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John is the founder of downthetubes, launched in 1998. He is a comics and magazine editor, writer, and Press Officer for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He also runs Crucible Comic Press.
Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine and Overkill for Marvel UK, Babylon 5 Magazine, Star Trek Magazine, and its successor, Star Trek Explorer, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics; and has edited several comic collections and graphic novels, including volumes of “Charley’s War" and “Dan Dare”, and Hancock: The Lad Himself, by Stephen Walsh and Keith Page.
He’s the writer of comics such as 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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Exclusive: Writer, artist, and filmmaker Chris Shepherd’s debut graphic novel, “Anfield Road” launches from Titan in September
Writer, artist, and filmmaker Chris Shepherd’s debut graphic novel lands in September
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The Beano’s “Billy the Cat”, the origin story?
Whatever happened to Billy the Cat? Author David Carman has some ideas
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Who remembers Jerry Siegel’s British superheroes,”Gadgetman and Gimmick-Kid”?
Looking back at one of Lion comic’s craziest strips, the work of Superman’s co-creator
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“Webcomic Name” cartoonist Alex Norris continues battle for his creation
A crowdfunder to raise monies to continue a popular web comic has just relaunched
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This Week’s Rebellion Releases: New Judge Dredd story begins in 2000AD, Jon Lock joins Tharg’s ranks!
New thrills in 2000AD, and a new writer joins Tharg’s team, too!
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Striker’s final whistle: creator Pete Nash wraps his long-running football saga
The Striker saga is about to draw to a close… just a little later than planned
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Crowdfunding Spotlight: The77 #10 on course for release in May, and it’s looking good!
There’s still time – but not much – to back the latest issue of The77 #10 on Kickstarter!
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Comica London announces three special panels at Century Club, Soho
Three great Comica 2024 events in central London announced
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Comic Creator Spotlight: Comic Artist Felix Mas
A quick look at the early career of fine artist Felix Mas, today a world-renowned painter
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Sneak peek! Rebellion announces the return of Misty comic
The dark prophecies have come to pass: Misty is back!
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Doctor Who – Terror from the Deep: Episode 72
The Daleks think they have won their battles by unleashing their terror from the deep…
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Fundraiser launched to help the family of pioneering comics historian, Robert “Bob” Beerbohm
Can you help the family of late comics historian Robert “Bob” Beerbohm?
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Journey Planet nominated for Hugo Award for Best Fanzine
Congratulations to the Journey Planet team
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Phil-Comics latest comics auction offers Trigan Empire art by Don Lawrence , rare “The Man From U.N.C.L.E.” toy, and much more
There are some great items for “The Man From U.N.C.L.E.” fans in this auction
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The countdown to Portsmouth Comic Con 2024 is on
Get ready to celebrate the best in comic, film, TV and pop culture entertainment
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FOLD lineup adds comic creators Mark Stafford and William Potter to lineup
The first FOLD – Derby Zine Fest is shaping up into an amazing event jam packed with indie creators
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Small Press Day 2024 date announced
Small Press Day is back this August!
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Ian Winterton chats about Cutaway Comics on latest Doctor Who: Panel to Panel
Doctor Who audio drama and comics writer in the spotlight
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Open University puts out a call for Editorial Cartoonists
Creating cartoon that will make research about pressing social challenges accessible to general audiences
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Edward Taylor wins Embassy of Japan’s 17th Manga Jiman competition
Congratulations to Edward for winning this challenge