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• “The History of the Beano” book out in September

  By John Freeman on July 9, 2021

  

  The Beano’s story so far, revealed by one of its former editors

• In Review: Bumble & Snug and the Angry Pirates

  By Joe Gordon on July 9, 2021

  

  Looking to excite younger readers? Joe Gordon firmly recommends Mark Bradley’s “Bumble & Snug and the Angry Pirates”

• In Review: 2000AD Sci-Fi Special 2021, out this week (plus this week’s Rebellion release news)

  By John Freeman on July 9, 2021

  

  This new Special sows the seeds for things to come in 2000AD for some time to come… perhaps even literally…

• In Review: Black Widow

  By Tim Robins on July 8, 2021 • ( 3 )

  

  Tim Robins brings us the intel on the all-out new MCU film Black Widow, despite being pixel-bombed…

• Irreverent British indie, TechnoFreak, heads stateside this August

  By John Freeman on July 7, 2021

  

  TechnoFreak heads cross the pond, out to take American comic fans by storm

• Daedalic and NACON present a closer look at The Lord of the Rings: Gollum during NACON Connect

  By John Freeman on July 7, 2021

  

  Daedalic Entertainment has unveiled a new developer’s interview for The Lord of the Rings: Gollum during this week’s NACON Connect livestream, where the game’s co-publisher showcased new trailers and footage of its upcoming titles. The stealth-action adventure is set to release in… Read More ›

• Staz Johnson, Mark Harris make their debut as Commando cover artists

  By John Freeman on July 7, 2021

  

  Not one but two new cover artists for the long-running British war comic

• Rare EAGLE first issue “pay copy” reveals editorial cost of creating the legendary British comic

  By John Freeman on July 7, 2021 • ( 1 )

  

  A comics rarity reveals the cost of creating a legendary title

• Andy Serkis’ Rewriting Extinction comic “Selfless Giant”revealed

  By John Freeman on July 6, 2021

  

  The Rewriting Extinction campaign gathers pace with another new comic offered online to promote tackling climate change and the biodiversity crisis

• Brian Bolland’s unpublished “Jeff Hawke” cover offered for sale

  By John Freeman on July 6, 2021

  

  Smashing slice of SF comic nostalgia up for sale

• Slap up plans for “Great British Fish & Chips” graphic reportage project with exhibitions and more around the UK

  By John Freeman on July 5, 2021

  

  Alf Tupper, are you reading this?

• Wield the shield! The Falcon and The Winter Soldier get “MARVEL Future Fight” mobile game upgrades

  By John Freeman on July 5, 2021

  

  MARVEL Future Fight has some new updates for players

• Farshore set to release new Beano books, including the Ultimate Dennis & Gnasher Comic Collection

  By John Freeman on July 5, 2021

  

  New BEANO books on the way, from Farshore

• Comic creator Lyndon White talks about latest graphic novel, Candles, and more, in latest Lakes International Comic Art Festival Podcast

  By John Freeman on July 5, 2021

  

  British comic creator Lyndon White is the focus for the latest Lakes International Comic Art Festival Podcast, an illustrator, writer and comic artist who’s been creating comics for over eight years, producing a huge range of comics and graphic novels… Read More ›

• Don’t miss “Alice: Curiouser and Curiouser” at the London’s V&A

  By John Freeman on July 5, 2021

  

  If you’re a fan of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, you do not want to miss this show…

• Tube Surfing: Black Panther art by Jack Kirby offered on eBay, British comic rarities and art by Basil Reynolds, too

  By John Freeman on July 5, 2021

  

  Some comic art highlights up for auction or direct sale right now

• New Vworp Vworp! zine on its way, to delight of Doctor Who comic fans

  By John Freeman on July 5, 2021

  

  It’s been long in the making, but the fourth issue of this brilliant Doctor Who comics-inspired zine is on its way – and well worth the wait

• Monster Fun Halloween Spooktacular Special set to hit comic shops and newsagents soon

  By John Freeman on July 4, 2021

  

  Spooktacular! Monster Fun returns to the news stand later this year

• SHIFT Presents… Spacewarp cover by Charlie Gillespie revealed

  By John Freeman on July 4, 2021

  

  Check out this news stand edition of Pat Mills latest comic creation!

• Who remembers the Letraset Art Sheets of artist Aubrey Rix?

  By John Freeman on July 3, 2021

  

  Letraset Art Sheets were once hugely popular alternatives to “clip art” – but not, perhaps, for their creator…

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