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• Rachael Smith’s “Quarantine Comix: A Memoir of Life in Lockdown” out in May

  By John Freeman on 24 February 2021 • ( 1 )

  

  Free stickers? A great book? No contest…

• Rebellion, Kieron Gillen and Stephanie Hans win British Fantasy Awards

  By John Freeman on 24 February 2021

  

  Great news for the Rebellion team

• BEANO gains again, changes ahead for Panini’s superhero titles – British Comic News Stand Sales Figures, Winners and Losers (July – December 2020)

  By John Freeman on 24 February 2021

  

  The latest reported ABC Magazine Sales Figures for July to December 2020 were released recently, and despite the Coronavirus Pandemic and the closure of many WHSmith, we are delighted to see that some titles not only saw sales rise, in no small… Read More ›

• Looking back at Cosmic – Bauer Media’s rare attempt at creating a British comic

  By John Freeman on 24 February 2021 • ( 2 )

  

  A publication that could have led to so much more?

• Comic Creator and Illustrator Spotlight: Austin Briggs

  By John Freeman on 23 February 2021

  

  Comic artist and author David Roach, author of Masters of British Comic Art and more, regularly entertains and enthrals social media followers by highlighting the work of great comic artists and illustrators. But a deceptively simple image of a woman… Read More ›

• Renfrewshire Libraries announces Will Eisner Week Comics Talks and Workshops with Bryan and Mary Talbot, Cam Kennedy and more

  By John Freeman on 23 February 2021

  

  Check out this great line-up of virtual events with some terrific comic creators

• Bananaman heads back to TV screens, Fox Entertainment seeks UK writer for new adaptation

  By John Freeman on 23 February 2021

  

  Let’s hope no one let’s this slip by!

• Revealed: Dave McKean’s art for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival 2021

  By John Freeman on 22 February 2021

  

  Check out this haunting work by Dave McKean!

• New set of Doctor Who post cards featuring art by Alice X. Zhang available in May

  By John Freeman on 22 February 2021 • ( 1 )

  

  More limited edition collectables from Titan Merchandise

• Latest episodes of “1950s British Science Fiction” explore the art of Ron Turner and some publishing mysteries

  By John Freeman on 22 February 2021

  

  More wonderful explorations of SF publishing after World War Two

• Dan Dare Radio Luxembourg recording rarity offered on eBay

  By John Freeman on 21 February 2021

  

  An incredible item of Dan Dare’s history is up for sale

• Revealed: The Spider’s Syndicate of Crime Hardback Cover by Chris Weston

  By John Freeman on 21 February 2021 • ( 3 )

  

  Check out this stunning web exclusive

• Jurassic Larks! Do you remember that time dinosaurs devoured the Daily Star?

  By John Freeman on 21 February 2021 • ( 4 )

  

  Step back to the 1990s for some dinosaur-inspired thrills!

• SelfMadeHero’s Graphic Anthology Programme promotes diversity in comics publishing

  By John Freeman on 20 February 2021

  

  New project to find, develop, publish and promote emerging comic artists

• Studio Aardman creates ‘What’s Up With Everyone?’ mental health campaign targeting young people

  By John Freeman on 20 February 2021

  

  A great initiative for mental well being

• Latest Phil-Comics comes stacked with vintage British comics complete free gifts

  By John Freeman on 19 February 2021

  

  Some choice items on offer

• SHIFT Issue Three heads to the stands, Dan McDaid’s “DEGA” and “Crucible” to join strip line-up later this year

  By John Freeman on 19 February 2021

  

  Slightly delayed by the pesky pandemic lockdown, SHIFT is back in newsagents soon!

• In Memoriam: Comic artist and illustrator Bill Titcombe

  By John Freeman on 19 February 2021

  

  A true master of British humour comics has passed, best known for this work on TV Comic and Look-In

• British Science Fiction Association Awards Shortlist Revealed

  By John Freeman on 19 February 2021

  

  The British Science Fiction Association has just announced the shortlist of nominees for their BSFA Awards for work published in 2020, which includes an award for Best Artwork and a nomination for Hugo nominated Fan Artist Iain Clarke. The BSFA Awards are… Read More ›

• In Memoriam: Illustrator Victor Ambrus, the refugee who brought British history and legend to life

  By John Freeman on 19 February 2021

  

  Marking the passing of this much-loved illustrator

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