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• In Praise of… “Supermousse” Comic Artist Peter Ford

  By John Freeman on 4 June 2020 • ( 2 )

  

  Comic artist Peter Ford may not be a name many fans of British comics may recognise today, but for those of us who grew up in the 1960s and early 1970s, his work remains memorable. His credits included humour strips… Read More ›

• Virtual Guests line up for LICAF LIVE

  By John Freeman on 4 June 2020

  

  Plans for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival’s massive virtual comics event in October shape up

• 2000AD Summer Special on sale soon

  By John Freeman on 4 June 2020

  

  The clock is counting down to an anniversary Special for the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic…

• Panel Borders: Euro Noir – Igort and Jordi Bernet

  By John Freeman on 3 June 2020

  

  A smashing delve into European comics film noir with Alex Fitch…

• In Review: The Stringbags

  By Luke Williams on 3 June 2020

  

  Luke Williams reviews a powerful new wartime adventure from Garth Ennis and PJ Holden…

• Never Iron Anything Podcast Notes: Bande desineé reprints in British comics

  By Richard Sheaf on 3 June 2020 • ( 2 )

  

  By Richard Sheaf If you enjoyed my chat with Tony Esmond on Episode #23 of the Never Iron Anything podcast, here are my notes for the show. Hopefully, there will be something here to pique your interest. Check out the… Read More ›

• Meet The77 Creators: Comics Writer Mike Powell

  By John Freeman on 3 June 2020

  

  Morgan Spiceman chats with the co-creator of the SF strip “The Last Man” for The77 #1…

• Latest 2000AD “Judge Dredd” cover prompts publisher advisory

  By John Freeman on 3 June 2020 • ( 1 )

  

  Judge Dredd’s latest tale proves, as ever, perilously prescient…

• Crowdfunding Spotlight: Kia Wordsmith #2

  By John Freeman on 1 June 2020

  

  Check out this sneak peek at some stunning pages by Ian Ashcroft for the latest issue, written by Dave West

• Dan Abnett talks Warhammer in latest Lakes International Comic Art Festival Podcast

  By John Freeman on 31 May 2020

  

  Walk the worlds of Warhammer with one of its top writers

• Iconic Roy of the Rovers artist David Sque returns to draw Melchester’s finest in upcoming Summer Special

  By John Freeman on 31 May 2020 • ( 1 )

  

  A sports comic veteran is back in action!

• Jeff Lemire and Dean Ormston’s “Black Hammer” lands film, TV and licensing deals

  By John Freeman on 30 May 2020

  

  Great news for fans of this groundbreaking comic saga

• Radio Luxembourg’s Dan Dare show producer discovered?

  By John Freeman on 29 May 2020 • ( 1 )

  

  A new BBC Radio 4 Extra show has highlighted a previously unnoticed player in Radio Luxembourg’s “The Adventures of Dan Dare” of the 1950s…

• Panini UK’s Marvel Collectors Editions, Batman still delayed

  By John Freeman on 29 May 2020

  

  Be patient, pilgrims! Marvel Collectors Editions from Panini Comics in the UK will return…

• In Review: Fleetway Picture Library Classics – Air War Stories

  By John Freeman on 29 May 2020

  

  Four great stories drawn by Ferdinando Tacconi – review by Norman Boyd

• The Sandman audio drama debuts in July from Audible

  By John Freeman on 29 May 2020

  

  Adapted and directed by Dirk Maggs, Audible will release an audio drama of The Sandman by Neil Gaiman in July

• Rebellion seeks Junior Graphic Novel Editor as second 2000AD Regened Prog released for 2020

  By John Freeman on 29 May 2020

  

  Check out the full job specification from 2000AD’s publisher

• Crowdfunding Spotlight: Air War Stories #2 by Sam Glanzman

  By John Freeman on 29 May 2020

  

  Another collection of war stories told by Sam Glanzman is in the winds…

• In Review: Fleetway Picture Library Classics – John Steel

  By downthetubes Guests on 28 May 2020 • ( 1 )

  

  Check out this thrilling collection of adventure stories from Book Palace Books

• Behind the Scenes: Creating the Splank! 2020 Annual

  By downthetubes Guests on 28 May 2020

  

  Peter Duncan reveals the story behind creating a brilliant free comic from a host of British and Irish creators to promote their work and support NHS Together

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