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• 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.

• 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

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