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Astérix in Britain exhibition opens at London’s Jewish Museum in May
London’s Jewish Museum is hosting an exhibition dedicated to the life and work of René Goscinny, the writer of Asterix, opening 10th May 2018, billed as an immersive and playful exhibition that explores the unique imagination of the co-creator, with Albert Uderzo, of… Read More ›
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In Review: Avengers – Infinity War (12A)
Warning: this review contains mild threat of spoilers and fantasy fisticuffs The Avengers: Infinity War is rated 12A in the UK which is entirely reasonable because it contains everything that a twelve year old could want from a movie: goofy… Read More ›
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Thunderbirds: Beyond the Horizon opens in London in November
ITV Studios Global Entertainment has detailed the world premiere of a new live interactive theatrical event, Thunderbirds: Beyond the Horizon. Based on the original series created by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson, the event gives audiences access to the world of… Read More ›
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Nominees Announced for 2018 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards
Comic-Con International has announced the nominations for the Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards 2018, and a number of British creators are honoured, including John Allison, Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie. The Spirit anthology, edited by artist Sean Phillips and published… Read More ›
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Stella McCartney celebrates her Beano-inspired childhood with a new fashion range for today’s kids
Fashion designer Stella McCartney and Beano Studios have collaborated once again, to create a new kid’s autumn/winter fashion collection featuring characters from Beano and Dandy comics. Here’s a peek at some of the new collection. The AW18 Stella McCartney kid’s collection, which… Read More ›
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Female mutant ninja turtles, Vulverine and the Visible Woman feature in Hero(ine)s – a new exhibition on gender and comics
Being a comic hero has traditionally been the dominion of the male. This is about to be challenged through a new exhibition called Hero(ine)s featuring iconic comic heroes re-interpreted and reimagined in their female form. The exhibition features more than twenty… Read More ›
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Rare “The Trial of Nasty Tales” comic, charting groundbreaking censorship comic trial, offered on eBay, featuring Dave Gibbons art
One of the downthetubes team, Richard Sheaf, is offering a copy of the special The Trial of Nasty Tales comic, published in 1973, on eBay – featuring a cover and interior art by Dave Gibbons. This rare comic is inspired by the Nasty… Read More ›
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Emily Zeinner’s 2000AD Summer Special variant cover, Marguerite Sauvage poster revealed
The 2000AD Summer Special is available to pre-order now from the comic’s official web store, featuring an incredible roster of creators and a shop-exclusive variant cover by Emily Zeinner. Creators lined up include Tula Lotay, Alex De Campi, Maura McHugh,… Read More ›
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New Doctor Who merchandisers on board for Thirteenth Doctor’s upcoming debut
Doctor Who is continuing to attract new and returning licensors in the run up to the debut of the series first female lead. BBC Studios, which recently merged with BBC Worldwide to form a singular commercial entity, has put the… Read More ›
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Titan Comics Beatles-inspired “Yellow Submarine” graphic novel out in August
Titan Comics adaptation of The Beatles Yellow Submarine will be out in August, and we’re sure news that specialist music films distributor Abramorama has agreed with Apple Corps Ltd. and Universal Music Group to re-release the animated feature film in North… Read More ›
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So you’ve broken into the comics industry… What do You do Next?
Many people have broken into the comic industry after attending the Birmingham event Comics Uncovered, which returns to the city this July. But breaking in is just part of the journey to a successful career in comics. “What Happens Next”… Read More ›
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You’d be Mad not to check out Graeme Neil Reid’s latest art raffle… Fury-ous, even!
Oh, what a raffle, what a lovely raffle! Here’s an opportunity to win one of these two Mad Max: Fury Road original gouache paintings by Graeme Neil Reid. The 2015 action film Mad Max: Fury Road took the world by… Read More ›
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Killtopia creators reveal Darick Robertson print for their stunning-looking SF comic
Here’s Darick Robertson’s fantastic Kickstarter Print for Killtopia, which will go out to all £12+ backers in October. Even if you didn’t back the comic, which secured over £16,000 in funding support, you can pre-order the first issue here on… Read More ›
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Doctor Who “star lot” auction also features great film and comic gems
We previously reported on the upcoming Aston’s Auctioneers Film, Music and Comic Book auction on 3rd May 2018, focusing on the annotated “An Unearthly Child” script originally owned by William Hartnell, something of a “star lot”. But there are more… Read More ›
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Rebellion’s Roy of the Rovers revamp creative team and publishing plans revealed!
