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• New Roy of the Rovers books delayed until October, full series check list

  By John Freeman on 9 April 2020 • ( 3 )

  

  Rebellion has announced changes to its plans for Roy of the Rovers publishing programme

• Rebellion announces new 2020 publishing schedule due to Covid-19 restrictions

  By John Freeman on 8 April 2020

  

  2000AD and Treasury of British Comics publisher Rebellion has responded to virus lockdown pressures with graphic novel rescheduling – but weekly and monthly comics to continue

• Bear Alley Books heads back to the 1950s with new book on “Rocket” comic

  By John Freeman on 8 April 2020

  

  Bear Alley Books, run by author Steve Holland, is bullishly battling back against the perils of the Coronavirus Pandemic with the release of a new guide to a short-lived 1950s weekly boys comic, Rocket, and new editions of two previous releases.

• In Memoriam: SF Artist Tim White

  By John Freeman on 8 April 2020 • ( 4 )

  

  We’re sorry to report the passing of British SF artist Tim White

• Holy Moley! Michael Cho’s eye-catching Shazam! collection covers simply sparkle

  By John Freeman on 8 April 2020

  

  Still listed for release next month is Shazam: The World’s Mightiest Mortal Volume 2, a second collection of 1970s Shazam! made all the more appealing by another terrific cover from Michael Cho

• Axel Scheffler illustrates Free Information Book explaining the Coronavirus to Children

  By John Freeman on 7 April 2020

  

  Axel Scheffler has illustrated a digital book for primary school age children, free for anyone to read on screen or print out, about the coronavirus and the measures taken to control it.

• In Review: The Complete Johnny Future

  By Peter Duncan on 7 April 2020

  

  Johnny Future protects mankind from such sinister beings as The Master, Disastro, Animal Man and the Secret Society of Scientists. Peter Duncan reviews the new collection…

• Creator Spotlight: Illustrator Felicia Chiao

  By John Freeman on 7 April 2020

  

  Felicia Chiao is an industrial designer, illustrator, and toy maker who is now also designing for the food industry…

• Government and video games industry join forces in fight against coronavirus

  By John Freeman on 6 April 2020

  

  Rebellion, publishers of 2000AD, is to feature the government’s clear ‘Stay At Home, Save Lives’ instruction in some of their most popular games

• Last Geek in Space lands writer Jason Quinn in latest podcast

  By John Freeman on 6 April 2020

  

  Find out about an interview with award-winning comics writer and editor Jason Quinn.

• Eagle Times Spring 2020 Edition available now from the Eagle Society

  By John Freeman on 6 April 2020

  

  Another enjoyable issue of Eagle Times is out now from the Eagle Society…

• In Review: The Regiment: The True Story of the SAS – Book 1

  By Jeremy Briggs on 6 April 2020 • ( 1 )

  

  Cinebook’s series of factual bandes dessinees entitled Cinebook Recounts comes storming back with the true story of the British Army’s Special Air Service in The Regiment

• Don’t Miss Out on a Dan Dare packed new issue of ComicScene Magazine

  By John Freeman on 6 April 2020

  

  ‪A quick reminder that ComicScene Magazine 13 launches 14th April – and is only available by mail order or as a digital edition, and not through newsagents

• In Preview: Alcatena 2020

  By Colin Noble on 5 April 2020 • ( 3 )

  

  Colin Noble previews Diego Arandojo’s documentary about the life and work of Argentinian comic artist Quique Alcatena…

• Comics part of the fixture and fittings of BBC’s Back In Time For The Corner Shop

  By John Freeman on 4 April 2020 • ( 2 )

  

  BBC2’s Back In Time for the Corner Shop includes some tantalising glimpses of classic comics…

• Win a set of the new Zee Productions 2000AD Jigsaws!

  By John Freeman on 3 April 2020

  

  downthetubes has sets of the initial releases of new 2000AD jigsaws to give away!

• In Memoriam: Comic Creator Juan Giménez

  By John Freeman on 3 April 2020

  

  Trail-blazing Argentinian comic creator Juan Giménez has died, a victim of Coronavirus.

• Puffin re-jigs 80th anniversary celebration plans, takes “Festival of Big Dreams” virtual

  By John Freeman on 3 April 2020

  

  Children’s book publisher Puffin has re-vamped its 80th anniversary celebration plans

• Out Now: Soviet Space Graphics

  By John Freeman on 3 April 2020

  

  Out now from Phaidon is Soviet Space Graphics by Alexandra Sankova, published in collaboration with the Moscow Design Museum

• The Mighty One Steve MacManus Mind Probed!

  By John Freeman on 2 April 2020

  

  Ian Loxam and Nikki Bates chat with ex-2000AD editor Steve MacManus

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