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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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Robert Harrop Beano and Dandy figures offered en masse in upcoming auction
Some smashing Beano and Dandy figures offered at auction
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Marvel celebrates Iron Fist 50th anniversary with new collection of early stories
Iron Fist is 50 years old next year, and Marvel is celebrating!
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Crowdfunding Spotlight: Sherlock Holmes and The Empire Builders
A brand new graphic novel starring the World’s Greatest Detective, is, hopefully, in the works, support permitting…
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Crowdfunding Spotlight: Brightside, a spy-fi adventure by Stu Perrins and Nico Valdez
More steampunk spy-fi from Markosia is on offer on Kickstarter
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Claudia Christian’s Dark Legacies comics project in the spotlight at London Film & Comic Con
Claudia Christian’s Dark Legacies project in the spotlight
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That Time “Del Boy” met Dan Dare…
The Dan Dare Corporation has come up with a canny comic crossover!
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“3 Generations” exhibition, featuring art by the family of comic creator David Leach, announced
Three generations of artists, exhibited together
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Bryan Talbot’s “Scumworld” re-released on an unsuspecting planet
A controversial early strip created by Bryan Talbot has been re-released
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Doctor Who – Terror from the Deep: Episode 34
1990… Channel Tunnel workers have been found dead… Ace and the Doctor may follow them…
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Crowdfunding Spotlight: !GAG! #2 by Phil Elliott, Eddie Campbell and Glenn Dakin
Time for some welcome fun, courtesy of Eddie Campbell, Glenn Dakin and Phil Elliott
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What If… 2000AD had merged with Battle Action?
An upcoming issue of 2000AD revolves around the imaginary merger of two of Britain’s biggest comics
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Check out Mal Earl’s “Up in the Wind” stunning new print, inspired by the work of poet Edward Thomas
Beautiful, limited edition owl art prints, selling fast
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Coco Comic Con returns to Lancaster this weekend
A fun, free, comic-packed day awaits this weekend in Lancaster, at Coco Comic Con 2023
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Anderson Entertainment announces “Space: 1999 To Everything That Was” comic collection
Anderson Entertainment has announced its next comics collection, Space: 1999 – To Everything That Was
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Rare British comic tinplate signs included in larger Cornish auction
Rare promotional items for a number of vintage comics are heading to auction
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Commando 5655 – 5658 On Sale Now, pay tribute to fan-favourite artist Josè Maria Jorge
A special set of Commando tribute issues celebrating the work of much-missed artist Josè Maria Jorge are out today
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Sneak Peek: Marvel Arms and Armour by Nick Jones
Out in October, a new reference guide to Marvel’s mightiest weapons
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WebFind: “Passing Parade” spotlights the top American newspaper cartoonists of 1945
A snapshot in time, featuring some very famous faces in the American comics world
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Creating Comics: London’s Jam Bookshop to host Crime Comics workshop
A crime comic workshop for aspiring creators announced
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Whizz-Kidz charity and a host of talented artists bring Morph to London
Capital Fun! Morph has taken over the streets of London