Early British comics in the spotlight, when rivals were many for your pennies and half pennies!
Humour Comics
Tube Surfing: Pet Peeves book launch, Barry Humphries comic strip writing, new Tripwire and more
A round up comic-related news – a launch party, a passing, more Kane from Paul Grist, and a new Tripwire
2000AD publisher launches new social media focus on its books for younger readers
A new focus for the 2000AD Regened and Monster Fun publisher’s Children and All Ages titles
An early Christmas treat for BEANO and Dandy fans, as annual covers revealed
Check out Nigel Parkinson and Steve Bright’s covers
Monster Fun “Twisted Time Travel Special” on sale now
Time travel comedy ahead! Or behind. Sideways… erm…
In Review: 2 Stories (Both Involving an Egg) by Edward Taylor
A delightfully absurd, eggs-cellent adventure…
MACC-POW Comic Art Festival lineup firmed up, includes BEANO artists and more
Humour comics artists galore, and more, bound for Macclesfield
Free Raymond Briggs Retrospective and “Spitting Image” exhibitions lined up for Cambridge University Library
Two fantastic, free exhibitions lined up at Cambridge University Library
B7 Comics “Hancock: The Lad Himself” available to pre-order now, read the first chapter here!
An all-new biographic about one of Britain’s best-loved comedians is on its way from B7 Comics
Are You a Sergeant Oddball or Tank Girl Lookalike?
A curiosity of a centenary-inspired cosplay competition!
In Memoriam: “The World’s Greatest Cartoonist”, Bill Tidy MBE
News has broken this weekend of the passing of another British cartooning legend
Don’t miss out on grabbing a Doctor Who “Daft Dimension” cartoon by Lew Stringer
A feast of frivolous comic art up for grabs from veteran comic creator Lew Stringer
In Memoriam: Cartoonist and jazz musician Wally Fawkes (aka “Trog”)
A tribute to the hugely influential cartoonist, co-creator of “Flook”
Monster Fun goes monthly due to popular demand
Great news for British humour comic fans!
Panel Borders: Junkyard Jack, Street Noise and Monster Fun!
Get the lowdown on creating comics for kids and teens
Dateline: 26 Feb 1977
Michael Carroll delves into British news stand history, marking an awesome anniversary
Krackling… er cracking, Jack Kirby tribute offered on eBay by Lew Stringer!
Some smashing yet silly art by Lew Stringer attracting bids on eBay
Crowdfunding Spotlight: Tony Hancock – The Lad Himself
Legendary comedian Tony Hancock’s life is to be retold in a brand new graphic novel
A Talking Dalek, a Fireball XL5 rarity, Star Trek items on offer in upcoming Ewbank’s auction
A huge range of rare records, TV show tie-ins, poster and more soon going under the hammer
Special “Giles in Ipswich” talk reveals the cartoonist’s many links with the East Anglian town
A special talk about the late Daily Express takes place on Wednesday