Shocking story of Indian troops during World War One explored
World War One
Creating Comics Exclusive! Eagle-Eyed Cadman – a Writer’s Commando Commentary
A special behind look at the creation of a Commando comic story
World War One action aplenty, and Ramsey’s Raiders, too! Commando ranks swell again as new writer Petri Hänninen is enlisted
World War One action aplenty, and Ramsey’s Raiders, too!
Cowardly Cadman returns to Commando, as an air ace!
Bounder Cadman is back, and true to form, trying to escape any dangerous action on the Western Front
Latest Commando comics commemorate Armistice Day
Action and adventure spanning several centuries, and a pesky pooch, too!
Stunning, inspirational Great War art of Fortunino Matania collected
The incredible photo-realistic art of Fortunino Matania, admired by many comic artists, is collected in a new book
Learning with Comics and World War One stories
A free joint online talk by Dr Natasa Lackovic, organised by Lancaster City Museum and Lancaster University, aims to challenge participants understanding of war and comics
Spies in the desert, World War One camoufleurs, and more, in new Commando comics, out this week
An eccentric World War One water colourist proves an unusual foil for a regular soldier in one of the new Commando stories, out this week
Remembrance Day marked with special Commando story this week
Tally-ho! There are some exciting reads in this week’s Commando comics from DC Thomson Media (Issues 5487-5490), plus not one but two covers by the legendary Ian Kennedy are on offer! The title also marks this week’s Remembrance Day with… Read More ›
Charley’s War original page screen print unveiled
Check out this limited edition print from Rebellion Unplugged
Spy missions and duelling Spitfires spice up the Commando action!
Stories spanning both world wars are on sale this Thursday across the UK – and as digital editions
Crowdfunding Spotlight: Air War Stories #2 by Sam Glanzman
Another collection of war stories told by Sam Glanzman is in the winds…
Don’t Miss Out on these Limited Edition “Charley’s War” Art Prints
Fancy getting your hands on a set of limited edition portfolio of “Charley’s War” art prints?
In Words and Pictures: The Great War Dundee Comic Launch
My main hobby is comics (you’d never have guessed, would you?) but one of my many other interests is history. When I found out about the Great War Dundee event that combined both, involving the launch of the free Great… Read More ›
First Look: “Ragtime Soldier”, a new World War One comic from Pat Mills
Pat Mills, creator of 2000AD and co-creator and writer of the classic World War One strip “Charley’s War” for Battle, has revealed the first page of his new anti-war story, “Ragtime Soldier“, featuring art by Gary Welsh and Phil Vaughan…. Read More ›
“Charley’s War” Battle comic covers by Joe Colquhoun offered on eBay
Two original “Charley’s War” Battle over artworks by Joe Colquhoun are being offered on eBay, this week, by two different sellers. The first – and the most dramatic – is the cover of Battle, cover dated 23rd August 1980, a… Read More ›
In Review: Traces of the Great War
Publisher: Image Comics (English Edition)/ Editions de la Gouttière (French Edition) Out: Now The Book: Traces of the Great War is a remarkable, original collection of 18 thought provoking graphic short stories bridging the past and present. Internationally-acclaimed comic book artists, graphic… Read More ›
Remembering “Charley’s War”, a comic story of the Great War
As we remember the fallen of all wars this weekend, you may be interested in finding out more about “Charley’s War”, the powerful story of the young Charley Bourne, caught up in the fervour of World War One, “the Great… Read More ›
Sneak Peek: Commando’s new one-off World War One saga, running through November
DC Thomson, publishers of the long-running war comic Commando comic, have announced a new five-part series, ‘The Weekes’ War’, launching this week and running through November, all featuring new covers by the legendary Ian Kennedy. A special war saga depicting… Read More ›
Sneak Peek: Image Comics “Traces of the Great War” anthology launches this weekend at Lakes Festival
Poet Simon Armitage, Edmond Baudoin, Victoria Lomasko, Dave McKean and the UK’s Comics Laureate Charlie Adlard are among creators whose work features in a new international comic anthology – Traces of the Great War – which gets its launch during the Lakes international Comic Art Festival this… Read More ›