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David Moloney. Publisher, editor, writer, blogger.
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New books for 2026:
@lizbethmyles.bsky.social Where We Stand, Where We Fall: The Politics of Doctor Who (March) tinyurl.com/2fjt279x
@lillcrawf.co.uk The Mind of the Doctor: Across the Neurodiverse Universe of Doctor Who (May) tinyurl.com/w5wcph68
Covers by Daryl Joyce.
#DoctorWho
@lizbethmyles.bsky.social Where We Stand, Where We Fall: The Politics of Doctor Who (March) tinyurl.com/2fjt279x
@lillcrawf.co.uk The Mind of the Doctor: Across the Neurodiverse Universe of Doctor Who (May) tinyurl.com/w5wcph68
Covers by Daryl Joyce.
#DoctorWho
November 12, 2025 at 2:33 PM
New books for 2026:
@lizbethmyles.bsky.social Where We Stand, Where We Fall: The Politics of Doctor Who (March) tinyurl.com/2fjt279x
@lillcrawf.co.uk The Mind of the Doctor: Across the Neurodiverse Universe of Doctor Who (May) tinyurl.com/w5wcph68
Covers by Daryl Joyce.
#DoctorWho
@lizbethmyles.bsky.social Where We Stand, Where We Fall: The Politics of Doctor Who (March) tinyurl.com/2fjt279x
@lillcrawf.co.uk The Mind of the Doctor: Across the Neurodiverse Universe of Doctor Who (May) tinyurl.com/w5wcph68
Covers by Daryl Joyce.
#DoctorWho
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Got this yearbook through the post today as a freebie because I contributed to the Glasgow City page. Really nice to see and the type of thing I would have loved as a child but was ofc not available in the 90s
October 4, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Got this yearbook through the post today as a freebie because I contributed to the Glasgow City page. Really nice to see and the type of thing I would have loved as a child but was ofc not available in the 90s
Kids love a joke. There must have been more one-liners packed into an issue of Cheeky than in any other comic. The title was based on the central figure, gag-master-in-chief Cheeky, and a large cast of supporting regulars – some of whom sat on this Joke Box Jury.
September 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Kids love a joke. There must have been more one-liners packed into an issue of Cheeky than in any other comic. The title was based on the central figure, gag-master-in-chief Cheeky, and a large cast of supporting regulars – some of whom sat on this Joke Box Jury.
I’m not sure at what age of reader Starlord was targeted. The adverts within suggest perhaps 8-11 years old? If that’s right, it’s remarkable that it carried such mind-bending cover artwork as this (by Bob Wakelin). Little wonder it’s so fondly-remembered.
Watch the stars!
Watch the stars!
September 3, 2025 at 8:32 AM
I’m not sure at what age of reader Starlord was targeted. The adverts within suggest perhaps 8-11 years old? If that’s right, it’s remarkable that it carried such mind-bending cover artwork as this (by Bob Wakelin). Little wonder it’s so fondly-remembered.
Watch the stars!
Watch the stars!
This Misty cover positively purrs with dark mystery and peril.
The artist was Mario Capaldi, a regular on the cult supernatural thriller comic intended for girls, and which ran for two years between 1978 and 1980.
The artist was Mario Capaldi, a regular on the cult supernatural thriller comic intended for girls, and which ran for two years between 1978 and 1980.
September 2, 2025 at 7:23 AM
This Misty cover positively purrs with dark mystery and peril.
The artist was Mario Capaldi, a regular on the cult supernatural thriller comic intended for girls, and which ran for two years between 1978 and 1980.
The artist was Mario Capaldi, a regular on the cult supernatural thriller comic intended for girls, and which ran for two years between 1978 and 1980.
It’s transfer deadline day in England, and a suitable opportunity to look back at an audacious attempt by the fictional Middle-Eastern nation of Basran to lure Roy Race away from Melchester Rovers at the start of the 1978-79 season. David Sque was the artist.
September 1, 2025 at 7:42 AM
It’s transfer deadline day in England, and a suitable opportunity to look back at an audacious attempt by the fictional Middle-Eastern nation of Basran to lure Roy Race away from Melchester Rovers at the start of the 1978-79 season. David Sque was the artist.
Sid Burgon drew this eye-catching cover of Whizzer and Chips (with Krazy) to promote a Louis Marx toy competition in early September 1978.
Curiously, one of a tiny number of W&C covers from the comic’s first 16 years not to include an image of Sid’s pet snake Slippy.
Curiously, one of a tiny number of W&C covers from the comic’s first 16 years not to include an image of Sid’s pet snake Slippy.
