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Auction closes tonight for iconic Brian Bolland “Amazing Heroes” cover, bids at $8000

By John Freeman on March 3, 2020

There’s still time to bid for an iconic piece of Brian Bolland art for the comic magazine Amazing Heroes over on auction site ComicLink… if you have over $8000 to spare!
Escape a Dalek! In Birmingham, Reading, Norwich or Basingstoke…

By John Freeman on March 3, 2020

BBC Studios and Escape Hunt have announced a new Doctor Who escape room, Doctor Who: A Dalek Awakens…
In Review: Doctor Who – The Timeless Children

By Tim Robins on March 3, 2020 • ( 1 )

Tim Robins is both aggravated and delighted by the Doctor Who series finale…
Last Gasp announces anniversary Slow Death Zero collection

By John Freeman on March 3, 2020

Just in time for the 50th anniversary of the legendary underground comix horror title, San Francisco-based publisher Last Gasp have announced they will be releasing Slow Death Zero
WebFind: The Chronicles of Doctor Who

By John Freeman on March 3, 2020

A few years back, a groups of fans announced The Chronicles of Doctor Who, an audio drama series based on “The Leekley Bible”…
In Review: Pete Doree’s Stan & Jack #1

By John Freeman on March 3, 2020

What If… Stan Lee and Jack Kirby had their own multiverse-spanning adventures, alongside telling superhero stories at Marvel Comics?
“Ellis the Escaping Elephant” gets a regular strip in the Beano!

By John Freeman on March 3, 2020

This week’s Beano features a new half page strip, “Ellis’ Great Escapes” by Lew Stringer
Posy Simmonds and Bill Morrison join growing Lakes International Comic Art Festival 2020 guest list, Gemma Correll’s ident art revealed

By John Freeman on March 3, 2020

Gemma Correll’s art for this year’s Lakes International Comic Art Festival unveiled, and more guests, including Posy Simmonds, announced
Professor Howe, the Doctor Who charity parody, heads to Patreon

By John Freeman on March 2, 2020

The ever-expanding range of Professor Howe books – charity Doctor Who parodies – now has a presence on the subscriber service Patreon
Panel Borders: Actor Geoff McGivern talks Dan Dare’s Digby, Jude Cowan Montague on comics and illustrated poetry

By John Freeman on March 2, 2020

This month’s Panel Borders radio show features actor Geoff McGivern and artist and broadcaster Jude Cowan Montague
In Review: The Sheerglam Conspiracy by Steve MacManus

By Colin Noble on March 2, 2020

Colin Noble has rediscovered his copy of the legendary novel, The Sheerglam Conspiracy by Steve MacManus – find out what he thinks of it!
Michael Golden’s Micronauts Artist’s Edition Celebrates the Masterful Illustration of Miniature Heroes

By John Freeman on March 2, 2020

IDW Publishing will release the latest addition to its multiple Eisner Award-winning Artist’s Edition line with Michael Golden’s Micronauts Artist’s Edition this June – and a portion of profits will be donated to the long-term medical care of series writer Bill Mantlo.
Crowdfunding Spotlight and some Creator Tips: Dan Dare, Technofreak, Helga Frankenstein… and Jetman!

By John Freeman on March 2, 2020

Here’s a very quick round up of some comic crowdfunding projects (and a bonkers looking game) currently running that have caught our eye…
Alex Paknadel, Nigel Twumasi talk creating comics in latest LICAF Podcast

By John Freeman on March 2, 2020

The latest Lakes International Comic Art Festival Podcast features interviews with the brilliant writer Alex Paknadel and Nigel Twumasi from Mayamada in its latest episode
Meet The77 Creators: Writer Dave Heeley

By downthetubes Guests on March 1, 2020

A chat with writer Dave Heeley, writer on “The Only One” and “Division 77” which will debut in Issue 1 of The77
Crowdfunding Spotlight: Dick Turpin, Your Time is Up!

By John Freeman on March 1, 2020

The End seems to be nigh for that scoundrel of the highways Dick Turpin, who looks to be facing a fear-filled death in Dick Turpin and The Vengeful Shade, a new comic from Time Bomb Comics
Beano Power Award for climate activist Greta Thunberg

By John Freeman on February 29, 2020 • ( 3 )

The Beano has gifted climate activist Greta Thunberg with a bespoke illustration to express thanks for all she has done for a cause that is so important to the Beano community
In Review: 2000AD Prog 2170 “Regened”

By Peter Duncan on February 28, 2020

Peter Duncan offers his views on this week’s 2000AD, Prog 2170, a follow-up to last year’s Regened Prog, all-ages issue, and the first of four planned for 2020
2000AD, Treasury of British Collections and Specials – 2020

By John Freeman on February 28, 2020

Last Updated 5th June 2020: A guide to all announced 2000AD and Treasury of British Collections and Specials for 2020
Egmont’s campaign to bring storytime into the national curriculum gathers momentum

By John Freeman on February 28, 2020

Comics creators and other comic publishers should get involved in Egmont Publishing’s campaign calling for daily storytime to be made a statutory part of the school curriculum