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• Call for Entries: 2026 Rachel Cooke Graphic Novel Short Story Prize challenge opens, AI entries banned

  By John Freeman on 13 July 2026

  

  Are you an aspiring cartoonist or graphic novelist? Do you have an idea for a story that’s simply burning to be told? If so, gather up your drawing materials as entries are now open for the Rachel Cooke Graphic Short… Read More ›

• Move over, Christopher Nolan – Jordi Bernet’s “Ulysses” has our attention!

  By John Freeman on 12 July 2026

  

  The Odyssey has already been capturing comic fans imaginations for decades

• Crowdfunding Spotlight: Britannia Macabre by John A. Short and Andrew Richmond

  By John Freeman on 12 July 2026

  

  “It’s enough to give Queen Victoria the vapers!”

• Doomlord is coming…

  By John Freeman on 11 July 2026 • ( 2 )

  

  A deadly enemy of humankind, set for return…

• WebFind: Charting D-Day, Editions OREP’s graphic novels

  By John Freeman on 11 July 2026

  

  A specialist French publisher has released a number of their graphic novels in English

• Original Don Heck Iron Man art ignites Heritage Auctions sale in $3 million-plus sale

  By John Freeman on 11 July 2026 • ( 1 )

  

  Vintage Marvel art sets new auction record

• Phil-Comics eBay Auction Picks

  By John Freeman on 10 July 2026

  

  Cracking comics up for auction this weekend from Phil-Comics

• Crowdfunding Spotlight: subCULTURE: On In-Crowds & Outliers, from Shelly Bond

  By John Freeman on 10 July 2026

  

  Comics finest misfits and provocateurs band together!

• Hulk Out! (at the Northern Collection comic sale, today)

  By John Freeman on 10 July 2026

  

  Marvel Comic rarities and sought after special editions at auction today

• Tube Surfing: New Comics Documentary, Thought Bubble Guest News, and Tomb Raider, too!

  By John Freeman on 10 July 2026

  

  Lara Croft! Thought Bubble! P. Craig Russell! Quickfire news items aplenty

• Commando subscription prices set to rise in September: EU levy kills European delivery, along with 2000AD, Phoenix

  By John Freeman on 9 July 2026

  

  Subscription prices rise, new levy penalises Europe-based British comic fans

• Let’s Hear it for The Cosmic Hobo!

  By John Freeman on 9 July 2026

  

  A special tribute to an incredible Doctor Who actor, out soon

• downthetubes Exclusive: 2000AD Sci-Fi Special 2026 Special Preview!

  By John Freeman on 9 July 2026

  

  Incendiary action ahead – and we have a special sneak peek!

• British Science Fiction Focus: The Multi Talented Sydney J. Bounds

  By John Freeman on 8 July 2026 • ( 2 )

  

  Three new British Science Fiction Channel chart the life and career of an accomplished author…

• Beano Havoc at Historic Royal Palaces this Summer!

  By John Freeman on 8 July 2026

  

  Be ready for a blamtastic summer adventure with Dennis and pals!

• A Nerve Centre Meltdown doesn’t stop 2000AD!

  By John Freeman on 8 July 2026

  

  Tharg’s droids suffered to bring you this Prog! Wait, more than usual?

• Eagle Times uncovers two “Lost” Dan Dare adventures

  By John Freeman on 8 July 2026 • ( 2 )

  

  Jeremy Briggs details the discovery of unpublished Dan Dare tales

• 12 Top Items from the upcoming auction of the world’s largest private collection of British Comics (continued…)

  By John Freeman on 7 July 2026

  

  Another massive British comic art and comics auction opens tomorrow

• Scripting the Harbour Launch Build in the Eagle Book of Hobbies

  By Jeremy Briggs on 7 July 2026

  

  A rare script by one of Eagle comic’s original contributors unearthed

• Judge Dredd / Biker Mice From Mars Hits Top Gear This December

  By John Freeman on 7 July 2026

  

  Could this be the craziest Dredd crossover yet?

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