The last page of that final issue also revealed how every story in the comic ended,[1] typically in a humorous reversal of the obvious, or expected, manner.

In 2009, Egmont UK intended to publish four one-off specials, celebrating the comics Roy of the Rovers, Battle, Buster and Misty.

On 19 March 2012, the Royal Mail launched a special stamp collection to celebrate Britain's rich comic book history.

[2] The collection featured The Beano, The Dandy, Eagle, The Topper, Roy of the Rovers, Bunty, Buster, Valiant, Twinkle and 2000 AD.

In August 2016, Rebellion Developments purchased The IPC/Fleetway back-catalogue of British comics and characters, and in July 2017 published the Buster classic The Leopard from Lime Street, with other Buster strips Marney the Fox to follow in October, and Faceache in December, with other comics characters from the pages of Scream!