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• John Lewis and Waitrose “SuperBear” Challenge enthuses kids – but raises creative concerns

  By John Freeman on April 27, 2020 • ( 1 )

  

  Reaction to a John Lewis challenge asking kids to design a SuperBear for Christmas has been a bit mixed…

• Nebula-75 is go from Century 21 Films, filmed in Supermarionation – and SuperIsolation!

  By John Freeman on April 26, 2020

  

  Find out how a North London flat became an animation studio, despite the Coronavirus Pandemic lockdown!

• ZLONK! ZOK! ZOWIE! There’s a new Batman book on the shelves, old chum…

  By John Freeman on April 25, 2020

  

  A new book from Crazy 8 Press by Jim Beard that sounds Bat-tastic…

• WebFind: José Manuel Ballester’s “Concealed Spaces”

  By John Freeman on April 25, 2020 • ( 1 )

  

  Famous masterpieces have been given new focus by Spanish artist José Manuel Ballester

• Daredevil artist Lalit Kumar Sharma is latest “Last Geek in Space”

  By John Freeman on April 25, 2020

  

  Alan Cowsill chats with a top Indian comic artist in the latest edition of his podcast

• Dan Dare re-imagined for 2020! (There have been a few… changes…)

  By John Freeman on April 24, 2020 • ( 1 )

  

  Not for the first time, comic creators were recently challenged to bring a new look to 1950s space adventure hero Dan Dare, this time by ComicScene Magazine to mark his and Eagle comic’s 70th anniversary. Several artists rose to the… Read More ›

• In Memoriam: “GI Joe” artist Hector Garrido

  By John Freeman on April 24, 2020

  

  Hector Garrido was perhaps best known for his GI Joe illustrations and memorable book cover art

• Sensational steampunk comics, for free – but hurry, the Clockwork Watch is ticking!

  By John Freeman on April 23, 2020

  

  The creators of Clockwork Watch, Magic of Myths and Deadlier Than… are offering a time limited free book download offer

• In Review: Masters of British Comic Art

  By Steve Winders on April 23, 2020 • ( 3 )

  

  Steve Winders reviews an incredible gargantuan tome by David Roach that, clearly, no British comic fan should be without!

• Fanzine Flashback to 1969!

  By John Freeman on April 23, 2020

  

  ASPECT #1 is a rarity published by the late, great author, comics writer, artist and editor, Steve Moore

• #PortraitsforNHSHeroes project gathers pace

  By John Freeman on April 23, 2020 • ( 1 )

  

  A terrific initiative launched by artist Thomas Croft in support of NHS workers has really taken off…

• Exclusive Sneak Peek: Who Dares Publishing “The Evil of the Daleks” Collection In the Works

  By John Freeman on April 22, 2020

  

  Anti-Dalek Force agents have leaked some tantalising images of a very special collection

• Comics Laureate Hannah Berry launches UK Comics Creator Survey

  By John Freeman on April 22, 2020

  

  A long-planned UK Comics Creator Survey, for everyone making comics in Britain today is up and running…

• WebFind: Recreation of a Shawcraft Dalek

  By John Freeman on April 22, 2020

  

  Meet the team behind a new Doctor Who-inspired project,”Recreation of a Shawcraft Dalek”

• The Mekon does good for once – art auction aids Little Heroes

  By John Freeman on April 21, 2020 • ( 2 )

  

  Artist David Broughton raises funds for a great cause with a one-off piece of art…

• Retro Review: The Wild Storm by Warren Ellis & Jon Davis-Hunt

  By Luke Williams on April 21, 2020

  

  Luke Williams looks back at the 24-issue maxi series intended to reboot the Wildstorm universe

• Creating Doctor Who with Airfix

  By Jeremy Briggs on April 21, 2020

  

  Jeremy Briggs unearths a Dalek Airfix kit that never was…

• Beat the Pandemic Blues with Lew Stringer’s Barmy Comix!

  By John Freeman on April 21, 2020

  

  Brassed off by the lockdown? This comic will cheer you up!

• Aquamarine – a retro Sci-Fi Game with a look that’s an affectionate tip of the hat to Moebius and more

  By John Freeman on April 20, 2020

  

  A look at the retro SciFi survival adventure game, Aquamarine…

• Don’t miss these Dan Dare rarities offered in latest Vectis Sale

  By John Freeman on April 20, 2020

  

  Some amazing Dan Dare rarities go to auction at Vectis this week

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