Tim Robins is both aggravated and delighted by the Doctor Who series finale…
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Last Gasp announces anniversary Slow Death Zero collection
Just in time for the 50th anniversary of the legendary underground comix horror title, San Francisco-based publisher Last Gasp have announced they will be releasing Slow Death Zero
WebFind: The Chronicles of Doctor Who
A few years back, a groups of fans announced The Chronicles of Doctor Who, an audio drama series based on “The Leekley Bible”…
In Review: Pete Doree’s Stan & Jack #1
What If… Stan Lee and Jack Kirby had their own multiverse-spanning adventures, alongside telling superhero stories at Marvel Comics?
“Ellis the Escaping Elephant” gets a regular strip in the Beano!
This week’s Beano features a new half page strip, “Ellis’ Great Escapes” by Lew Stringer
Posy Simmonds and Bill Morrison join growing Lakes International Comic Art Festival 2020 guest list, Gemma Correll’s ident art revealed
Gemma Correll’s art for this year’s Lakes International Comic Art Festival unveiled, and more guests, including Posy Simmonds, announced
Professor Howe, the Doctor Who charity parody, heads to Patreon
The ever-expanding range of Professor Howe books – charity Doctor Who parodies – now has a presence on the subscriber service Patreon
Panel Borders: Actor Geoff McGivern talks Dan Dare’s Digby, Jude Cowan Montague on comics and illustrated poetry
This month’s Panel Borders radio show features actor Geoff McGivern and artist and broadcaster Jude Cowan Montague
Michael Golden’s Micronauts Artist’s Edition Celebrates the Masterful Illustration of Miniature Heroes
IDW Publishing will release the latest addition to its multiple Eisner Award-winning Artist’s Edition line with Michael Golden’s Micronauts Artist’s Edition this June – and a portion of profits will be donated to the long-term medical care of series writer Bill Mantlo.
Crowdfunding Spotlight and some Creator Tips: Dan Dare, Technofreak, Helga Frankenstein… and Jetman!
Here’s a very quick round up of some comic crowdfunding projects (and a bonkers looking game) currently running that have caught our eye…
Alex Paknadel, Nigel Twumasi talk creating comics in latest LICAF Podcast
The latest Lakes International Comic Art Festival Podcast features interviews with the brilliant writer Alex Paknadel and Nigel Twumasi from Mayamada in its latest episode
Meet The77 Creators: Writer Dave Heeley
A chat with writer Dave Heeley, writer on “The Only One” and “Division 77” which will debut in Issue 1 of The77
Crowdfunding Spotlight: Dick Turpin, Your Time is Up!
The End seems to be nigh for that scoundrel of the highways Dick Turpin, who looks to be facing a fear-filled death in Dick Turpin and The Vengeful Shade, a new comic from Time Bomb Comics
Beano Power Award for climate activist Greta Thunberg
The Beano has gifted climate activist Greta Thunberg with a bespoke illustration to express thanks for all she has done for a cause that is so important to the Beano community
In Review: 2000AD Prog 2170 “Regened”
Peter Duncan offers his views on this week’s 2000AD, Prog 2170, a follow-up to last year’s Regened Prog, all-ages issue, and the first of four planned for 2020
2000AD, Treasury of British Collections and Specials – 2020
Last Updated 5th June 2020: A guide to all announced 2000AD and Treasury of British Collections and Specials for 2020
Egmont’s campaign to bring storytime into the national curriculum gathers momentum
Comics creators and other comic publishers should get involved in Egmont Publishing’s campaign calling for daily storytime to be made a statutory part of the school curriculum
Doctor Who’s Crystal Palace Dinosaurs Connection!
News that Historic England is to add London’s Crystal Palace Dinosaurs to its Heritage At Risk Register prompted memories of the time Doctor Who companion Ace had an encounter with them, back in 1990…
Latest Phil-Comics auction is a first issue frenzy!
A huge array of comics, annuals, books, holiday specials, free gifts and magazines await you in the Phil-Comics eBay auctions this week
In Memoriam: Polystyle Publications editor John Harvey
We’re sorry to report the passing of former Polystyle Publications staff member John Harvey, whose duties included editor of Pippin in Playland, and who also wrote the title’s “Sooty and Sweep” stories