The 77 teases new junior comic, opens pitches

By John Freeman on April 27, 2024

The77 Publications, publishers of The77, Blazer anthologies and more, has teased plans for an all-new young readers comic – and has a paid slot available for one new strip.

The company, an independent British comic book publisher with a growing reputation, are looking to launch a young readers comic in the coming months and recently opened pitches for their latest project.

Blazer Bundle https://the77comic.bigcartel.com/product/blazer-no-3

Recent releases include Blazer No. 4, a bonkers, action-packed parody of 1970s British adventure comics, edited by former Tharg Steve MacManus, and a revised re-release of the very first issue of The77, featuring the opening pages of Ian Gibson’s final story, “Lifeboat”.

They also publish the horror title, This Comic is Haunted, and a girls comic anthology, Pandora.

Check out their publications first before submitting on their web store.

If you would like to submit a proposal, or indeed completed artwork for a maximum of two colour pages appropriate for 8-12 year old, readers with a humorous theme, then email The77submissions@gmail.com (Artwork = 280mm x 210mm with a 3mm bleed)

John Freeman

The founder of downthetubes, which he established in 1998. John works as a comics and magazine editor, writer, and on promotional work for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He is currently editor of Star Trek Explorer, published by Titan – his third tour of duty on the title originally titled Star Trek Magazine.

Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Babylon 5 Magazine, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics. He has also edited several comic collections, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”.

He’s the writer of “Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies” for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs” with Dave Hailwood.