Preview: ‘Battle Action Issue 10’ — The Grand Finale To Johnny Red

The finale of this third volume of Battle Action brings us a double-header of Johnny Red by Garth Ennis and

June 11, 2025June 11, 2025 Richard Bruton 769 Views action, Battle, Battle Action, Brit Comics, British Comics, comics, Garth Ennis, Jason Wordie, Johnny Red, Keith Burns, rob steen

Comics

SelfMadeHero Announce A Quartet Of New Graphic Novels For Autumn 2025

One of Britain’s finest publishers of graphic novels, SelfMadeHero‘s catalogue is full of excellent works, and their new quartet of

May 23, 2025May 23, 2025 Richard Bruton 963 Views Abbigayle Bircham, Alex Taylor, Bill Tuckey, Bobby Joseph, Brit Comics, British Comics, comics, Francisco de la Mora, Scarlett Rickard, SlefMadeHero, Sophie Rickard

Comics

Lakes International Comic Art Festival Launches UK Development Agency For Comics

Big things happened in UK comics last week, as the great and the good were at the Houses of Parliament

May 8, 2025May 8, 2025 Richard Bruton 875 Views British Comics, ComicBookUK, comics, LICAF, The Lakes International Comic Art Festival

Comics Previews

Preview: ‘The Haunting Of Jilly Johnson’ – The Stunning Art Of Rafael Busóm Clúa

More ‘lost’ stories and art from the world of British comics brought back to us by the Treasury of British

May 6, 2025May 5, 2025 Richard Bruton 822 Views Brit Comics, British Comics, comics, Misty, Pink, Rafael Busom Clua, The Treasury of British Comics

Comics Previews

Preview: ‘Kid Kong Goes Bananas’ – Bonkers Banana Mayhem From Monster Fun

Although the monthly kids comic Monster Fun may be no more, but that doesn’t mean we don’t get more Monster

April 25, 2025April 24, 2025 Richard Bruton 1298 Views Alec Worley, Brit Comics, British Comics, comics, Karl Dixon, Kid Kong, Rebellion, Treasury of British Comics

Comics

Comic Book UK — New UK Comic Publishers’ Trade Association To Protect Against Generative AI

Announced this week, Comic Book UK is a new trade body that includes a number of major UK comic publishers

March 26, 2025March 25, 2025 Richard Bruton 457 Views British Comics, Comic Book UK, comics, UK Comics

Comics Previews

More Horrors Unleashed As ‘Scream! The Archival Collection’ Reprinted

A sellout back in May, now’s your second chance to get the complete Scream! – classic Brit comics horror!…

October 16, 2024October 15, 2024 Richard Bruton 230 Views 2000 AD, Brit Comics, British Comics, comics, Scream, Treasury of British Comics

Comics

Previewing ‘Monster Fun’ #21: Introducing Captain Zom

Now monthly, Monster Fun continues a long tradition of Brit humour comics…

July 10, 2024July 9, 2024 Richard Bruton 459 Views Abigail Bulmer, Alec Worley, Andreas Butzbach, Anna Nass, Barbara Nosenzo, Brett Parson, British Comics, Claude TC, comics, Dave Bulmer, Derek Fridolfs, Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, Henry Flint, Jose Ruiz, Karl Dixon, Kids Comics, Leila Jess, Matt Baxter, Monster Fun, Ned Hartley, Ozwaldo Sanchez, Pete Wells, RAMZEE, Rebecca Morse, Rebellion, Roger Langridge, Sptephen Webster, SqakeZz, Stacey Whittle, Wayne Thompson

Comics

Previewing ‘Monster Fun’ #20: All-Ages And All-Funny

Now monthly, Monster Fun gives you a treat of an all-ages comic full of a mix of new characters and

June 25, 2024June 24, 2024 Richard Bruton 305 Views Abigail Bulmer, Alec Worley, Andreas Butzbach, Barbara Nosenzo, Brett Parson, British Comics, Cat Sullivan, Claude TC, comics, Dave Bulmer, Derek Fridolfs, Harvey Caldarone, Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, Henry Flint, Karl Dixon, Kids Comics, Leila Jess, Matt Baxter, Monster Fun, Ozwaldo Sanchez, Pete Wells, RAMZEE, Rebecca Morse, Rebellion, Roger Langridge, Sptephen Webster, Stacey Whittle, Steve Roberts

Comics

Preview: ‘Kelpie The Boy Wizard’ — Classic John Burns Arthurian Sword & Sorcery

With art by the sadly passed John M. Burns, one of the greats of Brit comics art, Kelpie The Boy

June 6, 2024June 6, 2024 Richard Bruton 212 Views British Comics, comics, John Burns, John M Burns, Kelpie The Boy Wizard, Ken Mennell, Treasury of British Comics, Wham!

