Peter shares a look at some early examples of the popular British newspaper strip
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A Special Preview: Bystander 27 by Rik Hoskin – Chapter One
The first of three special previews of award-winning writer Rik Hoskin’s latest novel, Bystander 27, a thriller set in a world where superheroes are real …
First Look – Titan Comics Doctor Who: Time Lord Victorious #1 – plus other announced release details in the new saga
New Doctor Who comics and more Time Lord Victorious tie-ins listed
Upcoming Heritage European Auction offers 2000AD, Starlord art by Carlos Ezquerra, pluys Moebius, Garry Leach and more
Heritage Auctions has a terrific European-skewed comic and cover art auction coming up…
Meet The77 Creators: An Interview with Comics Writer Dan Whitehead
Catching up with another great The77 comic creator…
Doctor Who Target Books Retro Mug and Coasters go on sale
Once they’re gone, they’re gone!
Peter Hansen’s Comics Curiosities: “The Wonder Packet of English Comics”
A trip back to the 1940s – and a great British comic rarity
Meet The77 Creators: Comics writer and editor Barrie Tomlinson
A quick chat with The77 strip writer Barrie Tomlinson, a much appreciated friend of downthetubes, who joined the world of comics back in 1961…
Meet The77 Creators: Comic Artist Paul Williams
A smashing chat with the ace 2000AD artist
Action Figure collection expected to be sold for £130,000
Some amazing action figure rarities are about to go under the hammer (not literally)
Special Treasury of British Comics “Invasion: 1984” T-Shirt launched to support the Cartoon Museum
Buy a special t-shirt in a good cause!
Don’t miss out on The77 #2: The Summer Special – Sneak Peek!
The77 screams back into action!
New Wallace & Gromit prints on sale today from Vice Press
Cracking news!
Why WHSmith redundancies and further store closures are bad news for British comics
More grim news for the UK high street, and the British comics industry
New Commando Comics hit the parade ground
Attention! New tales of wartime conflict hit the decks
In Review: The Tammy and Jinty Special 2020
A great one shot from the Treasury of British Comics you should not miss
Coming Soon: Lives of the Great Occultists by Kevin Jackson and Hunt Emerson
Explore the crazy but true worlds of over 40 occultists
Micro Machines back in action thanks to Jazwares and Hasbro partnership
The iconic toys are back, after a long break!
UK Comics Creator Survey findings released, reveals positive creators but low incomes for many
Revealed – a snapshot of the British comic creator community
Panel Borders: Learning from Comics
How comics can shapes child’s learning