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• “The Real Hergé: The Inspiration Behind Tintin”, first comics-related biography from White Owl Books

  By John Freeman on February 26, 2021

  

  Information on a recently-released book on Hergé, and an upcoming tribute to Stan Lee

• Tripwire Magazine goes newsstand, regular digital edition follows next month

  By John Freeman on February 25, 2021

  

  Tripwire expands with new distribution both physical and digital

• In Review: Jeff Hawke’s Cosmos – The Epilogue

  By Richard Sheaf on February 25, 2021

  

  Richard Sheaf reviews the last “regular” – and massive! – Jeff Hawke Fan Club release

• Comic Art Europe announces Summer Camp for aspiring comic creators across the continent, including the UK

  By John Freeman on February 25, 2021

  

  The second stage of Comic Art Europe’s massive program to support comic creation launches

• Doctor Who Chronicles, new Bookazine series, debuts – check out our sneak peek!

  By John Freeman on February 25, 2021

  

  New Doctor Who title out now. Time travel back to 1965! Take a peek

• “Ron Turner’s Beyond”, new strip collection, available now

  By downthetubes Guests on February 25, 2021 • ( 1 )

  

  Andrew Darlington tales a look at a smashing new collection of Ron Turner strips

• Rachael Smith’s “Quarantine Comix: A Memoir of Life in Lockdown” out in May

  By John Freeman on February 24, 2021 • ( 1 )

  

  Free stickers? A great book? No contest…

• Rebellion, Kieron Gillen and Stephanie Hans win British Fantasy Awards

  By John Freeman on February 24, 2021

  

  Great news for the Rebellion team

• BEANO gains again, changes ahead for Panini’s superhero titles – British Comic News Stand Sales Figures, Winners and Losers (July – December 2020)

  By John Freeman on February 24, 2021

  

  The latest reported ABC Magazine Sales Figures for July to December 2020 were released recently, and despite the Coronavirus Pandemic and the closure of many WHSmith, we are delighted to see that some titles not only saw sales rise, in no small… Read More ›

• Looking back at Cosmic – Bauer Media’s rare attempt at creating a British comic

  By John Freeman on February 24, 2021 • ( 2 )

  

  A publication that could have led to so much more?

• Comic Creator and Illustrator Spotlight: Austin Briggs

  By John Freeman on February 23, 2021

  

  Comic artist and author David Roach, author of Masters of British Comic Art and more, regularly entertains and enthrals social media followers by highlighting the work of great comic artists and illustrators. But a deceptively simple image of a woman… Read More ›

• Renfrewshire Libraries announces Will Eisner Week Comics Talks and Workshops with Bryan and Mary Talbot, Cam Kennedy and more

  By John Freeman on February 23, 2021

  

  Check out this great line-up of virtual events with some terrific comic creators

• Bananaman heads back to TV screens, Fox Entertainment seeks UK writer for new adaptation

  By John Freeman on February 23, 2021

  

  Let’s hope no one let’s this slip by!

• Revealed: Dave McKean’s art for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival 2021

  By John Freeman on February 22, 2021

  

  Check out this haunting work by Dave McKean!

• New set of Doctor Who post cards featuring art by Alice X. Zhang available in May

  By John Freeman on February 22, 2021 • ( 1 )

  

  More limited edition collectables from Titan Merchandise

• Latest episodes of “1950s British Science Fiction” explore the art of Ron Turner and some publishing mysteries

  By John Freeman on February 22, 2021

  

  More wonderful explorations of SF publishing after World War Two

• Dan Dare Radio Luxembourg recording rarity offered on eBay

  By John Freeman on February 21, 2021

  

  An incredible item of Dan Dare’s history is up for sale

• Revealed: The Spider’s Syndicate of Crime Hardback Cover by Chris Weston

  By John Freeman on February 21, 2021 • ( 3 )

  

  Check out this stunning web exclusive

• Jurassic Larks! Do you remember that time dinosaurs devoured the Daily Star?

  By John Freeman on February 21, 2021 • ( 4 )

  

  Step back to the 1990s for some dinosaur-inspired thrills!

• SelfMadeHero’s Graphic Anthology Programme promotes diversity in comics publishing

  By John Freeman on February 20, 2021

  

  New project to find, develop, publish and promote emerging comic artists

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