Rebellion is making holidays special again this year with a whole slate of classic comic book specials for new readers and nostalgic parents alike!
Roy of the Rovers
Gola sponsors Roy of the Rovers adventures – again!
Roy Race, the teenage goal-scoring sensation at Melchester Rovers, and the star of iconic football series Roy of the Rovers, has signed an exclusive boot deal with British sportswear brand Gola. It’s not the first time Gola has been seen… Read More ›
Which British school will write themselves into Roy of the Rovers history?
To celebrate the return of the classic Roy of the Rovers comic, the National Literacy Trust and publisher Rebellion are inviting pupils aged 8 to 12 to get creative and write a club motto for Roy Race’s iconic football team, Melchester Rovers
Rebellion’s Keith Richardson talks “Treasury of British Comics” plans, return of “The Vigilant”
There are exciting times ahead for fans of classic British comics as 2000AD publisher Rebellion expands its “Treasury of British Comics” line in 2019, taking full advantage of the huge range of characters and comic titles it now owns, from… Read More ›
Emirates FA Cup heroes get starring role in new limited edition Roy of the Rovers comic
The heroes of the Emirates FA Cup third round have been immortalised in a limited edition Roy of the Rovers comic released this week, which earned attention on local news media around the UK as free copies were given out… Read More ›
ComicScene Magazine Issue One out next month, pilot in stores now
ComicScene Magazine – British comic fans’ dedicated monthly magazine available through WHSmith, McColls and Eason (Ireland) stores. has a pilot issue in stores now and the magazine goes monthly with Issue One from 21st February 2019. As the comic convention… Read More ›
When Roy of the Rovers sponsored a football club – and a look at football club programmes
Report by Richard Sheaf, with additional reporting by John Freeman A recent social media post by ex-Fleetway editor Barrie Tomlinson alerted me to a 1990s football programme for St. Alban’s City Football Club, featuring cover art by “Billy’s Boots” artist… Read More ›
Roy of the Rovers gets his own app
Good news for those of you who can’t get enough of Rebellion’s Roy of the Rovers reboot – there’s an app out now, too!
Roy of the Rovers, National Literacy Trust Team Up for 10,000 book giveaway
Rebellion, the publisher of the 2018 Roy of the Rovers reboot, has teamed up with the National Literacy Trust this week to give away 10,000 books from the brand new series to reluctant readers across the United Kingdom. The return… Read More ›
Kickaround magazine offers Roy of the Rovers “Scouted” subscription incentive
It’s a big week for Roy of the Rovers fans as any decent newsagent will have two magazines that you’ll want to pick up… First up is Match of the Day magazine (Issue 529 – cover dated 30th October –… Read More ›
2019 Treasury of British Comics line-up takes shape, includes “Invasion 1984”, “Deathwish”
There’s been news of more Treasury of British Comics titles from 2000AD publisher Rebellion for 2019 over the past few days, so here’s a run down of what we know they’re releasing so far. Note that in some cases, covers… Read More ›
Roy of the Rovers – new book covers revealed, pre-order launch offer bargain on offer
Rebellion have revealed the covers to the new Roy of the Rovers books: Tom Palmer’s Scouted, on sale in October, and Rob Williams’ Kick-Off, out in November. The first book to hit the shelves is Scouted by Tom Palmer, an… Read More ›
Sneak Peek: More “Playing for a Draw” Football Comics Exhibition Imagery Revealed
More imagery for the ‘Playing for a Draw’ exhibition, showcasing the history and creativity of football comics and illustration across the world has been revealed, ahead of its opening this week at the National Football Museum in Manchester. As we… Read More ›
Roy of the Rovers in Match of the Day magazine, today!
The new issue of Match of the Day magazine (cover dated 5th – 11th June 2017) is out today and features the first part of the new Roy of the Rovers comic strip we trailed last month. The Match of the… Read More ›
Back of the net! All-new Roy of the Rovers heads to Match of the Day Magazine
BBC Match of the Day magazine is to publish all-new Roy of the Rovers adventures, ahead of the release of Rebellion’s new graphic novels later this year. The much-loved character is being relaunched as a “swashbuckling 16-year-old” prodigy who is hoping… Read More ›
Roy of the Rovers new Melchester Club Crest revealed – and relegation woes revealed!
Following up on news on the new Roy of the Rovers creative team, publishers Rebellion have unveiled the brand new Melchester Rovers club crest – and a hint of dark times for the famous fictional football club. Featuring a modern,… Read More ›
Rebellion’s Roy of the Rovers revamp creative team and publishing plans revealed!
Rebellion Publishing has revealed its latest set of signings: the creative team for the highly anticipated 2018 reboot of Roy of the Rovers. Internationally acclaimed comics writer Rob Williams (Amazing Spider-Man, Adventures of Superman) and artist Ben Willsher (2000AD, Doctor… Read More ›
“Rok of the Reds” collected – a Roy of the Rovers meets Doomlord styled SF adventure!
BHP Comics have announced a collection of the much-praised Rok of the Reds mini-series, written by 2000AD’s John Wagner and Alan Grant, drawn by Judge Dredd artist Dan Cornwell, withcolours by Abigail Bulmer. Due for release 16th April 2018, Rok… Read More ›
Happy New Year from Score ‘n’ Roar star “Nipper”, who lives on – in Croatia! (and football comics are on the ‘keepy up’, too)
2018 has begun with a a reminder from 2000AD publisher Rebellion that Roy of the Rovers, one of the major British comic characters they now own, is returning (as we reported last September). But Roy isn’t the only football comic… Read More ›
“You are the Ref” and Roy of the Rovers comic artist Paul Trevillion’s latest exhibition opens tonight
You Are the Ref and Roy of the Rovers comic artist and illustrator Paul Trevillion‘s latest exhibition opens tonight at the recently-opened Black Gallery in Tring, Hertfordshire. Paul himself will be at tonight’s private view of the new exhibition, which runs… Read More ›