Ben Smith
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Books, Comics, Films, TV. Still stuff for when you're sitting down.
Just discovered the short whirlwind life and early tragic death of screenwriter and Romancing the Stone creator Diane Thomas. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diane_T...
Diane Thomas - Wikipedia
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February 13, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Just discovered the short whirlwind life and early tragic death of screenwriter and Romancing the Stone creator Diane Thomas. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diane_T...
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ACTION: BEFORE THE BAN!
Ahead of our new collection on the 18th February, we're celebrating 50 years of Britain's most controversial comic - where? Why? How? What? HOOKJAW!
Pre-order today: https://bit.ly/44YIF1F
Ahead of our new collection on the 18th February, we're celebrating 50 years of Britain's most controversial comic - where? Why? How? What? HOOKJAW!
Pre-order today: https://bit.ly/44YIF1F
February 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM
ACTION: BEFORE THE BAN!
Ahead of our new collection on the 18th February, we're celebrating 50 years of Britain's most controversial comic - where? Why? How? What? HOOKJAW!
Pre-order today: https://bit.ly/44YIF1F
Ahead of our new collection on the 18th February, we're celebrating 50 years of Britain's most controversial comic - where? Why? How? What? HOOKJAW!
Pre-order today: https://bit.ly/44YIF1F
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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'.
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'.
February 13, 2026 at 9:44 AM
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'.
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'.
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JUDGE DREDD: REND & TEAR WITH TOOTH & CLAW GN is out this week and it looks amazing. Here's a few examples of RM Guera and Giulia Brusco's work on the book. Worth buying just for how Guera draws snow:
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February 12, 2026 at 9:22 AM
JUDGE DREDD: REND & TEAR WITH TOOTH & CLAW GN is out this week and it looks amazing. Here's a few examples of RM Guera and Giulia Brusco's work on the book. Worth buying just for how Guera draws snow:
2000ad.com/news/judge-d...
2000ad.com/news/judge-d...
A very Happy Birthday to Gosh! Comics this weekend. 40 years of an exceptional London store, always going above and beyond for comics.
And what a weekend we have in store too! Drink & Draw on Friday, our graphic novel sale ends on Saturday and the Batman collection event on Sunday. But most importantly, we’ll also be celebrating our 40th anniversary on Saturday! Come wish us a happy birthday and pick up some cool Batman comics too.
February 12, 2026 at 5:42 PM
A very Happy Birthday to Gosh! Comics this weekend. 40 years of an exceptional London store, always going above and beyond for comics.
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After our romance picks yesterday, here's a selection of Solaris titles that either have no romance or aren't focused on romantic relationships! Perfect for those who are fed up of all the Valentine's fuss!
Ft Premee Mohamed Sam K Horton @vajra.me Lorraine Wilson & more!
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Ft Premee Mohamed Sam K Horton @vajra.me Lorraine Wilson & more!
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February 11, 2026 at 7:11 PM
After our romance picks yesterday, here's a selection of Solaris titles that either have no romance or aren't focused on romantic relationships! Perfect for those who are fed up of all the Valentine's fuss!
Ft Premee Mohamed Sam K Horton @vajra.me Lorraine Wilson & more!
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Ft Premee Mohamed Sam K Horton @vajra.me Lorraine Wilson & more!
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OUTLAW! OUT NOW: Strontium Dog: Search & Destroy 5 sees Johnny and Wulf tackling The Beast of Milton Keynes, the Slavers of Drule, and more!
See inside and buy here: https://bit.ly/4aGwN7M
See inside and buy here: https://bit.ly/4aGwN7M
Outlaw! Strontium Dog: Search & Destroy 5 is Out Now!
CROSSING THE STIX In the far future Strontium-90 fallout has created a race of mutants, outcasts from society, despised by the ‘norms’ and given only the dirtiest job – bounty hunting. Johnny Alpha is...
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February 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM
OUTLAW! OUT NOW: Strontium Dog: Search & Destroy 5 sees Johnny and Wulf tackling The Beast of Milton Keynes, the Slavers of Drule, and more!
See inside and buy here: https://bit.ly/4aGwN7M
See inside and buy here: https://bit.ly/4aGwN7M
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.
February 11, 2026 at 1:57 PM
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.
The million-selling comic is back for a big anniversary! But it's bigger now than ever - huge in fact! As this oversized hardcover of Judgement on Gotham (w/ special edition) is the same size as the Horned God anniversary edition which sold out its first on the week of release.
Announcing The Batman/Judge Dredd: Judgement on Gotham Anniversary Edition ➡️ https://bit.ly/4bOArOa
Announcing The Batman/Judge Dredd: Judgement on Gotham Anniversary Edition
One of the bestselling Judge Dredd comics of all time, this new edition of the critically-acclaimed and award-winning Judgement on Gotham by John Wagner (A History of Violence), Alan Grant (Detective ...
