So, what’s happening down those tubes today…
The trailer for the movie adaptation of Warren Ellis-scripted graphic novel Red (art by Cully Hamner) is online to view now. Ellis wrote some interesting notes about the adaptation back on his blog in December of 2009. Well worth a read.
Still with Ellis, he’s exhorting everyone to read the first issue of Bulletproof Coffin for free online. This new comic by Dave Hine and Shaky Kane is fab and you should give it a look. (Via the Comics Reporter.)
Artist Shane Oakley (Albion, Channel Evil) shares his thoughts on life, the universe and comics over at horror comics ‘zine From the Tomb.
At the Forbidden Planet International blog, Richard Bruton draws our attention to free music magazine, Stool Pigeon. The latest issue contains lots of cool looking comics and also features an interview with Alan Moore. Good stuff!
And finally, have I given a plug to 2000AD Covers Uncovered yet? If not, I should have. It’s a blog devoted to, in their own words, ‘…showcasing artists’ covers for 2000AD in all their glory’.
But actually, it does much, much more, providing some great analysis and commentary on said covers. Go and have a look.
Anyway, that’s all for now.
Happy surfing!
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.
Categories: 2000AD, British Comics, Tube Surfing
Tube Surfing: Digital comics funding, real robots, 2000AD Regened, and an upcoming “Fables” Box Set