Just a reminder for those of you who have not taken a punt on Lost Treasure 2 yet - there are about 80 copies left of this treasure trove of art.
Full colour art by Don Lawrence, Ron Embleton and Jesús Blasco- only available here www.hiberniacomics.com
Grab a copy while you can!
This landed yesterday - and wow! A weighty, amazing book, the repro is top notch, it's great to read it as published, some wonderful stuff that I haven't read in years.
We published the complete 'Running Man' from Action last year, and there are a handful left in our shop- www.hiberniacomics.com
Wow! Still, more MC work is a good thing!
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March is almost here... Which British comics will be celebrating (or maybe shunning) an important anniversary?
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Starlord- one of the best comics ever!!
It brought 2000 AD the backbone of its golden age run along with Dredd- namely Strontium Dog and RoBusters- which would spawn the ABC Warriors and The VC's too, which was originally intended for Starlord
A must buy!
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One of my favourite pieces, by Massimo Belardinelli.
The next Comic Archive will include a section on Belardinelli. A permanent presence in 2000 AD for over a decade, unique and instantly recognisable.
There are a few of last years Comic Archive left, available here www.hiberniacomics.com
Here's a house ad for 2000 AD from Sonic the Comic no.8 1993. Not one I have seen before, drawn by Brett Ewins.
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For the day that's in it😁
Art by the wonderful Mike Western.
Diceman No.1 Was released 40 years ago this month!!
The 'The Diceman' character was great, like John Constantine crossed with Indiana Jones- a pity he didn't continue in 2000 AD.
Pictured is Dave Gibbons pullout promo from Eagle 201.
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Cartoonist Lew Stringer is selling his original art for the "Daft Dimension" comic strip created for the Doctor Who Magazine Special 72: The 2026 Yearbook, which is currently on sale in good newsagents
https://downthetubes.net/into-the-daft-dimension-as-doctor-who-storms-the-newsstands-once-more/
Pictured is a DPS by Ian Kennedy from the preview issue of Wildcat given away in Eagle 344.
Wildcat was the last real attempt at an original boys adventure comic,the stories all revolved around humanitys search for a new home after Earth's demise
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For the day that's in it, whatever you call it, Shrove Tuesday, Pancake Tuesday or Mardi Gras!
Whizzer and Chips cover by Mike Lacey, February 1985.
Quiet here at the moment, a couple of books in preparation, one getting near .....
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For the day that's in it!
From 55 years ago, the cover of Smash, 13th February 1971. The relaunched Smash was one of the best comics of the seventies. This version of Smash used a lot of content from a proposed 'mystery' title called 'Blackjack'.
2 x Carol Swain is a perfect intro to the elusive, intriguing work of Carol Swain. A road trip reveals troubling truths, and the spectre of war hangs uneasily over a small town. With new introductions and an interview with the artist.
Available to order here: darkandgolden.bigcartel.com
Beano Summer Special 1983
Beano Summer Special 1986
Beano Summer Special 1988
Beano Summer Special 1990
Just added these Beano Summer Specials - for 1983, 1986, 1988 and 1990 - to my eBay at very low starting prices: www.ebay.co.uk/usr/john_fre...
Two gorgeous editions, but the one on the right is very Special indeed. Simon Bisley's artwork has never been seen in a better way. Traffic-stoppingly great.
Warhammer launched 28 years ago this month, I still think of this as a'recent' comic!
I loved this when it came out,stacked with 2000 AD creators, very much 'what if 2000 AD did a fantasy comic'
Pictured is Colin MacNeill's cover to issue 1
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This should be an insta-back on day one. PJ is a one of the best comic artists working today, is one of the most supportive people in the industry plus he's just a super decent person.
I genuinely hope this overfunds like the clappers.
A new piece of Kev O'Neill art, to me anyway!
From Amazing Heroes No. 100, 1986, which was a tribute issue to Jack Kirby.
From IPC News may, 1978- Starlord staff 'Watching the Stars'.
Pictured are Steve MacManus, Kelvin Gosnell, Jim Storrie, Jan Shepheard, and Beverly Henry. We featured this picture and other rarities in 'The Editor's Cut' last year. There still are a handful left in out shop- www.hiberniacomics.com
Pink flyer advertising the launch of Action, from Valiant, 7th February 1976. 50 years ago!
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It's a bank holiday here in Ireland for one of our patron Saints, Saint Brigid. It's also the older Irish festival of Imbolg, marking the start of spring.
Pictured is Brigid's story from Girl comic 1960, written by Chad Varah and drawn by Gerry Haylock.
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If my friends here could give my Dan Dare kickstarter posts re-post when you see them I would be extremely grateful.
There a great article about our campaign in this month's Judge Dredd Megazine - shops now!
Not sure, US Comics are often on sale two months before the cover date, so who knows!
Newszines are always a great source of information, and below is not what I was looking for but interesting anyway!
Comic Buyers Guide September 1983 has one of the earliest earlier mentions of Eagles Dredd in the US. The dates are confusing, as I think issue one was available in October 1983.
I'm not a gamer, but I do remember Glenn Fabrys cover!
Following a decade of bringing as wide a range of British comics history and characters back into print, we are now reprinting @johnreppion.bsky.social and @leahmoore.bsky.social's 00s celebration of that rich history with Shane Oakley, George Freeman and one Alan Moore! 2000ad.com/news/albion-...
I forgot I had this book, a companion to the Judge Dredd Role Playing Game from Games Workshop.
I can't remember if I ever actually played it, I much preferred the Dredd board game. Wonderful cover by
Chris Achilléos.
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We are beavering away on this year's collections, I just got some great John M Burns scans for our Glory Knight collection which should be out in the autumn.
To keep you entertained, here is one of my favourite Eagle comic covers by Brian Bolland!
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