Several comics publishers and comic-related companies are marking Pride Month with variant covers and other celebrations, some better received than others…
The Beano
Beano introduces new Bash Street Kids – the first in years – next week
New kids at Bash Street mean even more trouble for Teacher!
Happy Birthday, Dennis (the Menace)! Beano Celebrates a special 70th Anniversary (plus, 70 facts about the comic rebel)
He’s been menacing the Beano for 70 years – will there be a food fight in the latest issue or are there too many candles?
BEANO gains again, changes ahead for Panini’s superhero titles – British Comic News Stand Sales Figures, Winners and Losers (July – December 2020)
The latest reported ABC Magazine Sales Figures for July to December 2020 were released recently, and despite the Coronavirus Pandemic and the closure of many WHSmith, we are delighted to see that some titles not only saw sales rise, in no small… Read More ›
Latest Phil-Comics comes stacked with vintage British comics complete free gifts
Some choice items on offer
In Memoriam: “Master of Cheekery”, comic artist Frank McDiarmid
A cheeky master of comics has passed, a talented creator with more than one string to his bow
Beezer and Buster original art, early Commando comic and more on offer in latest Phil-Comics auction
Art by Barrie Appleby and Robert Nixon, a host of British comics compete with free gifts and more up for grabs
Beano and Dandy Metal Plate Rarities included in latest Lockdales “Fine Sale” Auction
Some very rare humour comic printing plates are coming up for auction
Rare Comics Badges, Free Gifts and more on offer in latest Phil-Comics auction
If you’re comics badge fan, you might want to check this auction out
Tube Surfing: Autumnal art, Beano shorts, Buck Rogers revived, Dalek delights, and recalling Dandy Xtreme
A quick round up of some news items to send you scurrying elsewhere on the web
Beano Annual 2021 out now, new subscription offer announced
Half price Beano subscription offered through Beano.com
Sarah McIntyre workshops offered as part of upcoming LITTLE LICAF – sign up now!
Interest expected to be big in these!
Beano joins LITTLE LICAF line-up in October
The Beano backs the work of the Lakes International Comic Art Festival in its campaign to encourage young comic readers
Latest Phil-Comics eBay auction offers some real treats
There’s another fantastic selection of comics, annuals, books, free gifts and magazines await you in the Phil-Comics eBay auctions this week
Coronavirus Pandemic – Creator Resources and Free Comics!
Last Updated 7th April 2020: A list of resources for creators, comic buyers and fun for kids and parents affected by the CoronaVirus Pandemic Lockdown in the UK – and hopefully beyond
Meet The77 Creators: Artist and Writer Lew Stringer
Morgan Spiceman has a quick chat with artist and writer Lew Stringer, who’s bringing an all-new character to The77 anthology…
“Ellis the Escaping Elephant” gets a regular strip in the Beano!
This week’s Beano features a new half page strip, “Ellis’ Great Escapes” by Lew Stringer
Compal Comics offers more Bob Monkhouse British comic art gems, Amazing Spider-Man #1
The latest Compal Comics auction has gone live, and their February – March 2020 offering not only includes some great classic comics, but plenty of great art too
Happy Birthday, Bananaman – 40 Years Young!
Beano is celebrating the 40th birthday of one of the super hero world’s fruitiest creation, Bananaman, with the launch of a special edition of the weekly comic, featuring an extended story for the character.
“The Life of Charlie ‘Chas’ Grigg” biography released in time for Christmas
Charlie “Chas” Grigg was a cartoonist who drew Desperate Dan, Korky the Cat and many other characters for the DC Thomson’s comics – Dandy, Beano, Topper and Judy, from the 1960s to 1980s. Now a new book about his life and work has just been published – and his family are dedicating half the proceeds The Alzheimer’s Society and Dudley-based dementia support group, Me, Myself & I.
His much-admired work will also be celebrated at a special event at the Wolverhampton Literature Festival next year.