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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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Classic Captain Action back in print, Mark Waid sings its praises
Andrew Sumner of Forbidden Planet TV has a new interview with top comics writer Mark Waid, talking to him about Captain Action
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Bryan Hitch joins Lakes International Comic Art Festival line-up in October
Bryan Hitch has joined the growing guest list for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival in October
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Art inspired by 2000AD hits London next week, in PROG-RESS, at the Dinner Party Gallery
An exhibition of art inspired by 2000AD, the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic, is due to open in London next week
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1970s comic classic, Mek Memoirs, by Chris Lowder and Kevin O’Neill, re-issued
A fantastic comic zine that helped shape the look of 2000AD gets an issue from a new publisher
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Falklands at 40: Commando to mark anniversary of South Atlantic conflict in April
DC Thomson Media has announced it will mark the 40th anniversary of the Falklands War with three special issues of Commando in April
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London’s Riverside Studios announces “Time Lords to Top of the Pops” Festival
London’s Riverside Studios is to host a “Time Lords to Top of the Pops” festival
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Spies in the desert, World War One camoufleurs, and more, in new Commando comics, out this week
An eccentric World War One water colourist proves an unusual foil for a regular soldier in one of the new Commando stories, out this week
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Dark Horse owner Embracer Group issues statement on war in Ukraine, announces €5 million in humanitarian aid
The Embracer Group, owners of Dark Horse, has issued an update on the situation for the company due to the war in Ukraine
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Catawiki launches StandWithUkraine Charity Auctions, includes comic art and prints by Milo Manara, Hergé
Catawiki is running a number of #StandWithUkraine Charity Auctions until 21st March 2022
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Doctor Who Appreciation Society launches The Terrance Dicks Award For Writers
The Doctor Who Appreciation Society has announced The Terrance Dicks Award For Writers, in memory of the much-loved, and highly influential, writer
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“Birdman & Chicken” collection crashes into book and comic shops this week
Birdman & Chicken is a fun Batman-inspired spoof from the pages of Krazy comic, and a collection is out this week
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WebFind: Modesty Blaise by Paul Gulacy
A chance stumble across an unusual Modesty Blaise artwork from a Master of Kung Fu legend
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Have you entered the Alison Brown Young Comics Maestro Award yet?
The clock’s ticking! Check out this great comic creating competition for younger creators
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2000AD artist Simon Davis solo “I am Because You Are”exhibition announced
Coming soon to the Panter & Hall gallery on Pall Mall, a special exhibition from this great 2000AD artist, four years in the making
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“The Kirknewton Story” comes to comics, celebrating the history of a Scottish village
What a brilliant project! Every city, town and village should have its own comic, especially when it looks as good as this!
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“Brand is how we find each other” is a new guide to branding that could be ideal for comic creators
Comic creator and illustrator Adam Lumb has a new book out – but it isn’t one of his impressive graphic novels
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Milo Manara art, with story by Hugo Pratt, livens bidding in this week’s Catawiki International Comic Art Auction
Art by Milo Manara is attracting some fierce bidding over on Catawiki this week…
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Comic Art Europe announces “Living Together” Open Call 2022 winners
Comic Art Europe has just announced the winners of its 2022 Open Call, which challenged comic creators to come up with work based on the theme, “Living Together”
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Dark Horse announces Confabulation: An Anecdotal Autobiography by Dave Gibbons, to launch at Lakes Festival in October
Dave Gibbons’ Confabulation: An Anecdotal Autobiography, compiled by Tim Pilcher will be launched at this year’s Lakes International Comic Art Festiival
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Time Bomb Comics announces new Gerry Anderson shows-inspired anthology, SPECTRUM
Time Bomb Comics announces New Captain Scarlet, Space Precinct and Terrahawks comics