Aggression, Madmen and Farewell Jim – Wednesday Comics. Welcome to Wednesday Comics. Each week, we will highlight our Comic of the Week, along with other notable releases, classic favourites, and industry news. After a couple of weeks off, I return for a very quiet week of comics, with only three titles. Its also a sad week, as we lost one of the true legends of the industry.
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Now on with the comics…
Gehenna: Naked Aggression #1
Image Comics
By Patrick Kindlon, Maurizio Rosenzweig, Matteo Vattani and Jim Campbell
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There’s a contract out on Gehenna. But she’s managed to stay alive long enough that the contract has been resold several times as consolidated debt between criminal organizations. Now she intends to put a stop to the chain of custody on that contract. With a bullet.
Series creators PATRICK KINDLON (FRONTIERSMAN) and MARCO FERRARI (SCARLETT) and artist MAURIZIO ROSENZWEIG (Dylan Dog), bring you nonstop action inspired by Gun Honey and Elektra: Assassin.
This comic reprints the story that was originally serialised in the Image! 30th Anniversary Anthology. Writer Kindlon and artist Rosenzweig deliver a grindhouse-inspired thrill ride packed with incredible art, stylised violence, sharp pacing, and buckets of raw attitude. It blends pulp action with a morally complex heroine, offering a blood-soaked journey through a world where survival means striking first—and hardest. Perfect for fans of John Wick and Elektra: Assassin.
2000AD #2439
Rebellion
By Rob Williams, RM Guera, Giulia Brusco, Annie Parkhouse, Gordon Rennie, Jake Lynch, Dylan Teague, Jim Campbell, Alan Kerr, Ian Richardson, Pippa Bowland, Simon Bowland, Ed Whiting, Adam Stone, Ian Edginton and D’Israeli
Buy from 2000AD Webshop – 2000AD #2439 (Link)
A huge new story begins this week for Judge Dredd, as he heads to the jungle to track down a lead in the claustrophobic Tunnels. Rob Williams and RM Guera, the team responsible for last year’s Rend & Tear storyline set in the snowy wilderness, are at it again! And if you thought Guera was good at drawing the wilds, just wait till you see how he takes on a jungle.
Alongside, we have a Future Shock written by Ed Whiting and drawn by Adam Stone. Ed was the winner of our Thought Bubble Writer Search a year or two ago, and continues to write stories for The Galaxy’s Greatest – but also, step forward Adam Stone, who won last year’s Artist Search and makes his 2000 AD debut here! The 2000 AD Talent Search – over a decade of finding unpublished new talent and bringing them to the Prog!
2000AD continues the summer surge of high-octane sci-fi storytelling with a fresh batch of new thrills and one-off shocks from the stars of tomorrow.
Madman Omnibus Vol. 1 TP
Dark Horse Comics
By Michael Allred, Laura Allred, Frank Miller, Sean Konot, Bruce Timm, Dave Stevens, Geof Darrow and Mitch O’Connell
Buy from Forbidden Planet – Madman Omnibus Vol. 1 TP (Link)
Over 600 pages drawn by legendary comics creator Michael Allred! For the first time, Madman’s debut series is presented in color for the ultimate surreal superhero reading experience in an affordable omnibus format.
From Madman’s first appearance through his mysterious origins to his adventures throughout time, space, and pop-art absurdity; follow Frank Einstein’s superhero alter ego Madman as he adventures through Snap City and encounters many zany and timeless characters and villains in this true homage to superhero fiction, metaphysical philosophy, 1950s science fiction films, rock and roll pop music, and much more in this true humorous and heartfelt comic book classic!
This six-volume Madman universe omnibus series collects all of Allred’s award-winning Madman universe (a.k.a. the “Madmaniverse”) stories in selected reading order for the ultimate Madman fan!
This 680-page volume collects Madman’s adventures from 1990 to 1996, reprinting “For the Record,” Madman (original series) 1–3, Madman Adventures 1–3, and Madman Comics 1–10, Mike Allred’s first foray comics called THEY!, and featuring bonus pinups and art by some of comics’ greatest talent like Frank Miller, Jack Kirby, Moebius, Frank Frazetta, Emily Carroll, and more!
Step into the kaleidoscopic world of Frank Einstein, the reanimated amnesiac turned offbeat superhero known as Madman, in this definitive collection of one of indie comics’ most beloved cult classics.
Madman Omnibus Vol. 1 brings together over 680 pages of surreal, pop-art-infused storytelling from the visionary mind of Michael Allred, now presented in full colour for the first time. This first volume collects Madman’s earliest adventures from 1990 to 1996. Set in the quirky, retro-futuristic Snap City, Madman’s journey is a wild blend of superhero satire, existential philosophy, 1950s sci-fi, and rock-and-roll energy. Whether he’s battling bizarre villains, time-traveling, or wrestling with his own identity, Madman’s adventures are as heartfelt as they are hallucinatory.
