DAN DARE'S SPECIAL PROJECT - A fabulous new informative resource from Italian enthusiasts!

 

The Italian Fumettomania Factory Association who are enthusiasts of British comics are completing a “Special Project” devoted to the ‘Dan Dare’ strip. The Project includes a series of articles covering all aspects of ‘Dan Dare’ from his creation in 1950 right up to the present day. They can be accessed online and are available in both Italian and English. John Freeman’s ‘Down the Tubes’ site and the EAGLE Society have assisted with this significant project, which includes articles by both Italian and British contributors. There is also a collection of videos from over the years relating to ‘Dan Dare’, including episodes from the 2002 CGI television series. The ‘Special Project’ is edited by Mario Benenati and Daniele Tomasi. 

https://www.fumettomaniafactory.net/fumettomania-presents-dan-dare-pilot-of-the-future/

DAN DARE MIGHT BE BACK!

B7 Comics has teamed up with bestselling author and screenwriter Alex de Campi (Rogue Trooper: Ghost Patrol and Duncan Jones’ Madi: Once Upon a Time in the Future) and artist Marc Laming (James Bond, Eden, Endeavour) for a three-book reimagining of Dan Dare’s adventures with the approval of the rights holders The Dan Dare Corporation.

“A dying planet, a desperate mission – and a first contact that may spell the end of human life as we know it…” sets the scene for these all-new Dan Dare comic book adventures. Dan Dare: First Contact is being planned as a 112-page, graphic novel which will be offered as an eBook, paperback, hardback and premium Kickstarter-exclusive hardback edition. 

“Alex and I are huge fans of Dan Dare from Frank Hampson and Frank Bellamy’s original stories of the 1950s and 60s, through to 2000AD’s more anarchic take on the character in late 70s. We are both extremely excited to bring Colonel Dare to a new audience,” says Marc Laming. 

 

“I think our tale has something for fans of the original Eagle stories and for lovers of modern sci fi action of the screen and books.”

 

Writer Alex de Campi adds; “It’s truly been an honour to be given the opportunity to bring Dan Dare to a whole new generation, making the story feel exciting and modern without losing any of the charm and wonder that has kept it a beloved classic for so long.”

 

The realisation of this new version depends on a crowdfunding campaign, which will launch on February 1^st 2026. If this is successful, Dan Dare: First Contact will be published in 2027. The script for the first book has already been written and Marc Laming has drawn some concept art.

Link to Kickstarter Page.