Tim Robins didn’t expect Thunderbolts* to be so entertaining…
Captain America
In Review: Captain America: Brave New World
Watch out for those wings, you could put an eye out
Tickets on sale for UK Marvel Studios’ The Infinity Saga Concert Experience concerts
The opening night in London has sold out, but there are plenty of other dates around the UK
In Memoriam: Comic Artist and Writer John Cassaday
Sad news of the passing of one of the best
Compalcomics May 2024 Auction: US Comics and Comic Art Focus
We spotlight the American comic art on offer in the latest ComPal auction
Superheroes on parade – including Star Trek’s Jonathan Frakes as Captain America
The crossover you never expected, recalled…
Krackling… er cracking, Jack Kirby tribute offered on eBay by Lew Stringer!
Some smashing yet silly art by Lew Stringer attracting bids on eBay
Lakes Festival Focus: An Interview with Comic Artist Mike Perkins
A quick catch up with the ace artist, heading to Bowness next month
Heritage Auctions breaks records again with “most successful comics auction ever held”
Sales to astonish: the latest Heritage Auctions comics and comic art sale breaks all previous records
Penguin Classics Marvel Collection launches in June
The Penguin Classics Marvel Collection arrives in bookshops this Summer,, offering stories featuring Amazing Spider-Man, Black Panther and Captain America
Folio Society’s “Marvel Heroes” collections earn London publisher comic collector acclaim
They definitely aren’t cheap, but these Marvel superhero collections look impressive…
Rare Golden Age Comics sold for record amounts, but “The Promise Collection” may have more surprises to come
Staggering prices for rare US comics, and more go on sale from Heritage Auctions this weekend
New edition of Jack Kirby’s “Captain America’s Bicentennial Battles” out this month, and there’s a bit of a mystery attached…
A Captain America comic cover art mystery… can you solve it?
80 Years Old and Forever Young: One of World’s Best Copies of ‘Captain America Comics’ No. 1 Heads to Auction
A high grade copy of Captain America’s first appearance, published som 80 years ago, is up for auction soon
Captain America de-iced on Blackpool seafront, thanks to Madame Tussauds
Madame Tussauds Blackpool celebrated “Peace in our time” yesterday, as it welcomed its latest figure, Captain America, to the town by turning back the clock and transforming its iconic promenade into a striking 1940s scene. Making a movie-worthy entrance, Madame… Read More ›
Simon Bisley “Slaine” art offered (and much more) in latest Comic Link auction
The Spring Featured Auction at US auction house Comic Link starts closing next week – and along with rare US comics includes a wide range of original art, from creators that include British artists Simon Bisley, Alan Davis, Dave Gibbons,… Read More ›
In Review – Avengers: Endgame (and the perils of writing reviews of a blockbuster)
Review Tim Robins WARNING: For those of you who still haven’t seen the film, there are spoilers in this review. You’ll find out why we chose to include these below. The Film: Adrift in space with no food or water,… Read More ›
“The Art of The Avengers and Other Heroes” exhibition opens in New York
New York’s Museum of Illustration at the Society of Illustrators is currently presenting an exhibition of original artwork showcasing characters from the Marvel Universe, including the Avengers and other heroes. Legendary artists featured include John Buscema, John Cassaday, Don Heck,… Read More ›
Were Communists air brushed out of British comics in the 1950s?
Here’s an interesting item about comics as propaganda from the 1950s – with Captain America a possible victim of British publisher (and government) manipulation that some downthetubes readers may be able to shed further light on. “Are you now, or… Read More ›
“Charley’s War” and Space:1999 art, rare 1950 promotional Eagle offered in latest ComPal comics auction
The latest ComPal comic auction catalogue and features “Charley’s War” art, a promotional Eagle rarity and much more among some 385 lots in total, including US comics. The last ComPal auction back in May achieved some record prices with £5600… Read More ›