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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.
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Rebellion announces 40 Years of Scream! collection for 2024
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Master Replicas brings back legendary Doctor Who statue line, launching today
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Heathside Trading to Launch Godzilla Line Through License Agreement with Toho International Inc
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Bromyard’s Time Machine Museum gets new web site
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Phil-Comics offers bumper auction of British comics and more to end 2023
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Latest Journey Planet ‘zine dives deep into The American War in Vietnam
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One for The77 fans! “Art of Andrew Sawyers” launches
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Creating Comics: A Tribute to 2000AD creators and a very special comic publisher and editor, Dave Evans
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Latest Doctor Who Magazine features mammoth interview with new Doctor, Ncuti Gatwa and “Star Beast” comic supplement
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Lakes International Comic Art Festival’s From Ink to Action comic anthology launches at COP28