ( 4 )

  

  This city guide combines fascinating history with a great comic character – what’s not to like?

• ITV’s 1960s spy show “The Champions” set for the big screen

  By John Freeman on November 12, 2021

  

  The Champions, the super-powered secret agents of the Sixties, are to return, this time to the big screen

• Tripwire Magazine announces its own Comic Con heading to Bristol in 2022

  By John Freeman on November 11, 2021

  

  There’s a new convention on the block, coming to Bristol next September

• When is Australia’s “Ginger Meggs” just “Ginger”? A comic strip mystery… now solved!

  By John Freeman on November 11, 2021 • ( 1 )

  

  A strange “homage” to Australia most popular newspaper strip… or was it “nicked”?

• Creating Comics: Celebrating the life and work of Misty and Tammy artist Jaume Rumeu Perera

  By John Freeman on November 10, 2021

  

  Celebrating the release this week of “The Jaume Rumeu Collection”, here’s a look back at the amazing artist’s long career…

• Remembrance Day marked with special Commando story this week

  By John Freeman on November 10, 2021

  

  Tally-ho! There are some exciting reads in this week’s Commando comics from DC Thomson Media (Issues 5487-5490), plus not one but two covers by the legendary Ian Kennedy are on offer! The title also marks this week’s Remembrance Day with… Read More ›

• This week’s BEANO celebrates “The Art of Breaking Rules”

  By John Freeman on November 10, 2021

  

  The BEANO goes arty? Nah… not quite!

• Hawk the Slayer returns – with Garth Ennis and Henry Flint at the helm

  By John Freeman on November 9, 2021 • ( 2 )

  

  Hawk the Slayer is back, as a comic – with Garth Ennis at the helm!

• In Review: The Treasury of British Comics Presents: The Tom Paterson Collection

  By downthetubes Guests on November 9, 2021

  

  Cartoonist Lew Stringer reviews Rebellion’s new collection of strips by Tom Paterson, a brilliant artist still busy at his drawing board today

• Snowman Winter Windows announced ahead of release of a new retelling of Raymond Briggs’ classic picture story

  By John Freeman on November 9, 2021

  

  Snowman Enterprises is to launch its The Snowman Winter Windows initiative later this month

• Lakes International Comic Art Festival Podcast relives some 2021 gathering highlights with new creator interviews

  By John Freeman on November 9, 2021

  

  Ian Loxam and Nikki Bates relive the jam packed Festival weekend!

• Don’t miss your chance to enter this year’s Jonathan Cape/Observer/Comica Graphic Short Story challenge

  By John Freeman on November 9, 2021

  

  There’s still time enter the Jonathan Cape/Observer/Comica Graphic Short Story Prize 2021

• Invincible Books offers Sir Tom Finney print, supporting the work of the Rosemere Cancer Foundation

  By John Freeman on November 9, 2021

  

  If you’re a Preston North End fan, then you may be interested in this tip o’ the hat to Sir Tom Finney

• In Review: Doctor Who – Flux, Episode Two – War of the Sontarans

  By Tim Robins on November 8, 2021 • ( 1 )

  

  Tim Robins engages with the Sontarans for his latest Doctor Who TV review…

• In Review: Eternals

  By Tim Robins on November 8, 2021 • ( 1 )

  

  Impressive CGI, a great cast – but could Eternals have delivered even more, Tim Robins wonders?

• Never a Dull Story? A look at the SF books of Panther Books publisher Hamilton & Co. – and a “Garth” connection, too!

  By John Freeman on November 8, 2021

  

  Philip Harbottle explores the origins of SF publisher Panther Books

• ComPalComics celebrates 30 years of auctions with bumper rare art offer, early Commando comics and more

  By John Freeman on November 6, 2021

  

  A treasure trove of comic art on offer, and some smashing vintage comics, too

• Crowdfunding Spotlight: “Pilcuyo” by Gustaffo Vargas

  By John Freeman on November 6, 2021

  

  There’s still time to support this stunning-looking Cyberpunk comic from an extraordinarily talented comic creator

• “The Most Important Comic Book on Earth” hits top of bookseller lists

  By John Freeman on November 6, 2021

  

  It may not have the catchiest of titles, but this vital comic anthology addressing climate change has certainly captured hearts.

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