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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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Beano and Dandy Summer Specials 2023 – First Look
First details of this year’s DC Thomson’s Summer Specials, on sale next week!
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New Eagle Times magazine explores 1950s reader book picks, and more
The latest Eagle Times is available now, charting more elements of the memorable boys weekly
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Peppa Pig and Sparkle World publisher Redan lands magazine publishing deal for Toikido’s Piñata Smashlings property
Independent British comics and magazine publisher Redan adds another hot property to its extensive catalogue
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Frank Quitely heads to Belgium for special event at Centre Belge de la Bande Dessinée
The Belgian Comic Strip Center is to host an event with the globally-acclaimed author soon
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Creating Comics: Online The Guardian Masterclass with Kieron Gillen takes place next month
Your chance to learn some comic writing tips from a top professional in the business
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Werewolves and Warplanes! New Commando comics land tomorrow
Four more acton-packed issues of Commando go on sale tomorrow in newsagents
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Powerful Portraits: Ronald Searle’s drawings of refugees across Europe
A look back at some powerful graphic journalism on the post war refugee crisis
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Nostalgia Trip: Batman – From the 30’s to the 70’s
Coming across a striking image of the Silver Age Batman and Robin stirred some old memories
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Lakes International Comic Art Festival announces Frankie Boyle and Josie Long as its “Partners in Comedy” for this year’s opening night
A special “Comedians on Comics” event will open this year’s Lakes International Comic Art Festival
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Doctor Who “Keeper of Traken” special print offered in charity auction
Some smashing signed Doctor Who art on offer in aid of a good cause
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Claudia Christian’s Dark Legacies heads to comic shops next month
Battles in Mech suits, planetary sieges, betrayal, hope and epic space battles… what’s not to like?
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2000AD artist Ian Gibson’s Lifeboat graphic novel project smashes target over Coronation weekend
You do not want to miss out on this SF epic from a 2000AD legend
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Hibernia Comics teases Starlord project, as fans celebrate 45th anniversary of the the short-lived but influential British comic
45 years since its debut, short-lived British weekly Starlord still attracts attention – and celebration
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Doctor Who – Terror from the Deep: Episode 27
Beneath the English Channel, in 1990, the Daleks are proving, as ever, difficult to defeat…
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Aquila Children’s Magazine goes Manga!
The latest issue of the subscription-based Aquila Children’s Magazine introduces inquisitive kids to the comics form
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In Memoriam: Doctor Who art pioneer, Stuart “StuART” Glazebrook
A British pioneer of Doctor Who fan art and a co-founder of the Appreciation Society, has passed
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Zip #1: A Grungy Superhuman Comic gets funded at 110% of its goal on Kickstarter
Coming to conventions near you soon – ZIP #1
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Dark Horse “Resident Alien” team join Lakes International Comic Art Festival guest line-up for its annual gathering in Bowness-on-Windermere
The team behind the critically-acclaimed Dark Horse series are coming to the Lakes
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Rebellion launches new Strontium Dog merchandise to mark character’s 45th anniversary
That ‘Sternhammer Ale’ looks tempting, right?
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HIYA Toys announce 1/12 scale Judge Dredd action figure line
New 6” figures from the world of Judge Dredd on their way