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Get it? See, it's funny 'cuz our President is a pathological liar who rarely, if ever, tells the truth.
February 13, 2026 at 7:29 PM
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Mike does Frank (with own spin)

1-3 exercise in demonstrating pencils, ink, colouring

Then, curve ball - presents Frank’s finished work ..

This is mega art class

Mike has technical accuracy of the Thunderbird machines

Frank through stylised delivery injects action, dynamics and emotion
July 10, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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“Frank through stylised delivery injects action, dynamics and emotion”
Mike does Frank (with own spin)

1-3 exercise in demonstrating pencils, ink, colouring

Then, curve ball - presents Frank’s finished work ..

This is mega art class

Mike has technical accuracy of the Thunderbird machines

Frank through stylised delivery injects action, dynamics and emotion
February 11, 2026 at 9:33 PM
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More Eric Eden & the #Daleks
February 9, 2026 at 8:42 PM
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That’s quite a mess

It’s going to get worse

Going to take more than a visit to the body shop..

Mike Noble and the glorious adventures of the Fireball XL5
February 9, 2026 at 8:40 PM
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The third of the interviews with Frank Bellamy in the 1970s that exist only as sound recordings

From “About Anglia” in 1976
The Eagle & TV21 comic artist Frank Bellamy interviewed by Chris Young in 1976 for 'About Anglia'
YouTube video by Alan Hayes (Hidden Tiger Books)
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February 9, 2026 at 8:30 PM
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It’s Frank

It’s Thunderbirds

It’s glorious
February 9, 2026 at 8:25 PM
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Another beautiful instalment of Stingray: The Flying Fish

With some help courtesy of production stills from the tv episode “Echo of Danger”

That’s not to knock Ron - the first page and a half is of completely original design and just great

Love the wee heli-jet
February 9, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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Agent 21’s latest brilliant plan involves blowing up his only means of escape

I’m not especially clever but can spot an alternative here
February 9, 2026 at 7:55 PM
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💥Supermarionation Sunday💥

On a Monday 🤦‍♀️

Today’s news, today

The TV Century 21 thread 🧵

Issue #56

On sale 09 February 1966

All headlines faithfully transcribed in alt text

THIS WEEK:

The WSP Press Officer’s knowledge of Physics isn’t any better than Matt Matic’s…
February 9, 2026 at 7:51 PM
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Another surprise for Chloe...💖📦
February 11, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Point of no return: a hellish ‘hothouse Earth’ getting closer, scientists say www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Point of no return: a hellish ‘hothouse Earth’ getting closer, scientists say
Continued global heating could set irreversible course by triggering climate tipping points, but most people unaware
www.theguardian.com
February 11, 2026 at 8:55 PM
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The Spirit from February 11, 1951. Written by Jules Fieffer and drawn by Will Eisner.
February 11, 2026 at 8:53 PM
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The Black Hole comic strip adaptation from February 10, 1980. By Carl Fallberg & Jack Kirby, it was part of Walt Disney's Treasury of Classic Tales strip.
February 10, 2026 at 10:22 PM
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Little Nemo in Slumberland by Winsor McCay from February 9, 1907.
February 9, 2026 at 2:34 PM
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Fritzi Ritz By Ernie Bushmiller
February 12,1938
February 10, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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Today is the birthday of artist & letterer Hitoshi “Irv” Watanabe (Feb. 10, 1919-Jan. 1, 1993). He entered the comics industry during its Golden Age & became a very prolific letterer, working for a variety of companies, including DC, Marvel, & Lev Gleason Publications.
February 10, 2026 at 12:18 PM
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"One word from me..."

"Doctor Who: Kinda" part 4 (1982). #DoctorWho
February 9, 2026 at 8:39 AM
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In the Land of Wonderful Dreams by Winsor McCay from February 9, 1913.
February 9, 2026 at 8:10 PM
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NEW UPLOAD! ALF sets up! Dr Who is down! Semi-Automatic Steve is a cut above! Scooby down at the pyramids! Snarf takes up the challenge (not that one)! PLUS: Ray clams up in an exclusive Real Ghostbusters, AND: Galvatron can be in any comic he wants! #MarvelBumperComic
The Marvel Bumper Comic issue 9 : Marvel UK : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
Cover date: 21st Jan 89Approx publication: 7th Jan 89ContentsThe Real Ghostbusters: “Freaky Fish Tank”Combat Colin, reprinted from Action Force 46ALF:...
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February 8, 2026 at 10:51 AM
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Nancy By Ernie Bushmiller
February 08,1948
February 8, 2026 at 8:39 PM
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This is all simply lovely

That last frame though

That’s Marina 😍

Next week:

Before Pan’s People..

Until then 👋🏼
February 7, 2026 at 8:05 PM
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More “misplaced in another galaxy”

Translating a mystery signal?

Sounds like a 1960’s pop tune
February 7, 2026 at 7:43 PM
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My word, Mr Frank Langford really has found his groove 😍

And it’s only issue #4

A continuous run of gorgeousness beckons..

Where’s Penny been this evening, since meeting with Elaine Wickford?

A classy black trouser suit and interesting pink blouse here

✔️
February 7, 2026 at 7:40 PM