Gordon Hutchings – downthetubes.net

"Num Num and His Funny Family" was written by Barbara Hayes and drawn by Gordon Hutchings who is well known for the much-loved character Gulliver Guinea-Pig. The stories appeared in the short-lived children's pre-school title TV Toyland, which was published between 1966 and 1967, before being merged with the more well known Playhour. This picture of pyromaniac fun was published in issue 24, cover dated 5th November 1966

Celebrating Fireworks Night, with some classic comic art

By John Freeman on November 5, 2025

It’s Bonfire Night in the UK tonight – which is a great opportunity to highlight some great Guy Fawkes-related art on sale from The Book Palace Illustration Art Gallery. On the 5th November, fireworks light up the sky in celebration… Read More ›

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Lawless Comic Con – British Comics History – VideoCast Notes

By John Freeman on May 16, 2021

Background notes to this weekend’s foray across 100 years plus of comics history