Isn't it wonderful to see an icon of British Comics, Dennis the Menace, celebrating 75 years since he first appeared in DC Thomson's Beano with a special coin.
The Royal Mint has unveiled a collectable 50p coin featuring Dennis and Gnasher.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#comic #Beano
2000 AD Prog 2471 is out on 25th February - featuring JUDGE DREDD: CLIMATE CRISIS, Part One by:
📝 Script: @robwilliams71.bsky.social & @nedhartley.com
✏️ Art: @pauljholden.com
🎨 Colours: Jack Davies
💬 Letters: Annie Parkhouse
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Love this page from Infinite Wheatpaste Vol 2 by @pidgecomics.bsky.social.
Sign up for notifications when the Kickstarter goes live here! www.kickstarter.com/projects/ave...
Excited to see this beautiful book gaining support - late pledges still open.
Our Dan Dare Kickstarter is now launching 1 March 26 - visit the page to register your interest!
2025 has been a record year for engagement with the Discover Creative Careers programme and industry involvement 🎉 In November, a DCMS-led campaign helped change perceptions of creative careers among young people from working-class backgrounds, running in tandem with Discover! Creative Careers Month
Quick reminder the new Commando Comics are on sale today | Union Jack Jackson returns to Commando – my downthetubes item includes mini reviews of the new stories: downthetubes.net/union-jack-j...
"The UK has always been a creative powerhouse, but we are letting one of our most valuable assets—our comic book industry—punch below its weight."
British comic companies launch blueprint to unlock £500M industry as the 'R&D lab' for global entertainment franchises
comicbookuk.com/british-comi...
The review of @artscouncilengland.bsky.social has reported with potential implications for the comics industry. UK comics could benefit by funding and support targeted to where it makes the most difference. We'll consider the proposals carefully and respond in due course. www.gov.uk/government/p...
Young readers are increasingly important to the UK's comic scene, with publications like The Beano and The Phoenix engaging children through affordable digital and print subscriptions. #ComicsForKids #UKComics
'We want the young people of today to become the creators of tomorrow.' says Mark Fuller, CEO of Comic Book UK.
The UK comic market is thriving - with young people leading that growth.
Happy National Illustration Day!
The @literacy-trust.bsky.social has released a study showing that in the face of a decline in reading enjoyment, comics and graphic novels continue to be popular.
literacytrust.org.uk/information/...
It is vital to have a clear career pathway to enable people to grow their creativity and skills.
We are incredibly proud to partner with Escape Studios to launch a game-changing undergraduate degree in Comics & Visual Storytelling, starting September 2027.
www.escapestudios.ac.uk/news-and-blo...
ICYMI: The Diamond Comics UK management team has purchased the business after the comic book distributor’s US parent company filed for bankruptcy 👇 #BookSky
Four people in a line at a convention panel
Congratulations to Lilith Allen, the winner of this year's 2000 AD Writer Talent Search competition at @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social! They'll get guaranteed paid work turning their "Creature Featurette" pitch into a Future Shock.
ICYMI: Hachette Children’s Group has acquired War, a new graphic novel from Eoin Colfer, Andrew Donkin and Giovanni Rigano 👇 #BookSky
'There’s huge potential here — but creators need support, not just applause.'
Harry Markos on 20 years of innovation in comics at Markosia.
comicbookuk.com/markosia-at-...
A quintessentially British property. Globally renowned creative talent. An ambitious new publisher. This is how we grow the UK comics industry. Huge congratulations to our member @b7comics.bsky.social on this announcement!
A big UK comics weekend with the annual Thought Bubble event! CBUK members are there in force, including @mrbensmith.bsky.social from Rebellion who'll be on the industrial strategy panel on Friday - possibly teasing our forthcoming 'Vision for Growth' white paper...
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Cover of the Lions of Ypres - Commando
Comic Laureate, Bobby Joseph, has written his debut story for DC Thomson's, Commando.
Bobby tells the story of 1.3 million Indian soldiers who fought as part of the British Indian Army in World War One, in 'The Lions of Ypres'
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Are you heading to the Lakes International Comic Festival?
An amazing weekend of discovery and celebration happening right now.
www.comicartfestival.com/whats-on
Fable Comics is now Comixit! Excited to see that the team has created a new app to inspire young people to read and create comics in the UK.
Utilising technology and comics to tackle the decline in literacy and reading.
comixit.beehiiv.com/p/fable-comi...
Incredibly excited about the Lakes International Comic Art Festival!
Stand tall, be prepared... and carry a BIG-ASS SWORD!
The stunning and unpredictable original graphic novel from writer/artist Andreas Butzbach is available for pre-order now! Find out more here: 2000ad.com/news/big-ass...
Rogue Trooper: Ghost Patrol
MEGA-INTERVIEW! Rogue Trooper's on a new mission in GHOST PATROL, part of this week's 2000 AD Prog 2450!
@alexdecampi.bsky.social and @thebristolboard.bsky.social joined @ziggystarlog.bsky.social at @thecomicon.bsky.social to brief readers on their new story... ▶️ comicon.com/2025/09/12/t...
We're excited to see some amazing films coming up at the BFI. Particularly '100 Nights of Hero', based on Isabel Greenberg's graphic novel
We're getting excited about exploring the best of the British and international comic industry at the Lakes International Comic Book Festival on 26-28 September.
www.comicartfestival.com
"For an industry to succeed, it needs to be commercially successful. You need to make things people want to read.” –
Tom Fickling.
The Phoenix proves what’s possible when we invest in independent creativity.
bit.ly/4oJdr6Y
#SupportBritishComics #Phoenix700 #CreativeIndustries #ComicBookUK
