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DC Thomson has high hopes of success for new “110% Gaming” Magazine

By John Freeman on September 8, 2014 • ( 1 )

Beano publisher DC Thomson announced the launch of a new monthly children’s magazine last week, and it looks as though they’re pretty confident the title will be a success. The title, 110% Gaming, is aimed at eight to 12 year-old kids… Read More ›

DC Thomson’s “Invisible Dick” revived (no tittering at the back!)

By John Freeman on September 5, 2014

Two of Scotland’s top comic creators have revived DC Thomson’s classic character “Invisible Dick” whose adventures, when a name like that was more innocent and not, perhaps, considered hilarious, appeared in a number of titles across several decades, including… Read More ›

Deadly Enigmas, Desert Hunters and not-so Deserted Islands in latest Commandos

By John Freeman on August 28, 2014

Here’s details of the latest issues of Commando on sale today, 28th August 2014 in all good newsagents and digitally via iTunes, which include the return of the Convict Commandos, written by Alan Hebden. Commando No 4735 – Deadly… Read More ›

Bear Alley Books announces reprint of DC Thomson’s “Arena” strip

By John Freeman on August 22, 2014

Steve Holland at Bear Alley Books has just the next title from the independent publisher will be a reprint of the 1979 series “Arena”, published by DC Thomson. Originally serialised in The Crunch, created by Dave Taylor (not to be… Read More ›

Deadly Mines, Jungle Dangers and a shipboard traitor in new Commando titles

By John Freeman on August 13, 2014

Here’s the intel on Commando Issues 4731-4734, on sale from today, 14th August 2014 in all good newsagents and for iPad and iPhone via iTunes. The 12-month World War One saga, every story drawn by Keith Page, continues with a… Read More ›

Cruel seas and ghostly foes in latest issues of Commando

By John Freeman on July 31, 2014

Here’s the run down of the latest issues of DC Thomson’s Commando, on sale today in all good newsagents and digitally for iPad and iPhone. Commando No 4727 – Fisherman’s Foes Story: George Low Art: Jaume Forns Cover: Janek… Read More ›

Angus Libraries Exhibition

By Colin Noble on July 18, 2014

A small exhibition, but this will be well worth the time for those that can get there. Monday 21st July sees the opening of a new war comics exhibition at Arbroath Library. Original works of art from Commando, Warlord, Bunty,… Read More ›

In Memoriam: Bill Stirton

By John Freeman on July 3, 2014

We’re sorry to report the passing of Bill Stirton, former head of the artists’ department at DC Thomson, who has died at the age of 94. As studio manager, Mr Stirton oversaw the inhouse production of artwork for a huge… Read More ›

Sky Sharks and deadly traitors in new Commandos

By John Freeman on July 3, 2014

Here’s the detailed intel on the latest issues of DC Thomson’s war comic Commando, on sale today in all good newsagents and digitally via the Commando app on iTunes. Commando No 4719 – Two Men Went To War… Originally Commando… Read More ›

Comics Unmasked exhibition launch point for new Beano merchandise

By John Freeman on July 2, 2014

Alongside the British Library’s “Comics Unmasked” exhibition – which runs until 19th August – there’s a range of limited edition merchandise on offer, some of it inspired by the show itself, including t-shirts featuring the promotional character created by Jamie… Read More ›

The Beano, 25th June 2014 - Dennis the Menace

Dennis elbow? Andy Murray guest edits The Beano

By John Freeman on June 24, 2014

He’s no stranger to the pages of The Beano – having taken on Minnie the Minx in the weekly humour comic from DC Thomson in the past, for its 75th anniversary edition for example. But now Britain’s top male… Read More ›

New writer recruited for Commando

By John Freeman on June 19, 2014

The latest issues of DC Thomson’s Commando, on sale today, 19th June, feature a new author — Kris Roberts — to the title, and, in a strange twist, one of the reprint editions features the first outing of an… Read More ›

D-Day marked in new Commando tale

By John Freeman on June 4, 2014

Here’s details on the latest issues of DC Thomson’s Commando, on sale from Thursday 5th June in UK newsagents and for digital devices. There’s another great-looking World War One story from Keith Page, while D-Day – which sees its 70th… Read More ›

Beano-branded guitars and Brewers Fayre “Menacing Meals” on their way

By John Freeman on June 3, 2014

DC Thomson has announced to new Beano-related licensing deals in the past week, one for musical instruments and the other with restaurant chain Brewers Fayre, which will include the release of a limited edition Beano comic on Father’s Day. The… Read More ›