This is the first of six volumes in the “Madmaniverse” omnibus series, curated in a special reading order for longtime fans and newcomers alike. A must-have for collectors and lovers of boundary-pushing comics.
Farewell Jim Shooter
Visionary of the Comic Book World
Jim Shooter, the towering figure of American comics who reshaped Marvel during its most transformative era, has died aged 73 after a long battle with oesophageal cancer.
For British fans of comics, Shooter’s legacy is not just one of editorial authority, but of storytelling that crossed the Atlantic and helped define generations of comic readers.
Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1951, Shooter began writing for DC Comics at just 13 years old, scripting Legion of Super-Heroes stories that would go on to become cult classics. But it was his time as Editor-in-Chief at Marvel Comics from 1978 to 1987 that would cement his place in comic book history.
To readers here in the UK, Shooter’s Marvel was the Marvel of Secret Wars, The Dark Phoenix Saga, and the rise of the X-Men as cultural icons. His editorial reign saw the emergence of future legendary creators like Frank Miller, Chris Claremont, and John Byrne—names that became familiar to British fans through reprints in Marvel UK titles and the shelves of our local newsagents and comic shops.
Shooter was a controversial figure, known for his uncompromising editorial style and insistence on narrative clarity and structure. His vision extended beyond the page: he pioneered the concept of the company-wide crossover with Secret Wars (1984), a series that not only thrilled readers but also redefined how comics could be marketed and consumed.
After leaving Marvel, Shooter co-founded Valiant Comics, a publisher that found a loyal following in the UK during the 1990s comic boom. His influence continued to ripple through the industry, even as he remained a polarising figure among creators.
Lasting Legacy
For British fans, Shooter’s work was often encountered in black-and-white reprints, on spinner racks in corner shops, or in the pages of The Mighty World of Marvel. His stories, though American in origin, resonated deeply with readers across the UK, offering escapism, drama, and a sense of shared mythology.
Jim Shooter leaves behind a complex legacy—one of brilliance, boldness, and a relentless drive to elevate comics as a serious storytelling medium. In the UK, where his work inspired countless fans and creators alike, he will be remembered not just as an editor or writer, but as a legend.
Rest in peace, Jim Shooter. Your stories will live on in every panel turned and every hero remembered.
Your Local Comics Shops
Britain has some of the best comics shops in the world. This updated lists features just a few of the shops you can pop in to for your geek fix. Check out you own local shops and if they don’t appear on this list let me know and we can add them.
WORLDS APART BIRMINGHAM (part of FPI)
Birmingham’s premier comic book store and Pokestop.
Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 09:30 – 17:00
Wednesday, Friday: 09:30 – 18:00
Saturday: 09:30 – 18:00
Sunday: 11:00 – 17:00
14-16 Smallbrook Queensway, Birmingham B5 4EN Tel: 0121 643 0143
Website: Forbidden Planet International and Twitter: @WorldsApart_Bir
FORBIDDEN PLANET (BIRMINGHAM)
Graphic novel/comic store with merchandise & T-shirts, plus character figures & toys.
Monday to Saturday: 09:30 – 17:30
Sunday: 11:00 – 17:00
74 Bull St, Birmingham B4 6AD Tel: 0121 236 3026
Website: Forbidden Planet and Twitter: @ForbiddenPlanet
GOSH! COMICS (LONDON)
A mean little comics shop in the heart of London.
Open Daily: 10:30 – 19.00
1 Berwick St, London W1F 0DR Tel: 0207 437 0187
Website: Gosh! Comics and Twitter: @GoshComics
OK COMICS (LEEDS)
Twenty Year Old, Eisner Award Nominated Comic Book Shop in the beating heart of Leeds City Centre, UK.
Open Monday to Saturday: 11.00 – 17.00
Sunday: 11.00 – 15.00
19 Thornton’s Arcade, Briggate, Leeds LS1 6LQ Tel: 0113 246 9366
Website: OK Comics and Twitter: @OKComics
PAGE 45 (NOTTINGHAM)
UK Comic Shop created & curated since 1994 by Stephen Holland, Comics Laureate 2021-23.
Open Monday to Saturday: 09.00 – 18.00
Sunday: 11.00 – 16.00
Closed on Bank Holiday Mondays, Easter Sunday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
9 Market St, Nottingham NG1 6HY Tel: (0115) 9508045
Website: Page 45 and Twitter: @PageFortyFive
TRAVELLING MAN (VARIOUS)
Travelling Man Is The UK’s Friendliest Comic & Games Shop Since 1991. Shop Online Now! Explore The Rich Genres & Worlds That Games, Comics & Independent Press Have To Offer. Since 1991.
