Across decades of British comics creation by major publishers, the names of many creators – both writers and artists – were never revealed to readers of titles that once sold in their millions. Artist and writer David Roach, author of… Read More ›
Girls Comics
Call for Papers: Creating Comics, Creative Comics
The first University of South Wales Cardiff: Comics Symposium whose Key Note will be from Dr Julia Round, author of an upcoming book on girls comic Misty, has re-issued a Call for Papers on the theme of “Creating Comics, Creative… Read More ›
Down the Rabbit Hole: Who were the Creators behind Pop Pic Library?
The British comics scene has always been quick to capitalise on popular culture trends, and this is clearly in evidence with the 1960s romance title Pop Pic Library. I came across a copy of No. 11 (“Whatcha Gonna Do About… Read More ›
Battle’s “Charley’s War” leads the charge for new Treasury of British Comics collections
Considered by many as the most important war story to appear in comics, a new definitive collection of Charley’s War to mark the centenary of the end of the World War One leads the 2018 schedule from Rebellion’s Treasury of… Read More ›
Tammy’s classic comic story “Bella at the Bar” back in print, exclusive cover reveal!
Two new collections from British girls comics are on their way from 2000AD publishers Rebellion – and the good news is that they aren’t just sticking to collecting stories from Misty. The great news is that one of the new… Read More ›
Sneak Peek and Review: Scream & Misty Halloween Special 2017
MINOR SPOILER WARNING! 2000AD publisher Rebellion’s eagerly-anticipated Scream & Misty Halloween Special 2017 goes on sale on Wednesday 18th October – and we have a sneak peek for you. The Special features some classic comics from Misty, Scream and Thunder,… Read More ›
Misty and Scream Halloween Special Variant Cover Released
When Rebellion first announced its upcoming Halloween special featuring some classic comics from Misty, Scream and Thunder, there were accusations Misty – once considered the girls comic equivalent of 2000AD and a title that by all accounts once outsold it… Read More ›
In Praise Of… Comic Artist Giorgio Giorgetti, creator of “Cat Girl”
Giorgio Giorgetti (1920-1982) was, as his name suggests, Italian, but moved to London in 1950, later setting up a studio in Margate. During his long career he worked on a diverse range of titles including Eagle, June, June and School Friend, Mirabelle, Tammy, Valiant and others.
WebFind: Meet the Spook Squad – Adventures Too Scary for Boys!
Meet the Spook Squad – Adventures Too Scary for Boys – an irresistible concept that applies to animation, toys, games, books and a wealth of potential merchandising opportunities. And, perhaps, comics too? The action is led by four feisty girls… Read More ›
Scream Misty For Me – Cover Controversy over new “Hallowe’en Special” Continues
2000AD publisher Rebellion is publishing a Scream! & Misty Hallowe’en Special in October featuring all-new stories based on characters from the hugely-successful girls comic Misty, the short-lived by fondly-remembered Scream! and the equally short-lived boys comic Thunder – but this great news… Read More ›