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• Comics in Crisis? Why not take Inspiration from Europe?

  By Peter Duncan on March 26, 2020 • ( 3 )

  

  Do European comics offer stronger long term solutions for the future of the comics medium? Peter Duncan investigates with reviews of three titles from Europe Comics…

• In Memoriam: Albert Uderzo, co-creator of Asterix and Obelix

  By John Freeman on March 26, 2020

  

  Many tributes from across the globe have paid to artist Albert Uderzo this week, illustrator and co-creator of famous comic series Asterix, who died on Tuesday, aged 92.

• Overwhelming Majority of Artists and Content Confirmed for new August Date of Portsmouth Comic Con

  By John Freeman on March 26, 2020

  

  The team behind Portsmouth Comic Con have been overwhelmed with support following last week’s decision to move the date due to the ongoing global Coronavirus Pandemic  

• Latest Phil-Comics eBay auction offers some real treats

  By John Freeman on March 25, 2020

  

  There’s another fantastic selection of comics, annuals, books, free gifts and magazines await you in the Phil-Comics eBay auctions this week

• Coronavirus Pandemic – Creator Resources and Free Comics!

  By John Freeman on March 25, 2020 • ( 2 )

  

  Last Updated 7th April 2020: A list of resources for creators, comic buyers and fun for kids and parents affected by the CoronaVirus Pandemic Lockdown in the UK – and hopefully beyond

• Neymar Jr. Comics Offers Free Digital Comics, Live Streaming of Artist Demonstrations

  By John Freeman on March 25, 2020

  

  Fan The Flame Concepts LLC, an independent comic and graphic novel producer, has announced that Neymar Jr. Comics is making its entire library of more than 200 individual episodes across all titles available free to fans

• Arts Council offers financial support for artists, creative practitioners and freelancers

  By John Freeman on March 25, 2020

  

  As part of a wider package of support for the creative industries in the UK, the Arts Council has announced they are making £20 million available to individuals working in the cultural sector, including artists, creative practitioners and freelancers

• 2000AD continues publication, Treasury Specials still on course, but Best of 2000AD launch delayed

  By John Freeman on March 24, 2020

  

  Rebellion has issued a statement about how the Coronavirus Pandemic will affect publication of its comics and graphic novels

• Still Coming Soon: The Boys – Dear Becky

  By Luke Williams on March 24, 2020

  

  Garth Ennis, Russ Braun and Darick Robertson return to the world of The Boys next month with a new series subtitled Dear Becky. The first issue was set to debut on 4th April…

• Avery Hill release trailer for Owen D Pomery’s upcoming graphic novel “Victory Point”

  By Joe Gordon on March 24, 2020 • ( 1 )

  

  Very fine UK comics Indy publisher Avery Hill has released a trailer for Victory Point, the upcoming graphic novel by Owen D. Pomery. From the book’s description: “In the 1930s, the village of Victory Point was selected as the site… Read More ›

• Vectis Auctions trails mammoth Dan Dare toy and comic sale

  By John Freeman on March 24, 2020

  

  An upcoming auction will feature a large selection of original Dan Dare and Eagle collectables from the 1950s

• Diamond is ceasing the distribution of new weekly comics and other product

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

  

  US published comics will temporarily cease to be distributed in the UK through Diamond

• Creative Things To Do While Self Isolating: Enter a Gilbert White Writing Competition

  By John Freeman on March 23, 2020

  

  Petersfield Bookshop in Hampshire has launched a writing competition to mark the 300th anniversary of the birth of British naturalist Gilbert White

• Waterstones temporarily closes high street stores

  By John Freeman on March 23, 2020

  

  All branches of Waterstones will be temporarily closing their doors by the close of trade Monday 23 March 2020

• Eagle’s “Riders of the Range” collected… in Holland

  By John Freeman on March 22, 2020 • ( 1 )

  

  Specialist Dutch publisher Uitgeverij Boumaar is publishing “Folio Plus” editions of the Eagle strip “Riders of the Range”

• National Literacy Trust launches web resource for reading

  By John Freeman on March 22, 2020

  

  As a response to UK school closures, the National Literacy Trust has developed a comprehensive web portal for parents

• Fairy Tales Retold for the Emergency Services, by Matthew Owen and Emmeline Pidgen

  By John Freeman on March 20, 2020

  

  Grimm’s Fairy Tales retold, to teach people when best to call 999 or 111

• Lakes International Comic Art Festival backs Marc Jackson’s free YouTube cartoon art workshop channel

  By John Freeman on March 19, 2020

  

  Information on Marc Jackson’s new YouTube channel for kids, and other creators offers for young creators

• Comic Creator Spotlight: Comic Artist Tony O’Donnell

  By John Freeman on March 19, 2020

  

  downthetubes highlights the work of many comic creators, but after Orkney-based comic artist and illustrator Tony O’Donnell kindly sent us his report on the recent Jim Baikie exhibition at the Kirkwall Museum, he also sent us his current biography, which… Read More ›

• Virtual Con, Stay Home Comic Con announced for Coronavirus-hit comics fans

  By John Freeman on March 19, 2020

  

  Two virtual comic events to help ease the gloom of self isolation and countrywide lockdowns due to the Coronavirus Pandemic

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