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• In Review: Fantasy Sports Volume 1 by Sam Bosma

  By Antony Esmond on April 6, 2015

  

    Written and drawn by Sam Bosma Published by NoBrow Press Oversized hardback. 56 pages. Full colour Price: £12.95 “A fast-paced sports adventure graphic novel in the vein of 1960s manga, Mike Mignola and Raiders of the Los Ark.” The Story: Sam… Read More ›

• Sneak Preview: The Hunter by Joe Sparrow

  By Antony Esmond on April 6, 2015 • ( 1 )

  

    The Hunter Created by Joe Sparrow Full colour – 24 pages Price £6.50 Published by NoBrow Press The Story: In a time centuries before our own, one arrogant hunter has grown bored of sport. Only the legends of a mythical… Read More ›

• Sneak Peek – Propeller Issue 2

  By Antony Esmond on March 30, 2015 • ( 1 )

  

      Propeller – Issue 2: The Cop Who Knew Too Much” Written by Ricardo Mo Art by Alberto Muriel Lettered by HdE Logo and Cover Variant by Rodolfo Reyes Published by Instant Astronaut Publishing Available from Wednesday 1st April… Read More ›

• In Review – World 3

  By Antony Esmond on March 30, 2015

  

    Written by Neil Sambrook Art by Ari Syahrazad, Earl Geier and Tim Sundt Published by Fly Comics I was lucky enough to meet the writer and driving force behind Fly Comics, Neil Sambrook, at Nottingham Comicon a couple of… Read More ›

• In Review: Desdemona – Volume 1: Forgotten Crimes

  By Antony Esmond on March 28, 2015 • ( 1 )

  

    Written by Giuseppe Di Bernardo & Francesco Matteuzzi Art by Michela Da Sacco & Michele Benevento Cover Artist – Claudia Sg Letterer and Designer – Denise Di Prima Translator – Nigel Borg Published by DieGo Comics Publishing DieGo are… Read More ›

• Sneak Preview – The Red Mask From Mars – Issue 2

  By Antony Esmond on March 25, 2015 • ( 1 )

  

  Written, Drawn and Lettered by Vince Hunt Colours by Shaun Dobie Published by Raw Edge Comics Full Colour – 28 pages “Good vs Evil. Mystery. Loss. Sacrifice. Punches. Fluffy bunnies. The Red Mask From Mars issue 2 has it all!… Read More ›

• Comics Preview – Edge of Extinction: Day One

  By Antony Esmond on March 24, 2015 • ( 1 )

  

      Written by Baden James Mellonie Art and Letters by Paul Peart-Smith Cover and design by Stephen Sampson (also known as Steve Sampson) Variant Covers by David Millgate and Ryan Brown Published by Eighth Continent Publishing 28 pages –… Read More ›

• Sneak Preview – ‘Golemchik’ by William Exley

  By Antony Esmond on March 17, 2015

  

    Golemchik Created by William Exley Published by NoBrow Press 24 pages | £6.50 | To Be Released in June 2015. “He just wanted a friend to spend the summer with. But as friends go, golems can be a bit… Read More ›

• London Super Comic Con 2015 – A DownTheTubes Photo Report

  By Antony Esmond on March 15, 2015

  

    London Super Comic Con was held at the Excel Centre in the Docklands again this year and  is fast becoming one of my favourite comic events.  I popped in for Day One of the weekend and had a absolute blast. The… Read More ›

• CrowdFunding Spotlight: The Heart of Time by Sarah Millman

  By Antony Esmond on March 12, 2015 • ( 1 )

  

      Sarah Millman is a regular on the Convention circuit in the UK and has been very busy over the last few years creating her fun webcomic series, The Heart of Time.  It’s been printed in a single issue format… Read More ›

• In Review: The Spectators by Victor Hussenot

  By Antony Esmond on March 11, 2015 • ( 1 )

  

  The Spectators Created by Victor Hussenot Published by NoBrow Hardback, 96 pages. £14.99 ‘What if we are merely shadows, our characters defined by a simple inflection of light? The realm of possibilities opens up, because in our world we are… Read More ›

• Preview – Toots Malloy: Blues Ninja Issue 1

  By Antony Esmond on March 9, 2015

  

    Written by Patrick Cline Art by Matt Rooke & Stephen Sharar Lettering and Colours by Jon Scrivens Published by Dead Universe Publishing Toots Malloy is a hard playing blues saxophonist who plays cool clubs at night and also kills people… Read More ›

• Even More Announcements from Avery Hill Publishing

  By Antony Esmond on March 7, 2015

  

      Avery Hill are at it again. After last week’s announcements of another four books due for release in 2015, they have just announced a further series of books that are in their busy schedule. Reads – Volume 2,… Read More ›

• In Review: Abominable Glory by Martin Hayes and Chris Askham

  By Antony Esmond on March 7, 2015 • ( 3 )

  

  Written by Martin Hayes Art by Chris Askham Letters and Designs by Bram Meehan Cover by Matthew Soffe Published by Markosia  “In a snowstorm all soldiers look the same….like fresh meat.“ The Story: A World War Two aircraft crashes in the… Read More ›

• In Review: Amongst the Stars (Planet Jimbot)

  By Antony Esmond on March 3, 2015 • ( 1 )

  

    Written by Jim Alexander Art by Mike Perkins, Will Pickering Published by Planet Jimbot – Black and White interiors (64 pages) The Story: Aliens have nightmares too. Us! An alien race reaches out to planet Earth with its collective mind…. Read More ›

• In Review – “Lost Property” by Andy Poyiadgi

  By Antony Esmond on March 2, 2015 • ( 2 )

  

  Created by Andy Poyiadgi Published by NoBrow Press 24 pages. Full Colour Cover Price – £6.50 The Book: What if all the things you ever lost, each valuable possession you vowed to treasure but could not keep safe, all the misplaced… Read More ›

• Avery Hill Publishing announce New Comics for 2015

  By Antony Esmond on March 1, 2015

  

    In the world of indie comics publishers, Britain’s Avery Hill are one of my favourites. I have yet to find a dud in their ever growing line and was really impressed with their output last year. They have just… Read More ›

• Sneak Peek: Rom of the Reds by Alan Grant, John Wagner and Dan Cornwell

  By Antony Esmond on February 23, 2015 • ( 3 )

  

  Preview – Rom of the Reds Written by John Wagner and Alan Grant Art by Dan Cornwell Published by Black Hearted Press Release date: TBC It’s great news that John Wagner and Alan Grant are collaborating on a new series… Read More ›

• Sneak Preview and Review: 50 Signal Issue 1 by Nick Gonzo

  By Antony Esmond on February 21, 2015 • ( 1 )

  

      Created by Nick Gonzo Published by Madius Comics The Comic: 50 Signal is a comic about space exploration and facing the unknown, an extended meditation on solitude, told from the perspective of a vat-grown astronaut. Raised by machines, our hero… Read More ›

• In Review: Merrick: The Sensational Elephantman Issue 3 – “Tragedies and Reflections”

  By Antony Esmond on February 20, 2015

  

  Written by Tom Ward Art by Luke Parker Letters by Nic J. Shaw Edited by Clare Lenton “The most remarkable human being ever to draw the breath of life.” The Story: The third issue of Merrick: The Sensational Elephantman begins with… Read More ›