Bear Alley Books, run by author Steve Holland, is bullishly battling back against the perils of the Coronavirus Pandemic with the release of a new guide to a short-lived 1950s weekly boys comic, Rocket, and new editions of two previous releases.
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In Memoriam: SF Artist Tim White
We’re sorry to report the passing of British SF artist Tim White
Holy Moley! Michael Cho’s eye-catching Shazam! collection covers simply sparkle
Still listed for release next month is Shazam: The World’s Mightiest Mortal Volume 2, a second collection of 1970s Shazam! made all the more appealing by another terrific cover from Michael Cho
Axel Scheffler illustrates Free Information Book explaining the Coronavirus to Children
Axel Scheffler has illustrated a digital book for primary school age children, free for anyone to read on screen or print out, about the coronavirus and the measures taken to control it.
In Review: The Complete Johnny Future
Johnny Future protects mankind from such sinister beings as The Master, Disastro, Animal Man and the Secret Society of Scientists. Peter Duncan reviews the new collection…
Creator Spotlight: Illustrator Felicia Chiao
Felicia Chiao is an industrial designer, illustrator, and toy maker who is now also designing for the food industry…
Government and video games industry join forces in fight against coronavirus
Rebellion, publishers of 2000AD, is to feature the government’s clear ‘Stay At Home, Save Lives’ instruction in some of their most popular games
Last Geek in Space lands writer Jason Quinn in latest podcast
Find out about an interview with award-winning comics writer and editor Jason Quinn.
Eagle Times Spring 2020 Edition available now from the Eagle Society
Another enjoyable issue of Eagle Times is out now from the Eagle Society…
In Review: The Regiment: The True Story of the SAS – Book 1
Cinebook’s series of factual bandes dessinees entitled Cinebook Recounts comes storming back with the true story of the British Army’s Special Air Service in The Regiment
Don’t Miss Out on a Dan Dare packed new issue of ComicScene Magazine
A quick reminder that ComicScene Magazine 13 launches 14th April – and is only available by mail order or as a digital edition, and not through newsagents
In Preview: Alcatena 2020
Colin Noble previews Diego Arandojo’s documentary about the life and work of Argentinian comic artist Quique Alcatena…
Comics part of the fixture and fittings of BBC’s Back In Time For The Corner Shop
BBC2’s Back In Time for the Corner Shop includes some tantalising glimpses of classic comics…
Win a set of the new Zee Productions 2000AD Jigsaws!
downthetubes has sets of the initial releases of new 2000AD jigsaws to give away!
In Memoriam: Comic Creator Juan Giménez
Trail-blazing Argentinian comic creator Juan Giménez has died, a victim of Coronavirus.
Puffin re-jigs 80th anniversary celebration plans, takes “Festival of Big Dreams” virtual
Children’s book publisher Puffin has re-vamped its 80th anniversary celebration plans
Out Now: Soviet Space Graphics
Out now from Phaidon is Soviet Space Graphics by Alexandra Sankova, published in collaboration with the Moscow Design Museum
The Mighty One Steve MacManus Mind Probed!
Ian Loxam and Nikki Bates chat with ex-2000AD editor Steve MacManus
Back to the 1970s! Doctor Who Magazine goes retro…
If you want a distraction from the grimness of the Coronavirus Pandemic Lockdown and you’re a fan of Doctor Who, then latest Doctor Who Magazine (Issue 550) is on sale now.
Alex Raymond’s first Flash Gordon sells for record $480,000
The original art for Alex Raymond’s first Flash Gordon newspaper strip was sold for $480,000 this week