100% Biodegradable Issue 17 is on sale now, crammed with digital comics goodness – available from all the usual electronic outlets. Here’s the line-up and yes, of course I’m just a teeny bit biased about this title for obvious reasons given the creator line-up that includes myself and many great creators I’ve worked with in the past… it’s an honour to be part of the creative team on this project!
Inside Issue 17:
Rourke (co-created by John Freeman and Liam Sharp) braves the hazardous Radlands in her hunt for relics from a bygone era in a brand new strip by John Freeman (Judge Dredd Megazine, Crucible), Bill Storie (Spaceship Away, and the semi-official ongoing Garth) and Brett Burbridge (Sliced, Sh*t Flingers)…
A musician seeks shelter from the rain inside a hotel from hell in “Capsule” by Brian Pearlman, Armin Ozdic and Liam O’Connor
The crew of the Skow 709 face off against an ancient alien race, deadly mercenaries, and technology gone haywire in the third part of “Skowdogs” by John Freeman, David Hailwood, Dave Thomson and Ken Reynolds
A scientist solves mankind’s waste crisis by using the past as a dumping ground in “Waste Of Time” by Tony Suleri (Cosmogenesis, Slumdroid) and David Hailwood (Toxic, Strip).
And in the concluding part of “Switchblade” by Alan Burrows (Eagle, 2000AD) and Paul H Birch (Toxic, Bombscares), the titular character finds himself up to his neck in giant psychotic dentistry obsessed mutant germs!
• 100% Biodegradable Issue 17 – the digital anthology is 36 pages, colour and black and white is available for just $0.99/69p from Drivethru Comics and Comicsy. A ComiXology release will follow at a later date; previous issues are available here.
Oh yes – and because I am biased, check out these independent reviews!
“A “must-read” for all lovers of sci-fi and fantasy comics.”
Haydn Hades, A Place To Hang Your Cape
“The kind of smart script and stylish art that would feel right at home in the pages of the galaxy’s greatest comic!”
Alex Thomas, Pipedream Comics
“Featuring a bevy of supremely talented writers and artists, the book just has an absolutely fun feel to it”
Anthony Ray Bench, Fanboy Nation
For those who prefer print format, 100% Biodegradable Collections 1, 2 and 3 – which collect strips from issues 1-6, 7-10, and 11-14 respectively, are available on Drivethru comics. Each 100+ page anthology is packed with more than 20 strips from the likes of Kek-W, Jon Haward and Dan Cornwell, and priced at £10/$12.
• Buy the 100% Biodegradable Collection Volume One
• Buy the 100% Biodegradable Collection Volume Two
• Buy the 100% Biodegradable Collection Volume Three
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.
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