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February 11, 2026 at 1:54 PM
The million-selling comic is back for a big anniversary! But it's bigger now than ever - huge in fact! As this oversized hardcover of Judgement on Gotham (w/ special edition) is the same size as the Horned God anniversary edition which sold out its first on the week of release.
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This couldn’t be clearer. Bannon’s texts to Epstein in mid July 2018 - “overthrowing May right now” and in “London with Boris” as well as his appearance on LBC with Nigel Farage are prettying damning evidence of a cross party plot with foreign backing
February 11, 2026 at 12:18 PM
This couldn’t be clearer. Bannon’s texts to Epstein in mid July 2018 - “overthrowing May right now” and in “London with Boris” as well as his appearance on LBC with Nigel Farage are prettying damning evidence of a cross party plot with foreign backing
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2000 AD Prog 2469 is out on 11th February - featuring JUDGE DEE, Part Three by:
📝 Script: Ben Wheatley
✏️ Art: Simon Coleby
🎨 Colours: @jackdaviesart.bsky.social
💬 Letters: @simonbowland.bsky.social
Subscribe now and get zarjaz free gifts ➡️ bit.ly/2Ws04uc
📝 Script: Ben Wheatley
✏️ Art: Simon Coleby
🎨 Colours: @jackdaviesart.bsky.social
💬 Letters: @simonbowland.bsky.social
Subscribe now and get zarjaz free gifts ➡️ bit.ly/2Ws04uc
February 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM
2000 AD Prog 2469 is out on 11th February - featuring JUDGE DEE, Part Three by:
📝 Script: Ben Wheatley
✏️ Art: Simon Coleby
🎨 Colours: @jackdaviesart.bsky.social
💬 Letters: @simonbowland.bsky.social
Subscribe now and get zarjaz free gifts ➡️ bit.ly/2Ws04uc
📝 Script: Ben Wheatley
✏️ Art: Simon Coleby
🎨 Colours: @jackdaviesart.bsky.social
💬 Letters: @simonbowland.bsky.social
Subscribe now and get zarjaz free gifts ➡️ bit.ly/2Ws04uc
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ACTION: BEFORE THE BAN!
Ahead of our new collection on the 18th February, we're celebrating 50 years of Britain's most controversial comic - Play Till You Drop kicks off issue #7!
Pre-order today: https://bit.ly/44YIF1F
Ahead of our new collection on the 18th February, we're celebrating 50 years of Britain's most controversial comic - Play Till You Drop kicks off issue #7!
Pre-order today: https://bit.ly/44YIF1F
February 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM
ACTION: BEFORE THE BAN!
Ahead of our new collection on the 18th February, we're celebrating 50 years of Britain's most controversial comic - Play Till You Drop kicks off issue #7!
Pre-order today: https://bit.ly/44YIF1F
Ahead of our new collection on the 18th February, we're celebrating 50 years of Britain's most controversial comic - Play Till You Drop kicks off issue #7!
Pre-order today: https://bit.ly/44YIF1F
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Coming to the UK this April, a signed, special edition, limited run hardback of THE ORB OF CAIRADO novella - @pennyvixen.bsky.social 's latest book from the world of THE GOBLIN EMPEROR!
To find a future, disgraced scholar Ulcetha must face his past.
Preorder: https://geni.us/orbcairado
To find a future, disgraced scholar Ulcetha must face his past.
Preorder: https://geni.us/orbcairado
February 9, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Coming to the UK this April, a signed, special edition, limited run hardback of THE ORB OF CAIRADO novella - @pennyvixen.bsky.social 's latest book from the world of THE GOBLIN EMPEROR!
To find a future, disgraced scholar Ulcetha must face his past.
Preorder: https://geni.us/orbcairado
To find a future, disgraced scholar Ulcetha must face his past.
Preorder: https://geni.us/orbcairado
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"Death of a Judge" comes to an end in 2000AD Prog 2469 this week, as the mighty John Wagner pens what may be his final Judge Dredd story
https://downthetubes.net/grim-finale-ahead-in-2000ads-death-of-a-judge-this-week/
https://downthetubes.net/grim-finale-ahead-in-2000ads-death-of-a-judge-this-week/
February 9, 2026 at 5:27 PM
"Death of a Judge" comes to an end in 2000AD Prog 2469 this week, as the mighty John Wagner pens what may be his final Judge Dredd story
https://downthetubes.net/grim-finale-ahead-in-2000ads-death-of-a-judge-this-week/
https://downthetubes.net/grim-finale-ahead-in-2000ads-death-of-a-judge-this-week/
Is blue or is it black?
