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• Fast and furious bidding on 1951 Beano featuring first “Dennis the Menace”

  By John Freeman on 9 March 2021

  

  The latest British comics-focused EBay comic from auction house Phil-Comics is up and running, with close to 400 vintage comic listings, with the vast majority starting at 99p with no reserve. The auction includes the March 1951 first appearance of… Read More ›

• 25th Anniversary edition of Alan Moore’s first novel, “Voice of the Fire”, out in May

  By John Freeman on 9 March 2021

  

  Check out John Coulthart’s beautiful cover for this new edition

• New Thunderbirds Models are Go, from Bachmann Europe

  By John Freeman on 8 March 2021

  

  Check out this new line of models inspired by the classic TV show

• Fumettomania Factory’s Anthropocene project aims to highlight climate emergency issues, seeks comics by international creators and Sicilian school children

  By John Freeman on 8 March 2021

  

  Sicily’s cultural association Fumettomania Factory, active locally, regionally and nationally in Italy since 1991 is looking for more comic creators from across the globe to take part in its long term project, Anthropocene, aka We Could Save our Planet, which… Read More ›

• Rebellion announces “Brian Bolland: The Apex Edition” seeks original art

  By John Freeman on 8 March 2021

  

  Can you help 2000AD in their Brian Bolland artwork quest?

• Oxford Comics Network publishes free guide to Comic Studies

  By John Freeman on 8 March 2021

  

  A handy primer for anyone wanting to teach about the comics form

• Robbie Morrison’s debut novel, “Edge of the Grave”, out now, David Bishop’s “City of Vengeance” proves a hit

  By John Freeman on 7 March 2021

  

  Two great-sounding historical thrillers out now from two ace comic creators

• A win for comics at this year’s Blue Peter Book Awards

  By John Freeman on 6 March 2021

  

  Great news for lovers and proponents of the Ninth Art

• Action Figure Toy Collection including Star Wars, M.A.S.K. figures and more to be sold for over £100,000 next week

  By John Freeman on 5 March 2021

  

  Top quality Masters of the Universe, Star Wars M.A.S.K. vintage figures and more up for auction

• BOOM! Studios “The Expanse” mini-series wraps soon

  By John Freeman on 5 March 2021

  

  A dramatic conclusion awaits…

• Comic Creator Spotlight: Comic Artist Pino Rinaldi

  By John Freeman on 5 March 2021

  

  I was so sorry to learn, so very belatedly, of the death of the brilliant Italian comic artist Pino Rinaldi (31st July 1957 – 18th April 2018), one of the contributors to the Marvel UK “Genesis 1992” project instigated by… Read More ›

• All-new stories and classic reprints offer a heady mix from Rebellion in the next few months

  By John Freeman on 5 March 2021

  

  There’s some great stuff on its way from Rebellion in 2021 – here’s a Rapid Reminder!

• Crowdfunding Spotlight: David Robertson’s “Tay Bridge Disaster” comic

  By John Freeman on 4 March 2021 • ( 1 )

  

  Independent comic creator David Robertson casts a comic creator’s eye on the infamous rail disaster

• Comic creator Bobby Joseph reveals the future of “Scotland Yardie” in new Lakes Festival Podcast

  By John Freeman on 4 March 2021

  

  A chat with the creator of the of the hilarious graphic novel

• First official International Gerry Anderson Day announced

  By John Freeman on 4 March 2021

  

  Coming in April, a celebration of all things Gerry Anderson…

• Asterix the Gaul heads to Netflix in new series, planned for 2023 release

  By John Freeman on 3 March 2021 • ( 1 )

  

  Netflix has partnered with publisher Hachette’s Les Editions Albert René and playwright Alain Chabat to create the first-ever animated limited series based on the iconic French comic series The Adventures of Asterix. The 3D animated series – which is in addition to the… Read More ›

• Annual San Diego Comic Convention cancelled, but three-day event announced for November

  By John Freeman on 3 March 2021

  

  Bad news and good news for fans of America’s longest-running major comic convention…

• 10 Years to Save the World – Comics Creators join international British Council-backed comics project

  By John Freeman on 3 March 2021

  

  Take part in the launch of the international project to help combat climate change

• Banksy rarities offered in charity HeART auction in aid of Dalton Leisure Centre attract top bids

  By John Freeman on 3 March 2021

  

  Some exceptional items offered in charity auction ending next week

• Commando International Women’s Day Specials on sale this week

  By John Freeman on 2 March 2021

  

  Latest issues commemorate the work of women at war

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