Free British comic anthology OFF LIFE seeks new blood

By John Freeman on March 31, 2015

The latest issue of the free street comic OFF LIFE (Issue 11) may have only come out a month ago, but the editorial team have already opened submissions for their next issue (due out July) and we’re more than happy to spread the word that they’re looking for new contributors.

“We’re really keen to feature as many new, exciting and up-and-coming creators as possible,” Daniel Humphry told DownTheTubes, “and I know that you putting the call out will help us reach artists who may not of yet heard about us. (the scoundrels!)”

The comic is great fun, mixing strips with features, and distributed free in London and other cities – as well as being free to download. If you’re a comic creator, why not take a look at their site and grab some back issues while you’re there?

• Submission details: http://offlife.co.uk/2015/03/submissions-now-open-for-ol12/

John Freeman

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.