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It's always interesting reading to see what stories people are interested in on the ComicScene website - it gives you a good idea what 2000AD, Treasury of British Comics and UK comics are of interest to you.  Check out the Top 20 stories you were reading this month in the ComicScene Monthly Newsletter.  You might see a story you missed!  https://mailchi.mp/e04b5a3ce620/your-top-20-comic-stories-for-september-on-comicsceneorg

TWO WEEKS TO PLEDGE FOR HISTORY OF COMICS
14 days to go and we are 90% towards the final goal for the History of Comics kickstarter.  Plenty of 2000AD coverage over the books from 1977 onwards!
If you haven't already please make your pledge now and share.  You can get the four new books with optional slipcase or catch up with all twelve books in the series.
We are also donating 25 History of Comics books to public and school libraries and we'd love to send more!  Remember you can 'add on' your donation as well as get other ComicScene publications you may have missed.
If the books aren't for you please do donate a book to a library anyway.  We will send you a free digital History of Comics to say thank you or if you donate four books you get access to all the current books in digital.  We'd love to donate at least 100 books and share our love for comics so any help appreciated.
Thanks again for all your support.  Pledge here
http://kck.st/2WxTsjH

The 'Brawler Special' is the first UK comic with material funded from kickstarters (Brawler 1&2 and ComicScene Annual 2021).
There is a new story and features in there too. £6.99 for 11 complete stories.
You can pick it up in WHSmith (probably close to 2000AD and the Megazine) or order it from your local newsagent. If your struggle to find it order online https://theshift.store/products/shift-presents-brawler

The new History of Comics Partwork is out soon - the first four books feature 1950, 1977, 1984 and 1986.
You can get a free 60 page preview of the History of Comics 1950 in digital - just email comicsceneuk@gmail.com with '2000AD History' in the subject heading and you'll be sent a copy to enjoy.

ComicScene did run strips (Rok of the Reds, Captain Cosmic, Lady Flintlock, Milford Green. Whackoman! to name a few) but was mainly features.  We have eight pages in Shift! which mainly cover new and indie comics.
People seem to want strips and retro articles separate, which is why we are launching the History of Comics Books.  Interviews include John Wagner on anything but Dredd and Ian Gibson on Halo Jones.  https://comicscene.org/subscribe-to-the-history-of-comics/
We have also launched the 116 page hardback Annual for Christmas which you can order in print or digital now - the cover inspiration from a certain publication you may know! https://comicscene.org/2020/09/30/buy-your-comicscene-annual-here-now-even-bigger-at-116-pages/

The first issue of Shift will be 108 pages with a ComicScene section in it.  It's published by Comic Toolbox.
It will be on sale in WHSmith, Martin/McColls and Easons and is likely to be in Barnes and Noble in US, Indigo/Chapters in Canada and Australia.  You will be able to order it at your local store as well. 
You can get the new 'History of Comics' Partwork (first 4 volumes covering 1984, 1977, 1950 & 1986) and Shift together for less than the cover price at https://comicscene.org/subscribe-to-the-history-of-comics/ or at https://getmycomics.com/Release/Indie
ComicScene also doing a hardback annual this year too https://comicscene.org/2020/09/30/buy-your-comicscene-annual-here-now-even-bigger-at-116-pages/
The current issue of ComicScene Magazine (featuring Dan Dare in 2000AD) will be the last and you can get it in WHSmith and McColls now with more info about Shift in it.
With 2000AD and Megazine doing well and these titles launching in October/November things are looking a little healthier for comics.  Hope that helps.

ComicScene has a half price summer sale on - you can get digital back issues for £1.50 and print issues for £3.
www.getmycomics.com/comicscene
Catch up with ComicScene, complete your collection and subscribe!  It's a great time to jump on board, with the current issue 5 (the Summer Special!)
For a small investment you are helping us continue the magazine and spread the word to other dedicated comic fans and potential new comic readers. 
Feedback from our newsstand readers is they are discovering a world of comics they thought didn't exist anymore, which is really positive, and experimenting not only with the 2000AD and 'nostalgia' market but some new comics and graphic novels too.
Your investment also helps us get the magazines into libraries, guiding them what comics to purchase. We are also working on a pull out comic to be passed on to young kids - leaving the 'adults' the rest of the magazine to read while encouraging the next generation of 2000AD and comic readers!
We hope you can support this work and there is something in the sale for you. As they say, every little helps and thanks.
www.getmycomics.com/comicscene

You can pre order the 80 Page ComicScene Summer Special (Issue 5) in print or digital - 6 comic strips and articles on Sweeney Toddler, Spiderman, Batman, Tammy & Jinty, Summer Specials, Fleetway Picture Library, indie & small press comics.

