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• Commando and British Comics Swap-Meet announces special guests

  By John Freeman on 17 August 2019

  

  The next Commando and British Comics Swap-Meet is just six weeks away, taking place in Watford, Hertfordshire, on Saturday 28th September 2019. The event will see thousands of Commando comics assembled under one roof – and some special appearances by some British comic creators, including former 2000AD artist Mike Dorey, writer Alan Hebden and, hopefully, former Tharg Steve MacManus

• Side by Side: Comics Tellings of Peterloo

  By John Freeman on 17 August 2019

  

  Back in 2015, DC Thomson published Commando Issue 4843, titled “Peterloo!”, written by Ferg Handley with cover and internal art by Carlos Pino, one of several marking the 200th anniversary of Waterloo, but which also recounted the horror of massacre at St. Peter’s Field, Manchester on 16th August 1819. But it’s not the only recent telling of the terrible events in comics

• Malta Comic Con 2019 dates, attendance package deals announced

  By John Freeman on 16 August 2019

  

  Organisers Wicked Comics have announced some fantastic deals for Fans and Creators travelling to this year’s Malta Comic Con, spanning over the weekend of Saturday 2nd November and 3rd November 2019 – so if you’re after a bit of winter… Read More ›

• Dan Dare Fan Fiction – from the 1950s!

  By John Freeman on 16 August 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  Inspired by the “Dan Dare” comic in Eagle and listening to the space hero’s adventures on Radio Luxembourg, Philip Harbottle not only created comic strips documenting the Dan Dare Radio Adventures, some featured in our Episode Guide – he created… Read More ›

• Lakes International Comic Art Festival trails Programme Highlights, including VIZ World Record Challenge

  By John Freeman on 16 August 2019

  

  A world of comic art will return to Kendal for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival (11 – 13th October 2019). Now in its seventh year, backed by the Arts Council and many other supporting organisations, the family-friendly festival will… Read More ›

• Lakes Festival Focus 2019: An Interview with Artist Lucy Sullivan

  By John Freeman on 16 August 2019

  

  Every year, in the countdown to the Lakes International Comic Art Festival in October, we bring you a series of interviews with guests at the event. This “Festival Focus” for 2019 is with artist, author and animator Lucy Sullivan, whose… Read More ›

• Classic 2000AD “Dredd” cover art by Mick McMahon on offer in latest Compal Comics auction

  By John Freeman on 15 August 2019 • ( 5 )

  

  Compal Comics have just launched their August/September auction catalogue – and as usual there are some great items on offer, including a terrific  “Judge Dredd” 2000AD cover by Mick McMahon, more original art by Frank Bellamy, a Dandy No.1 –… Read More ›

• Beano Studios partners with Happy Monkey Drinks on nationwide promotion

  By John Freeman on 15 August 2019

  

  Beano Studios has struck up a new partnership with Happy Monkey Drinks, with a series of on pack tie-ins to its popular TV series Dennis and Gnasher: Unleashed! A quarter of a million Happy Monkey Strawberry & Banana and Orange… Read More ›

• New Fleetway Picture Library collections announced, past publishing secrets revealed

  By John Freeman on 15 August 2019 • ( 3 )

  

  Artist Carlos Pino has unearthed a fascinating letter from longtime Fleetway editor Ted Bensberg, dating the end of originated strips for the original runs of titles such as War and Battle Picture Library – just as further details emerge about Book Palace… Read More ›

• The 2000 AD Thrill-Cast: Simon Furman on The Vigilant

  By John Freeman on 14 August 2019

  

  There’s a great episode of the 2000 AD Thrill-Cast available to listen to now – a wide-ranging chat with writer Simon Furman, talking about  his work on The Vigilant and reviving a terrific roster of classic British comic characters. Simon… Read More ›

• Iconic Vampirella cover and comic strip art offered in private sale

  By John Freeman on 14 August 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  One of the most iconic covers in the history of Vampirella, painted by Sanjulián, is being offered in a private sale – and that’s not all…

• Day of Dredd – Signing Details across the UK and US revealed

  By John Freeman on 13 August 2019

  

  Rebellion has announced the full thrill-powered line-up of events for The Day of Dredd, celebrating the legacy and cultural impact of Britain’s biggest comic book export, Judge Dredd. Taking place on Saturday 7th September 2019, this mixture of creator signings,… Read More ›

• Terrahawks to return as “Kate Kestrel and the Terrahawks”

  By John Freeman on 13 August 2019

  

  Anderson Entertainment has announced a partnership with Tiny Giants to redevelop  Terrahawks for a 21st century audience, more than 30 years after its original run ended. Originally co-created by Gerry Anderson, best known for also co-creating Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet and… Read More ›

• Will Simpson, Lyndon Webb deliver new covers for 2000AD-inspired Sector 13 reprints

  By John Freeman on 13 August 2019

  

  Issue Four of the Belfast-based non-profit 2000AD fanzine Sector 13 is getting a reprint – with a stunning Venus Bluegenes cover by top artist Will Simpson. The reprint follows the near sell out of Issue Four at the Lawless convention… Read More ›

• Coming Soon: The 77

  By John Freeman on 13 August 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  A new independent comics anthology is in the works from a team of disparate comic creators united by their admiration for one comic – 2000AD. 20 creators are busy with collaborations for The 77, edited by Ben K Sy, and… Read More ›

• Jonathan Cape/Observer/Comica Graphic short story prize 2019 launched

  By John Freeman on 12 August 2019

  

  The Jonathan Cape/Observer/Comica Graphic short story prize, which celebrates its 12th birthday this year, is now open for entries

• Isn’t it about time the 1980’s Dan Dare stories were collected?

  By John Freeman on 12 August 2019 • ( 4 )

  

  The 1980s Dan Dare stories came up in discussion over the weekend, which prompted me to suggest that if fans wanted to see them reprinted, then they needed to write to Titan Comics, who currently hold the license to republish… Read More ›

• HighVisFest back next month

  By John Freeman on 12 August 2019

  

  Digbeth’s free street arts/graffiti free festival HighVisFest is back and ready to paint the town red, blue and every colour in-between on 7th September – and includes a number of comic creators as guests at a “Pop Up Comic Con”… Read More ›

• In Review: The Vigilant – Legacy

  By John Freeman on 10 August 2019

  

  The Vigilant – Legacy Writer: Simon Furman Artists: Will Sliney (Opening Pages) and Simon Coleby Colour: Len O’Grady Lettering: Simon Bowland “Doctor Sin – Tribunal” Writer: Simon Furman Art: Jake Lynch Colour: john Charles Letters: Oz Includes character background features… Read More ›

• A Life Beyond Comics: artist David Pugh releases first novel

  By John Freeman on 10 August 2019

  

  Former comic artist David Pugh – whose many credits include “Dan Dare” for Eagle,”Slaine” for 2000AD and “Loner” for Wildcat, and, in the US, Neil Gaiman’s Phage: Shadowdeath, written by Bryan Talbot – has published his first novel, Dharma Sutra

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