Egmont Publishing has just launched PAW Patrol magazine, aimed at boys and girls aged 3-5 years, based on the daily children’s TV show shown on Nick Jr featuring hero pups, their gadgets and vehicles. Every issue has adventures to read,… Read More ›
Month: March 2016
Norway’s first Volda Mini Comic Con to display rare British and US comics
With successful TV shows like Supergirl and The Flash, and blockbuster movies like The Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy and Batman v Superman, comic book characters are more popular than ever across the globe, including Norway. The country has a… Read More ›
Sneak Preview: Brethren Born #2
Written by Jon Laight Pencils by Phil Knibs Inks by Luca Cicchitti Colours by Santiago Ramos Letters by Rob Jones Published by Level 8 Comics in full colour. The Story: Brethren Born is a sci-fi superhero adventure following the mysterious… Read More ›
Awesome Comics Podcast Episode 39: Ask The Awesome Comics Podcast!
With lots of comic news, movies and general debate happening recently this week Vince Hunt, Dan Butcher and Tony Esmond decided to take time to answer some listener questions and spend some quality time together alone on the Awesome Comics… Read More ›
In Review: Doctor Who: The Fourth Doctor (Gaze of the Medusa, Part One)
Writers: Emma Beeby and Gordon Rennie Artist: Brian Williamson Colours: Hi-Fi Letters: Richard Starkings and Comicraft’s Jimmy Betancourt Designer: Rob Farmer Main Covers: Alice X. Zhang, Will Brooks, Brian Williamson, Jay Gunn, Matt Baxter, Ben Oliver, Blair Shedd and Simon… Read More ›
Wonderlands Wanders Back to Sunderland in May
Wonderlands – a creative expo that saw the eyes of the graphic novel world fall on Sunderland last year is returning for a second year in May, after gaining international recognition in 2015. Wonderlands – the UK Graphic Novel Expo, named as a nod… Read More ›
Line-Up for first Shrewsbury Comic Art Festival Expands, includes John Wagner, Barry Kitson
More details of the first ever Shrewsbury Comic Art Festival have been announced, which will include appearances by Doug Braithwaite, Howard Chaykin, Andy Diggle, Barry Kitson, Goran Parlov and John Wagner. As always thousands of music fans will be flocking to the Shrewsbury Fields… Read More ›
Bionic Rabbits and Macc-Pow! There’s no stopping Marc Jackson
Busy comic creator Marc Jackson has just launched his brand new, self-published totally goofy action/adventure comic, Bionic Battle Rabbit – and yes, it is as wacky as it sounds! “It’s the story of Chester Hare a computer game designer,” says Marc, “Who,… Read More ›
Light Up Your Room with Captain America!
We’ve covered these Marvel superhero 3D Light FX before on downthetubes, but retailer Red5 has just released details of these Captain America and Thor lights, available in store and through their online site. Ideal for kids who want the light left on… Read More ›
New Comics On Sale This Week (w/c 28th March): Head for Planet of the Damned!
Here’s my pick of this week’s list of British creator and British publisher-skewed new comics, including new comics on sale in UK newsagents. This feature covers all titles released from Monday 28th March onwards with most new US comics released on… Read More ›