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• How Alex Raymond’s “Rip Kirby” prompted post World War Two concerns for British comic creators’ jobs

  By John Freeman on April 18, 2021 • ( 1 )

  

  How one post-war MP feared for comic creators livelihoods

• New book reveals the life of Roy and Gertrude Wilson, the “King and Queen of British Golden Age comic papers”

  By John Freeman on April 17, 2021

  

  Delve into inter-war British comics history in this new biography

• In Review: Only Death Can Save Us

  By John Freeman on April 17, 2021

  

  Fancy a romp of a fantasy adventure with its roots firmly in US Bronze Age comics? Check this out…

• Coming Soon, Al Williamson – Strange World Adventures, a new art book from Flesk

  By John Freeman on April 16, 2021

  

  Coming soon, what looks to be a fascinating new book focusing on the work of an American comic great

• Captain Scarlet is Number One (Screenprint, that is!)

  By John Freeman on April 16, 2021

  

  Gerry Anderson’s Captain Scarlet screenprints anyone? Or Asterix, too?

• Latest Phil-Comics auction offers 2000AD Prog One with Space Spinner, rare custom comics from the 1950s and more

  By John Freeman on April 16, 2021 • ( 2 )

  

  There are some great items on offer in Phill-Comics latest auction, which closes on Sunday

• In Review: Beast Hunting Battle Badgers Book Six by Steve Sims

  By John Freeman on April 16, 2021 • ( 1 )

  

  Buckle up, animal comic fans! Peter Duncan spotlights a furry, furious and funny treat for you to check out…

• In Review: Godzilla vs Kong

  By downthetubes Guests on April 15, 2021

  

  Manic monster versus furry fury – who will win? Will you care? Misha Bagley suggest you might…

• 25th Anniversary Retro Review: Leave it To Chance #1 – 13

  By Luke Williams on April 15, 2021

  

  Luke Williams looks back at a fondly-remembered, award-winning comics gem

• Race now to grab this official, limited edition Roy of the Rovers print from PrintsByPablo!

  By John Freeman on April 15, 2021

  

  Roy of the Rovers fan? Don’t miss out on this limited edition print!

• The London Book Fair moves online for 2021

  By John Freeman on April 15, 2021

  

  Virtual gatherings continue for this major trade event

• WebFind: Looking Back at “The Monocled Mutineer”, and Charley’s War, too

  By John Freeman on April 15, 2021

  

  Connecting the seminal Battle comic strip and a ‘buried’ 1980s BBC Drama

• Championing Comics and Comic Creators in the UK: An “Exit Interview” with Comics Laureate Hannah Berry

  By John Freeman on April 14, 2021

  

  Looking back, looking forwards, ever campaigning, Hannah Berry talks about her time as Comics Laureate

• New Faces at the Cartoon Museum – comic creator Hannah Berry announced as Trustee

  By John Freeman on April 14, 2021

  

  New blood behind the scenes at the London-based comics and cartoons exhibition hub

• The first-ever Gerry Anderson Day is go, with a “Gerry Anderson’s Night In” just part of the fun!

  By John Freeman on April 14, 2021

  

  Celebrate the work of Thunderbirds co-creator Gerry Anderson today

• Commando marks 275th anniversary of Battle of Culloden, and a haunting tale of World War Two action also on offer

  By John Freeman on April 14, 2021

  

  Commemorating the Battle of Culloden, World War Two action and more

• Break out into the sunshine today, for this week’s 2000AD and new Judge Dredd Megazine… and more!

  By John Freeman on April 14, 2021

  

  Leave lockdown for some great all-out action from Rebellion!

• “Young Avengers: Sidekicks” Bookazine out now from Panini UK

  By John Freeman on April 13, 2021

  

  A new Marvel Select Bookazine is out now in the UK from Panini

• Latest Eagle Times offers rare insight into the making of an original “Dan Dare” strip

  By John Freeman on April 13, 2021

  

  There’s a smashing look “under the bonnet” at the making of an original “Dan Dare” strip in the latest issue of Eagle Times

• Crowdfunding Spotlight: Ilana Zeffren’s Urban Tails hits Kickstarter

  By John Freeman on April 13, 2021

  

  Check out this collection of observant, funny stories

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