August 31, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Sid Burgon drew this eye-catching cover of Whizzer and Chips (with Krazy) to promote a Louis Marx toy competition in early September 1978.
Curiously, one of a tiny number of W&C covers from the comic’s first 16 years not to include an image of Sid’s pet snake Slippy.
Curiously, one of a tiny number of W&C covers from the comic’s first 16 years not to include an image of Sid’s pet snake Slippy.
Ever dream of travelling back in time just to pop into a newsagent and see what comics were on display? Here’s a selection of some of the titles on sale in early September 1978 (off-sale date Saturday 9th).
I’ll post some of the covers and contents over the next few days.
I’ll post some of the covers and contents over the next few days.
August 30, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Ever dream of travelling back in time just to pop into a newsagent and see what comics were on display? Here’s a selection of some of the titles on sale in early September 1978 (off-sale date Saturday 9th).
I’ll post some of the covers and contents over the next few days.
I’ll post some of the covers and contents over the next few days.
One of history's most important comics was Charley's War, published initially in Battle and written by the great Pat Mills. Now Pat's sequel is on the way! Please back Ragtime Soldier here, and share as widely as possible.
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March 23, 2025 at 10:46 AM
One of history's most important comics was Charley's War, published initially in Battle and written by the great Pat Mills. Now Pat's sequel is on the way! Please back Ragtime Soldier here, and share as widely as possible.
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Doctor Who Weekly, cover date 12 December 1979.
One of telly’s greatest monster designs in close-up on the front of one of history’s greatest comics makes for a superb cover. Aged 9, I loved Doctor Who, I loved DWW, and Zygons scared the Y-fronts off me. A true classic.
One of telly’s greatest monster designs in close-up on the front of one of history’s greatest comics makes for a superb cover. Aged 9, I loved Doctor Who, I loved DWW, and Zygons scared the Y-fronts off me. A true classic.
December 12, 2024 at 8:08 AM
Doctor Who Weekly, cover date 12 December 1979.
One of telly’s greatest monster designs in close-up on the front of one of history’s greatest comics makes for a superb cover. Aged 9, I loved Doctor Who, I loved DWW, and Zygons scared the Y-fronts off me. A true classic.
One of telly’s greatest monster designs in close-up on the front of one of history’s greatest comics makes for a superb cover. Aged 9, I loved Doctor Who, I loved DWW, and Zygons scared the Y-fronts off me. A true classic.
The Beano, cover date 8 December 1973.
Shameless promotion of its own wares by DC Thomson here. Biffo the Bear's strip is just an extended advert. But who cares? It’s good-looking art by David Sutherland, and it's always fun to see in-strip references to newsagents and printers.
Shameless promotion of its own wares by DC Thomson here. Biffo the Bear's strip is just an extended advert. But who cares? It’s good-looking art by David Sutherland, and it's always fun to see in-strip references to newsagents and printers.
December 8, 2024 at 9:11 AM
The Beano, cover date 8 December 1973.
Shameless promotion of its own wares by DC Thomson here. Biffo the Bear's strip is just an extended advert. But who cares? It’s good-looking art by David Sutherland, and it's always fun to see in-strip references to newsagents and printers.
Shameless promotion of its own wares by DC Thomson here. Biffo the Bear's strip is just an extended advert. But who cares? It’s good-looking art by David Sutherland, and it's always fun to see in-strip references to newsagents and printers.
Eagle and Tiger, cover date 7 December 1985.
Here’s a rather age-stained Eagle from my collection (art by Carlos Cruz). It had merged with the longer running Tiger comic earlier in the year as IPC’s roster of boys’ comic titles reduced in line with a gradually declining market.
Here’s a rather age-stained Eagle from my collection (art by Carlos Cruz). It had merged with the longer running Tiger comic earlier in the year as IPC’s roster of boys’ comic titles reduced in line with a gradually declining market.
December 7, 2024 at 10:08 AM
Eagle and Tiger, cover date 7 December 1985.
Here’s a rather age-stained Eagle from my collection (art by Carlos Cruz). It had merged with the longer running Tiger comic earlier in the year as IPC’s roster of boys’ comic titles reduced in line with a gradually declining market.
Here’s a rather age-stained Eagle from my collection (art by Carlos Cruz). It had merged with the longer running Tiger comic earlier in the year as IPC’s roster of boys’ comic titles reduced in line with a gradually declining market.
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Build high for happiness, dig deep for confusion. Here are some thoughts on an unlikely pairing of #DoctorWho stories broadcast 34 years apart: Paradise Towers & The Vanquishers.
