In his latest regular Lying in the Gutters column on Comic Book Resources Rich Johnston reports that the world famous London department store Harrods is running a comics exhibition in September, showcasing the best in British created comics artwork.
“They’ve asked me to curate the exhibition, so I thought I’d use my contacts,” Rich writes. “If you own original artwork for books such as Ultimates, The Authority, Judge Dredd, The Filth, anything with strong and prominent British teams, let me know.
“Harrods have massive insurance policies that cover things like the world’s biggest diamonds, so they’ll be in good hands. And you’ll receive thanks and a mention in printed materials and on those little cards that appear next to the displays. Not to mention bragging rights.”
Rich will be donating some of his own pages from his own collection, including Frank Quitely/Alan Grant “Batman,” Millar/Morrison/Yeowell “Skrull Kill Krew,” Eddie Campbell’s “From Hell,” Steve Pugh “Hellblazer,” Al Davison “Minotaur’s Tale” and Dave McKinnon/Terry Wiley “Sleaze Castle.”
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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: British Comics