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• “Luck of the Legion” in the spotlight in new Eagle Times

  By John Freeman on December 22, 2019

  

  The Winter Eagle Times (Volume 32 No. 4) is out now and contains a range of articles about the classic British weekly comic, which celebrates its 70th anniversary next year.

• In Review: Sector 13 Issue 6

  By John Freeman on December 22, 2019

  

  There are some new and welcome elements to the line-up in the latest issue of Sector 13, the 2000AD fanzine from Belfast in Northern Ireland, including the introduction a new co-host, Oonargh, inspired by the classic 1970s girls comic, Misty.

• In Review: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (Spoiler Warning!)

  By John Freeman on December 21, 2019

  

  Review by Tim Robins The surviving Resistance faces the First Order once more as Rey, Finn and Poe Dameron’s journey continues. With the power and knowledge of generations behind them, the final battle commences… WARNING: DO NOT READ ON IF… Read More ›

• In Memoriam: Comic Artist, Writer and Publisher Gerry “Komikero” Alanguilan

  By John Freeman on December 21, 2019

  

  We’re very sorry to report that the brilliant Filipino artist, writer, historian, publisher and promoter Gerry Alanguilan, better known in the Philippines by his stage name Komikero, has died, aged 51. He had been ill for some time, battling what… Read More ›

• Moebius’ take on Edward Hopper’s “Nighthawks” offered as limited edition print

  By John Freeman on December 20, 2019

  

  London’s Illustration Art Gallery is offering a limited edition print of Moebius‘ unique take on Edward Hopper‘s iconic painting “Nighthawks“. Never previously published, this glorious limited edition Moebius giclée print is limited to just 100 numbered copies and on sale… Read More ›

• By the power of Grayskull! New He-Man series in the works from Mattel and Netflix

  By John Freeman on December 20, 2019

  

  Move over, Money Supermarket – Mattel and Netflix have announced the return of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe in a new, original CG animated adventure series that will reimagine the popular toy franchise with a fresh take on its… Read More ›

• Hide and Peek! Beano reveals the top Christmas Present Hiding and Hunting Spots

  By John Freeman on December 20, 2019

  

  Almost half of British parents have admitted to hiding decoy presents to outwit their children in a new study from the Beano Studios – but worryingly for some, nearly two thirds of parents have confessed that they have forgotten where… Read More ›

• Coming Soon: Martin Bower’s World of Models

  By John Freeman on December 20, 2019

  

  Co-author Shaun McClure has announced there’s not long to wait now for the release of what’s looking to be an amazing book – Martin Bower’s World of Models

• Mick McMahon’s first ever drawn Judge Dredd up for sale on ComicArtFans

  By John Freeman on December 20, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  The UK-based comic art seller service Art Droids is currently selling pages from Mick McMahon’s first ever Judge Dredd strip that he drew, intended for 2000AD Prog One, but bumped to a later issue because of excessive violence

• New Year, and a New Aces Weekly volume to kick it off with!

  By John Freeman on December 19, 2019

  

  Aces Weekly Volume 43 is on the horizon! The next volume of the brilliant digital anthology launches on Monday 30th December 2019, delivered by a cool crew of classy talent from beyond the many shores of the seven seas, including Chris Geary, Carlos Pascoa, Ben Bernard-Smith, Jok LP, Rodolfo Santullo, Osmarco Valladão, Anthony Smith, and Tobias Taitt.

• VIZ releases “Honk My Horn”, a Roger’s Profanisaurus-inspired game of, well, swearing…

  By John Freeman on December 19, 2019

  

  VIZ, which proudly claims to be Britain’s third or fourth funniest magazine, has been serving up its mix of sharp satire and black comedy since 1979, when it started as a 12-page magazine sold in local Newcastle pubs. Today, in… Read More ›

• 2000AD returns to Free Comic Book Day with Best of 2000AD #0

  By John Freeman on December 19, 2019

  

  2000AD returns to Free Comic Book Day in 2020 in a blaze of glory – and with a thrilling taster for its brand new comic, Best of 2000 AD. Best of 2000 AD #0 is a 32-page FCBD bombshell featuring… Read More ›

• Lakes International Comic Art Festival Podcast’s Review of 2019 – Favourite Comics Revealed

  By John Freeman on December 18, 2019

  

  On the Christmas 2019 episode of the Lakes International Comic Art Festival Podcast, co-hosts Ian Loxam and Nicole Bates catch up on their trawl through of a stack of comics, as well as giving their favourite comics of the year…. Read More ›

• Happy Dredd-mas, Punks! The 2000AD Xmas Mega-Special is out now

  By John Freeman on December 18, 2019

  

  2000 AD Prog 2162 – the bumper, 100-page end-of-year issue of the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic – is on sale now in all good UK comic shops, UK newsagents and via various digital platforms, and it’s a real festive treat. Plus,… Read More ›

• Snapshots in (Comics) Time: A Bethnal Green Newsagent, 1951

  By John Freeman on December 18, 2019 • ( 3 )

  

  This photo of “S Lavner“, newsagent and tobacconist, situated at 241 Bethnal Green Road, E2, was taken in Bethnal Green by seminal British post-war artist, photographer, collagist, printmaker and teacher Nigel Henderson – and offers a fascinating snapshot of London’s… Read More ›

• Snapshots in (Comics) Time: The London ComiCon 1969 Convention Booklet

  By John Freeman on December 18, 2019

  

  Here’s another cracking glimpse at early British comics fandom courtesy of the brilliant Classic UK Comics Zines web site hosted by artist and independent publisher David Hathaway-Price – the 1969 ComiCon Booklet featuring a cover by the late, great, Jim Baikie

• House of Illustration announces Raymond Briggs retrospective and more

  By John Freeman on December 16, 2019

  

  London’s House of Illustration have announced their brand-exhibition programme for 2020 – and it’s going to be one heck of a year

• In Review: Bell Time by David Robertson

  By John Freeman on December 14, 2019

  

  Bell Time is the latest project from talented comic creator David Robertson, released last month and available now from Fred Egg Comics

• Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips head West? (Wild West, that is…)

  By John Freeman on December 13, 2019

  

  The multi-Eisner Award winning team of Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips are working on an intriguing-sounding original graphic novel tale, PULP, on its way to us from Image Comics next May

• In Review: Illustrators – Daggers Drawn!

  By Colin Noble on December 13, 2019

  

  It was inevitable the review of this Illustrators special edition would fall to me considering how well known my fondness for Commando is. For those unaware, Commando is a pocket-sized 68 paged picture library that was first published in 1961… Read More ›

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