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In Review: Asterix and the Missing Scroll
Written by Jean-Yves Ferri Art by Didier Conrad Original title: Le Papyrus de César Published by: Les Éditions Albert René UK Publisher: Orion Children’s Books Out: Now The Book: Julius Caesar has finished writing the history of his campaigns in Gaul. His publisher, Libellus… Read More ›
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Eagle Daze: The Life and Times of Leonard James Matthews – Part Three
Leonard Matthews, General Managing Editor of Fleetway and the Eagle Group of Comics, was a “Creative Visionary”… but that, Roger Perry argues in his extensive biography of the man which continues here on downthetubes, is only due to him having utilised… Read More ›
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Christmas Fun’n’Games From Tesco
Over on his Blimey comics history blog, Lew Stringer has been running his now traditional Christmas Comics feature showing the Christmas covers from the comics of yesteryear. We aren’t about to try to compete with Lew but did think that… Read More ›
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The British Comics Industry: Looking Back on 2015, Looking Forward to 2016
With the festive season upon us and 2015 racing to a close, over on Comic Book Resources, staff writer and comics retailer Brian Hibbs, in an article titled “Tilting at Windmills: Trouble on the Horizon?“notes we’re in an extremely odd… Read More ›
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Something for the Weekend: US Comics (and more) on sale 23rd December 2015
It’s Christmas, so time to dash out for some last-minute stocking fillers for the comic fans in your family! This week, my top pick this week, along with the latest issues of 2000AD, Arcadia, Batman 66 Meets The Man From U.N.C.L.E. #1,… Read More ›
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Marvel UK Heroes Lost in Action: Officer Outbody by Glenn Dakin and Ross Dearsley
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Doctor Who creators recall their “Embarrassing Moments” for Paul Cornell
Ace author Paul Cornell has a terrific blog packed not only with news about his work – a new episode (#7) of his podcast, The Cornell Collective is out now, for example – but some wonderful posts on things Doctor Who and more…. Read More ›
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Pitch In for Perlin! GoFundMe Appeal Launched for veteran Marvel artist
Veteran US artist Don Perlin – perhaps best known for his work on Marvel’s Ghost Rider, The Defenders and Transformers – recently had surgery to stop bleeding in his head. Writer and editor Clifford Meth, who has previously led successful… Read More ›
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Titan Comics Reveals Heroes Reborn “Godsend” mini-series variant covers
Titan Comics have just revealed their variant covers from their all-new forthcoming mini-series Heroes: Godsend written by Heroes Reborn scriptwriter Joey Falco and with art from Roy Allan Martinez (Immortal Iron Fist). This five-part story arc, launching in March 2016,… Read More ›
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Comic Crowdfunding Spotlight: Joe Matthews “A Christmas Carol”
Christmas 2015 may be fast approaching, but cartoonist Joe Matthews is already planning for 2016 – by trying raise funds to publish a very personal graphic novel; his own adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, working with David McCluskey… Read More ›
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2000AD ›
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Mike Carroll and John Higgins dive deep into ‘Dredd’ prequel ‘Dreadnoughts’
May 14, 2024
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Remembering Jon Haward: A Tribute by Tim Perkins
May 7, 2024
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In Memoriam: Comic Artist Jon Haward
May 3, 2024
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Rebellion Releases: Judge Dredd faces deadly battle for survival in new 2000AD
May 2, 2024
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In Pictures and In Review: “Heroes” exhibition at the Cartoon Museum
April 30, 2024
Comic Creator Interviews ›
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Quantum Leap! We go behind the scenes on Time Bomb Comics flagship anthology
April 19, 2024
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Crowdfunding Spotlight: Who Killed Nessie? A Quick Chat with Paul Cornell & Rachael Smith
April 7, 2024
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Exclusive: Creating Comics – Chris Weston talks “Time Breakers” and “Paranoid Gardens”
March 27, 2024
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In Review: Sherlock Holmes and the Empire Builders Pt 1. The Gene Genie
March 7, 2024
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Catching up with the Comics Laureate! An interview with Bobby Joseph
February 23, 2024
Creating Comics ›
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In Memoriam: Cartoonist and Wildlife Artist Phil Baber
May 16, 2024
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Raymond Briggs: new exhibition reveals bloomin’ brilliant life and work of much-loved cartoonist
May 15, 2024
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Coming Soon: The Man from Zodiac, by Glenn Dakin and Phil Elliott
May 14, 2024
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Coming Soon: GOOF! A fabulous, funny comic for kids, launching at Macc-Pow! next month
May 11, 2024
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Sector 13 Comics announces new anthology, launching at Enniskillen Comic Fest
May 7, 2024
Doctor Who ›
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“Adventures in Time and Space – 60 Years of Doctor Who Art” heads to Somerset
May 15, 2024
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Doctor Who – Terror from the Deep: Episode 78
May 11, 2024
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Doctor Who – Terror from the Deep: Episode 77
May 4, 2024
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Happy Free Comic Book Day! Don’t miss out on these Conan and Doctor Who treats!
May 4, 2024
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Tom Baker’s “Doctor Who” celebrated in brilliant new DWM Special
May 2, 2024
Events ›
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Guardian cartoonist Tom Gauld takes over the University of Strasbourg (not literally)
May 16, 2024
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In Pictures: Portsmouth Comic Con 2024
May 14, 2024
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MCM Expo London celebrates Tony Hancock 100 with special panel
May 13, 2024
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Master Replicas launches Star Trek ships promotion
May 13, 2024
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Southend Film Festival offers big screen outing of “Thunderbirds are Go”
May 12, 2024
Exhibitions ›
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New York’s Society of Illustrators readies for “The Art and Story of Edgar Rice Burroughs” exhibition
May 10, 2024
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In Pictures “Heroes” exhibition at the Cartoon Museum – Opening Night
May 1, 2024
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Lakes International Comic Art Festival announces “Manga MashUp” workshops
April 29, 2024
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Christophe Chabouté in the spotlight at Maison de BD
April 24, 2024
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In Review: “Le Monde Sans Fin” Exhibition, Edinburgh
April 23, 2024
Obituaries ›
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Remembering artist Jon Haward: a personal tribute by Paul H. Birch
May 5, 2024
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Fundraiser launched to help the family of pioneering comics historian, Robert “Bob” Beerbohm
March 30, 2024
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In Memoriam: Doctor Who Comic Writer, Editor and Musician Roger Noel Cook
March 14, 2024
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Paul Neary – Hero Unlimited
February 26, 2024
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In Memoriam: Modesty Blaise and Axa artist Enric Badia Romero
February 16, 2024
Other Worlds ›
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In Review: Rebel Moon Part 2 – The Scargiver
May 15, 2024
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New collection, “Logical Fantasy: The Many Worlds of John Wyndham”, out now
May 15, 2024
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Australia’s Perth Comic Festival bans AI-generated materials from event
May 9, 2024
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New book, “A History of Fans and Fandom”, takes a deep dive into pop culture
May 4, 2024
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Ratings success for new “Knuckles” series on Paramount+
May 3, 2024