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• In Review: The Treasury of British Comics Presents: The Tom Paterson Collection

  By downthetubes Guests on 9 November 2021

  

  Cartoonist Lew Stringer reviews Rebellion’s new collection of strips by Tom Paterson, a brilliant artist still busy at his drawing board today

• Snowman Winter Windows announced ahead of release of a new retelling of Raymond Briggs’ classic picture story

  By John Freeman on 9 November 2021

  

  Snowman Enterprises is to launch its The Snowman Winter Windows initiative later this month

• Lakes International Comic Art Festival Podcast relives some 2021 gathering highlights with new creator interviews

  By John Freeman on 9 November 2021

  

  Ian Loxam and Nikki Bates relive the jam packed Festival weekend!

• Don’t miss your chance to enter this year’s Jonathan Cape/Observer/Comica Graphic Short Story challenge

  By John Freeman on 9 November 2021

  

  There’s still time enter the Jonathan Cape/Observer/Comica Graphic Short Story Prize 2021

• Invincible Books offers Sir Tom Finney print, supporting the work of the Rosemere Cancer Foundation

  By John Freeman on 9 November 2021

  

  If you’re a Preston North End fan, then you may be interested in this tip o’ the hat to Sir Tom Finney

• In Review: Doctor Who – Flux, Episode Two – War of the Sontarans

  By Tim Robins on 8 November 2021 • ( 1 )

  

  Tim Robins engages with the Sontarans for his latest Doctor Who TV review…

• In Review: Eternals

  By Tim Robins on 8 November 2021 • ( 1 )

  

  Impressive CGI, a great cast – but could Eternals have delivered even more, Tim Robins wonders?

• 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

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