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The founder of downthetubes, John works as a comics editor, writer, as Creative Consultant on the Dan Dare audio adventures for B7 Media, and on promotional work for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival.
Working in British comics publishing for over 30 years, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Star Trek Magazine and Babylon 5 Magazine. 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 “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz, published on Tapastic; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs” with Dave Hailwood for digital comic 100% Biodegradable.
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Crowdfunding Spotlight: Paragon Issue 30
Independent British anthology Paragon hits its landmark thirtieth issue – at least it will do, with your support…
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Creating Comics: Rachael Ball and Karrie Fransman to head up virtual Arvon course in March
Have you always wanted to try your hand at writing a comic or graphic novel? This Arvon course may be for you
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LEGO DUPLO Marvel App for PreSchoolers Launched
Join Spidey, Captain America, and other Marvel heroes for exciting adventures and pretend-play fun
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Scholastic announces new picture book, “I Am Ruby Bridges” by American Civil Rights icon
Scholastic has announced the upcoming releases of new picture book by an American Civil Rights icon
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Happy 30th Birthday, Death’s Head II!
There’s no sign of Marvel Comics celebrating the debut of Death’s Head II thirty years ago, so his co-creator Liam Sharp has done it himself!
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In Review: Two Comics in One! Hawk the Slayer’s return debuted with latest Judge Dredd Megazine
“Hawk the Slayer” returns in style in this month’s Judge Dredd Megazine
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Bonhams’ first ever World of Anime sale begins next week
Bonhams’ first World of Anime online sale is set to go live next week
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“Dredd @ 45” Exhibition unveiled for London’s Cartoon Museum, opens next week
Dredd @ 45 is an ‘In Focus’ exhibition at London’s Cartoon Museum, exploring the evolution of Judge Dredd since 1977
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Rare “Misty” art by Shirley Bellwood discovered
We’re delighted to present the only known surviving comic cover art by “Misty” artist extraordinaire, Shirley Bellwood
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The 1950s boom in British SF publishing explored in new videocast from author Philip Harbottle
More fascinating insights into early SF publishing in the UK from author Phillip Harbottle in his latest videocast