Open Monday to Saturday: 10.00 – 18.00
Sunday: 11.00 -17.00
LEEDS
32 Central Road, Leeds LS1 6DE Tel: 0113 245 0822
YORK
74 Goodramgate, York YO1 7LF Tel: 01904628787
NEWCASTLE
43 Grainger Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 5JE Tel: 0191 261 4993
MANCHESTER
4 Dale Street, Manchester M1 1JW Tel: 0161 237 1877
Website: Travelling Man and Twitter: @TravellingManUK
MEGA CITY COMICS (LONDON)
Mega City Comics, was established in 1981, initially as a mail-order business, supplying comics, graphic novels, and collecting supplies. After 6 years of mail-order and trading through the comic marts, we opened our shop in Camden Town in 1987.
Open Monday to Friday: 11.00 -18.00
Saturday: 10.30 – 18.00
Sunday: 11.00 – 18.00
18 Inverness Street, Camden Town, London NW1 7HJ Tel: 020 7485 9320
Website: Mega City Comics and Twitter: @MegaCityComics
MEGA CITY COMICS LIVES
Mega City Comics was aquired by Forbidden Planet in February 2025 and will now continue to be one of the best comic shops in the UK.
CLOSE ENCOUNTERS (VARIOUS)
A trio of comic shops in Bedford, Northampton and Peterborough.
BEDFORD
20 Allhallows, Bedford MK40 1LJ Tel: 01234 270777
Open Monday to Friday: 10:00 – 17.30
Saturday: 09:30 – 17:30
Sunday: 11:00 – 16:00
NORTHAMPTON
29 Abington Square, Northampton NN1 4AE Tel: 01604 602311
Monday: CLOSED
Open Tuesday: 10:00 – 17:30
Wednesday: 10:00 – 19.00
Thursday to Friday: 10:00 – 17:30
Saturday: 09:30 – 17:30
Sunday: 11:00 – 16:00
PETERBOROUGH
25 Broadway, Peterborough PE1 1SQ Tel: 01733 892827
Monday: CLOSED
Open Tuesday: 10:30 – 17:30
Wednesday: 10:30 – 18:00
Thursday to Friday : 10:30 – 17:30
Saturday: 09:30 – 17:30
Sunday: CLOSED
Website: Close Encounters and Twitter: @CEncountersUK
THAT COMIC SHOP (PRESTON)
Retailers of new Comics weekly, Magic the Gathering Card Games, Board Games, Toys, T-Shirts plus loads more.
Monday: CLOSED
Open Tuesday to Thursday: 10:00 – 17:00
Friday: 10:00 – 21:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 16:00
Sunday: CLOSED
116 Friargate, Preston PR1 2EE Tel: 01772 204287
Website: That Comic Shop and Twitter: @ThatComicShop
PARADOX COMICS (DORSET)
Comic book shop in Dorset, dealing in graphic novels, statues, action figures, card games, limited edition comics and more
Monday: Closed
Open Tuesday to Friday: 10:30 – 17:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 17:00
Sunday: 11:00 – 16:00
19 High Street, Poole, Dorset BH15 1AB Tel: 01202 661346
Website: Paradox Comics and Twitter: @ParadoxComicsUK
WAKEFIELD COMICS 616 (WAKEFIELD)
Comic Book Shop in the centre of Wakefield. Stocking the latest comics direct from the US.
Open Monday: 9:00 – 17:00
Tuesday: 9:00 – 16:30
Wednesday to Saturday: 9:00 – 17:00
Sunday: CLOSED
3 The Springs, Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 1PU Tel: 01924 375234
Website: Wakefield Comics 616 and Twitter: @wakeycomics616
COMIC BOOK GUYS (BELFAST)
Comic Book Guys – Northern Ireland’s newest independent comic book store also stocking movie memorabilia, toys & other collectibles… excelsior!
Open Monday to Saturday: 10.00 to 17.00
Sunday: CLOSED
130 Great Victoria Street, Belfast BT2 7BG Tel: 02890 080169
Website: Comic Book Guys and Twitter: @comicbookguysni
RAYGUN COMICS (RICHMOND)
A welcoming and friendly comic book shop. Comics, toys, books, games and merchandise for all ages.
Open Monday to Saturday: 10:00 – 18:00
Sunday: 11:00 – 17:00
26 Red Lion Street, Richmond TW9 1RW Tel: 0208 948 8476
Website: Raygun Comics and Twitter: @Raygun_comics
DAVE’S COMCIS (BRIGHTON)
Dave’s Comics, The Graphic Novel Shop.
Open Monday to Friday: 10:00 – 18:00
Saturday: 09:30 – 18:00
Sunday: 11.00 – 17:00
5 Sydney St, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 4EN Tel: 01273 691012
Website: Dave’s Comics and Twitter: @DavesComics
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