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About Me
- Steve
- Freelance author and editor for the past 20 years. My interests are old British comics, books and magazines... and that's what you'll find here.
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ROLLING NEWS
- 21 May. The Rise and Fall of Time Inc. (owners of DC and IPC amongst others)
- 20 May. Roy of the Rovers is on his way back.
- 10 May. Early Asterix translations appeared in various British comics... but they're certainly not forgotten.
- 7 May. Get ready for the new digital comic, GOOF!, which will include work by Lew Stringer and others..
- 25 Apr. Interview: Owen Michael Johnson and Indio on the Free Comic Book Day-return of D.R. & Quinch.
- 22 Apr. Neil Gaiman in conversation with Laurie Anderson (video).
- 22 Apr. The official Roy of the Rovers website has announced the team that will be bringing Melchester's most famous son back: Rob Williams and Ben Willsher are working on the graphic novel Roy of the Rovers: Kick-Off, to be published 6 September, and Tom Palmer is writing a YA novel, Roy of the Rovers: Scouted, for release on 4 October.
- 20 Apr. Interview: Barbara Nosenzo, colourist on the new edition of Halo Jones by Alan Moore and Ian Gibson.
- 18 Apr. Court hearings relating to Mad Max: Fury Road puts any chance of a sequal on hold. The film was co-written by Brendan McCarthy, coincidentally drawing 'Chopper' in this week's 2000AD.
- 13 Apr. Warren Ellis's Injection (Image Comics) is to be adapted for TV by Universal Cable Productions.
- 12 Apr. Jonathan Ross interviews Charlie Adlard (audio).
- 11 Apr. Neil Gaiman guests in the 19 April episode of The Big Bang Theory.
- 10 Apr. David Barnett on Eddie Campbell.
- 7 Apr. Exhibition of artwork by the late Charles Grigg opens at Wednesbury Museum and Art Gallery.
- 6 Apr. Interview: Lee Sullivan.
- 5 Apr. The head of Beano Studios Scotland, Mike Stirling, has sent a "cease and desist" letter to Jacob Reese-Mogg MP, accusing him of impersonating Walter the Softy. Reese-Mogg has said he is "flattered to be accused."
- 4 Apr. Interview: Graeme Neil Reid.
- 3 Apr. Neil Gaiman and Akiva Goldsman are developing a new TV version of Mervyn Peake's Gormenghast.
- 23 Mar. Neil Gaiman's Coraline: The Opera. Reviewed here.
- 23 Mar. Interview: Rian Hughes (podcast).
- 19 Mar. Interview: Ian Miller (video).
- 15 Mar. Preview of Comicscene, a new fanzine about British comics.
- 14 Mar. Interview: newcomers to 2000AD, Laura Bailey and Paul Williams.
- 13 Mar. The latest issue of Journey Planet is a Judge Dredd special.
- 12 Mar. Interview: Christine Ellingham, who drew for City, IPC and DCT back in the 1970s.
My latest books
- Don Lawrence Scrapbook (coming soon)
- The Three Musketeers
- Forgotten Authors Volume 3
- Forgotten Authors Volume 2
- Forgotten Authors Volume 1
- The Men Behind the Flying Saucer Review
- "Iron Mask". The story of Harry Bensley's "Walking Round the World" Hoax
- Countdown to TV Action
- Don Lawrence—The Legacy: Book 3
- Boys' World: Ticket to Adventure
- Ranger: The National Boys' Magazine
- H. Rider Haggard's King Solomon's Mines
- Lion: King of Picture Story Papers
- Not Forgotten 2009-10
- Peter Jackson's London Is Stranger Than Fiction
- Gwyn Evans: The Lunatic, the Lover and the Poet
- Pages from History Illustrated by C. L. Doughty
- Eagles Over the Western Front Vol. 3
- Eagles Over the Western Front Vol. 2
- Eagles Over the Western Front Vol. 1
- The Thriller Libraries (index)
- Wells Fargo and Pony Express
- Mean Streetmaps
- Sci-Fi Art: A Pocket History
- Hurricane & Champion (index)
- Storm—The Collection Vol. 12
- Storm—The Collection Vol. 11
- Storm—The Collection Vol. 10
- Essential Cult Books, with Gina McKinnon
- Hit the Dirt
- No Surrender!
