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• Bio Horror! Unnatural Science, A Compendium of Weird from Kek-W

  By John Freeman on 30 April 2026

  

  New chapbook from the ace 2000AD writer

• All Change at Northern Ireland’s Comics Indie, Sector 13

  By John Freeman on 29 April 2026

  

  Sector 13 Comics Transitions to Non-Profit Community Group to publish and promote Comics in Northern Ireland and beyond

• Lost Film of SF author John Russell Fearn, Black Saturday, Revisited

  By John Freeman on 29 April 2026 • ( 1 )

  

  Recovered and represented, one of the earliest British SF “fan films”

• In Review: Akira

  By Tim Robins on 29 April 2026

  

  Re-released in 4K, does this classic manga still measure up?

• Commando artist Paolo Ongaro in the spotlight in new art exhibition

  By John Freeman on 29 April 2026 • ( 2 )

  

  Love comics? Fancy a trip to Venice? Here’s a good reason!

• In Memoriam: Comic Creator Dick Matena

  By John Freeman on 28 April 2026

  

  European comic fans mourn the passing of a master

• There’s still time to grab “Velicity Jones: The Immortal Man” if you subscribe to Aces Weekly now

  By John Freeman on 28 April 2026

  

  Still, time to subscribe and read the latest superspy adventure!

• Artist Spotlight: Peter Pan Postcard illustrator Sybil Barham (1877-1950)

  By John Freeman on 27 April 2026

  

  Rediscovering one of the early children’s books artists

• Happy Birthday, OINK!

  By John Freeman on 26 April 2026 • ( 1 )

  

  No longer published, but much missed!

• New Mars Attacks: Artbook celebrates the classic TOPPS trading cards

  By John Freeman on 26 April 2026

  

  The Invasion is imminent…

• A British Romance Comic Mystery!

  By John Freeman on 26 April 2026 • ( 2 )

  

  Can you identify a mystery British girls romance comic, and solve a near 50 year mystery?

• Lawless Bound: Silvia Califano

  By Richard Sheaf on 25 April 2026 • ( 2 )

  

  Richard Sheaf catches up with the 2000AD and Dylan Dog artist

• London Film and Comic Con cancelled, returning in 2027

  By John Freeman on 24 April 2026

  

  Major cult event impacted by global uncertainities

• Cartoonists’ Club of Great Britain The Jester magazine spotlights “The New Cartoonist”

  By John Freeman on 24 April 2026

  

  Includes a smashing interview with editor Pete Songi

• Dan Dare is blasting off again: why, as a scientist, I’m excited for the comics’ return

  By downthetubes Guests on 24 April 2026 • ( 1 )

  

  The science of Dan Dare celebrated

• In Memoriam: Author and Roy of the Rovers Comics Editor Barrie Tomlinson

  By John Freeman on 23 April 2026 • ( 3 )

  

  The genius who not only made TIGER a much-loved weekly sports comic, brought us Roy of the Rovers weekly, and revived the EAGLE

• Liam Sharp’s StarHenge returns at Image Comics

  By John Freeman on 23 April 2026

  

  Writer/artist Liam Sharp returns with an all-new, epic sci-fi/fantasy adventure

• New Commandos – and a “Sergeant Rayker” collection, too!

  By John Freeman on 23 April 2026

  

  New Commando collection hitting stores soon!

• Daleks at the Movies! Phantasmagoria goes pepperpot crazy…

  By John Freeman on 22 April 2026 • ( 2 )

  

  A recent Phantasmagoria Special Edition focuses on Doctor Who’s only big screen outings to date

• Star Trek Timelines lands in November

  By John Freeman on 22 April 2026

  

  Chart the history of Star Trek from the big bang to the end of the universe

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