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• Private equity firm Modella begins restructuring TG Jones, 150 stores reportedly at closure risk

  By John Freeman on 7 May 2026 • ( 11 )

  

  Closure plans revealed

• UK creators of comics struggling despite a thriving industry

  By John Freeman on 6 May 2026

  

  Worrying times for aspiring British comic creators?

• Valiant Stormers ride into Commando, one last time!

  By John Freeman on 6 May 2026

  

  Latest Commando set includes another trip back to the Napoleonic Wars

• In Review: The Wreck by Lizzy Stewart

  By John Freeman on 6 May 2026

  

  A glorious meld of prose, illustration and the sequential

• Safaa Odah and Jimmy “Spire” Ssentongoa announced as winners of the 2026 Kofi Annan Courage in Cartooning Award

  By John Freeman on 5 May 2026

  

  The award pays tribute to the talent and courage of cartoonists working in challenging environments.

• Just Out: The Art of Star Trek: Lower Decks by Megan Treviño

  By John Freeman on 5 May 2026

  

  This isn’t just an art book: for fans, it’s a warp-speed journey into the heart of Starfleet’s funniest, most fearless crew…

• Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew heads to the big screen ahead of Netflix launch

  By John Freeman on 5 May 2026

  

  The Magician’s Nephew will get a big screen outing in early 2027

• Judge Dredd Case Files Hit 50! Thrills galore from 2000AD, so don’t need more!

  By John Freeman on 5 May 2026

  

  Thrill suckers beware! Alongside the latest instalments of “Brink“, “Helium” and “Silver“, all of which continue to bring Thrill-Power to our lives, 2000AD Prog 2481, on sale from Wednesday 6th May 2026 features the second part of the three-part 3riller… Read More ›

• More British comic art gems set to go under the hammer from the Peter Hansen collection

  By John Freeman on 5 May 2026 • ( 2 )

  

  Another incredible array of original British comic art, rare issues and more heads to auction this week

• Panel Borders: Drawing (on) Strong Women with Katriona Chapman and Terry Moore

  By John Freeman on 5 May 2026

  

  Two fantastic comic creators interviewed on Britain’s only over air radio show

• Lawless Bound: David Broughton

  By John Freeman on 5 May 2026

  

  Richard Sheaf chats with artist and writer David Broughton about his appearance at Lawless 2026

• In Pictures: Paolo Ongaro: The Poet of Adventure”, an Exhibition

  By John Freeman on 4 May 2026

  

  This weekend saw the Italian cultural association Venezia Comics host an exhibition at its Festival by Commando comics artist Paolo Ongaro, largely focused on his work in his home country, particularly Spazio Chiama Atlantide. Paolo has kindly sent us some photographs of the exhibition, held in… Read More ›

• Lawless Bound: Andrw Sawyers

  By John Freeman on 4 May 2026 • ( 3 )

  

  Richard Sheaf catches up with The77 artist

• Eagle Picture Library: A Guide

  By John Freeman on 4 May 2026

  

  A look at a short-lived picture library digest comic title

• On This Day in 1974: Farewell to the Third Doctor

  By John Freeman on 4 May 2026

  

  The end of an era for Doctor Who, back in 1974…

• Modella Capital TG Jones store closures ahead

  By John Freeman on 3 May 2026

  

  Bad news for the high street, and the availability of comics and magazines

• Fortean Times Folklore charts Britain’s weird customs

  By John Freeman on 3 May 2026

  

  Explore Britain’s myths, legends & traditions

• Johnny Red Signing announced at Forbidden Planet Liverpool

  By John Freeman on 2 May 2026

  

  Garth Ennis and Keith Burns will be touching down at Forbidden Planet Liverpool later this month

• Crowdfunding Spotlight: 50-Odd Years of Big Noses by Hunt Emerson

  By John Freeman on 2 May 2026

  

  Support a stonking 220-page celebration of Hunt Emerson’s amazing career!

• Art and Comics Unwrapped: Exploring the Line Between Comics and Fine Art

  By John Freeman on 2 May 2026

  

  Perfect for art lovers, comic fans, and the curious alike

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