Strips include a full Captain Cosmic adventure, Lady Flintlock Part 1, The Dummy one shot, Whackoman! Scene it Before and the Zygons.  There will be three summer specials and if the comics prove popular we may continue them beyond August - yeah, a new comic on the shelves.  It's a great jumping on point if you haven't already.  http://www.getmycomics.com/comicscene

COMICSCENE ISSUE 4

ComicScene Issue 4 is out Thursday 23rd May with articles on the 2000AD Sci Fi Specials, to celebrate the Villains Special the Dark Judges from Judge Dredd, 2000AD's M.A.C.H.1 v Dynamites new Six Million Dollar Man and Rebellions Keith Richardson on future plans from the 2000AD publishers in the second part of our interview.

ComicScene is published monthly and is available from any newsagent or comic shop on order, in stores at selected WHSmith, McColls, Easons, Comic Shops and online at www.getmycomics.com/comicscene

We also produce a news site at www.comicsflix.org and a fortnightly podcast at http://soundcloud.com/comicscene or on iTunes and Spotify - lots of 2000AD influenced chat including Cam Kennedy, Pat Mills and more!

The first nationwide monthly issue of ComicScene Magazine is on sale in over 300 Sainsburys Supermarkets (while stocks last) alongside WH Smith, McColls, Easons (Ireland) and Comic Shops.

Behind a Roy of the Rovers cover (with an article by former editor Barrie Tomlinson) you can find articles on Superman, Striker, Batman, Billys Boots, Marvel UK, Umbrella Academy, Captain Marvel, Oliver, Marshal Law, Comic Cons, indie Comics, Comic Free Gifts, Ron Smith, Mike Western, Rachael Ball, Monty Nero and Pat Mills.

Don't forget you can also listen to our new Podcast. Episode 2 is out with Cam Kennedy talking about Star Wars and Boba Fett plus chat on Archie Comics, Maus and Commando. http://soundcloud.com/comicscene

As always we really value your support and hope you can buy the magazine or subscribe at http://www.comicscene.tictail.com - you get a FREE mug with every subscription in February!

LOEG chat on Episode 1 of the new ComicScene Podcast at http://soundcloud.com/comicscene

You can get a FREE ComicScene mug with any 6 or 12 month subscription in print or digital before the end of February on the ComicScene website at www.comicscene.tictail.com - copies work out cheaper than in the shops and you also get free P&P

The site also has a launch sale for ComicScene Volume 2 issue 1 - lots of back issue bargains to be had!  Check it out at www.comicscene.tictail.com

Art Droid Cam Kennedy talks 2000AD on the new ComicScene Podcast and exposes who he enjoyed drawing the most - Rogue or Dredd.  Catch Part 1 & 2 now of the Cam Kennedy interview on the ComicScene Podcast Episodes 1 & 2 at http://soundcloud.com/comicscene , on iTunes or Spotify
Also in the brand new ComicScene Magazine out in Sainsburys, WH Smith, McColls, Easons (Ireland) and Comic Shops we remember the work of Ron Smith and talk Space Spinners in our look at Comic Free Gifts!

Read the Toxic story in ComicScene - part one here https://issuu.com/comicsflix/docs/comic-scene-issue-0/40
and part two here https://issuu.com/comicsflix/docs/comic_scene_with_slaine_pull_out_is
In Issue 1 you can also read a chapter from Pat Mills book on Slaine.
In Volume 2 Issue 1 of ComicScene, on sale 21st Feb, you can read about Marshal Law and Pat Mills goes into more depth on the character.  You can pre order or subscribe to the magazine at www.comicscene.tictail.com

ComicScene UK is coming to 600 selected WHSmith travel and high street stores in December.  Full details at https://comicsflix.org/2018/11/15/comicscene-uk-to-go-into-whsmith/

This is added to the 250 potential comic stores across the UK via Diamond, those who buy in our store or subscribe via www.comicscene.tictail.com or order through websites such as Forbidden Planet or GetMyComics.com

Taking advantage of this new potential market to promote comics we are renumbering with a pilot issue over Christmas and New Year months (from 19 Dec) and then back to monthly again on 20th February.  It will be all new material.

I'm sure you want to see the magazine succeed as much as we do - so buying back issues, subscribing, trying out our special publications such as the Annual and the Crikey! volumes will really help at www.comicscene.tictail.com - there is some Black Friday deals on there at the moment.  Details of other Black Friday comic deals at https://comicsflix.org/2018/11/14/comicscene-uk-black-friday-deals-available-now/

Or get down to your local comic shop and set up a standing order or add to your pull list - they can order it for you through Diamond.

All help and support greatly appreciated.