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Steve
Freelance author and editor for the past 30 years. My interests are old British comics, books and magazines... and that's what you'll find here.
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Thursday, June 18, 2026

Commando 5967-5970

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This week's action-packed Commando set features a brand-new Rayker story and a deadly battle between a Churchill and a Tiger I tank in t...
Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Rebellion Releases — 17 June 2026

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In Berlin, 1945, the Allies unleashed Maximan to take on the German super soldier Masterman. Maximan’s defeat was only kept secret by the nu...
Friday, June 12, 2026

Comic Cuts — 12 June 2026

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Between last week's exciting trips to the pub(s) and next week's trips to Colchester, Southend and Stoke, I've had a dull but pr...
Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Rebellion Releases — 10 June 2026

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Following on from last week's news about The Treasury of British Comics Annual , this November will also see the Eisner-nominated 2000 A...
Friday, June 05, 2026

Comic Cuts — 5 June 2026

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I've spent most of the week doing a deep dive into independent comic publishers outside of London, as the paper restrictions that grippe...
Thursday, June 04, 2026

Commando 5963-5966

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This week's Commando set includes a high noon face-off between Commandos, SAS and a group of Nazi Cowboys, and over in Normandy, Hauptma...
Wednesday, June 03, 2026

Rebellion Releases — 3 June 2026

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The Treasury of British Comics Annual returns in November for a collection of both new and classic stories hand-picked from the archive to ...
Friday, May 29, 2026

Comic Cuts — 29 May 2026

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After two weeks of  PIRATES! , I've had to switch back to the book I was working on while I was awaiting the release of  ACTION: THE SEV...
Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Rebellion Releases — 27 May 2026

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Keep Watching the Stars! In 1978, 2000 AD launched a weekly sister comic aimed at an older audience and boasting higher production values – ...
Friday, May 22, 2026

Comic Cuts — 22 May 2026

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I'm still working on  PIRATES! , the history of the independent publishers of the post-WWII decade, and making some good progress. I men...
Thursday, May 21, 2026

Commando 5959-5962

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This week's Commando set includes a nail-biting sci-fi battle between Commandos and a group of alien invaders, as well as a visit from a...
Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Rebellion Releases — 20 May 2026

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Rebellion Publishing’s 2000 AD and The Treasury of British Comics have been recognized by the committee for the 2026 Will Eisner Comic Indus...
Tuesday, May 19, 2026

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4 Jun.  John McShane   has written a heartfelt tribute to  Sue Grant , wife of  Alan Grant  and organiser  Moniaive Comic Festival, who die...
Friday, May 15, 2026

Comic Cuts — 15 May 2026

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While I'm waiting on news from Rebellion about a number of projects I'd like to do with them, I have been dipping into a couple of o...
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