Women Drawing Who! 15 August 2019

Celebrate Women Drawing Who! Forbidden Planet Newcastle are delighted to announce a brand new artwork display at their in-store Gallery! From Titan Comics, this gorgeous display features the best, brightest and boldest Thirteenth Doctor artwork - all from a …

David Koepp talks to Forbidden Planet 7 August 2019

David Koepp is a celebrated American screenwriter and director best known for his work on Jurassic Park, Spider-Man, Panic Room, War of the Worlds and Mission: Impossible. His work on-screen has grossed over $6 billion worldwide – and he’s been kind enough to…

Emma Vieceli talks Life is Strange 12 July 2019

Emma Vieceli is the writer of Titan Comics' Life is Strange. And she's dropped by to have a chat about LiS, Arcadia Bay, and what it's really like to interpret a hit game in a whole new format. Were you a fan of LIS before you started to write the comics? Ve…

Rick and Morty Presents... 2 July 2019

Rick and Morty Presents... 'Rick and Morty Presents' is four oversized comics, collected for the first time, which focus on fan-favourite characters and storylines, and feature both writing and artwork from today's top talents! Writer J. Torres (Teen Titans …

House Of X & Powers Of X Due July 2019 26 June 2019

Are you ready for Jonathan Hickman's all new treatment of the X-Men in House Of X and Power Of X? Find out more in these videos. Pre-order House Of X and Power Of X here. Start your subscription with these first issues -

Kit Buss and Critical Role 20 June 2019

Everything you ever wanted from role-playing, now in comic format. Critical Role Vox Machina is back - and now in comic format. And we have our very own, exclusive variant cover edition, featuring artwork by Kit Buss. Join familiar faces from Critical Role’s …

Big Potato at Forbidden Planet 10 June 2019

Last weekend, Forbidden Planet were delighted to host five amazing teams from Big Potato Games, demonstrating their fantastic ranges with some great in-store demos We got to Scrawl some graffiti and to drop some Truth Bombs, to flush out the stealthy imposte…

The Illustrated Guides to Middle-Earth 7 June 2019

There are few fantasy creators that have ever compared to the sheer imaginative scale of J R R Tolkien, and few scholars that have ever known Tolkien’s work as well as David Day.  And here, in his latest three illustrated books, Day takes three new looks Tolk…

The 2019 Summer Catalogue is Here 20 May 2019

Summer is here and so is our brand new catalogue. Featuring all the best goodies from this year’s blockbusters and from the shows that we know and love – plus a fantastic selection of graphic novels and books. You can grab your copy FREE from your local Forb…

Concept Art from Taran Matharu's The Chosen 10 May 2019

CADE CARTER IS LOST Convicted of a crime he didn’t commit, Cade is facing a year in reform school when he finds himself suddenly transported to another realm - but this new world is no escape. Populated by bloodthirsty prehistoric creatures and fierce warrior…

Free Comic Book Day at Forbidden Planet 7 May 2019

We had a fantastic time at Free Comic Book Day Free Comic Book Day is one of the best things about comics fandom – it’s the opportunity for companies like Forbidden Planet to bring new people into the hobby. And it’s something we enjoy! Thanks to the creat…

Dan McDaid Original Artwork Display at Forbidden Planet Newcastle 30 April 2019

Forbidden Planet Newcastle is delighted to welcome a brand new artwork display from DAN McDAID. Featuring original illustrations from Firefly, Doom Patrol and The Fearsome Doctor Fang, it also details Dan's choices of pens, inks and paper. Catch this amazing…

Alien: The Blueprints - Pre Order Now 26 April 2019

Coming in Autumn 2019 from Titan Books is this highly detailed look at the world of the Alien movie series. Alien: The Blueprints is a collection of blueprints of all the major vehicles, ships and technology of the Alien movie universe. Artist Graham Langrid…

From Titan Comics: Rick and Morty vs. Dungeons & Dragons 5 April 2019

ROLL FOR INITIATIVE! If you’re any kind of fantasy fan, then you know Patrick Rothfuss - and you know Dungeons & Dragons. And if that’s not already enough of a mash-up for you to make a saving throw, then add the madcap antics of Rick and Morty, and the …

The Handmaid's Tale Graphic Novel 4 April 2019

The Handmaid's Tale, by Margaret Atwood, is an iconic work of fiction, featuring some powerful themes and memorable imagery.  This groundbreaking new graphic novel, featuring striking art by Renee Nault, fully captures the vibrancy and feel of the original t…

Mark Lawrence talks Holy Sister - with teaser extract 1 April 2019

Mark Lawrence is the author of the Broken Empire trilogy of fantasy books, and the winner of the David Gemmell Legend Award for Emepror of Thorns. And he stopped by to have a chat to Forbidden Planet! Can you tell us a bit about your latest novel, ‘Holy Sist…

Kesia Lupo talks to Forbidden Planet 28 March 2019

Kesia Lupo works as an editor for Chicken House books, and her debut novel We Are Blood And Thunder is now out from Bloomsbury. And she stopped by to have a few words with Forbidden Planet. Can you tell us a bit about your novel’s setting – a sealed city so…

Is There Room for Science Fiction When We're Living in Science Fact? 26 March 2019

A guest post by Kathryn Evans, author of Beauty Sleep! Science is all around us, all the time, and it has all the best stories - from killer mice to potential life on distant planets. Our phones know where we are going before we do. We can get a health diagno…

Pictures from our Hellboy and Shazam! Events 19 March 2019

On Monday 18th March, we had a truly EPIC day at our London Megastore - with not one but TWO major movie signings! At lunchtime, we were delighted to welcome Hellboy’s DAVID HARBOUR, and at 6pm, we shouted SHAZAM! along with ZACHARY LEVI, MARK STRONG and DAVI…

Samantha Shannon talks to Forbidden Planet 19 March 2019

Samantha Shannon is the New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of The Bone Season series. The Priory of the Orange Tree is her fourth book - and we were fortunate enough to grab her for some interview time, and to find out all about her foray into…