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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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Tripwire Secures Guillermo del Toro Exclusive
British comics and genre magazine Tripwire has annouced they have added exciting new features to their already jam-packed 2009 Annual. The magazine has landed an exclusive interview with award-winning genre master Guillermo Del Toro discussing his new novel The Strain… Read More ›
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ComicCon in the UK?
(Updated, 3 June 2009, see also “Mystery” 5 By 5 Festival: Details Emerge story): Web site ComicRelated reported earlier this week that Liam Fisher, the man behind the upcoming 5 by 5 Festival in East London which starts 18th June,… Read More ›
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Going Dutch for Comics
Sandra de Haan, a comic artist from Rotterdam just found downthetubes and writes to let us know that given that the Netherlands is a small country, she’s started translating her comics into English to try and reach more comic fans…. Read More ›
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Manwha 100 Opening Report
Last week David Baillie was our downthetubes roving reporter lucky enough to be invited to a private view of the new Manwha 100 exhibition in London which, if the name hasn’t already given the game away, celebrates the 100th anniversary… Read More ›
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Anthony Johnston Strips!
Concluding adaptation and inspiration month on his Strip! radio show for London’s Resonance FM, Alex Fitch talks to writer and graphic designer Antony Johnston about combining text and image in comics and other media from his illustrated novella Frightening Curves… Read More ›
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Johnston Announces new Comic Comment Site
Lying in the Gutters columnist Rich Johnston has posted his final column for Comic Book Resources this week, but he isn’t finished with the industry, because he’s about to launch a whole web site devoted to comics comment. The site,… Read More ›
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24 Hours of Comics Creation
(with thanks to Selina Lock): It’s still ages away but the dates are set for 24 Hour Comics Day in Dublin. This year’s event will take place on 17th – 18th October at the Central Hotel. The event is an… Read More ›
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Ellis, Grant in Dundee for Comics Day
Warren Ellis and Alan Grant are to headline Comics Day at this year’s Dundee Literary Festival. The pair will give a talk about their careers at the festival on 28 June, which will also include a session devoted to 2000AD,… Read More ›
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The Dangerous Illustrations of Graeme Neil Reid
When it was published in June 2006, Con Iggulden’s The Dangerous Book for Boys was a surprise hit. Mixing factual historical stories with information on places, things and “how to” articles, the book appealed to young and old alike. From… Read More ›