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• May The Toys Be With You… Palitoy returns to Coalville in new exhibition

  By John Freeman on October 20, 2019

  

  Action Man, Pippa, Tressy, Tiny Tears, Care Bears, Strawberry Shortcake, the stars of Star Wars and many more have returned to Coalville, Leicestershire – once home to toy maker Palitoy, as part of the free The Many Faces of Palitoy exhibition, part of a much wider project celebrating the heritage of the fondly-remembered British toy company

• Brussels Comic Art Factory to host Keith Burns exhibition

  By John Freeman on October 19, 2019

  

  If you’re a fan of the art of Keith Burns, then you might want to head to the Comic Art Factory in Brussels, which is hosting an exhibition of his work from 25th October until 9th November 2019 – and the popular gallery is also offering original pages for sale on its website

• Charlie Adlard chooses LIFE over Walking Dead

  By John Freeman on October 19, 2019

  

  LIFE is a new hardcover by Charlie Adlard, a collection of art from Charlie attending life art evenings at Hive Shrewsbury using various techniques

• Legendary Comics stakes a claim on Bram Stoker’s Dracula

  By John Freeman on October 18, 2019

  

  US publisher Legendary Comics has partnered with the Lugosi Estate and Kerry Gammill and announced a new Bram Stoker’s Dracula graphic novel starring the iconic film and stage star, Bela Lugosi. Set for release in late 2020, featuring art by El Garing

• Is DCT Heritage Comics reviving “Spellbound”?

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

  

  DC Thomson Media launched social media accounts on Twitter and Facebook for its DCT Heritage Comics imprint at the beginning of the month – and one classic comic getting attention on both services is the fondly-remembered 1970s girls title Spellbound.

• Star Trek: Discovery Season Two out on Blu-Ray and DVD next month

  By John Freeman on October 18, 2019

  

  Star Trek: Discovery Season Two arrives on Blu-ray and DVD on 18th November from CBS Home Entertainment and Paramount Home Entertainment

• Boxpark Shoreditch to host Original Stormtrooper Pop Up Next Week

  By John Freeman on October 17, 2019

  

  Science fiction and Stormtrooper fans on the on the hunt for Halloween costumes or exclusive Stormtrooper themed gifts have been given the countdown to invade Boxpark Shoreditch next week – for the launch of an Original Stormtrooper pop-up store. Hosted by… Read More ›

• Destination Star Trek returns to Birmingham

  By John Freeman on October 16, 2019

  

  Destination Star Trek returns to Birmingham for another spectacular weekend celebrating the world of Star Trek at the end of this month, over 25th – 27th October 2019 at NECBirmingham

• This Week’s UK News Stand Snapshot: “The Thirteenth Floor” is Back!

  By John Freeman on October 16, 2019

  

  New British news stand comics / magazine on sale this week include 2000AD Prog 2153, Judge Dredd: The Megazine Issue 413 – and the smashing Scream and Misty presents The Thirteenth Floor: Home Sweet Home, all on sale today; plus the latest Beano, Commando, The Phoenix and more.

• Commando Comics – back with a bang!

  By John Freeman on October 16, 2019

  

  Brand new issues of DC Thomson Media’s Commando (Issues 5271 – 5274) are on sale tomorrow, Thursday 17th October in all good newsagents and via digital platforms — out soon! This batch see the debut of Tom Foster as a… Read More ›

• Malta Comics Con adds More Guests to 2019 Line-Up

  By John Freeman on October 16, 2019

  

  Malta Comic Con organisers Wicked Comics have announced more guests for their 2019 event, taking place place between Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd November, including Mike Collins, John Higgins, Sally Jane Hurst and John Layman. Mike Collins is perhaps most… Read More ›

• That Was the Lakes That Was! First Podcast Creator Interviews Bonanza available now

  By John Freeman on October 16, 2019

  

  The Lakes International Comic Art Festival 2019 has been and gone, flying past in a speed of light, but their brilliant Podcast team, led by Ian Loxam and Nikki Bates, have loads to report – and gathered some smashing comic… Read More ›

• The Conversation: Why it Matters when the Media invoke Judge Dredd

  By John Freeman on October 16, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  The character of Judge Dredd was designed to be satirical, depicting the ultimate draconian cop. Supplied, CC BY-ND Justin Matthews, Auckland University of Technology According to a recent study, the sixth leading cause of death for young men in the… Read More ›

• In Review: Edge of Extinction 1-3

  By Colin Noble on October 16, 2019

  

  Be warned now, just as most zombie movies have a 18 certificate, so does this comic. Don’t let the kids get hold of it or you will not hear the last of it from your partner…

• New Eagle Times highlights Tintin’s lunar adventure and rare British custom comic, The Shell

  By John Freeman on October 16, 2019

  

  The latest edition of EAGLE Times, the magazine of the Eagle Society, devoted to Eagle comic and its many creators, is out now

• In Review: Rob Davis triumphantly returns with The Book of Forks

  By Joe Gordon on October 15, 2019

  

  Joe Gordon reviews “Book of Forks”, the final book in Rob Davis’ incredible surreal fantasy adventure series, which began with ”The Motherless Oven”…

• From the Trenches and in Pictures: The Lakes International Comic Art Festival 2019

  By John Freeman on October 14, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  Heading to the Lakes International Comic Art Festival 2019, the event the culmination a year of publicity work for me, and others, and endless hours of hard work and organisation by the dedicated team based largely in Kendal, I couldn’t… Read More ›

• “The 77” comics anthology line-up revealed

  By John Freeman on October 12, 2019

  

  The line-up of creators contributing to the upcoming The 77 anthology – offering a fast and furious mix of old school strips and shocks – has been revealed

• Look out for free Marvel Comics on the Underground… and elsewhere around the UK!

  By John Freeman on October 12, 2019

  

  Marvel Comics has been a cultural phenomenon for 80 years. As part of their anniversary celebrations the US comic publisher have been working with the Books on the Underground initiative (temporarily renamed ‘Comic Books on the Underground‘ and part of… Read More ›

• Katie Kirby’s “Hurrah for Gin” gets licensing deal

  By John Freeman on October 12, 2019

  

  Licensing agency Riverside Brands has just added the popular online parenting series, Hurrah for Gin, to its portfolio, a comedic pastiche of modern day parenthood survival by Katie Kirby

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