Comics

Preview: More Hugo Pratt Lost Work Coming From The War Picture Library In ‘The Iron Fist’

Another perfect collection of lost Hugo Pratt artworks from the archives – beautifully illustrated war stories from the War Picture

May 17, 2024May 17, 2024 Richard Bruton 511 Views A Carney Allan, British Comics, comics, Hugo Pratt, The Iron Fist, The Treasury of British Comics, Val Holding, W. Howard Baker, War Comics, War Picture Library

Comics

Previewing ‘Monster Fun’ #18: Ghastly Green Goings-On For All In The Latest All-Ages Monthly

Now monthly, Monster Fun gives you a treat of an all-ages comic full of a mix of new characters and

April 2, 2024April 2, 2024 Richard Bruton 454 Views Abigail Bulmer, Alec Worley, Barbara Nosenzo, Brett Parson, British Comics, Chris Garbutt, Claude TC, comics, Dan Boultwood, Dave Bulmer, HA O'Millar, Harvey Caldarone, Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, Henry Flint, John Lucas, Karl Dixon, Kids Comics, Monster Fun, Ned Hartley, Ozwaldo Sanchez, PJ Holden, RAMZEE, Rebellion, Sarah Fimm, Stacey Whittle, Steve Roberts

Uncategorized

Dare You Read It Alone? ‘Misty’ Returns With Gail Simone This Summer

Announced by Gail Simone at WonderCon this past weekend – Misty, the classic British horror comic anthology for women is

April 1, 2024April 1, 2024 Richard Bruton 453 Views Aly Fell, British Comics, Carola Borelli, comics, Gail Simone, Letty Wilson, Marianna Ignazzi, Misty, Treasury of British Comics

Comics

Comics Cultural Impact Collective Releases State Of UK Comics Report

The Comics Cultural Impact Collective might have been recently formed, but they’re certainly not standing still in getting the things

March 23, 2024March 21, 2024 Richard Bruton 300 Views British Comics, comics, Comics Cultural Impact Collective

Comics Previews

Previewing ‘Hellman Of Hammer Force: Downfall’ — Classic Brit War Comics Given The Anti-Hero Twist

Time for another classic Brit war comic strip to get the deluxe Treasury of British Comics treatment as we take

March 21, 2024March 20, 2024 Richard Bruton 738 Views action, Battle, British Comics, Gerry Finley-Day, Hellman of Hammer Force, Hellman of Hammer Force: Downfall, Jim Watson, Mike Dorey, Patrick Wright, Treasury of British Comics

Comics

Previewing ‘Monster Fun’ #17: Time For More Beastly Books In The All-Ages Monthly

Time for another of the now monthly Monster Fun comic, packed with goodies from the pages of the original Monster

March 11, 2024March 10, 2024 Richard Bruton 459 Views Abigail Bulmer, Alec Worley, Barbara Nosenzo, Brett Parson, British Comics, Chris Garbutt, Claude TC, comics, Dan Boultwood, Dave Bulmer, Derek Fridoffs, HA O'Millar, Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, Henry Flint, John Lucas, Karl Dixon, Kids Comics, Monster Fun, Ned Hartley, Niall Deltah, RAMZEE, Rebecca Morse, Rebellion, Rositsa Vangelova, Sarah Fimm, Stacey Whittle

Comics Previews

Previewing ‘Monster Fun’ #14: Getting Festive For The Holidays

The new monthly Monster Fun heads into the holidays packed with all-ages treats for under the Christmas tree…

