Andy Boal checks out former BEANO editor Iain McLaughlin’s history of Britain’s longest-running comic…
Humour Comics
Latest Phil-Comics comics auction closes today, 200 lots on offer, including TV Comic featuring the first appearance of Doctor Who strip
The latest Phil-Comics closes later today, and there are plenty of British comics goodies on offer!
Unofficial History of The Beano out now
The Unofficial History of The Beano, is out now and available from all good bookshops
Beano, Dandy 2023 annual covers revealed, out in August
Out in August, DC Thomson’s 2023 annuals and books
In need of cheering up? British humour comic strip galore offered on eBay!
Goodness me, we need a bit of a laugh right now… How about some great British humour comic art to distract you?
Call For Papers: Comics, Younger Audiences and Creators
Graphic Brighton 2022, taking place in May, is to focus on the state of comics for younger audiences in the 21st century…
Humble Bundle, 2000AD join forces in support of charity
Humble Bundle and 2000AD have joined forces again, to bring fans the very best in comic book storytelling for amazing prices – and the chance to raise money for charity
Latest Phil-Comics auction features classic comics with free gifts, Stingray book rarities
eBay comic auctioneers Phil-Comics February 2022 sale is up and running now, bids on items starting to close this Sunday
Splank! returns, seeks contributions for NHS charity fundraising edition
Contributions being sought for a new one shot humour anthology – and contributors will be paid, too!
Happy Birthday, Bash Street Kids!
Cartoonist Lew Stringer reminds us that The Bash Street Kids first appeared 68 years ago this week in The Beano, in the strip,”When the Bell Rings”, back in 1954…
First edition of “The Dandy” the star lot in Compal’s latest comics auction
Compal’s first auction for 2022 has just opened for bidding with a host of British comic goodies on offer
In Review: Beans and Tucker #1 – Shell-Brothers on the Run
Peter Duncan checks out John Farrelly’s brilliant funny animal comic, “Beans and Tucker”…
Art from comic artist and comedian John Cooper’s “Distance” project included in this year’s “Manchester Open Exhibition”
Art from “Distance”, a COVID-19-inspired autobiographical comic by comedian and artist John Cooper, features in the latest annual Manchester Open Exhibition
Yes, humour comic hero “Buster” was “Buster Capp”, Andy Capp’s son
Back in 1960, the Mirror Group took advantage of the popularity of “Andy Capp”, to give their new comic, Buster” a PR boost by making its flagship character the son of the popular layabout…
In Memoriam: Beano, Beezer and Topper artist, John F. Dallas
We’re sorry to report the passing of DC Thomson comics veteran, John F. Dallas, perhaps best known for his long run on “Beryl the Peril”
Brickman, Combat Colin and Doctor Who “Daft Dimension” art rarities up for grabs!
Ace British cartoonist Lew Stringer has some more of his art for sale on that there eBay!
Cracking British comic art offered in several Catawiki online auctions this week
It’s worth digging around on Catawiki this week for screenprints by Moebius, British comic art and more
Procartoonists.org, the Professional Cartoonists Organisation, expands PCO TV on YouTube
There’s a new way to find out about creating cartoons and tips and tricks of the trade from British cartoonists, thanks to Procartoonists.org
All the best of the season from downthetubes
Christmas silliness! Happy holidays, all – stay safe!
A cracking Christmas BEANO, on sale now, complete with festive treats
This week’s BEANO comes crammed with Christmas extras, for just under a fiver!