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• Phil-Comics offers “Eric Clapton” BEANO, “The Perishers” original art, and much more in latest auction

  By John Freeman on 17 January 2022

  

  “The Perishers” art, a Beano Eric Clapton fans are often after, British comics with free gifts – all up for auction this week

• Cracking British comic art offered in several Catawiki online auctions this week

  By John Freeman on 17 January 2022

  

  It’s worth digging around on Catawiki this week for screenprints by Moebius, British comic art and more

• Commando and British Comics Swap Meet 8 announced for March, in Glasgow

  By John Freeman on 17 January 2022

  

  The Commando and British Comics Swap Meet 8 will take place in Glasgow in March, with thousands of Commando Comics and other Picture Libraries on offer

• London’s Foundling Museum announces “Superheroes, Orphans & Origins: 125 Years in Comics” exhibition

  By John Freeman on 17 January 2022

  

  London’s Foundling Museum has announced their major exhibition this summer as Superheroes, Orphans & Origins: 125 Years in Comics. It will include three new artistic commissions by comic artists Asia Alfasi, Bex Glendining and Woodrow Phoenix. The Foundling Museum tells… Read More ›

• Early British Spider-Man comic art featuring the black Spider-Man costume comes to light

  By John Freeman on 16 January 2022

  

  Early “Spider-Man” Black Costume art recently sold for millions – but have you seen Marvel UK’s first originated cover to feature it, drawn by John Stokes?

• In Memoriam: Comics Historian, Writer and author Ron Goulart

  By John Freeman on 16 January 2022

  

  We’re sorry to report the passing of a powerhouse of SF and comics archivist

• The Fugitive Doctor heads up Titan’s Free Comic Book Day offering

  By John Freeman on 15 January 2022

  

  The Fugitive Doctor is on course to make her first official comic debut

• Jodie Whittaker announced for London Comic Con next month

  By John Freeman on 15 January 2022

  

  Jodie Whittaker is making her worldwide exclusive debut as an in person convention guest next month

• In Review: The Secret Service Annual

  By John Freeman on 15 January 2022 • ( 1 )

  

  A smashing celebration of Gerry Anderson’s last “Supermarionation” series. Indeed, brethren, it very possibly outdoes it!

• Crowdfunding Spotlight: Paragon Issue 30

  By John Freeman on 15 January 2022

  

  Independent British anthology Paragon hits its landmark thirtieth issue – at least it will do, with your support…

• Creating Comics: Rachael Ball and Karrie Fransman to head up virtual Arvon course in March

  By John Freeman on 14 January 2022

  

  Have you always wanted to try your hand at writing a comic or graphic novel? This Arvon course may be for you

• LEGO DUPLO Marvel App for PreSchoolers Launched

  By John Freeman on 14 January 2022

  

  Join Spidey, Captain America, and other Marvel heroes for exciting adventures and pretend-play fun

• Scholastic announces new picture book, “I Am Ruby Bridges” by American Civil Rights icon

  By John Freeman on 14 January 2022

  

  Scholastic has announced the upcoming releases of new picture book by an American Civil Rights icon

• Happy 30th Birthday, Death’s Head II!

  By John Freeman on 14 January 2022

  

  There’s no sign of Marvel Comics celebrating the debut of Death’s Head II thirty years ago, so his co-creator Liam Sharp has done it himself!

• In Review: Two Comics in One! Hawk the Slayer’s return debuted with latest Judge Dredd Megazine

  By John Freeman on 13 January 2022

  

  “Hawk the Slayer” returns in style in this month’s Judge Dredd Megazine

• Bonhams’ first ever World of Anime sale begins next week

  By John Freeman on 13 January 2022

  

  Bonhams’ first World of Anime online sale is set to go live next week

• “Dredd @ 45” Exhibition unveiled for London’s Cartoon Museum, opens next week

  By John Freeman on 13 January 2022 • ( 2 )

  

  Dredd @ 45 is an ‘In Focus’ exhibition at London’s Cartoon Museum, exploring the evolution of Judge Dredd since 1977

• Rare “Misty” art by Shirley Bellwood discovered

  By John Freeman on 13 January 2022

  

  We’re delighted to present the only known surviving comic cover art by “Misty” artist extraordinaire, Shirley Bellwood

• The 1950s boom in British SF publishing explored in new videocast from author Philip Harbottle

  By John Freeman on 13 January 2022

  

  More fascinating insights into early SF publishing in the UK from author Phillip Harbottle in his latest videocast

• Crowdfunding Spotlight: Rayguns and Rocketships by Rian Hughes

  By John Freeman on 13 January 2022

  

  A smashing compendium of vintage SF art and book covers is in the works from Rian Hughes and Korero Press

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