Foxes class from Castlewood Primary in Horsham, West Sussex have today been revealed as the winners of Beano’s Britain’s Funniest Class national joke competition. Their joke, “At the bank a lady asked me to check her balance, so I pushed… Read More ›
Humour Comics
“Bookmarks” cartoon exhibition opens at Westminster Reference Library
Bookmarks, an exhibition of cartoons on the theme of books, literature and libraries drawn by the UK’s finest and funniest cartoonists, is running now at London’s Westminster Reference Library until 22nd June 2019.
Who remembers Kenny Everett’s Captain Kremmen newspaper strip?
After radio DJ Kenny Everett left BBC Radio 1, he landed at London’s brand new commercial station Capital Radio, which came on air in 1973, where his love of reel-to-reel tape recorders and his amazing arsenal of sound effects… Read More ›
Coming Soon: O Josephine! by Jason
It’s time for another round of some of the best dry wit/deadpan comics you’ll ever read in O Josephine!, the latest offering by Norwegian comic creator Jason, published by Fantagraphics. The artist takes a meditative walk along the picturesque Wicklow… Read More ›
Amazing Fantasy #15 sells for £9600 in UK Compal Auction, Dandy 2 for £4550
There was clearly some fierce bidding in the latest ComPal comic and comic art auction, with some high prices paid for the top lots, among them a copy of Amazing Fantasy #15, the first appearance of Marvel’s The Amazing Spider-Man,… Read More ›
Crowdfunding Spotlight: The Wonders of Science by Eddie Campbell and Phil Elliott
Behind the pseudonym, Charlie Trumper, Eddie Campbell and Phil Elliott created over 100 comic strips between 1984 and 1985 for the UK weekly music paper, Sounds. The Wonders of Science was their first, with Eddie and Phil creating their own strips every… Read More ›
From the Archives: Last Words from Leo – An Interview with Leo Baxendale
First published in October 2017 on the inexplicably and ruthlessly pruned Forbidden Planet International blog, an act of cultural barbarism about which Forbidden Planet (Scotland) Ltd has yet to reverse, we are delighted to republish, as first published and with… Read More ›
Still on sale – the Cor!! & Buster Humour Special – review round up
The Cor! & Buster Humour Special is still on sale in WHSmith and selected newsagents for another couple of weeks, so if you’re looking for a brilliant all-ages treat for your kids, why not pop out and buy it now?… Read More ›
Striker Comic Treat: “Wannabe Warriors” art by Luis Garanga
Striker comic recently enjoyed a short-lived revival on the UK news stand after two hugely successful crowdfunders. Sadly, production is on hold while the small team involved regroup and rework the project….
Sneak Peek: Leo Baxendale’s Sweeny Toddler, out in July!
There are few more influential creators in British comics than Leo Baxendale, and few more memorable characters than Sweeny Toddler, the demon baby, who surely positivity stole the show in the recent Cor!! & Buster Humour Special thanks to Tom… Read More ›
Sneak Peek: Matt Garvey’s “Untitled Generic Space Comedy”
Available now direct from ace comics creator Matt Garvey to pre-order is his new title Untitled Space Comedy #1, written and lettered by Matt, featuring terrific art from John McFarlane, colour by Allison Hu, wrapped in a cover by Rob… Read More ›
Aces Weekly: Publisher David Lloyd determined to “Keep it Digital”
Aces Weekly Volume 39, the latest delivery of the long-running digital anthology, is mid-run right now. In the run up to his appearance at Ottawa Comiccon this coming weekend, publisher David Lloyd has been reaffirming his longtime belief in digital… Read More ›
VIZ writer Barney Farmer on stage across the UK
If you’re in the Lancaster area next Friday, then you’re in for a treat, because VIZ writer Barney Farmer, co-creator of the acclaimed “Drunken Bakers” for VIZ with artist Lee Healey takes to the boards at the local “Spotlight” writing… Read More ›
New Beano-inspired toys, artworks and meal boxes on their way
UK licensing agency Rocket Licensing, who also represent brands as diverse as Ghostbusters, Horrible Histories and Vikings, have secured a number of new Beano-related licensing deals, which will see the release of new toys, meal boxes and classic high-end art… Read More ›
Funny Pages Free Comic Book Day comic heads to eBay … for a tenner
Even before Free Comic Book Day 2019 is over, copies of Rebellion’s Treasury of British Comics free Funny Pages sampler of British humour comics is now being offered on eBay for a staggering £9.95
Don’t Judge Me, Alan Henderson’s new Penned Guin collection, launches tonight
Don’t Judge Me!, the all new treasury edition from the award-winning webcomic The Penned Guin by Alan Henderson, gets its official launch at the Whitespace gallery in Edinburgh tonight (Friday 3rd May), with an exhibition of some of the original… Read More ›
Happy Free Comic Book Day 2019!
Free Comic Book Day is back this weekend, and across the UK many comic shops are again taking part, with free comics for customers on offer, including Funny Pages from 2000AD publisher Rebellion and Doctor Who and Robotech from… Read More ›
2019 Beano and Dandy Summer Special Covers Revealed
DC Thomson Media have teased the covers for this year’s Beano Summer Activity Special and Dandy Summer Special – and you can pre-order both now. Both will be in the bookazines, the Beano special offering new material the Dandy publication… Read More ›
Comedian Harry Hill joins Beano to hunt for Britain’s funniest primary school class
Iconic British comedian and author Harry Hill has been announced as special guest judge in Beano’s nationwide search to find Britain’s Funniest Class. Teachers up and down the country have until 10th May 2019 to put forward their class’ very… Read More ›
Phil Elliott and Robert Wells “Malty Heave” comic gets Portsmouth Comic Con launch
Malty Heave #1 is a new indie comic from Phil Elliott and Robert Wells, launching at both Portsmouth Comic Con this coming weekend, and at Ace Comics in Colchester, where Phil will be signing for Free Comic Book Day. Published… Read More ›