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• 1950s British Science Fiction videocast celebrates John Russell Fearn’s best SF work

  By John Freeman on 7 May 2021

  

  Another splendid foray into vintage SF from Philip Harbottle

• Comic Creator Spotlight: Ian Jackson, the artist who brought Oink’s Uncle Pig to life – and Mary Lighthouse, too

  By John Freeman on 6 May 2021 • ( 2 )

  

  Celebrating the work of a terrific British cartoonist

• Cartoon Museum announces plans for exhibition of work by cartoonist and animator Natasha Natarajan

  By John Freeman on 5 May 2021

  

  New exhibitions are heading to the Cartoon Museum, set to re-open shortly

• In Review: The77 Issue 5

  By Peter Duncan on 5 May 2021

  

  Want some action? Adventure? Fun? Peter Duncan happily directs you toward The77 #5…

• London’s City Interaction Lab releases free “A Day in Lockdown”, a COVID-19 Response comic

  By John Freeman on 5 May 2021

  

  A spotlight on 24 hours in pandemic-imposed isolation

• “The Umbrella Academy” mobile games announced from RTE, the company behind “Terminator – Dark Fate” and more

  By John Freeman on 5 May 2021

  

  The weirdly wonderful super powered family are heading to your smartphones

• Rachael Smith chats about “Quarantine Comix” on Lakes Festival Podcast

  By John Freeman on 4 May 2021

  

  One good thing to come from the Pandemic was Rachael Smith’s “Quarantine Comix”. Find out more about the project

• The Intestinauts are back! 2000AD 2230 Preview, Time Flies collected and our latest “Rebellion Releases” check list

  By John Freeman on 4 May 2021

  

  Toilet humour ahead? A welcome return of the Intestinauts this week

• Podcast Pointers: Anarchy in the OINK!, a 35th anniversary celebration

  By John Freeman on 4 May 2021

  

  Check out this fantastic look back at the brilliant Oink! comic, 35 years young and much missed by its many fans

• In Memoriam: Fundraiser launched to support family of American comic artist John Paul Leon

  By John Freeman on 3 May 2021

  

  Can you help realise artist John Paul Leon’s wishes?

• Rare Stingray Special, early Countdown comics, Rab Hamilton art and more offered in latest massive Phil-Comics eBay auction

  By John Freeman on 3 May 2021

  

  Some great rarities on offer for Gerry Anderson comic fans

• Crowdfunding Spotlight Round Up: Harker, the Samurai Slasher, Octobriana and more!

  By John Freeman on 2 May 2021

  

  A round-up of British crowdfunding projects to check out right now…

• Podcast Pointers: Hard Agree with Andrew Sumner puts Batman 66 in its spotlight

  By John Freeman on 2 May 2021

  

  Self confessed hardcore comics nerd unleashed into the audio sphere!

• Tripwire magazine 2021 Awards launched, downthetubes among the nominees, alongside Al Ewing, Liam Sharp and Time Bomb Comics

  By John Freeman on 2 May 2021

  

  We are both surprised and delighted by our nomination in these awards, especially given the other amazing nominees

• Sector 13 writing team break into Heavy Metal

  By John Freeman on 1 May 2021

  

  Congratulations very much in order for two independent comics writers

• Crowdfunding Spotlight: Total Action Force: The Battle Years

  By John Freeman on 1 May 2021

  

  A niche book with a high cover price reflect ping that, but it looks amazing!

• Sad news for loyal fans of Madefire digital comics, highlights the growing battle for online comic readership

  By John Freeman on 30 April 2021

  

  An innovative digital comics platform looks to be about to shutter

• Killing Moon Rises on Kickstarter, from Pigdog Press

  By John Freeman on 30 April 2021

  

  Swords? Check. Adventure? Check? Mayhem? Definitely. “Killing Moon” is back!

• Last chance today to pre-order 2000AD‘s all-star Judge Dredd special issue for Free Comic Book Day – read a preview

  By John Freeman on 30 April 2021

  

  Don’t miss the chance to get your free 2000AD Presents All Star Judge Dredd in August

• Panel Borders: Fantastical Visions offers a chat with award-nominated “Coma” creator, Zara Slattery

  By John Freeman on 30 April 2021

  

  A great mix of comic creators coming up next week, on Britain’s only dedicated radio show about comics

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