December 1, 2023November 30, 2023 Richard Bruton 449 Views Abigail Bulmer, Alec Worley, Barbara Nosenzo, Brett Parson, British Comics, Chris Garbutt, Claude TC, comics, Dan Boultwood, Dave Bulmer, Derek Fridoffs, HA O'Millar, Harvey Caldarone, Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, Henry Flint, John Lucas, Karl Dixon, Kids Comics, Monster Fun, Ned Hartley, RAMZEE, Rebecca Morse, Rebellion, Sarah Fimm, Stacey Whittle, Steve Roberts

Comics

Preview: ‘Monster Fun’ #12, It’s A Halloween Spooktacular, New Look, Same Load Of Laughs

The all-ages monthly Monster Fun brings a new look for its Halloween issue, featuring Kid Kong, Gums, and more classic

October 3, 2023October 3, 2023 Richard Bruton 392 Views Abigail Bulmer, Alec Worley, Andy Richmond, B. Donor, Barbara Nosenzo, Brett Parson, British Comics, Chris Garbutt, comics, Comics for Children, Comics for Kids, Dan Boultwood, Dave Bulmer, David Thomas, Derek Fridoffs, HA O'Millar, Hadrien Yannou, Harvey Caldarone, Henry Flint, John Lucas, John-Paul Bove, Karl Dixon, Kids Comics, Leila Jess, Len O'Grady, Lizzie Boyle, Matt Baxter, Monster Fun, Ned Hartley, Ozwaldo Sanchez, PJ Holden, Rebecca Morse, Rebellion, Rosita Vangelova, Ruari Coleman, Simon Furman, Squakezz, Stacey Whittle, Steve Roberts, Sue-Marion Padurii

Comics

Previewing The Petrifying Pets Special Of ‘Monster Fun’ #10 Comes With A Scare

More Monsters, More Fun; the all-new, all-ages comic continues its monthly dose of Monster Fun!

August 1, 2023August 1, 2023 Richard Bruton 1361 Views Abigail Bulmer, Alec Worley, Barbara Nosenzo, Brett Parson, British Comics, Chris Garbutt, comics, Dan Boultwood, Dave Bulmer, Derek Fridoffs, HA O'Millar, Hadrien Yannou, Harvey Caldarone, Henry Flint, John Lucas, John-Paul Bove, Karl Dixon, Kids Comics, Leila Jess, Matt Baxter, Monster Fun, Ned Hartley, Ozwaldo Sanchez, PJ Holden, Rebecca Morse, Rebellion, Simon Furman, Squakezz, Stacey Whittle, Steve Roberts

Comics Uncategorized

Preview: ‘Battle Action’ #2 — More Classic War Tales From The Best Of Brit War Comics Brought Back To Life

The series continues with more Garth Ennis war tales, bringing back the best of Battle Action – and he’s brought

June 24, 2023June 23, 2023 Richard Bruton 1407 Views 2000 AD, Alan Hebden, Battle Action, Brian Burrell, British Comics, Cam Kennedy, Chris Burnham, Dan Abnett, Eric Bradbury, Garth Ennis, Geoff Campion, Gerry Finley-Day, Len O'Grady, Phil Winslade, Rebellion, rob steen, Treasury of British Comics, War Comics

Comics Previews

‘Monster Fun’ Goes Monthly With A Dino-Scare Special: Perfect Kid’s Comics Right Here

More Monsters, More Fun, as the all-new, all-ages Monster Fun comic goes monthly – full of fabulous strips, full of

June 8, 2023June 7, 2023 Richard Bruton 1237 Views Abigail Bulmer, Alec Worley, Barbara Nosenzo, Brett Parsons, British Comics, Chris Garbutt, comics, Dan Boultwood, Dave Bulmer, Derek Fridoffs, HA O'Millar, Hadrien Yannou, John Lucas, John-Paul Bove, Karl Dixon, Kids Comics, Leila Jess, Matt Baxter, Monster Fun, Ned Hartley, Ozwaldo Sanchez, PJ Holden, Rebecca Morse, Rebellion, Simon Furman, Squakezz, The Feek

Comics Conventions Events

South London Comic & Zine Fair Coming In July – Packed With Comics And Events

The South London Comic & Zine Fair offers a wealth of advice and opportunities this year for anyone interested in

June 6, 2023June 6, 2023 Richard Bruton 1059 Views Brit Comics, British Comics, comics, South London Comics and Zine Fair

Comics

Previewing ‘Thomas Girtin, The Forgotten Painter’: New From Oscar Zarate And SelfMadeHero

The new graphic biography from Oscar Zarate and SelfMadeHero throws light on a pioneering watercolour artist and contemporary of Turner.

