The third of three special previews of award-winning writer Rik Hoskin’s latest novel, Bystander 27, a thriller set in a world where superheroes are real …
Month: August 2020
Early 2000AD Progs and more, some with free gifts, offered in latest Phil-Comics-Auction
More smashing British comic gems on offer
May the Bath Be With You! CelebriDucks add “Mister Squawk” and “Spa Wars” Rubber Ducks to line
Plenty to squawk about… new additions to the silly Celebriducks line!
In Review: Victory Point by Owen D. Pomery
Owen D. Pomery’s latest graphic novel is out soon from Avery Hill Publishing
Doctor Who: Christopher Eccleston returns for new Big Finish audio dramas
Big news about new stories based on the long-running BBC SF drama…
A Special Preview: Bystander 27 by Rik Hoskin – Chapter Two
The second of three special previews of award-winning writer Rik Hoskin’s latest novel, Bystander 27, a thriller set in a world where superheroes are real …
Peter Hansen’s Comic Curiosities: Teddy Tail, the first British newspaper strip
Peter shares a look at some early examples of the popular British newspaper strip
A Special Preview: Bystander 27 by Rik Hoskin – Chapter One
The first of three special previews of award-winning writer Rik Hoskin’s latest novel, Bystander 27, a thriller set in a world where superheroes are real …
First Look – Titan Comics Doctor Who: Time Lord Victorious #1 – plus other announced release details in the new saga
New Doctor Who comics and more Time Lord Victorious tie-ins listed
Upcoming Heritage European Auction offers 2000AD, Starlord art by Carlos Ezquerra, pluys Moebius, Garry Leach and more
Heritage Auctions has a terrific European-skewed comic and cover art auction coming up…
Meet The77 Creators: An Interview with Comics Writer Dan Whitehead
Catching up with another great The77 comic creator…
Doctor Who Target Books Retro Mug and Coasters go on sale
Once they’re gone, they’re gone!
Peter Hansen’s Comics Curiosities: “The Wonder Packet of English Comics”
A trip back to the 1940s – and a great British comic rarity
Meet The77 Creators: Comics writer and editor Barrie Tomlinson
A quick chat with The77 strip writer Barrie Tomlinson, a much appreciated friend of downthetubes, who joined the world of comics back in 1961…
Meet The77 Creators: Comic Artist Paul Williams
A smashing chat with the ace 2000AD artist
Action Figure collection expected to be sold for £130,000
Some amazing action figure rarities are about to go under the hammer (not literally)
Special Treasury of British Comics “Invasion: 1984” T-Shirt launched to support the Cartoon Museum
Buy a special t-shirt in a good cause!
Don’t miss out on The77 #2: The Summer Special – Sneak Peek!
The77 screams back into action!
New Wallace & Gromit prints on sale today from Vice Press
Cracking news!
Why WHSmith redundancies and further store closures are bad news for British comics
More grim news for the UK high street, and the British comics industry