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• Crowdfunding Spotlight: “A Trick of the Light” by Aly Fell

  By John Freeman on November 5, 2021

  

  Check out this simply stunning standalone, one-off story inspired by British girls’ comics of the 1960s and 70s from Aly Fell

• “Serge Micheli: Facets of the World” exhibition opens in Paris

  By John Freeman on November 5, 2021

  

  An exhibition dedicated to the Corsican painter and comic artist Serge Micheli has just opened in Paris

• “Children’s Paper” among latest additions to “Free to View Pages” on the British Newspaper Archive

  By John Freeman on November 5, 2021

  

  New additions to the British Newspaper Archive offer different snapshots of life in 1920s Britain

• Edward Taylor releases new book, “Godzilla Tries To Get Out”

  By John Freeman on November 4, 2021

  

  Edward Taylor’s eccentric take on Godzilla is back on the prowl…

• Unpublished British newspaper strip rarities offered on eBay, by “Tiger” artist Graham Coton and “Yachting World” cartoonist Mike Peyton

  By John Freeman on November 3, 2021

  

  Two unpublished British newspaper strip rarities, offered by the same seller on eBay, have attracted the attention of fans and collectors

• Crowdfunding Spotlight: Carry On Cthullu by Grayham Puttock (and other scallywags)

  By John Freeman on November 3, 2021

  

  A parody, a satire, a lovingly-crafted homage! (Oh, What A) Carry On, Cthulhu! is a great looking comic currently seeking support on Kickstarter

• Network’s new, exclusive “Fireball Xl5” Blu-Ray features new comic and vintage TV Century 21-inspired recreations

  By John Freeman on November 3, 2021 • ( 2 )

  

  The latest network exclusive Blu-Ray offers some real treats for Fireball XL5 fans!

• Cocomelon, LEGO, Jurassic World among “Top Toys” for Christmas

  By John Freeman on November 3, 2021

  

  Top toy picks for Christmas 2021. If you’re haunted by Cocomelon in your house, be very afraid… sustainable toy alternatives also available, information included!

• Doctor Who Comic Book Sales to Comics Shops 2014 Onwards

  By John Freeman on November 2, 2021

  

  A guide to estimated sales figures for modern Doctor Who comics in US comic shops

• British Newspaper Strips documented in bumper new book

  By John Freeman on November 1, 2021

  

  Out next year, with 680 entries, this book sounds like it’s going to be a vital resource!

• In Review: Doctor Who: Flux, Episode One – The Halloween Apocalypse

  By Tim Robins on November 1, 2021 • ( 7 )

  

  It’s back! It’s certainly fast-paced! But did it work? Tim Robins assesses the first episode of “Doctor Who – The Flux”, “The Halloween Apocalypse”

• “Killing Moon Rises”, new fantasy adventure comic, will debut at Thought Bubble

  By John Freeman on November 1, 2021

  

  “Killing Moon Rises”, a four-part saga of love and death begins. Featuring… well, mostly, death!

• Comics Revue celebrates Dick Tracy’s 90th anniversary

  By John Freeman on October 31, 2021

  

  Joe Staton pays tribute to the long-running strip

• New book celebrates the art of Rupert Bear artist Alfred Bestall

  By John Freeman on October 31, 2021

  

  A new celebration of Rupert Bear artist Alfred Bestall is released soon

• Doctor Who in Distress? Setting the scene for “Flux” – and the series future

  By Tim Robins on October 31, 2021 • ( 5 )

  

  The new series of Doctor Who debuts this weekend. Tim Robins examines wider issues facing the series…

• Diaries Ready: The Legend of Luther Arkwright publication date announced

  By John Freeman on October 31, 2021 • ( 1 )

  

  He’s back! Bryan Talbot’s multiverse-spanning antihero returns in 2022…

• Titan Comics artist Alice X. Zhang delivers new Doctor Who – Flux Steelbook art

  By John Freeman on October 30, 2021

  

  Check out Alice X. Chang’s dramatic art for the upcoming special release of “Flux”…

• ‘Ten Years to Save the World’ international comic exhibition opens in Manchester in response to the climate crisis

  By John Freeman on October 30, 2021

  

  A new exhibition opens in Manchester on Monday, showcasing comic artwork and storytelling created in response to the climate crisis…

• Crowdfunding Spotlight: SHIFT Magazine Winter Special

  By John Freeman on October 30, 2021

  

  A jam-packed SHIFT anthology Special is on offer from GetMyComics

• Digital and print editions of 51st The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide now available

  By John Freeman on October 29, 2021

  

  The 51st edition of The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide is now available in print, and as a digital edition

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