The Cartoon Museum will be holding an exhibition of all all things Dandy related this autumn
Humour Comics
As any Doctor Who fan knows…
Art by Smuzz. Our purpose is to amuse, simply to amuse… Nothing serious, nothing political….
Beano Artist David Sutherland Exhibition and Talk
DC Thomson artist David Sutherland, who often signs his work simply as “DS”, has been drawing “The Bash Street Kids” in The Beano since 1962, a remarkable 50 years. In addition to “Bash Street”, he was also the regular artist… Read More ›
"Haunted Bowels" comic released
Glasgow-based comic writer Craig Collins has released a collection of his small press oddball comedy to date, Haunted Bowels. Craig Collins is perhaps best known as the co-creator of Roachwell, a surreal comedy horror comic with art by Iain Laurie… Read More ›
In Review: The Phoenix Issue 1
It feels like a long time since the last issue of The DFC appeared – although The DFC Library books have been reminding us what that title was like and, with the Etherington Brother’s Baggage, what it might have continued… Read More ›
Post Office celebrates British Comics
Britain’s Post Office is celebrating what it’s defined as “75 Years of British Comics” with a special issue of stamps featuring the covers of various much-loved comics, including 2000AD and The Beano. Set to be released on 20th March 2012,… Read More ›
Adult comic Poot back on the stands
If you want a magazine that comes out with clockwork regularity but doesn’t have many jokes, buy The Economist. If you want an irregularly-appearing magazine with jokes about flatulence, genitalia, going to the lavatory and other “grown-up” topics, buy Poot! … Read More ›
“Lou Scannon” debuts with werewolf opener
Doctor Who and Transformers colourist Kris Carter is a man juggling many projects and one of them is an independently-produced sci-fi comedy comic, Lou Scannon, written and drawn by him and his friend Dan Harris. The first issue, ‘The… Read More ›
WH Smiths release Beano Summer Special Exclusive
Despite disappointing sales for past comics exclusives, it seems newsagents WH Smiths haven’t given up on the idea. Just released is this Beano Summer Special, produced in partnership with DC Thomson. Ignoring the misleading claim that this is the first… Read More ›
In Review: Dreams and Everyday Life
Dreams and Everyday Life by Aviv Ratzin Publisher: Tabella Publishing Out: Now The Book: Dreams and everyday life is about ‘the important things’ in life. Not careers, health, wealth, or social status, but rather the innumerable everyday, human situations and… Read More ›