Marc Jackson joins the still-swelling ranks of comic creators delivering strips for David Lloyd‘s excellent digital anthoogy Aces Weekly next month. “The comic is about the adventures of a young guy, called Duckless and his friends,” says Marc. “Duckless draws the… Read More ›
A number of British artists are actively campaigning for better credit (and, by default, better financial reward) for their work as illustrators, including comic creator Sarah McIntyre and writer-illustrator James Mayhew. Recognition for illustrators is important on so many levels – not… Read More ›
Preview – Rom of the Reds Written by John Wagner and Alan Grant Art by Dan Cornwell Published by Black Hearted Press Release date: TBC It’s great news that John Wagner and Alan Grant are collaborating on a new series… Read More ›
By David Chelsea Publisher: Watson-Guptill Publications Inc., US (October 1997) The Book: Acclaimed artist and autobiographical cartoonist David Chelsea and his hollow-headed pupil Mug together explore the many aspects of perspective, the art of rendering the visual effect of… Read More ›
With the original run of XIII now complete for the first time in English, publisher Cinebook move on to the original French spin-off books, XIII Mystery, a series of one-off stories each focussing on individual characters from the XIII universe… Read More ›
FBS Publishing have announced a new non-fiction book about Doctor Who which has been co- authored by occasional downthetubes contributor Ian Wheeler. Ian has teamed-up with Will Hadcroft to write What’s All the Fuss About…? An Introduction to Doctor Who:… Read More ›
Created by Nick Gonzo Published by Madius Comics The Comic: 50 Signal is a comic about space exploration and facing the unknown, an extended meditation on solitude, told from the perspective of a vat-grown astronaut. Raised by machines, our hero… Read More ›
Auction house Vectis have released details of the second auction of mint on card Star Wars figures, owned by the former Club Chairman of the UK Star Wars Fan Club, Craig Stevens, which takes place next week – and there has been a buzz of excitement among collectors since… Read More ›
Scott McCloud, the award-winning author of Understanding Comics, will embark on a tour of UK in March to promote his latest graphic novel, The Sculptor, published here by SelfMadeHero which is getting well-deserved critical acclaim (some Guardian writers excluded). After an evening… Read More ›
Top comics writer Jim Alexander and ace artist Will Pickering are attending a GoodCopBadCop/Wolf Country signing at Asylum, Aberdeen tomorrow, Saturday 21st February. Asylum details: 29 Adelphi, Aberdeen AB11 5BL. 01224 574637. info@asylum-booksandgames.com. Will and Jim should arrive at the shop no later… Read More ›
You might remember that in 2013 the wonderful British comic artist Martin Hand – a veteran of the indie comics scene for as many years as me! did a Dodgy Drawings Challenge in aid of the Comic Relief/Red Nose Day back… Read More ›
Although shocked by their grisly find outside the Deep Stone mine, our party seem determined to continue their mission…
Written by Tom Ward Art by Luke Parker Letters by Nic J. Shaw Edited by Clare Lenton “The most remarkable human being ever to draw the breath of life.” The Story: The third issue of Merrick: The Sensational Elephantman begins with… Read More ›
The Lakes International Comic Art Festival has announced two new patrons – top French artist Boulet and Stephen L. Holland, co-creator, co-owner and co-manager of the award-winning independent comic shop Page 45, based in Nottingham. The duo further complement the Festival’s… Read More ›
The Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) sales figures for titles registered with the organisation were published recently and comics and children’s magazine publishers have in the main reacted positively to the numbers, which see younger titles hold steady and, in… Read More ›
Brett Ewins was born in 1955 and spent most of his life living in Hanwell, West London, where he met fellow local artist brothers, Brendan and Jim McCarthy, who lived 10 minutes down the road. Brett studied at Goldsmiths… Read More ›
A new museum in Southport features a permanent display of some Dan Dare art by his creator, Frank Hampson along with other Eagle memorabilia, helping to mark the comic’s 65th year since first publication. The Atkinson is Southport’s new home for music,… Read More ›
An air crash site in Scotland’s Cairngorms… but the nature of this downed craft may surprise you… Written by Stephen Walsh, based on a story by John Freeman; art by Giancarlo Caracuzzo
US print makers Dark Hall Mansion have just revealed their latest officially licensed Beatles limited edition release: “Yellow Submarine” by pre-eminent comic book artist, Alex Ross, which will go on sale Thursday 26th February 2015. 1960s music icons The Beatles have… Read More ›
The research group on comics at the English Department at Stockholm University has announced a Call For Papers on the topic “The Future in Comics“, to be presented at an academic conference in Stockholm in September – and the bleak world… Read More ›