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In Review: Return To Aldebaran – Episode 1

By Jeremy Briggs on December 2, 2019

It is just over ten years ago that I reviewed the very first Worlds Of Aldebaran book to be published in English by Cinebook, The Catastrophe, which actually translated two of the original French books. Since then there have been… Read More ›
Blade Runner 2019 Blog Tour: Read An Extract!

By John Freeman on December 1, 2019

Recently released by Titan Comics, we’re delighted to be of part of their Blade Runner “Blog Tour”, delivering an extract to promote the graphic novel of their fantastic Blade Runner comic series Blade Runner 2019. Written by Blade Runner 2049… Read More ›
Commando Comics Sixth Swap-Meet – first 2020 date announced

By John Freeman on December 1, 2019

The date of the sixth Commando and British Comics Swap-Meet has just been announced for March 2020
Oh No! It’s the Pathetic Sharks! (Original art, that is…)

By John Freeman on November 29, 2019

If you’re a VIZ fan, or know someone who is, there’s an opportunity to buy a piece of original Pathetic Sharks art by top cartoonist Lew Stringer on eBay right now
Is the 2000AD Regened 2020 project laying the ground for a new all-ages title?

By John Freeman on November 29, 2019 • ( 2 )

2000 AD’s all-ages special issue, 2000 AD Regened, is returning in 2020 – but this time there’s even more…
McFarlane Toys strikes distribution deal with Bandai UK

By John Freeman on November 28, 2019

Bandai UK has secured the distribution of the McFarlane Toys product range for the UK and Republic of Ireland markets, widened the reach of a huge range of collector action figures beyond specialist stores.
Daily Mirror “Jane” greetings cards surface on eBay

By John Freeman on November 28, 2019

Recently sold on eBay by Violet Antiques, these rare greetings cards featuring the Daily Mirror heroine Jane are the work of, and signed by, her creator Norman Pett
Vice Press extends Wallace and Gromit print range with art from Arno Kiss

By John Freeman on November 28, 2019

On sale now is the first Vice Press release by artist Arno Kiss, who has created a new and exclusive, officially licensed Wallace and Gromit art print
Spaceship Away nears its half century edition

By John Freeman on November 27, 2019

The latest issue of Spaceship Away, Part 49, brings the Eagle-inspired comic zine closer to an impressive half century of issues, with a dramatic image of the “Dan Dare” villain, Xel, on its cover by Keith Watson
New Commando comics delivers Legion of the Damned and much more

By John Freeman on November 27, 2019

Roman Legions of the damned, the walking dead in France, murders in the dawn light, and a great escape from a prisoner of war camp in North Africa… there’s all this and more in new issues of DC Thomson Media’s Commando (5283 – 5286) – out this week
Snapshot in Time: Brian Woodford and The Launch of Boys’ World, Part Two

By Roger Perry on November 26, 2019

A Short Introduction: Before his unexpected passing in 2016, author Roger Perry – a longtime contributor to this site and veteran of the British comics industry – sent downthetubes a number of articles which we planned to run, working back… Read More ›
Dan Dare returns to BBC Radio this Christmas!

By John Freeman on November 26, 2019

BBC Radio and BBC Sounds have announced their on-air and on-demand highlights for the Christmas period – which include broadcasts of some B7 Media-produced Dan Dare Audio Adventures – and a tie-in documentary
Wonder at Ken Reid’s World-Wide Weirdies!

By John Freeman on November 25, 2019

Out this week from Rebellion Publishing is the latest issue of 2000 AD, with a great “Tharg” cover by Rob Davis, plus two new comic collections, including Ken Reid’s wonderful, spectacularly bonkers World-Wide Weirdies
Doctor Who Appreciation Society’s Celestial Toyroom reaches landmark 500th issue

By John Freeman on November 23, 2019

Doctor Who is 56 today, and Celestial Toyroom, the magazine of the Doctor Who Appreciation Society – and longest running Doctor Who magazine – has reached 500 issues.
First “Axa” strip art sells for over $6000

By John Freeman on November 23, 2019 • ( 1 )

We’re used to some of the gob-smacking prices some comic art sells for on top auction site Heritage Auctions, but it seems the prices of lesser known work sometimes, too…
Robert Nixon, Dudley Watkins art offered in latest Phil Comics auction

By John Freeman on November 23, 2019

There are 165 vintage comic listings in the latest auction from Phil-Comics on eBay this week – all ending Tuesday 26th November 2019. Lots include original artwork from Dudley Watkins and Robert Nixon, 1940s and later Beano and Dandy comics
To the Batcave, comic feature-writing chums! A Call for Contributions

By John Freeman on November 22, 2019

David Hathaway-Price, publisher and editor of the not-for-profit FANSCENE, is gearing up to publish a Batman-focused issue of his terrific zine
In Memoriam: Tributes paid to top Spanish Comic Artist Purita Campos

By John Freeman on November 22, 2019

Comic artist David Roach has informed us of the death of award-winning Spanish comic artist Purita Campos, best known in Britain for the strip “Patty’s World“, which ran in Princess Tina. She was 82. “Purita was absolutely the top girls… Read More ›
WebFind: Russian Fat Cat Conquers the Worlds of Fine Art… and Game of Thrones

By John Freeman on November 21, 2019

Back in 2011, Russian artist Svetlana Petrova decided fine art simply didn’t have enough cats in it – so she’s added her own. Literally, her own, because Zarathustra, is her cat, and clearly very fond of art, so Svetlana decided to entertain her big ginger feline’s interests by adding him to some classic portraits and masterpieces…
Journey to the Surface of the Earth – with Fraser Geesin!

By John Freeman on November 20, 2019

Brighton-based comedian and cartoonist Fraser Geesin has just released a new anthology, Journey to the Surface of the Earth