- Wings of Death
- Frank Bellamy's The Story of World War 1
- Frank Bellamy's Complete Swift Stories (limited edition)
- Aces High: Air Ace Picture Library Vol 1
- Up And At 'Em! War Picture Library Vol. 3
- Sci-Fi Art: A Graphic History, with others
- Trigan Empire Collection Vol. 1
- Trigan Empire Collection Vol. 12
- Karl the Viking
- Storm: The Collection Vol. 8
- Storm: The Collection Vol. 9
- Rick Random, Space Detective
- High Noon
- Let 'Em Have It: Battle Picture Library Vol. 2
- Frank Bellamy's King Arthur and His Knights
- Love on Ward B
- The Best of Boyfriend
- Against All Odds: War Picture Library Vol. 2
- Trigan Empire: The Red Death
- Frank Bellamy's Robin Hood
- The War Libraries (index)
- Unleash Hell: The Best of War Picture Library
- Death or Glory: The Best of Battle Picture Library
- Full List
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Eagles Over the Western Front volume 3
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Forgotten Authors Vol.1
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"This is utterly fascinating: what a terrific accomplishment! It has held and engaged me. Authors who are only names have been documented and recorded, from the pathetic to the successful, and everywhere in between. This is incredible research, and I cannot begin to thank you enough for sharing it. I’m dipping into it with absolutely enormous pleasure."—Richard Bleiler
"Recommended for anyone with an interest in the history of books, book publishing, obscure authors or even researching family history. Looking forward to Volume 2"—Amazon review.
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The Men Behind Flying Saucer Review
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"Beginning in 1955, the Flying Saucer Review has been key to chronicling the appearance of Unidentified Flying Objects and the latest theories of why they have been appearing in our skies. A dedicated group of enthusiasts - amongst them an accountant, a publisher's editor, a test pilot, a novelist and a member of the House of Lords - were amongst those who helped put together this remarkable magazine. Who they were and how they came to work together makes for a fascinating tale, some of it as curious as the phenomena the magazine studied."
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Countdown to TV Action
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"The perfect compliment to my set of Countdown/TV Action" - Graham Bleathman.
"A wonderful trip down memory lane. Recommended" - Paul Simpson, Sci-Fi Bulletin
"If you read Countdown as a child, you'll be fascinated by this account of its making ... indispensable." - John Freeman, Down the Tubes
"The definitive history of the title" - Lew Stringer, Blimey!
"I urge you to grab a copy and give Steve Holland a tip of the hat for the amount of hard work, research and love he's poured into making a book of information become an interesting story" - Barnaby Eaton-Jones, The Cult Den
Lion King of Picture Story Papers
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"It's a great read in itself and has sent me back to the Lion comic to re-read some of my childhood favourites. The pictures are reproduced crystal clearly and even this old man can read the original art ... It's a gorgeous book and if we are snow-bound as the media has been saying for weeks, I have plenty to keep me amused this chilly January weekend!" - Norman Boyd.
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Worlds of Adventure
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"Superb production and a treasured addition to the groaning bookshelf!" - Dave Gibbons.
Treasure Island
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Click here to order both Treasure Island & King Solomon's Mines
Sexton Blake Annual 1941
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"If you've been meaning to give Sexton Blake's adventures a try, this would be a great place to start. I've seen the actual annuals go on Ebay for three or four hundred bucks, so this is definitely a bargain too." - Singular Points.
Peter Jackson's London Is Stranger Than Fiction
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"The original books have been highly collectable for many years now, but finally they’ve been republished in a single volume from Bear Alley Books ... for the ridiculously reasonable price of £14.99. Do yourself a favour. " Christopher Fowler.
