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• Never a Dull Story? A look at the SF books of Panther Books publisher Hamilton & Co. – and a “Garth” connection, too!

  By John Freeman on 8 November 2021

  

  Philip Harbottle explores the origins of SF publisher Panther Books

• ComPalComics celebrates 30 years of auctions with bumper rare art offer, early Commando comics and more

  By John Freeman on 6 November 2021

  

  A treasure trove of comic art on offer, and some smashing vintage comics, too

• Crowdfunding Spotlight: “Pilcuyo” by Gustaffo Vargas

  By John Freeman on 6 November 2021

  

  There’s still time to support this stunning-looking Cyberpunk comic from an extraordinarily talented comic creator

• “The Most Important Comic Book on Earth” hits top of bookseller lists

  By John Freeman on 6 November 2021

  

  It may not have the catchiest of titles, but this vital comic anthology addressing climate change has certainly captured hearts.

• Crowdfunding Spotlight: “A Trick of the Light” by Aly Fell

  By John Freeman on 5 November 2021

  

  Check out this simply stunning standalone, one-off story inspired by British girls’ comics of the 1960s and 70s from Aly Fell

• “Serge Micheli: Facets of the World” exhibition opens in Paris

  By John Freeman on 5 November 2021

  

  An exhibition dedicated to the Corsican painter and comic artist Serge Micheli has just opened in Paris

• “Children’s Paper” among latest additions to “Free to View Pages” on the British Newspaper Archive

  By John Freeman on 5 November 2021

  

  New additions to the British Newspaper Archive offer different snapshots of life in 1920s Britain

• Edward Taylor releases new book, “Godzilla Tries To Get Out”

  By John Freeman on 4 November 2021

  

  Edward Taylor’s eccentric take on Godzilla is back on the prowl…

• Unpublished British newspaper strip rarities offered on eBay, by “Tiger” artist Graham Coton and “Yachting World” cartoonist Mike Peyton

  By John Freeman on 3 November 2021

  

  Two unpublished British newspaper strip rarities, offered by the same seller on eBay, have attracted the attention of fans and collectors

• Crowdfunding Spotlight: Carry On Cthullu by Grayham Puttock (and other scallywags)

  By John Freeman on 3 November 2021

  

  A parody, a satire, a lovingly-crafted homage! (Oh, What A) Carry On, Cthulhu! is a great looking comic currently seeking support on Kickstarter

• Network’s new, exclusive “Fireball Xl5” Blu-Ray features new comic and vintage TV Century 21-inspired recreations

  By John Freeman on 3 November 2021 • ( 2 )

  

  The latest network exclusive Blu-Ray offers some real treats for Fireball XL5 fans!

• Cocomelon, LEGO, Jurassic World among “Top Toys” for Christmas

  By John Freeman on 3 November 2021

  

  Top toy picks for Christmas 2021. If you’re haunted by Cocomelon in your house, be very afraid… sustainable toy alternatives also available, information included!

• Doctor Who Comic Book Sales to Comics Shops 2014 Onwards

  By John Freeman on 2 November 2021

  

  A guide to estimated sales figures for modern Doctor Who comics in US comic shops

• British Newspaper Strips documented in bumper new book

  By John Freeman on 1 November 2021

  

  Out next year, with 680 entries, this book sounds like it’s going to be a vital resource!

• In Review: Doctor Who: Flux, Episode One – The Halloween Apocalypse

  By Tim Robins on 1 November 2021 • ( 7 )

  

  It’s back! It’s certainly fast-paced! But did it work? Tim Robins assesses the first episode of “Doctor Who – The Flux”, “The Halloween Apocalypse”

• “Killing Moon Rises”, new fantasy adventure comic, will debut at Thought Bubble

  By John Freeman on 1 November 2021

  

  “Killing Moon Rises”, a four-part saga of love and death begins. Featuring… well, mostly, death!

• Comics Revue celebrates Dick Tracy’s 90th anniversary

  By John Freeman on 31 October 2021

  

  Joe Staton pays tribute to the long-running strip

• New book celebrates the art of Rupert Bear artist Alfred Bestall

  By John Freeman on 31 October 2021

  

  A new celebration of Rupert Bear artist Alfred Bestall is released soon

• Doctor Who in Distress? Setting the scene for “Flux” – and the series future

  By Tim Robins on 31 October 2021 • ( 5 )

  

  The new series of Doctor Who debuts this weekend. Tim Robins examines wider issues facing the series…

• Diaries Ready: The Legend of Luther Arkwright publication date announced

  By John Freeman on 31 October 2021 • ( 1 )

  

  He’s back! Bryan Talbot’s multiverse-spanning antihero returns in 2022…

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