February 9, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Is blue or is it black?
What a remarkable artist the late Dave Taylor was. His final work on this series coming out now is as amazing as ever.
COVER REVEAL: FEAR OF THE KNOWN!
Rico takes up the gun in Judge Dredd Megazine 489, out 18th February with a cover by Dave Taylor!
Subscribe here: https://bit.ly/2Ws04uc
Rico takes up the gun in Judge Dredd Megazine 489, out 18th February with a cover by Dave Taylor!
Subscribe here: https://bit.ly/2Ws04uc
February 9, 2026 at 1:10 PM
What a remarkable artist the late Dave Taylor was. His final work on this series coming out now is as amazing as ever.
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ACTION: BEFORE THE BAN!
Ahead of our new collection on the 18th February, we're celebrating 50 years of Britain's most controversial comic - as Hookjaw strikes in issue #6!
Pre-order today: https://bit.ly/44YIF1F
Ahead of our new collection on the 18th February, we're celebrating 50 years of Britain's most controversial comic - as Hookjaw strikes in issue #6!
Pre-order today: https://bit.ly/44YIF1F
February 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM
ACTION: BEFORE THE BAN!
Ahead of our new collection on the 18th February, we're celebrating 50 years of Britain's most controversial comic - as Hookjaw strikes in issue #6!
Pre-order today: https://bit.ly/44YIF1F
Ahead of our new collection on the 18th February, we're celebrating 50 years of Britain's most controversial comic - as Hookjaw strikes in issue #6!
Pre-order today: https://bit.ly/44YIF1F
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I was recently reading a Judge Dredd story, part of which took place in an Australian art gallery, and they had this in the background
February 5, 2026 at 6:35 AM
I was recently reading a Judge Dredd story, part of which took place in an Australian art gallery, and they had this in the background
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We are DELIGHTED so say that our very own @jonmcgoran.bsky.social 's THE PRICE OF EVERYTHING has been longlisted for the 2026 @climate-fiction.bsky.social Prize in very distinguished company!
Congratulations to all the nominees! https://climatefictionprize.co.uk/
Buy now: https://geni.us/priceofe
Congratulations to all the nominees! https://climatefictionprize.co.uk/
Buy now: https://geni.us/priceofe
February 5, 2026 at 5:05 PM
We are DELIGHTED so say that our very own @jonmcgoran.bsky.social 's THE PRICE OF EVERYTHING has been longlisted for the 2026 @climate-fiction.bsky.social Prize in very distinguished company!
Congratulations to all the nominees! https://climatefictionprize.co.uk/
Buy now: https://geni.us/priceofe
Congratulations to all the nominees! https://climatefictionprize.co.uk/
Buy now: https://geni.us/priceofe
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Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
#Pinks #ProudBlue
February 5, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
#Pinks #ProudBlue
'it's' correctly but then should have been 'its'. Too early.
February 5, 2026 at 8:47 AM
'it's' correctly but then should have been 'its'. Too early.
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My ROY OF THE ROVERS Y/A run is getting a new Omnibus edition. With art by Ben Willsher.
Kick-Off! Roy of the Rovers Volume One is Coming This June!
Get football fever ahead of this year's World Cup with this sensational Roy collection, perfect for new readers! https://bit.ly/468cyxp
Get football fever ahead of this year's World Cup with this sensational Roy collection, perfect for new readers! https://bit.ly/468cyxp
Kick-Off! Roy of the Rovers Volume One is Coming This June!
Get football fever with Roy of the Rovers! Ahead of this year's World Cup, we're getting young readers ready for a white-hot summer of sensational soccer with this mega volume of modern Roy stories, p...
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February 4, 2026 at 3:24 PM
My ROY OF THE ROVERS Y/A run is getting a new Omnibus edition. With art by Ben Willsher.
Omnibus Roy!! All of the three Season 1 books of New Roy of the Rovers now in a single collection. @robwilliams71.bsky.social and Ben Willsher flip the script!
Kick-Off! Roy of the Rovers Volume One is Coming This June!
Get football fever ahead of this year's World Cup with this sensational Roy collection, perfect for new readers! https://bit.ly/468cyxp
Get football fever ahead of this year's World Cup with this sensational Roy collection, perfect for new readers! https://bit.ly/468cyxp
Kick-Off! Roy of the Rovers Volume One is Coming This June!
Get football fever with Roy of the Rovers! Ahead of this year's World Cup, we're getting young readers ready for a white-hot summer of sensational soccer with this mega volume of modern Roy stories, p...
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February 4, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Omnibus Roy!! All of the three Season 1 books of New Roy of the Rovers now in a single collection. @robwilliams71.bsky.social and Ben Willsher flip the script!