Comic artist Alan Langford sent me scurrying down a rabbit hole in search of more about the work of this British comic creator…
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Staz Johnson, Mark Harris make their debut as Commando cover artists
Not one but two new cover artists for the long-running British war comic
First Class! Dennis and BEANO friends mark his 70th anniversary on new set of Royal Mail stamps
Check out these fun anniversary Royal Mail “Dennis” stamps
Comic publishers celebrate Pride Month, BEANO promotes Young Minds charity in response to criticism of editorial changes
Several comics publishers and comic-related companies are marking Pride Month with variant covers and other celebrations, some better received than others…
New videocast digs deep into the SF work of Denis Hughes… but his comics work remains a mystery
Another fascinating trip into the 1950s courtesy of the Philip Harbottle
Tube Surfing: Dandy Summer Special out now, TinTin mashups court case, new Spider-Man bookazine and more
Dandy, Spider-Man, comics event news and more
Who remembers DC Thomson’s Super Mags?
Do you recall this inventive but short-lived title from DC Thomson, unusually published in full colour?
Dandy and Beano Summer Specials covers revealed
Coming soon – two bundles of summer fun you can buy as one!
In Memoriam: Dan Dare and Thunderbirds comic artist Donald “Don” Harley
A British comics legend, one of the core team that created Dan Dare for Eagle, has passed
Oor Wullie and The Broons screenprints: Grab Them Before They’re Gone!
Everything must go!
In Pictures: Early Warlord comic Free Gifts
Check out this gallery of fantastic free gifts from the 1970s
Romeo, Romeo! Will the mystery artists on this British romance comic please stand up?
Artist and author David Roach continues his “Mystery Artist” mission…
Latest Eagle Times explores Gerry Anderson links with Eagle, 1940s “graphic novels” from DC Thomson
Another enjoyable issue of the long-running fanzine is available now
DC Thomson and John Leng Annuals documented
Find out more about a new dedicated resource dedicated to one aspect of British comics history
British Mainstream Comic Publishers – Coronavirus Pandemic Update
Here’s a quick update on the status of major British comic publishers and their publishing plans as the Coronavirus Pandemic lockdown in the UK continues
New Commando Comics commemorate ANZAC Day, out today!
Commando special ANZAC Day Issues 5323 – 5326 are on sale today, arriving ahead of the annual commemoration on 25th April to the fallen of World War One, and since, in Australia – probably the country’s most important national occasion…. Read More ›
In Preview: Alcatena 2020
Colin Noble previews Diego Arandojo’s documentary about the life and work of Argentinian comic artist Quique Alcatena…
World War One tales and weird romps in the desert – it’s all happening in Commando!
Brand new Commando – Issues 5319 – 5322 are on sale this Thursday, offering plenty of action and adventure, including two World War One forays, one very unusual, a stint in a Spitfire, and a weird romp in the North African desert!
Why Your Favourite British Comic Strip of 1974 Hasn’t Been Reprinted – Yet!
Some British comic fans regularly regale the lack of reprints of classic comic strips. Here’s some indication of what’s actually involved…