June 1, 2023June 1, 2023 Richard Bruton 1152 Views British Comics, comics, Oscar Zarate, SelfMadeHero, Thomas Girtin

Comics

Preview: Another Classic British Humour Strip Gets Collected — Get Yer Gnashers Around ‘Gums’

The Great White (Toothless) Shark returns to menace the Australian coast this November in the first collection of the classic

June 1, 2023May 31, 2023 Richard Bruton 913 Views Alf Saporito, British Comics, British Humour Comics, comics, Robert Nixon, Roy Davis, Treasury of British Comics

Comics Crowdfunding

Kickstarting Comics: ‘!GAG!’ By Eddie Campbell, Glenn Dakin And Phil Elliott

Three greats of Brit comics bring back one of their earliest works as Eddie Campbell, Glenn Dakin, and Phil Elliott

December 5, 2022December 5, 2022 Richard Bruton 1316 Views !GAG!, British Comics, comics, crowdfunding, Eddie Campbell, Glenn Dakin, Kickstarter, Phil Elliott

Comics

Preview: The Concluding Volume Of ‘Karl The Viking’ From The Master Don Lawrence

The Rise and Fall of the Trigan Empire was Don Lawrence’s painted masterpiece but Karl The Viking showed off the

November 30, 2022November 29, 2022 Richard Bruton 1362 Views British Comics, Don Lawrence, Karl The Viking, Karl The Viking The Voyage Of The Sea Raiders, Michael Moorcock, Robert Forrest, Ruggero Giovannini, Ted Cowan, Ted Drury, Treasury of British Comics

Books Comics

Previewing ‘The Astounding Jason Hyde’: Prose Adventure Sci-Fi Of A Strange British Hero

From the pages of the British comic Valiant comes a series of amazing short prose stories of a very particularly

July 30, 2022July 28, 2022 Richard Bruton 1753 Views Barrington J Bayley, British Comics, comics, Eric Bradbury, Jimmy Broxton, Rebellion, The Astonishing Jason Hyde, Treasury of British Comics

Comics Reviews

Best Of British Preview/Review: ‘Establishing Shot’ Is Smart, Thrilling Comics With Talent In Spades

Six comics, two sides, half colour, half black and white, full of clever writing, full of great art – Establishing

June 3, 2022June 2, 2022 Richard Bruton 2877 Views Alfie Gallagher, Best of British, British Comics, Butch Mapa, Clark Bint, comics, Daniel Romero, Edison Neo, Establishing Shot, Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, Jonathan Stevenson, Lane Lloyd, Will O'Mullane

Comics

More Advance Looks From Avery Hill: ‘Sennen’ by Shanti Rai

The first graphic novel from Shanti Rai, a hugely talented London-based comics maker, out from Avery Hill Publishing in October

April 1, 2022March 31, 2022 Richard Bruton 2081 Views Avery Hill Publishing, British Comics, comics, Sennen, Shanti Rai

Comics

Preview – ‘Birdman And Chicken: The Krazy Crusaders’ – More Classic Brit Humour Brought Back By The Treasury Of British Comics

Cowled and caped, it’s the crime-bustin’ duo that went Krazy in the ’70s – Trevor Metcalf’s Birdman and Chicken, the

March 3, 2022March 1, 2022 Richard Bruton 2475 Views British Comics, comics, Rebellion, Treasury of British Comics, Trevor Metcalf

Comics Reviews

Reviewing ‘Harker Book 2: The Book Of Solomon (Part Two)’ – More Essential Police Procedural Brilliance

Harker, by Roger Gibson & Vincent Danks is, according to the quote on the back cover on Book 1: A

September 28, 2021September 28, 2021 Richard Bruton 2608 Views Andrew Richmond, British Comics, comics, Harker, Harker: The Book of Solomon, Roger Gibson, Time Bomb Comics, Vincent Danks

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