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Dennis the Menace celebrates 75 years with Royal Mint 50p coin The new coin has been made with with Beano, Britain's longest-running weekly comic, first published in 1938

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.

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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.
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Life Is Good: Book 2: Women’s War – OUT NOW! 48 pages | Full ColourISBN: 978-1-918052-11-4 Writer: Emilio BalcarceArtist: Diego Garavano The war for water continues and now includes a confrontation between two women: the Argentine c…

Life Is Good: Book 2: Women’s War - OUT NOW! markosia.com/2026/02/16/l...

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!

Markosia continues Free Comics digital giveaway Free Comics! Check them out now

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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

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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...

BRITISH COMIC COMPANIES LAUNCH BLUEPRINT TO UNLOCK £500M INDUSTRY AS THE “R&D LAB” FOR GLOBAL ENTERTAINMENT FRANCHISES - Comic Book UK The UK comic book industry is today unveiling a bold new strategy to transform the sector into a £500 million economic powerhouse, positioning itself as the primary engine for the UK’s wider creative ...

"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

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Arts Council England - an independent review by Baroness Margaret Hodge

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...

Why are kids getting into comics and is their timing spot on? What is driving a surge in enthusiasm for comics among children and how may it benefit their future?

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

Why are kids getting into comics and is their timing spot on? What is driving a surge in enthusiasm for comics among children and how may it benefit their future?

'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.

Future Of Literacy | National Literacy Trust What is the future of literacy? How can we equip and empower children to adapt to an evolving literacy landscape in the face of AI, digital advancements and with a view of critical literacy?

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.

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Escape Studios and Comic Book UK partner and create comics degree Escape Studios and Comic Book UK establish strategic partnership and develop a ground-breaking comics undergraduate degree for September 2027 entry.

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.

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Diamond Comics UK facilitates buyout following US parent company liquidation

ICYMI: The Diamond Comics UK management team has purchased the business after the comic book distributor’s US parent company filed for bankruptcy 👇 #BookSky

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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.

Hachette Children’s Group snaps up 'powerful' graphic novel about the impact of war

ICYMI: Hachette Children’s Group has acquired War, a new graphic novel from Eoin Colfer, Andrew Donkin and Giovanni Rigano 👇 #BookSky

Markosia at 20: Two Decades of Independent Publishing Innovation - Comic Book UK Founded by Harry Markos in 2005, Markosia has grown into one of the UK’s most consistent independent publishers of comics, graphic novels, art books and children’s titles. Its guiding principle has re...

'There’s huge potential here — but creators need support, not just applause.'

Harry Markos on 20 years of innovation in comics at Markosia.

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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!

Comics Forum 2025 13-14 November | Leeds Art Gallery and Central Library (UK) When David Kunzle asserted in his 1973 magnum opus The Early Comic Strip, that it was by definition ‘a mass medium,’ he pointed to comics…

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.

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Fable Comics is now Comixit! Meet the comics app that inspires kids to fall in love with reading

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.

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Incredibly excited about the Lakes International Comic Art Festival!

BIG-ASS SWORD: The New OGN from Andreas Butzbach Coming This November! Set in an unrecognisable futuristic wasteland filled with brutalist structures, struggling remnants of the natural world – oh, and a robot carrying a BIG-ASS SWORD – Rebellion are proud to publish the...

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...

100 Nights of Hero | BFI London Film Festival 2025 Julia Jackman’s second feature is a bold and beautiful fairytale based on Isabel Greenberg’s graphic novel.

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

Lakes International Comic Art Festival | LICAF will return to Bowness-on-Windermere from Friday 26th – Sunday 28th September 2025. Our events will include live draws, interviews, presentations, workshops, exhibitions, book launches, Little…

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.

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"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.

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