Urban neglect, community strength, mindfulness and chocolate.
www.dwrandomised.com/post/home-is-where-the-hurt-is
Urban neglect, community strength, mindfulness and chocolate.
www.dwrandomised.com/post/home-is-where-the-hurt-is
December 6, 2024 at 1:01 PM
Build high for happiness, dig deep for confusion. Here are some thoughts on an unlikely pairing of #DoctorWho stories broadcast 34 years apart: Paradise Towers & The Vanquishers.
Urban neglect, community strength, mindfulness and chocolate.
www.dwrandomised.com/post/home-is-where-the-hurt-is
Urban neglect, community strength, mindfulness and chocolate.
www.dwrandomised.com/post/home-is-where-the-hurt-is
Buster, cover date 6 December 1975.
The jokes in Snooper were based as much on the character having an enormous hooter as on the nosiness it denoted. Making fun of physical characteristics was common in 70s comics, certainly more than in kids’ comics books and cartoons today.
The jokes in Snooper were based as much on the character having an enormous hooter as on the nosiness it denoted. Making fun of physical characteristics was common in 70s comics, certainly more than in kids’ comics books and cartoons today.
December 6, 2024 at 8:01 AM
Buster, cover date 6 December 1975.
The jokes in Snooper were based as much on the character having an enormous hooter as on the nosiness it denoted. Making fun of physical characteristics was common in 70s comics, certainly more than in kids’ comics books and cartoons today.
The jokes in Snooper were based as much on the character having an enormous hooter as on the nosiness it denoted. Making fun of physical characteristics was common in 70s comics, certainly more than in kids’ comics books and cartoons today.
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Who’s writing your story?
A dwrandomised take on The Mind Robber and The Runaway Bride. Thoughts on each story, and connections between the two. #DoctorWho
New blog post: www.dwrandomised.com/post/walk-into-my-parlour
A dwrandomised take on The Mind Robber and The Runaway Bride. Thoughts on each story, and connections between the two. #DoctorWho
New blog post: www.dwrandomised.com/post/walk-into-my-parlour
WALK INTO MY PARLOUR
The Mind Robber and The Runaway Bride
www.dwrandomised.com
November 29, 2024 at 1:01 PM
Who’s writing your story?
A dwrandomised take on The Mind Robber and The Runaway Bride. Thoughts on each story, and connections between the two. #DoctorWho
New blog post: www.dwrandomised.com/post/walk-into-my-parlour
A dwrandomised take on The Mind Robber and The Runaway Bride. Thoughts on each story, and connections between the two. #DoctorWho
New blog post: www.dwrandomised.com/post/walk-into-my-parlour
After Saka’s penalty the commentator (Darren Fletcher?) once again rolled out the story of the pen he missed against Italy. Again. ‘Resolute’ … ‘Fine young man’ … ‘Starboy’ etc. Couple of thoughts: … #Arsenal
November 26, 2024 at 10:11 PM
After Saka’s penalty the commentator (Darren Fletcher?) once again rolled out the story of the pen he missed against Italy. Again. ‘Resolute’ … ‘Fine young man’ … ‘Starboy’ etc. Couple of thoughts: … #Arsenal
‘2 Comics in 1 … Double the Fun!’ was quite the grift in the 1970s. The value wasn’t much greater than a single-title comic, but it created an extra little bit of interest and Whizzer and Chips, Score n’ Roar, Shiver and Shake all tried it on. Here’s a Mike Lacey cover for S&S dated 17 Nov 1973.
November 17, 2024 at 6:04 PM
‘2 Comics in 1 … Double the Fun!’ was quite the grift in the 1970s. The value wasn’t much greater than a single-title comic, but it created an extra little bit of interest and Whizzer and Chips, Score n’ Roar, Shiver and Shake all tried it on. Here’s a Mike Lacey cover for S&S dated 17 Nov 1973.
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I created a @2000ad.bsky.social creators starter pack. Who am I missing? go.bsky.app/BG2jVJ4
November 14, 2024 at 2:20 PM
I created a @2000ad.bsky.social creators starter pack. Who am I missing? go.bsky.app/BG2jVJ4
2000AD, cover date 5 September 1981.
Here’s another legendary cover from British comics history, as artist Dave Gibbons introduces us to genetic infantryman Rogue Trooper.
Here’s another legendary cover from British comics history, as artist Dave Gibbons introduces us to genetic infantryman Rogue Trooper.
September 5, 2024 at 7:44 AM
2000AD, cover date 5 September 1981.
Here’s another legendary cover from British comics history, as artist Dave Gibbons introduces us to genetic infantryman Rogue Trooper.
