5 h. ago Truth, justice and a whole lot of money: Family’s attic comic book find becomes $9M windfall

The comic book shattered the previous record set last year when a comic book sold for $6 million

Society

23 h. ago Superman No 1 sells for $9.12m, becoming most expensive comic ever sold

The pristine copy of Superman No 1, the character’s first solo title from 1939, was discovered in an attic in California last year A copy of Superman No 1 that was discovered in an attic in California last year has become the world’s most expensive comic book after selling for US$9.12m (£6.96m, A$14.14m).Superman No 1 was published in 1939 and was the Man of Steel’s first solo title. It marked the first time a character that debuted in a comic book had their own title devoted entirely to them. Continue reading...

Politics

47 h. ago Angoulême comics festival in crisis as creators and publishers declare boycott

French government withdraws funding after claims of toxic management and dismissal of staff member who lodged rape complaintOne of the world’s most prestigious comic book festivals is under threat of cancellation after leading graphic novelists and publishers announced they would boycott the event and the French government withdrew a tranche of its funding.In the biggest crisis in its illustrious history, the Angoulême festival of la bande dessinée (comic strip) may not take place in 2026 after claims of toxic management and the dismissal of a member of staff who had lodged a rape complaint. Continue reading...

Events

49 h. ago Rabih Alameddine wins National book award for fiction with darkly comic epic spanning six decades

True to his irreverent style, author of The True True Story of Raja the Gullible (and His Mother) thanks his psychiatrist, his gastrointestinal doctors and his drug dealersRabih Alameddine has won the National book award for fiction for The True True Story of Raja the Gullible (and His Mother), a darkly comic saga spanning six decades in the life of a Lebanese family.The novel, which traverses a sprawling history of Lebanon including its civil war and economic collapse, is told through the eyes of its titular protagonist: a gay 63-year-old philosophy teacher confronting his past and his relationship with his mother and his homeland. Continue reading...

Events

4 d. ago Charity shop manager auctions off £2 dish and it sells for jaw

A charity shop worker had a sneaking suspicion that a dish they'd picked up for around £2 was actually worth a lot more money – so they took it to auction to find out

Economics

6 d. ago I burned through a lot living large after Trainspotting took off, says IRVINE WELSH

Welsh is the writer best known for his 1993 novel, which has sold a million copies in the UK alone and was turned into a hit film starring Ewan McGregor.

Events

1 week ago Quick way to address damp that Germans swear by, and it costs nothing

Conquering damp problems can often cost a lot of money, whether that's in gadgets to remove moisture from the air or expensive repairs and renovations on a home

Politics

1 week ago Unseen comic book stash going under the hammer for astonishing guide price

A cache of never-before-seen rare comic books, featuring some of Marvel and DC Comics most beloved characters is going up for auction later this month - and collectors can't wait to get their hands on them

Politics

2 w. ago I’ve been on more than 50 cheap family holidays. Here’s how to plan one

‘Be smart with where you book and spend your money in everyday life, because you can do a lot with reward points’

Politics

2 w. ago Why the anger with Billie Eilish? You’re not allowed to say what we all know about billionaires | Zoe Williams

The singer is giving away millions – but the parameters for criticising the super-rich are very narrow, and hardly anyone qualifiesWhat exactly happened with Billie Eilish at the Wall Street Journal Magazine Innovator awards last week? Look it up, and you have a perfect thumbnail of the modern information environment, its highs and lows. You can find out the exact words used by the event host, Stephen Colbert, as he introduced her and announced that the 23-year-old singer was giving away $11.5m (£8.8m) to fight food poverty and the climate crisis. You can find out the exact words she used after she took the stage. “We’re in a time right now where the world is really, really bad and really dark and people need empathy and help more than kind of ever, especially in our country,” she said. You can also get straight to the controversial bit. “Love you all, but there’s a few people in here that have a lot more money than me. If you’re a billionaire, why are you a billionaire? No hate, bu...

Politics

2 w. ago Why the anger with Billie Eilish? Because it’s against the rules to say what we all know about billionaires | Zoe Williams

The singer is giving away millions – but the parameters for criticising the super-rich are very narrow, and hardly anyone qualifiesWhat exactly happened with Billie Eilish at the Wall Street Journal Magazine Innovator awards last week? Look it up, and you have a perfect thumbnail of the modern information environment, its highs and lows. You can find out the exact words used by the event host, Stephen Colbert, as he introduced her and announced that the 23-year-old singer was giving away $11.5m (£8.8m) to fight food poverty and the climate crisis. You can find out the exact words she used after she took the stage. “We’re in a time right now where the world is really, really bad and really dark and people need empathy and help more than kind of ever, especially in our country,” she said. You can also get straight to the controversial bit. “Love you all, but there’s a few people in here that have a lot more money than me. If you’re a billionaire, why are you a billionaire? No hate, bu...

Politics

2 w. ago David Squires on George of the Generic and the future of football

Our cartoonist on how even a comic-book hero could become a greedy narcissist if the game continues to eat itselfBuy a copy of a Squires cartoon in our Print ShopDavid’s latest book, Chaos in the Box: get it now Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago BBC announces exciting new supernatural comedy based on comic legend's book

The BBC has confirmed a new comedy series based on a much-loved book by a British comedy legend

Culture

3 w. ago The war in Gaza is supposed to be over. But be warned: without truth and justice, it will never truly end | Simon Tisdall

A fragile ceasefire is in place, but what’s needed is an international tribunal for resolution and reparation. That’s the only route to lasting peaceDonald Trump insists the war in Gaza is over. No, it isn’t. The violence is much reduced. Yet Israeli forces have reportedly killed about 100 Palestinians and wounded hundreds more since the 10 October ceasefire began. Food aid supplies are still heavily restricted. The occupation continues, in Gaza and the West Bank. US officials fear prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his accomplices may renege on the deal, as in the past.Likewise, Hamas elements and rival gangs have kept fighting. The terrorist group is not disarming; Israeli forces have not fully withdrawn to the agreed lines. US-framed security, governance and reconstruction proposals remain vague, hypothetical and contentious. The war’s root causes, principally the denial of Palestinian sovereignty and statehood, are not addressed. Unless that changes, it will all kick off agai...

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