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• Awesome Comics Podcast polls comic fans on convention going in a Pandemic

  By John Freeman on September 17, 2021

  

  How do you feel about attending a convention in a pandemic? Take part in a poll from the Awesome Comics Podcast team

• Comic Creator and Illustrator Spotlight: Louis S. Glanzman

  By John Freeman on September 17, 2021

  

  A profile of the late Louis S. Glanzman, whose career began as a comic artist and writer, who became an award-winning, internationally-acclaimed illustrator

• It’s ‘Ten-Ten’ for Terrahawks in 2021, as Gerry Anderson favourite inspires remastered and new shows, new products

  By John Freeman on September 16, 2021

  

  Ten – Ten! Terrahawks Day is on its way

• In Review: Putin’s Russia – the Rise of a Dictator

  By Joe Gordon on September 16, 2021

  

  Darryl Cunningham delivers a complex, fascinating, disturbing history of Russia’s president, says Joe Gordon…

• Superheroes: Inspiring Stories of Secret Strength features tales of inspiration from over fifty British icons

  By John Freeman on September 16, 2021

  

  An inspiring collection of stories of diverse icons turned superheroes is in bookshops now

• History of Comics crowdfunder offers chance to donate copies to your local public library or school

  By John Freeman on September 15, 2021

  

  While backing the History of Comics project, you could also support your local school or library

• WebFind: BEANO’s Dennis loses his hair – a special comic in support of the work of Great Ormond Street Hospital

  By John Freeman on September 15, 2021

  

  A smashing comic created to help young children cope with illness

• Comic creator Mal Earl outlines his plans for “The Jigsaw”, a new comics anthology

  By John Freeman on September 15, 2021

  

  Aces Weekly contributor Mal Earl is looking at creating a new comics anthology…

• Commando comics go globetrotting for latest war stories!

  By John Freeman on September 15, 2021

  

  All out action, from all around the world! Plus – the return of a Commando veteran!

• 2000AD “Ant Wars” opening episode art offered on eBay

  By John Freeman on September 15, 2021

  

  Cracking early 2000AD art offered on eBay. What’s not to like about giant killer ants?

• Crowdfunding Spotlight: The Art of Ian Richardson Volume One

  By John Freeman on September 15, 2021

  

  Check out this fun-looking art book from a 2000AD star

• WebFind: The European Connection Book Covers Web Site

  By John Freeman on September 15, 2021

  

  A great web site found after comic artist David Roach sent me down a web rabbit hole…

• Comic Creator Spotlight: Cartoonist Sarah Andersen

  By John Freeman on September 14, 2021

  

  Sarah Andersen’s comics are great fun – and now there’s a calendar, too!

• Thomas & Friends reaches 800 issues!

  By downthetubes Guests on September 14, 2021

  

  Philip Boyce celebrates a landmark issue of one of Britain’s leading young children’s titles…

• Lakes International Comic Art Festival readies for weekend of comics fun in Kendal next month

  By John Freeman on September 13, 2021 • ( 1 )

  

  Some of the highlights of this year’s Lakes International Comic Art Festival, coming back to Kendal next month

• WandaVision, The Mandalorian and Star Trek: Discovery win Creative Emmys

  By John Freeman on September 13, 2021

  

  Three genre TV shows were among the top Emmy award winners this weekend

• Crowdfunding Spotlight: E.M.PRESS Publications “First Men on Mars”

  By John Freeman on September 12, 2021

  

  Superb-looking, intriguing steampunk action adventure coming your way

• A TV Mystery – 2000AD artist Mark Harrison’s horror comic That Never Was!

  By John Freeman on September 11, 2021

  

  Were you involved in creating a BBC horror comic documentary back in the 1980s, or remember seeing one?

• Coming Soon: Bath Comic Con, featuring comics guests Simon Furman, Nigel Parkinson and more

  By John Freeman on September 11, 2021

  

  Much-missed, comic conventions are ramping up again in the UK…

• Veteran Doctor Who, Secret Army actor Clifford Rose, a founding member of the RSC, seeks support in hour of need

  By John Freeman on September 11, 2021 • ( 2 )

  

  The family of one of British television’s favourite film, theatre and TV actors seeks support

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