Artist and author David Roach continues his “Mystery Artist” mission…
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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…
Look Alive! New Commando Comics On Sale Now
Commando Issues 5315-5318 were released last week but, somehow, the release slipped our radar! The DC Thomson war title continues to troop on with two tanks, a Catalina – and some Motor Torpedo Boats…
Comic Creator Spotlight: The Famous Comic Creators of Glenrothes
Glenrothes, Fife, is inextricably linked to British comics, home to some terrific artists… as Colin Noble discovered
The Dandy’s Black Bob – the comic world’s most treasured sheepdog?
Dandy fans may remember a Border Collie more valuable than Megan…
Happy Birthday, Bananaman! Co-Creator Steve Bright Celebrates 40 Years of the hapless superhero
Writer and artist Steve Bright recalls the origins of Bananaman, a splendiferous and silly superhero created for Nutty with David Donaldson and artist John Geering
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
Top-selling thriller writer James Swallow pens new Commando comic, out this week
Japanese soldiers versus crocodiles in the mangrove swamps of Ramree Island? Foreign Legion duels to the death? Terror on an isolated sea fort, and a coward in the cockpit? It’s all happening in the latest issues of DC Thomson Media’s… Read More ›
Union Jack Jackson returns in Commando comic, out this week
Brand new issues of Commando – Issues 5287 – 5290 – are out this week, and include the teased release of a revival of another popular DC Thomson comic character, Union Jack Jackson, who first appeared in The Hotspur but… Read More ›
British Girls Comics “Mystery Artists” Identified!
Several “Mystery Artists” who worked on DC Thomson girls comics for decades, largely uncredited, have been identified, thanks to information received from various sources, including former staff at the Dundee-based comics publisher. Author and artist David Roach is trying to… Read More ›
In Review: DC Thomson revives “Spellbound” with a new digital collection
DC Thomson’s Heritage Comics department has been teasing some kind of release relating to the 1970s girls comic Spellbound on social media for a few weeks now, as previously reported – and has now released details of a digital collection of material, out in time for Halloween.
British Comics Mystery Artists – can you help identify them? (Reprise)
Last Saturday’s Comic Jam Symposium at London’s Cartoon Museum really got comics artist and author David Roach fired up to try and identify some of the last unknown British comic artists that have been nagging away at him for years
Daggers Drawn! Illustrators Magazine Commando Special available for pre-order now
This new illustrators Special is for all those schoolboys that have refused steadfastly to grow up and master the art of reading serious works of literature. Do you recall Commando Comics, with those amazing covers and equally amazing interior art and stories?
“A-Force”, a new action squad, debuts in Commando
Brand new issues of DC Thomson’s war comic Commando (Issues 5275 – 5278) are on sale in all good newsagents tomorrow, Thursday 31st October – and from various digital platforms.