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• 2020 British Annuals Checklist

  By John Freeman on October 23, 2019

  

  Now all this year’s 2020 annuals are on sale – with the Strictly Come Dancing annual released just this week – here’s your guide to what’s on offer in bookshops and supermarkets across the country…

• Crowdfunding Spotlight: The Last Confession, a short film written by Kev Hopgood

  By John Freeman on October 22, 2019

  

  The Last Confession, currently seeking crowdfunding on Greenlit, is a new short, from writer and comic artist Kevin Hopgood and director Dustin Curtis Murphy. Described as a genuinely shocking and frightening tale, it pushes genre and convention to pull the… Read More ›

• Battle’s “Death Squad” by Alan Hebden and Eric Bradbury collected for 2020 release

  By John Freeman on October 22, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  Rebellion is trailing the release of a collection of Death Squad, the tough war series that began in Battle-Action in July 1980. Written by Alan Hebden and illustrated by Eric Bradbury, with additional stories from at least one Eagle annual by Carlos Ezquerra, the collection is currently scheduled for release in August next year.

• New Poopsie Slime Surprise magazine launches this week

  By John Freeman on October 22, 2019

  

  Egmont Publishing has partnered with MGA Entertainment to launch a new children’s magazine, Poopsie Slime Surprise, on sale in UK newsagents from tomorrow, Wednesday 23rd October, aimed at readers aged six to nine

• In Review: Out of the Blue Volumes 1 & 2

  By Luke Williams on October 21, 2019

  

  Luke Williams thrills to the wartime air adventure Out of the Blue from Garth Ennis and Keith Burns, available in a two-volume series from US publisher Aftershock Comics…

• In Review: Misty Presents The Jordi Badia Romero Collection

  By Peter Duncan on October 21, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  Introduced by David A. Roach Writers: Various Art: Jordi Badia Romero Publisher: Treasury of British Comics/Rebellion Price £19.99/ 128 Pages Out: Now Reviewed by: Peter Duncan The Book: Celebrating the incredible art of Jordi Badía Romero from supernatural girls comic… Read More ›

• MULP: Sceptre of The Sun Reaches Its Conclusion

  By Jeremy Briggs on October 21, 2019

  

  The fifth and final issue of writer Matt Gibbs and artist Sara Dunkerton’s wonderful 1930’s mousey Indiana Jones style tale, MULP: Sceptre of The Sun, will be available at Thought Bubble in Harrogate, over the weekend of 9-10 November 2019,… Read More ›

• Phil Comics eBay auction offers Robert Nixon Buster art and more

  By John Freeman on October 21, 2019

  

  The latest Phil-Comics on eBay auction features around 465 vintage comic related items, including original artwork from Beano and Buster artist Robert Nixon, a wide array of comics, annuals, holiday specials, books, batches and a few CGC graded comics to… Read More ›

• 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 ›

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