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Terror on World War Two’s Eastern Front! All-new Commandos out this week

By John Freeman on February 18, 2020

From the desert dunes to Soviet snow, with a shortcut through the Ardennes! Brand-new Commando from DC Thomson Media, Issues 5307 – 5310, are on sale this week in good newsagents and via digital platforms
Candy Jar Books announces “Kklak!: The Doctor Who Art of Chris Achilléos”

By John Freeman on February 18, 2020

Candy Jar Books has announced a limited edition release of Kklak!: The Doctor Who Art of Chris Achilléos
Etch Up, True Believers! Stan Lee Limited Edition “Etch A Sketch” announced

By John Freeman on February 17, 2020

Spin Master, the makers of Etch A Sketch, is celebrating the 60th birthday of the world-famous drawing toy in style with the release of a number of limited editions, including one that features the signature image and catchphrases of comic book legend Stan Lee
Vault Comics announces Reemsborko as global agent for Natasha Alterici’s Heathen

By John Freeman on February 17, 2020

US comics publisher Vault Comics has appointed Reemsborko Ltd as the global agent for Heathen, the critically acclaimed and best-selling comic and graphic novel series.
The77 anthology secrets revealed in new Lakes International Comic Art Festival Podcast

By John Freeman on February 17, 2020

Mike Williams catches up with The77 anthology team member Ben K Sy for the latest Lakes International Comic Art Festival Podcast, editor of the new retro anthology
“Odd Job Daleks” trundle to eBay in new comic art sale from Lew Stringer

By John Freeman on February 16, 2020

Beano and Doctor Who cartoonist Lew Stringer is selling off some of his original art, including one of his “Daft Dimension” strips for Doctor Who Magazine
Fancy a free Comic Art Masterclass from Ian Kennedy and Tom Foster? Read on…

By John Freeman on February 16, 2020

Comic artists Ian Kennedy and Tom Foster join forces for a free Comic Art Masterclass next month at Paisley Central Library, on Saturday 7th March 2020, as part of Renfrewshire Libraries celebrations for Will Eisner Week
British Comic Sales Figures, Winners and Losers (July – December 2019) – Good News, at least, for Beano, again

By John Freeman on February 15, 2020 • ( 2 )

The latest reported ABC Magazine Sales Figures, which include news stand sales of British comics and young people’s magazines, probably don’t make for great reading for many publishers…
Crowdfunding Spotlight: A Chat with ‘Findlay Macbeth’ creator Kev F. Sutherland

By John Freeman on February 15, 2020

Comic artist, writer, tutor and creator of the hilarious Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre, Kev F. Sutherland has launched a modest crowdfunder for Findlay Macbeth re-writing Shakespeare’s tragedy
In Review: The Wolf of Baghdad by Carol Isaacs

By Joe Gordon on February 14, 2020

Joe Gordon reviews “The Wolf of Baghdad” by Carol Isaacs, “a beautifully-crafted, warmly emotional work”….
Lost TV organisation Kaleidoscope launches “Reading Room” sessions for archivists

By John Freeman on February 14, 2020

Kaleidoscope, the Birmingham-based organisation which specialises in locating previously missing, believed lost, television footage has announced a series of special, experimental Reading Room sessions
Happy Birthday, Bananaman! Co-Creator Steve Bright Celebrates 40 Years of the hapless superhero

By John Freeman on February 14, 2020 • ( 1 )

Writer and artist Steve Bright recalls the origins of Bananaman, a splendiferous and silly superhero created for Nutty with David Donaldson and artist John Geering
Compal Comics offers more Bob Monkhouse British comic art gems, Amazing Spider-Man #1

By John Freeman on February 13, 2020

The latest Compal Comics auction has gone live, and their February – March 2020 offering not only includes some great classic comics, but plenty of great art too
Jibé’s free, funny 2019 Lakes International Comic Art Festival journal published

By John Freeman on February 13, 2020

The Lakes International Comic Art Festival has just published a wonderful Festival Journal by Jean-Baptiste Pollien, a.k.a. Jibé on their official site, celebrating last year’s weekend-long event in Kendal
Marvel Comics’ Tim Conrad art sale on now

By John Freeman on February 13, 2020

American comic artist and illustrator Tim Conrad – perhaps best known for his work on titles such as Conan, Kull and Epic Illustrated for Marvel Comics – has announced an art sale through his Facebook Page, to help pay $4000 medical bills
Harley Quinn fronts new ComicScene, on sale next week

By John Freeman on February 13, 2020 • ( 1 )

ComicScene 12 is on sale across the UK, Ireland, Australia, Canada and the United States from 20th February 2020, with DC’s Harley Quinn taking front and centre, the latest issue of Britain’s comic news magazine featuring a beginners guide to her history and comics
Happy Birthday, Bananaman! Top 10 Bananaman Facts

By John Freeman on February 13, 2020 • ( 1 )

Bananaman’s 40th commemorative Beano comic is available in all good newsagents, supermarkets and through digital delivery now, fronted by a great cover from Nigel Parkinson
Academic Study of Fleetway’s CRISIS comic in the works

By John Freeman on February 13, 2020

Dr William Proctor, Senior Lecturer in Transmedia, Culture and Communication at Bournemouth University has announced his next academic project will be a book-length study of 2000AD sister comic, CRISIS
Blistering “Black Max” art by Chris Weston up for auction on eBay

By John Freeman on February 12, 2020

A cracking piece of art by Chris Weston starring British villain Black Max, who first appeared in Thunder in the 1970s, but whose adventures continue to this day thanks to his revival in 2000AD and elsewhere, is up for sale on eBay
Happy Birthday, Bananaman – 40 Years Young!

By John Freeman on February 12, 2020 • ( 2 )

Beano is celebrating the 40th birthday of one of the super hero world’s fruitiest creation, Bananaman, with the launch of a special edition of the weekly comic, featuring an extended story for the character.