Combat Colin No.5 - Back in stock again!

A fresh batch of Combat Colin No.5 arrived from the printers yesterday and I've listed it on eBay today. I've only put 40 up for this weekend as I know some of you are away, so don't worry; if they sell out I'll list more on Monday. 

Here's the link...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/205017246776?itmmeta=01J8WAB3VHWQQSN8MHSZ187FDP&hash=item2fbbfaec38:g:Kw4AAOSwxm5m6Vcy 

Remember, they're only available to buy directly from me. Not in shops, and I have no more conventions lined up unfortunately so if you want this issue, please buy one from my eBay shop. 

 

 

The Daft Dimension at the Lakes

I'm not a guest at the Lakes International Comic Arts Festival this year but one of my comic strips is! John Freeman asked me if I'd agree to have one of my Daft Dimension strips as part of their Doctor Who comic art exhibition, so I chose my favourite. I'm happy for a print of it to be alongside such notable images by other artists from the past 60 years. The exhibition is on all weekend and you can read all about it at the link below. Thanks to John Freeman and Marc Jackson for the photos.
https://www.comicartfestival.com/doctor-who-comic-universe

 

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All Orders Processed

All orders for Combat Colin No.5 have now been posted. If you haven't received yours yet it should arrive tomorrow or Saturday.

Another batch is on the way to me from the printers so I'll be listing more this weekend for those of you who missed out.

 

Combat Colin dispatched

More orders for Combat Colin No.5 have been dispatched today, and the rest will be processed this week. Please bear with me as CLL makes me sleep more than usual, plus I have work deadlines to catch up on, so I only have time to send one stack of orders per day. I hope you understand.

Each issue is bagged and boarded for protection, and packaged in a card-backed envelope, posted first class. 

Another print run is currently under way so hopefully I'll have more of this issue listed at the end of this week.

 

Combat Alert!

I've just sent off the files for another printing of Combat Colin No.5 as this week's batch sold out in one day! They should be available in about a week's time so don't miss out!

Meanwhile, all orders received so far are continuing to be send out on a daily basis. I've just posted another bunch, but I'll wait until Monday to send more or they'll be stuck in the system all weekend. 

Thanks for all your support! I hope those of you who have received copies so far are enjoying them. Let me know what you think!

 

Combat Colin - a fast mover!

Thanks to the fantastic response to the second printing of Combat Colin No.5. Over 70 copies sold in 24 hours! I'm posting them on a first come, first served basis and only have time to package 10 to 20 a day but you should all receive your copies over the coming days.
Off to the post office with another batch now!

There are only a few copies left if you're interested. I will be doing a third print run but that'll probably be next month.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/204997608166?itmmeta=01J82HZ42AT8MV844TATTMRET1&hash=item2fbacf42e6:g:Kw4AAOSwxm5m6Vcy&edge=1

UPDATE: NOW SOLD OUT!

I had to end the listing early as 15 copies had print defects. Don't worry though; all orders placed are fine and will be sent out over the next few days. 

It's here! COMBAT COLIN No.5 is available to buy today

The packages arrived from the printers today and Combat Colin No.5 is available again! 32 pages on quality paper stock collecting all the Combat Colin stories that first appeared in Marvel UK's Transformers comics 284 to 311 way back in 1990/91.

Behold Colin encountering Megabrain, RoboCol, Doctor Peculiar, The Bad Hatter and more!

Only available from me (not in shops) at this link:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/204997608166?itmmeta=01J7ZR59MW6MSP3H2QH1JJ1XHT&hash=item2fbacf42e6:g:Kw4AAOSwxm5m6Vcy&edge=1

Combat Delay

I should have known it'd be a mistake to announce when Combat Colin No.5 would be available while it was still at the printers. I've just been informed that it won't be shipping until Monday now, which means I won't receive the package until Tuesday (17th Sept) at the earliest. 

Anyway, just thought I'd keep you in the loop as some of you have been waiting for so long. This is another reason why I never take pre-orders! 

Keep your eyes on this blog and my social media posts and I'll announce when copies of Combat Colin No.5 are available to order as soon as I receive them!

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Daft Preview for DWM 608

There's a new issue of Doctor Who Magazine out tomorrow, and amongst its 84 packed pages will be another Daft Dimension comic strip from me. Don't miss it!

Doctor Who Magazine No.608, published Thursday 12th September.

https://www.panini.co.uk/shp_gbr_en/doctor-who-magazine-608-gbdrw608-uk02.html

Coming soon (again)!

Those of you who missed out on Combat Colin No.5 will be pleased to hear I've just sent the pages to the printers for a second printing. It should be ready to order next week. I'll post an update here of course when the copies arrive from the printers.

I only did a small print run (50) of issue 5 to get it out quickly for the London Comic Festival in July and it sold out within a few days. This time the print run is larger so hopefully you won't miss out again.

Keep an eye on this blog for future updates! 

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Are you keeping a Dandy handy?

Just a reminder that The Dandy Annual 2025 is on sale now and, if you're quick, The Dandy Summer Special 2024 is also still on the shelves. 

Both contain stories of the all-new Dinah Mo, written and drawn by me. Hope you enjoy them!

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45 Year Flashback: Comicon '79

On this day in 1979 (September 1st), I attended my first comics convention, Comicon '79 at the NEC in Birmingham. I was only doing fanzines back then and didn't know anyone who worked in comics but the first comics pro I ever had a conversation with was Jim Steranko. He gave me encouragement and signed a copy of The Illustrated Harlan Ellison that I'd just bought, which Steranko had contributed to. 

That weekend still sticks in my mind and I posted about it on this blog five years ago. Rather than repeat that post, here's the link where you'll find it:

https://lewstringercomics.blogspot.com/2019/09/comicon-1979-40-years-on.html

Bitten by the convention bug I'd attend them every year from then on, and as a guest from 1984 onwards. I've met so many valued friends over the past 45 years and the comics community means a great deal to me. I'm not sure when I'll be at another event depending on health and finances but I hope it's not too long.

Meanwhile here's just a few of the fantastic talented comics creators from over the years that I'm proud to call my friends...