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• Axel Scheffler illustrates Free Information Book explaining the Coronavirus to Children

  By John Freeman on April 7, 2020

  

  Axel Scheffler has illustrated a digital book for primary school age children, free for anyone to read on screen or print out, about the coronavirus and the measures taken to control it.

• In Review: The Complete Johnny Future

  By Peter Duncan on April 7, 2020

  

  Johnny Future protects mankind from such sinister beings as The Master, Disastro, Animal Man and the Secret Society of Scientists. Peter Duncan reviews the new collection…

• Creator Spotlight: Illustrator Felicia Chiao

  By John Freeman on April 7, 2020

  

  Felicia Chiao is an industrial designer, illustrator, and toy maker who is now also designing for the food industry…

• Government and video games industry join forces in fight against coronavirus

  By John Freeman on April 6, 2020

  

  Rebellion, publishers of 2000AD, is to feature the government’s clear ‘Stay At Home, Save Lives’ instruction in some of their most popular games

• Last Geek in Space lands writer Jason Quinn in latest podcast

  By John Freeman on April 6, 2020

  

  Find out about an interview with award-winning comics writer and editor Jason Quinn.

• Eagle Times Spring 2020 Edition available now from the Eagle Society

  By John Freeman on April 6, 2020

  

  Another enjoyable issue of Eagle Times is out now from the Eagle Society…

• In Review: The Regiment: The True Story of the SAS – Book 1

  By Jeremy Briggs on April 6, 2020 • ( 1 )

  

  Cinebook’s series of factual bandes dessinees entitled Cinebook Recounts comes storming back with the true story of the British Army’s Special Air Service in The Regiment

• Don’t Miss Out on a Dan Dare packed new issue of ComicScene Magazine

  By John Freeman on April 6, 2020

  

  ‪A quick reminder that ComicScene Magazine 13 launches 14th April – and is only available by mail order or as a digital edition, and not through newsagents

• In Preview: Alcatena 2020

  By Colin Noble on April 5, 2020 • ( 3 )

  

  Colin Noble previews Diego Arandojo’s documentary about the life and work of Argentinian comic artist Quique Alcatena…

• Comics part of the fixture and fittings of BBC’s Back In Time For The Corner Shop

  By John Freeman on April 4, 2020 • ( 2 )

  

  BBC2’s Back In Time for the Corner Shop includes some tantalising glimpses of classic comics…

• Win a set of the new Zee Productions 2000AD Jigsaws!

  By John Freeman on April 3, 2020

  

  downthetubes has sets of the initial releases of new 2000AD jigsaws to give away!

• In Memoriam: Comic Creator Juan Giménez

  By John Freeman on April 3, 2020

  

  Trail-blazing Argentinian comic creator Juan Giménez has died, a victim of Coronavirus.

• Puffin re-jigs 80th anniversary celebration plans, takes “Festival of Big Dreams” virtual

  By John Freeman on April 3, 2020

  

  Children’s book publisher Puffin has re-vamped its 80th anniversary celebration plans

• Out Now: Soviet Space Graphics

  By John Freeman on April 3, 2020

  

  Out now from Phaidon is Soviet Space Graphics by Alexandra Sankova, published in collaboration with the Moscow Design Museum

• The Mighty One Steve MacManus Mind Probed!

  By John Freeman on April 2, 2020

  

  Ian Loxam and Nikki Bates chat with ex-2000AD editor Steve MacManus

• Back to the 1970s! Doctor Who Magazine goes retro…

  By John Freeman on April 2, 2020

  

  If you want a distraction from the grimness of the Coronavirus Pandemic Lockdown and you’re a fan of Doctor Who, then latest Doctor Who Magazine (Issue 550) is on sale now.

• Alex Raymond’s first Flash Gordon sells for record $480,000

  By John Freeman on April 2, 2020

  

  The original art for Alex Raymond’s first Flash Gordon newspaper strip was sold for $480,000 this week

• Get ready to celebrate Beano’s Dennis’ 70th birthday in 2021!

  By John Freeman on April 2, 2020

  

  Expect to see more Beano products on sale this year

• The77 anthology launch on course for mid-May debut

  By John Freeman on April 2, 2020

  

  The planned launch of the new quarterly comic anthology The77 is still on course

• Crowdfunding Spotlight: Merrick: The Sensational Elephantman – Puppets

  By John Freeman on April 2, 2020

  

  Merrick: The Sensational Elephantman is back in Puppets

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