Rebellion Publishing has revealed its latest set of signings: the creative team for the highly anticipated 2018 reboot of Roy of the Rovers. Internationally acclaimed comics writer Rob Williams (Amazing Spider-Man, Adventures of Superman) and artist Ben Willsher (2000AD, Doctor… Read More ›
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Beano’s upcoming 80th birthday in July brings new merchandise, more event plans
With the Beano‘s 80th anniversary speeding ever closer (the first issue released in late July 1938, cover dated 30th July), Beano Studios is ramping up its event plans – and there’s a host of new merchandise on its way, too…. Read More ›
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New writers joins the Commando team!
Brand new Commando (Issues 5115 – 5118) from DC Thomson are on sale in all good newsagents this Thursday. Storming Messines Ridge, blasting Bettys in a Buffalo, tunnelling under the trenches with Maori Miners, and defending a Scottish island from an… Read More ›
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Lakes International Comic Art Festival art auction announced, includes Walking Dead, Batman originals
The Lakes International Comic Art Festival is running another amazing original art auction, and advance viewing has just opened. The online auction itself begins on 1st May 2018. Aiming to raise funds for LICAF and the charity OCD Action, the… Read More ›
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Comic Creator Interviews ›
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Crowdfunding Spotlight : An Interview with Rachael Smith, creator of Nap Comix
October 24, 2025
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Creating Comics: Half the Picture presents Grant Morrison MBE
October 14, 2025
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Comics Laureate Bobby Joseph on the BBC
October 6, 2025
Creating Comics ›
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Alan Clark’s new book, “Comic Papers by Small Publishers 1945 – 1950” available now
November 6, 2025
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Liam Sharp’s Savage Sword of Conan story, “Tattered Wings”, unleashed
November 6, 2025
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2000AD’s first French outing unearthed?
November 3, 2025
Events ›
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Scrooge McDuck comic creator Don Rosa confirms 2026 European tour
November 2, 2025
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Oni Press goes big promoting “First Freedom”
November 1, 2025
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A Halloween Treat! Markosia celebrates 20 Years of publishing with launch of year-long Digital Comic Giveaway
October 31, 2025
2000AD ›
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There’s no future in fireworks when you can have 2000AD instead!
November 6, 2025
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In Memoriam: Artist and Writer Ron Tiner
October 30, 2025
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Banging bumper fun from 2000AD!
October 28, 2025
Doctor Who ›
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Master Replicas “Doctor Who” figures dematerialise – but not for long!
November 6, 2025
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Daleks Do Good? “When The Stars Screamed” charity anthology out now
October 31, 2025
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BBC confirms future of Doctor Who and a new Christmas Special in 2026
October 29, 2025
Exhibitions ›
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Commando and British Comics celebrated at Colchester Swap Meet, and an investigation into “comics ballast”!
October 23, 2025
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Lyndon White’s “After the Fire” comic offers a coming of age story set during the Barrow blitz
October 20, 2025
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Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang’s illustrated story
October 20, 2025
Obituaries ›
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In Memoriam: Author, illustrator and comic artist John Farrelly
November 2, 2025
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In Memoriam: Drew Struzan, film poster artist exemplar
October 15, 2025
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In Memoriam: American comics writer, artist, editor, and publisher Mort Todd
August 29, 2025
Other Worlds ›
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Celebrating Fireworks Night, with some classic comic art
November 5, 2025
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The General Witchfinders ‘Zine Issue Three – Out Now
November 3, 2025
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New book, “Schott’s Significa”, features strip by VIZ cartoonist Davey Jones
October 29, 2025

