The latest episode of the US comics 11 O’Clock Comics Podcast (Episode 360) features the hugely-talented UK-based comics artist Marc Laming and ace DownTheTubes contributor Antony Esmond.
They join the regular team of Vince B, David Price and Jason Wood in a special transatlantic edition to talk about US writer/artist Tony Fleecs, the London Super Comic Con, Secret Wars: Planet Hulk, Neal Adams, Thought Bubble, Kings Watch from Dynamite, the Avengers, 2000AD, Captain Britain, Slaine: The Brutania Chronicles by Pat Mills and Simon Davis, David Lloyd, Titan Comics release of Michael Moorcock’s Elric: The Ruby Throne by Julien Blondel, Didier Poli, Robin Recht, and Jean Bastide, Chrononauts by Mark Millar, The Spectators by Victor Hussenot from Nobrow – and a whole mess more.
Don’t be put off by the long discussion of red wine that kicks the whole thing off, they’re just trying to annoy Antony who was only drinking tea!
• Check it out here on the 11 O’Clock Comics Podcast web site
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, Audio, British Comics, downthetubes Comics News, Other Worlds, US Comics
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