downthetubes was sad to learn of the death of Robert Culp, an actor with a number of cult TV and film credits to his name. Culp was perhaps best known for his role in I Spy, the American espionage series… Read More ›
Month: March 2010
Forfar ‘Phrogs
The Glasgow based graphic novelists Metaphrog, who are artist Sandra Marrs and writer John Chalmers, are a busy pair when it comes to giving talks and demonstrations of their work on the Louis graphic novel series. Most of the events… Read More ›
Garen Ewing’s The Rainbow Orchid Volume 2
Writer/artist Garen Ewing has put up the cover of the eagerly anticipated Rainbow Orchid Volume 2 over on his blog. This shows hero Julius Chancer and his companions being menaced by a snow leopard and he advises that the book… Read More ›
Bohze Moi! Scotch Corner Recruits Simon Fraser
The Scotch Corner daily art blog has added its sixth and final regular member in the shape of Nikolai Dante artist Simon Fraser. Simon has taken on the previously vacant Saturday slot on the blog which also features other Scottish… Read More ›
Doctor Wii?
It looks as though we can expect a new Doctor Who game for the Nintendo Ds and Wii. The Newsround website is reporting that the game should be released in time for Christmas. At this early stage, the baddies in… Read More ›
Girly Comic Website Returns
Via the Forbidden Planet blog, we’re pleased to report that the Girly Comic website is once again back in business and being updated. A hacker attack back in 2009 caused severe setbacks for the website, but now it’s back in… Read More ›
Den of Geek Celebrates B Movies
The Den of Geek website is taking a week long look at the phenomenon that is the American B movie. Today, Karla Helion presents an overview of B movies, examining the circumstances under which they emerged, and over the next… Read More ›
UK Web And Mini Comics Thing 2010 – This Saturday
With the mighty juggernaut that is Hi-Ex’s pre-publicity machine careering down those twisty Highland roads, it would be easy to miss the altogether quieter affair that is also on this Saturday coming. The UK Web And Mini Comics Thing 2010… Read More ›
Vote Imperial – Vote Hi-Ex
Inverness’ Eastgate Shopping Centre had extra security at the weekend in the form of a Stormtrooper of the 501st UK Garrison who was helping Richmond Clements and Vicky & Ish Stonebridge promote the Hi-Ex comics convention to the locals, as… Read More ›
Chris Evans Cast as Captain America?
The Hollywood Reporter is suggesting that actor Chris Evans has been cast as Captain American in the upcoming film featuring the famous Marvel character. (This does not of course refer to the Radio 2 DJ of the same name, the… Read More ›