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In Memoriam: Comic artist and Crypto comic pioneer, José Delbo

We're sorry to report the passing of Argentinian-born artist José Delbo, whose many credits from the 1960s onwards included Billy the Kid, The Beatles "Yellow Submarine", Wonder Woman, Transformers and Thundercats

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In Memoriam: Comic Artist John M. Burns

We’re very sorry to report the passing of British comic artist John M. Burns, perhaps best known for his work on 2000AD and Look-In.

We’re very sorry to report the passing of British comic artist John M. Burns, perhaps best known for his work on 2000AD and Look-In. John passed away peacefully, in hospital on Friday 29th December. He had been ill for some time, and announced his retirement from comics last year. Announcing the legendary British comic artist’s passing on the John M Burns Art Facebook Group administrator Colin…

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In Memoriam: Comic Artist and Writer Ian Gibson

We're sorry to report Ian Gibson, perhaps best known for his work on 2000AD, passed on in the early hours of Monday 11th December 2023, after a long illness

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My Adventures with Superman lands at Channel 4

Warner Bros. My Adventures with Superman is heading to Channel 4, launching next week

Warner Bros. My Adventures with Superman is heading to Channel 4, launching next week, Friday 20th October. This joyous, anime-styled take on the Superman story is a serialised coming-of-age story that’s earned plenty of praise from fans of the DC Comics character. Catch up with twenty-somethings Clark Kent (voiced by The Boys star Jack Quaid), the bright and driven Lois Lane (Alice Lee), and…

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#Adult Swim #Channel Four #DC Comics #downthetubes News #Jack Quaid #Jake Wyatt #Josephine Campbell #My Adventures with Superman #Superhero Comics

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Ark: The Animated Series debuts in North America on Paramount+, ahead of international release

Paramount+ has released the first six episodes of “Ark: The Animated Series”, an all-new original series based on the hit adventure video game “ARK: Survival Evolved”

Paramount+ has released the first six episodes of Ark: The Animated Series, an all-new original series co-written by comics writer Marguerite Bennett (Bombshells, Josie and the Pussycats, InSeXts, Animosity) and Kendall Deacon Davis, an animation and gaming luminary who honed his craft on Microsoft’s Halo 4, and the BAFTA-nominated Wolf Among Us. Based on the hit adventure video game ARK:…

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Two-Fisted action aplenty! Codename: Warlord collected

A new 200-page collection of the top-secret adventures of Warlord comic star Peter Flint is about to hit bookshops, with Codename: Warlord, on sale soon

A new 200-page collection of the top-secret adventures of Warlord comic star Peter Flint is about to hit bookshops, with Codename: Warlord, on sale from 14th February 2024. Back in 1974, publisher DC Thomson launched Warlord, bringing a weekly anthology of action and adventure to comic readers across the UK and further afield. It was considered groundbreaking at the time, paving the way for…

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Just Announced: The 2000AD Art of Steve Dillon Apex Edition

Catching Up: 2000AD Announce “The 2000AD Art of Steve Dillon Apex Edition” at New York Comic Con

One of the most admired artists in comics history, the late Steve Dillon is rightfully considered to be one of the definitive 2000AD artists, with his extensive work for The Galaxy’s Greatest Comic including pencils on “A.B.C. Warriors”, “Bad Company”, “Judge Dredd”, “Harlem Heroes”, “Ro-Busters”, “Rogue Trooper” and “Tyranny Rex”. As an artist who set the standard for what comics could be, we…

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I’m so sorry to report breaking news this morning that Countdown, “Garth”, Look-In and 2000AD artist John M. Burns passed on 29th December. Another great loss for British comics. Sympathies to family and friends

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Art by Ramona Fradon (October 2, 1926 – February 24, 2024) the American comics artist known for her work illustrating Aquaman and Brenda Starr, Reporter, and co-creating the superhero Metamorpho. Her career began in 1950 and lasted until her retirement in January 2024. She was still sketching for fans into her nineties.

“So sad to hear of the passing of comic legend Ramona Fradon – she gave us all a lifetime of beautiful comic book art and storytelling ,” wrote Jimmy Palmiotti yesterday. “We lost a legend today at the age of 97. May she rest in peace. Her art and smile will live on forever in all our hearts.” https://x.com/jpalmiotti/status/1761508007689564458

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Move over, Roy of the Rovers - Tintin is after your footballing crown!

Move over, Roy of the Rovers – Tintin is after your footballing crown! Earlier this week, at the Hergé Museum, adidas and the Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) proudly presented the new home and away kits for Belgium’s national teams, inspired by the world famous comic character. Image: Hergé Museum Look out for the new kit when Belgium play England in a friendly match, later this…

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Indie comics editor and writer Jo Heeley hospitalised, fundraiser launched

Comic writer, editor and promoter Jo Heeley (The77, Pandora, This Comic Is Haunted) is in hospital, after she broke her neck in a fall during Thought Bubble Festival

Comic writer, editor and promoter Jo Heeley (The77, Pandora, This Comic Is Haunted) is in hospital, after she broke her neck in a fall during the Thought Bubble Festival last weekend. Jo Heeley (left) is in need of help after a terrible accident The77 Publications team are now trying to urgently raise funds to help her after she comes out of hospital and returns home, for what sounds will be,…

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BOOM! Studios new Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return #1 gets second printing

BOOM! Studios has announced Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return #1 Second Printing featuring character design cover art by Dan Mora, available in comic shops from 3rd March 2024

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In Memoriam: Comic Artist, Writer, Inspiration: Paul Neary

I'm very sad to report the passing of award-winning comic artist, writer and editor, and former Editorial Director of Marvel UK, Paul Neary, who has died after a long illness

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Graham Bleathman Thunderbirds art and more offered at auction

If you’re a fan of the art of Graham Bleathman, best known for his extraordinary art bringing the many worlds of Gerry Anderson, including Thunderbirds, to life, then you won’t want to miss out on a chance to own some of his art, currently being offered at auction. The art is being offered in an online-only timed “Animation & Illustration – Disney, Thunderbirds, Children’s Television & Others”…

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2000AD and Look-In artist John M. Burns announces his retirement, biography in the works

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In Pictures: Gerry Anderson’s Century 21 Exhibition at the Cartoon Museum

A quick tour of London Cartoon Musuem's "micro" Gerry Anderson art exhibition featuring art by Frank Bellamy and Kevin O'Neill

Following up on our earlier report on an appearance by TV, audio producer and publisher Jamie Anderson and comic artist Lee Sullivan at the Cartoon Museum next month, here’s a quick “tour” of their current “In Focus” Gerry Anderson’s Century 21 Exhibition, courtesy of Richard Sheaf. Gerry Anderson and his team, including his then wife, Sylvia, revolutionised the world of puppetry with his…

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#Andrew Donkin #Bill Mevin #Captain Scarlet #Cartoon Museum #downthetubes News #Frank Bellamy #Gerry Anderson #Kevin O&039;Neill #Mike Noble #Richard Sheaf #Ron Embleton #SF Comics #Thunderbirds #TV Century 21