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Lew Stringer @lewstringer.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I've revived one of my oldest characters, Derek the Troll, in a new full page story for the upcoming Goof special, in comic shops this December. More info at this link... lewstringercomics.blogspot.com/2026/09/dere...

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Lew Stringer @lewstringer.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Rob Reed and Claire Bend, the filmmakers behind the Oink! documentary have set up a crowdfunder to expand the film with more footage for future screenings. It's not often we get films about humour comics in this country so here's the link if you wish to support it... www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/oink

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Oink: Piggs, Puns & Plops - Short Documentary

Raising finishing and screening funds for a short documentary that looks at the origins, influence & legacy of a revered cult British comic.

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Lew Stringer @lewstringer.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I'm very sorry to say I won't be at the High Vis Kings Heath Comic Con tomorrow. Got a bug at the moment so I'll give it a miss. My apologies for letting anyone down.

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Lew Stringer @lewstringer.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The merchandise department would explode! 😂

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Lew Stringer @lewstringer.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Here's a quick sneak peek at part of my next Daft Dimension comic strip. You'll find the full version inside Doctor Who Magazine No.634, on sale Thursday 17th September! Here are more details of the contents of that issue... doctorwhomagazine.com/doctor-who-m...

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Lew Stringer @lewstringer.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

My original artwork at special Buy It Now prices for a quick sale! A Beano page featuring Bash Street Mice plus a Daft Dimension strip from Doctor Who Magazine. Grab 'em before they're gone! www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?i...

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Lew Stringer @lewstringer.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Thanks Sam. Pleased to hear that.

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2000 AD Comics @2000ad.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

The Collected Cloak! In partnership with The Treasury of British Comics, ComicOz are collecting Mike Higgs' classic series in hardback. With a foreword from Alan Moore, this is one that can't be missed! bit.ly/3UE45z0

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Preorder The Collected Cloak by Mike Higgs from ComicOz

Preorder your copy of The Collected Cloak, a stunning hardback by Mike Higgs, featuring exclusive artwork and an interview with the creator!

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Lew Stringer @lewstringer.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

It's always the ones you least suspect.

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Lew Stringer @lewstringer.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

There's still time for them to fix it hopefully.

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Lew Stringer @lewstringer.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

It's International Dogs Day. Remembering my fantastic, funny, and intelligent dog who brought much happiness for 18 years. 1985 - 2003.

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Lew Stringer @lewstringer.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Waterstones do stock them, eventually. Some branches of Sainsbury's and Asda too, but the days of newsagents stocking them are long gone. Not sure how they can survive for much longer, unless thousands of parents buy them online sight unseen?

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Lew Stringer @lewstringer.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

These days the annuals are available from online sellers in August but shops tend to wait until late Sept or October. I guess they need the shelf space for other stuff now that annuals aren't selling as well as they did 50 years ago.

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Lew Stringer @lewstringer.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Follow the link to see a summary of most of the characters I've created over the past 40 plus years. It was more than I expected when I started compiling the article. Here we go... lewstringercomics.blogspot.com/2026/08/hero...

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Heroes or villains?

Cartoonist Lew Stringer's blog about his work for Beano, Buster, Oink and many other comics.

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Lew Stringer @lewstringer.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

As I overprinted on this issue I still have loads of copies of Combat Colin No.3 left. Collects the stories that originally appeared in Marvel UK's TRANSFORMERS comics Nos.226 to 256 in 1989/90. 40 pages (36 interior black and white pages plus full colour covers). ko-fi.com/s/e794cb5a3f

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Lew Stringer @lewstringer.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Doctor Who Magazine No.633 hits the shops this Thursday (August 20th) and amongst its 84 pages of interviews, news, features and strips will be another Daft Dimension comic strip from me.

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Lew Stringer @lewstringer.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Comics Assemble happens tomorrow, Saturday 15th August at Gloucester Leisure Centre. I'll be bringing along a few comics and doing A4 character sketches on request. Hope to see you there! comicsassemble.net

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Comics Assemble! - Democratic Comic Convention | August 15, 2026

Comics Assemble! - A democratic celebration of comics by creators. Join us August 15, 2026 at GL1 Leisure Centre, Gloucester. Book exhibitor tables and buy tickets now!

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Lew Stringer @lewstringer.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

The strip that inspired me as a kid. THE COLLECTED CLOAK is available to order now from your nearest comic shop! All of Mike Higgs' brilliant 1960s Cloak strips in one big hardback, plus extras. Over 230 pages. Give your comic shop the code AUG262180 so they'll know to order it.

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Lew Stringer @lewstringer.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Thank you for keeping the strips alive. 👍

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Lew Stringer @lewstringer.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Crikey, I scripted three out of four strips in that one. The Nineties were a very busy time for me. I was also a regular on Viz comic and others back then too. Happy days.

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Lew Stringer @lewstringer.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Sorry to hear that. There's no point in rushing into another relationship yet though. Give yourself time to enjoy your own independence. Wishing you the very best. X

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Lew Stringer @lewstringer.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Published today! The Dandy Annual 2027 with 112 all new pages including three double page Dinah Mo stories by me. Cover by The Sharp Bros.

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Lew Stringer @lewstringer.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Only a week to go until COMICS ASSEMBLE in Gloucester! Saturday 15th August, Gloucester Leisure Centre. Here's the link to get your tickets! Hope to see you there! comicsassemble.net

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Lew Stringer @lewstringer.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

This brand new book about The Prisoner TV series includes essays by a variety of contributors PLUS a cartoon by me from 2007. Profits from the sale of this book will be donated to MIND and Ty Gobaith Children's Hospice. www.amazon.co.uk/Half-Dozen-O...

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Lew Stringer @lewstringer.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

New from Rebellion, a hardback collection of Trelawny of the Guards, reprinting the series from 1966. I don't usually go for war stories but the art by the great Victor de la Fuente is something else!

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Lew Stringer @lewstringer.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Your vibrant colour choices have been incredible for this, Patricia.

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Lew Stringer @lewstringer.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

The final issue of Ripcord is in comic shops now! This has been a fantastic fast paced horror series by @cullenbunn.bsky.social @aneke.bsky.social and @patriciamartinn.bsky.social. if you missed it, catch the graphic novel soon! #comics

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Lew Stringer @lewstringer.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Selling a couple of things if anyone is interested. www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?i...

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Lew Stringer @lewstringer.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Here's where you'll find me at comic conventions over the next couple of months: COMICS ASSEMBLE Saturday August 15th, GL1 Leisure Centre, Gloucester. HI VIZ COMIC CON Saturday 19th September, All Saints Community Centre, Kings Heath (near Birmingham).

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Lew Stringer @lewstringer.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Last few hours to go. Ends tonight! Pathetic Sharks (Viz) and Combat Colin (Marvel UK) original art pages up for sale. Good luck with your bids! www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?i...

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Lew Stringer @lewstringer.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Follow the link to see what else is available .... ko-fi.com/lewstringer/...

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Lew Stringer @lewstringer.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Original artwork from VIZ for sale. The Pathetic Sharks! A complete story up for auction. Ends on Sunday! All bids welcome. Here's the link... www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?i...

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Lew Stringer @lewstringer.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

As I overprinted on this one I still have plenty of copies of Combat Colin No.3 left. 40 pages collecting the Combat Colin stories from Transformers Nos.226 to 256, July 1989 to February 1990, plus bonus back up items! ko-fi.com/s/e794cb5a3f

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Lew Stringer @lewstringer.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

I haven't been to Portmeirion in nearly 20 years although I used to have holidays there lots of times. I suspect they'd think the humour is too crude and disrespectful.

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