Here’s on for those early risers among you!
Word reaches us from the Blink Twice studio (creators of Monkey Nuts! for the new DFC comic) that Lawrence Etherington (“Lorenzo” to some) will be appearing on BBC Breakfast tomorrow (Wednesday 4 June) drawing a comic strip, live from 7.00 am (ish).
“There will be no preparation,” his brother Robin told downthetubes, “Just him, a pencil, a biro, and a lot of sweat!
“If you wish to giggle at his funny face – and, fingers crossed, get a look at some of our artwork for our new series Monkey Nuts! – turn on, tune in and hopefully be amazed!”
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, Television
Doctor Who – Terror from the Deep: Episode 75 
Doctor Who – Terror from the Deep: Episode 74 
Doctor Who – Terror from the Deep: Episode 73 
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For those of you who missed Lorenzo’s hilarious outing on the Beeb this morning – sat in the corner like a naughty boy, he and brother Robin will be on the Channel 5 news on Wednesday 4 June at 12:30, 5pm and 7pm, in a larger feature all about the new kids comic, the DFC.
If you wish to giggle at BOTH their funny faces please click turn on, tune in and … watch.