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Arena
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"This book goes straight to the top of my large reading pile" - Graeme Neil Reid
"With reality TV overload and the rise of the risque and the brutality of today’s society, this story still has a pertinent message for those of us who are willing to listen to it. In fact, I think the story is more relevant today than it was in 1979." - Colin Noble, Down the Tubes
"The story is a fun read, but the star of the show is the art. Alcatena is a class act." - Hibernia Comics
UK Comics Bibliography
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- Commando Cover Artists
- DFC Artists/Authors
- Eagle Artists
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- Fleetway Pocket Library Authors
- Hurricane / Champion Artists/Authors
- Lion Artists/Authors
- Look and Learn group Artists/Authors
- Modern Wonder Artsts/Authors
- Playhour Artists/Authors
- Ranger Artists/Authors
- Robin Annual Artists/Authors
- Starblazer Artists/Authors
- Swift Annual Artists/Authors
- Wizard (story paper) Authors
Links: Sites of Interest
- 2000AD Covers Uncovered (Pete Wells)
- 2000AD Online
- Artwork of Frank Hampson (Peter Hampson)
- Beezer's Golden Years (Simon Mackie)
- Bleeding Cool (Rich Johnston)
- Blimey! (Lew Stringer)
- Book Palace
- Book Palace Books
- Book Palace Books Blog
- Boys Adventure Comics (Richard Sheaf)
- British Comic Art (Crow)
- British Comics Miscellany (Michael Martin)
- Bugpowder
- Carol Day
- Cartoons and Comics (Peter Gray)
- Cheeky Weekly
- Cloud 109 (Peter Richardson)
- Collecting Books and Magazines
- Comics Journal
- Commando (official web site)
- Crivens! (Kid Robson)
- Dez Skinn
- Down the Tubes (John Freeman)
- Eagle Times blog
- Encyclopedia of Fantasy
- Encyclopedia of Science Fiction
- Fictions (Richard Bruton)
- Found Pages
- FP International blog (Joe Gordon)
- Frank Bellamy Checklist blog (Norman Boyd)
- Gad, Sir! Comics! (Steve Flanagan) INACTIVE
- Great News For All Readers!
- Heroes of 2000AD
- Illustration Art Gallery
- Illustration Art Gallery Blog
- Jeff Hawke Club
- Kazoop!!
- Lew Stringer Comics
- Look and Learn
- Lost characters of Frank Hampson
- Motoring Art
- Mystery*File (Steve Lewis)
- Nothing But a Fan (Colin Noble)
- Paul Gravett
- Procartoonists.org
- Story Paper Index
- Striker Archive NO LONGER AVAILABLE
- Two Headed Thingies
- Victor and Hornet (Adrian Banfield)
- Wacky Comics (George Shiers) WEBSITE NO LONGER AVAILABLE
- Worlds of Don Lawrence (DLC)
- Yesterday's Papers
BRITISH COMICS REPRINTS & REFERENCE
- Books by Steve Holland
- 2000AD: ABC Warriors
- 2000AD: Judge Anderson
- 2000AD: Judge Dredd
- 2000AD: Nemesis the Warlock
- 2000AD: Nikolai Dante
- 2000AD Robo-Hunter
- 2000AD: Rogue Trooper
- 2000AD: Slaine
- 2000AD: Strontium Dog
- 2000AD / Rebellion GNs
- Beano & Dandy
- The Broons & Oor Wullie
- Charley's War
- Commando
- Dan Dare
- Doctor Who
- Eagle & Girl
- Girls' comics & magazines
- Jackie & spin-offs
- James Bond
- Jeff Hawke
- Look-In & Learn
- Marshal Law
- Modesty Blaise
- Modesty Blaise (Novels)
- Newspaper Strips (Misc)
- Roy of the Rovers
- Tank Girl
- Viz
- Wallace & Gromit
- War, Battle, Air Ace
- Frank Bellamy
- Brian Bolland
- Raymond Briggs
- Neil Gaiman
- Don Lawrence
- Alan Moore
- Posy Simmonds
- Bryan Talbot
- Black Flame (2000AD novels)
- Mammoth Book of...
- Panini UK
- Spitfire Comics
- Titan Books
- Reference: British Comics Creators
- Reference: British Comics History
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