All-out anniversary section in the latest Commando set from DC Thomson Media
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The sad tale of Boardman Science Fiction, a victim of its own publisher revealed, in latest “1950s British Science Fiction” videocast
Back in the 1950s, the Boardman Science Fiction series attempted to introduce quality science fiction into Britain in both hardcover and paperback. Why did it fail? That’s the question posed – and answered – by author and SF expert Philip… Read More ›
Rebellion releases include second Hugo Pratt “Battler Britton” print collection this week
Some cracking releases from Rebellion this week, including the second collection of Battler Britton stories drawn by Hugo Pratt
Heritage Auctions gears up for massive X-Men comic “Signature” sale this weekend
This just might be the best X-Men auction ever, bub!
Rian Hughes new novel, “The Black Locomotive”, out in August
Reasons to pick up Rian Hughes’ upcoming novel, “The Black Locomotive”? It’s shorter than “XX.” Steam trains…
Quarantined in Japan: reportage graphic novelist Fumio Obata tells his story
A fascinating account of travel to Japan this summer
Illustrator and Comic Artist Spotlight: Eko
Dive into some fantastic “wood-cut” illustrations and comic art by this Mexican artist
In Review: The Strange Death of Alex Raymond by Dave Sim & Carson Grubaugh
Set your mind to be warped by Dave Sim and Carson Grubaugh’s book…
BritComicsArt offers more iconic “Forbidden Planet” art by Brian Bolland
1980s advertising art by Brian Bolland with a music and film theme up for sale
Comic Velocity: HIV and AIDS in Comics exhibition in New York
A new exhibition explores how artists and activists have used comics to create and shape conversations about HIV and AIDS
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
Have you voted in this year’s Mike Wieringo Comic Book Industry Awards?
Have you voted yet?
Tripwire Awards 2021 set to be announced at a physical ceremony in August
Get set for a physical gathering to announce the winners of the annual Tripwire awards
“Horror: The First Time America’s Paranoia Infected The World”, sheds light on a dark time for the US comic industry
This new book offers a fresh take on American censorship of comics in the 1950s, and its impact worldwide
Supercar: The Complete Series Network release features all-new comic
Supercar fans won’t want to miss this!
Be ready for Black Beth, new Special from Rebellion coming soon!
There’s a smashing special coming next week from Rebellion…don’t miss it!
TV21 “The Munsters” strip art offered at auction
A rare chance to grab some original Munsters art by New Zealand artist Peter Ford
#RewritingExtinction, year-long fundraising project gets underway with first comic by Cara Delevingne
#RewritingExtinction, a major, hopefully world-changing storytelling campaign and fundraiser to finally stop species going extinct, forever, has just launched. It’s project that not only promotes great environmental causes, but is being enhanced by comics, too! The first, “Melody”, by Cara… Read More ›
Lakes International Comic Art Festival Podcast lands exclusive interview with “Sweet Tooth”creator Jeff Lemire
A fantastic guest for the latest Festival podcast!
WebFind: Cartoons and art by Walkden Fisher, Leslie Starke and Arthur Rackham
If you’re a fan of classic cartoons and illustration, bookmark this eBay seller