Titan Comics recently relaunched their British news stand title Doctor Who – Tales from the TARDIS title – but it seems finding copies is a problem for some…
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Meet The77 Creators: Dave Bedford and Morgan Gleave
Here’s the second in a series of “Meet the Creator” interviews conducted by Morgan Spiceman with the writers and artists involved in The77 comics anthology. This time out, it’s a chat with writer Dave Bedford and artist Morgan Gleave, the… Read More ›
43 Years Young, 2000AD cracks on with action, adventure and, of course mayhem!
2000AD celebrates its 43rd birthday this week – no mean achievement in today’s difficult marketplace! Plus check out our latest listing of upcoming Books and Specials from Rebellion
Marvel’s new British super team writer Paul Grist among Invasion 2020 line-up next weekend
Paul Grist is just one of several great comic creators at Invasion 2020 in Taunton next weekend…
Coming Soon: A pulp fiction-inspired dieselpunk audio drama, “Filthy ’47”
If you’re fan of old pulp fiction, then an upcoming four-part dieselpunk audio drama Filthy ’47 by Danvers Nettlefold may well be your cup of tea.
Meet The77 Creators: Artist and Writer Drew Marr
Here’s the first in a series of “Meet the Creator” interviews with the writers and artists involved in The77 comics anthology, beginning with its youngest, Dundee-based Drew Marr
WebFind: Krazy Kat, the animation
Here’s a wonderful Krazy Kat stop-motion animation that was directed by Derek Mogford back in 1996
In Review: Vanguard Volume Three by Dan Butcher
Peter Duncan reviews the latest collection of the British superhero epic Vanguard…
In Review: Doctor Who – The Haunting Of Villa Diodati
The Doctor and her gang arrive at the Villa Diodati at Lake Geneva in 1816 on the night that inspired Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Paul Mount doesn’t find the subsequent story wanting…
Terror on World War Two’s Eastern Front! All-new Commandos out this week
From the desert dunes to Soviet snow, with a shortcut through the Ardennes! Brand-new Commando from DC Thomson Media, Issues 5307 – 5310, are on sale this week in good newsagents and via digital platforms
Candy Jar Books announces “Kklak!: The Doctor Who Art of Chris Achilléos”
Candy Jar Books has announced a limited edition release of Kklak!: The Doctor Who Art of Chris Achilléos
Etch Up, True Believers! Stan Lee Limited Edition “Etch A Sketch” announced
Spin Master, the makers of Etch A Sketch, is celebrating the 60th birthday of the world-famous drawing toy in style with the release of a number of limited editions, including one that features the signature image and catchphrases of comic book legend Stan Lee
Vault Comics announces Reemsborko as global agent for Natasha Alterici’s Heathen
US comics publisher Vault Comics has appointed Reemsborko Ltd as the global agent for Heathen, the critically acclaimed and best-selling comic and graphic novel series.
The77 anthology secrets revealed in new Lakes International Comic Art Festival Podcast
Mike Williams catches up with The77 anthology team member Ben K Sy for the latest Lakes International Comic Art Festival Podcast, editor of the new retro anthology
“Odd Job Daleks” trundle to eBay in new comic art sale from Lew Stringer
Beano and Doctor Who cartoonist Lew Stringer is selling off some of his original art, including one of his “Daft Dimension” strips for Doctor Who Magazine
Fancy a free Comic Art Masterclass from Ian Kennedy and Tom Foster? Read on…
Comic artists Ian Kennedy and Tom Foster join forces for a free Comic Art Masterclass next month at Paisley Central Library, on Saturday 7th March 2020, as part of Renfrewshire Libraries celebrations for Will Eisner Week
British Comic Sales Figures, Winners and Losers (July – December 2019) – Good News, at least, for Beano, again
The latest reported ABC Magazine Sales Figures, which include news stand sales of British comics and young people’s magazines, probably don’t make for great reading for many publishers…
Crowdfunding Spotlight: A Chat with ‘Findlay Macbeth’ creator Kev F. Sutherland
Comic artist, writer, tutor and creator of the hilarious Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre, Kev F. Sutherland has launched a modest crowdfunder for Findlay Macbeth re-writing Shakespeare’s tragedy
In Review: The Wolf of Baghdad by Carol Isaacs
Joe Gordon reviews “The Wolf of Baghdad” by Carol Isaacs, “a beautifully-crafted, warmly emotional work”….
Lost TV organisation Kaleidoscope launches “Reading Room” sessions for archivists
Kaleidoscope, the Birmingham-based organisation which specialises in locating previously missing, believed lost, television footage has announced a series of special, experimental Reading Room sessions