Here’s another legendary cover from British comics history, as artist Dave Gibbons introduces us to genetic infantryman Rogue Trooper.
Whoopee!, cover date 4 September 1976.
Whoopee! is the comic I most wish I’d read regularly as a kid. It had so many great characters who still make me SNORT! SNIGGER! CHUCKLE! today, at the grand old age of CREAK! GROAN!
Including Bumpkin Billionaires, drawn here by Jimmy Hansen.
Whoopee! is the comic I most wish I’d read regularly as a kid. It had so many great characters who still make me SNORT! SNIGGER! CHUCKLE! today, at the grand old age of CREAK! GROAN!
Including Bumpkin Billionaires, drawn here by Jimmy Hansen.
September 4, 2024 at 7:04 AM
Whoopee!, cover date 4 September 1976.
Whoopee! is the comic I most wish I’d read regularly as a kid. It had so many great characters who still make me SNORT! SNIGGER! CHUCKLE! today, at the grand old age of CREAK! GROAN!
Including Bumpkin Billionaires, drawn here by Jimmy Hansen.
Whoopee! is the comic I most wish I’d read regularly as a kid. It had so many great characters who still make me SNORT! SNIGGER! CHUCKLE! today, at the grand old age of CREAK! GROAN!
Including Bumpkin Billionaires, drawn here by Jimmy Hansen.
Spellbound, cover date 3 September 1977.
Spellbound ran for just 15 months in the mid-1970s, offering tales of magic and wonder for girls. Normal Lee’s cover for #50 features some of the most popular strips: Marina, Supercats, Damian Darke and Miss Hatherleigh of Cremond Castle.
Spellbound ran for just 15 months in the mid-1970s, offering tales of magic and wonder for girls. Normal Lee’s cover for #50 features some of the most popular strips: Marina, Supercats, Damian Darke and Miss Hatherleigh of Cremond Castle.
September 3, 2024 at 7:29 AM
Spellbound, cover date 3 September 1977.
Spellbound ran for just 15 months in the mid-1970s, offering tales of magic and wonder for girls. Normal Lee’s cover for #50 features some of the most popular strips: Marina, Supercats, Damian Darke and Miss Hatherleigh of Cremond Castle.
Spellbound ran for just 15 months in the mid-1970s, offering tales of magic and wonder for girls. Normal Lee’s cover for #50 features some of the most popular strips: Marina, Supercats, Damian Darke and Miss Hatherleigh of Cremond Castle.
Tiger and Jag, cover date 2 September 1972.
Yvonne Hutton’s Roy of the Rovers covers rank alongside the very best examples of British comic art. She had a gift for capturing the athleticism, excitement and atmosphere of a top football game.
Yvonne Hutton’s Roy of the Rovers covers rank alongside the very best examples of British comic art. She had a gift for capturing the athleticism, excitement and atmosphere of a top football game.
September 2, 2024 at 7:26 AM
Tiger and Jag, cover date 2 September 1972.
Yvonne Hutton’s Roy of the Rovers covers rank alongside the very best examples of British comic art. She had a gift for capturing the athleticism, excitement and atmosphere of a top football game.
Yvonne Hutton’s Roy of the Rovers covers rank alongside the very best examples of British comic art. She had a gift for capturing the athleticism, excitement and atmosphere of a top football game.
Sparky, cover date 1 September 1973.
Here’s a fun Barney Bulldog cover by Bill Ritchie. Barney is actually the dog whose paw is seen exiting stage right, not the angry pooch. It’s a great design: that block-type Sparky title gives the cover the look of a bill poster.
Here’s a fun Barney Bulldog cover by Bill Ritchie. Barney is actually the dog whose paw is seen exiting stage right, not the angry pooch. It’s a great design: that block-type Sparky title gives the cover the look of a bill poster.
September 1, 2024 at 8:23 AM
Sparky, cover date 1 September 1973.
Here’s a fun Barney Bulldog cover by Bill Ritchie. Barney is actually the dog whose paw is seen exiting stage right, not the angry pooch. It’s a great design: that block-type Sparky title gives the cover the look of a bill poster.
Here’s a fun Barney Bulldog cover by Bill Ritchie. Barney is actually the dog whose paw is seen exiting stage right, not the angry pooch. It’s a great design: that block-type Sparky title gives the cover the look of a bill poster.
Nikki, cover date 31 August 1985.
Was this the most progressive children’s comic cover of 1985?
Was this the most progressive children’s comic cover of 1985?
August 31, 2024 at 8:34 AM
Nikki, cover date 31 August 1985.
Was this the most progressive children’s comic cover of 1985?
Was this the most progressive children’s comic cover of 1985?