Illustrators Special #17 Trigan Empire Artists writer-Takahashi Miyuki

Illustrators Special #17 Trigan Empire Artists writer-Takahashi MiyukiOne of the most fondly remembered British strips was the fully painted The Rise and Fall of the Trigan Empire. With its pseudo retro setting in a world resembling Ancient Rome but with the advances of science in its weapons and flying vehicles, it set the standard in boys' comics from the 1960s. But it was mainly the absolutely stunning artwork of its initial artist, Don Lawrence, that made it a fan favorite. We take a closer look at the artwork and

The Diamond exclusive hardback of the crown-jewel epic from the pages of 2000 AD

Donna Troy

probably the latter

If either you are a long-time fan or if this is your first fall into the Pit

the girls must ask out the guys

Louise Simonson

But after Astrid falls in love with roller derby and signs up for derby camp

Featuring commentary and advice from Eiichiro Oda (One Piece)

When Stephen Strange loses his mastery of the mystic arts

and early Public Enemy plus cameos by Dolemite

And if it does

Never one to lose hope or give in to despair