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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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Scottish Comic Book Day gets underway, in November
Scottish Comic Book Day, launching this November, is primarily a celebration of comics, graphic novels, comic artwork and related media with a link to Scotland
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British Library Superhero Challenge for Kids
The British Library has published some more great ideas to teach kids comic creating skills
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Dan Dare Strategy Game on course for 2022 release?
First announced in 2016, a new Dan Dare board game may be launched next year…
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British Comic Conventions making their return at last
Good news – 2022 is looking much better for live, in the flesh comic gatherings!
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Fancy a late night out with V for Vendetta?
Fancy a pre-Halloween night out in London with an anarchic comic antihero? Like to meet his co-creator? Well, good news… you can!
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Glenn Fabry’s art for the upcoming The77 Annual offered for sale
Your chance to own some comic art from the top 2000AD artist
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Lawless Comic Con gets set for return to Bristol next May
Yes, the 2000AD and Judge Dredd-inspired Bristol event is back next year
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New Doctor Who production partner, Bad Wolf, set to be bought by Sony?
More changes behind the scenes ahead for Doctor Who?
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New gaming spin-off launched for “Thrones & Bones” fantasy project
After 18 months hard work the epic new game extension to Thrones & Bones is out now
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International comics anthology ‘Ten Years to Save the World’ launched in response to the climate crisis
Check out these free comics about climate change, and do share them everywhere you can
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Britain at War magazine celebrates 60 years of Commando comic
A smashing inside look at Britain’s long-running war comic on offer, and a great free poster, too
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Stretford Comic Fest, on today, offers great British comic guest line up
It’s on today, if you’re anywhere near Manchester!
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Musical Notes: Do You Remember “The Spectrum”?
Were you a fan of The Spectrum, a 1960s band perhaps best known for their Captain Scarlet connection?
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Panel Borders: Telling Truths
The latest podcast features four graphic novelists whose work reflects events from history
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Latest Prop Store auction offers Doctor Who, Space:1999 items and more
There’s a major TV and film auction coming up in November
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London’s Institut français offers special “French Comics Drink & Draw” event
The Institut français, London is hosting a special French Comics Drink & Draw event next week
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Junior Tomlin one-day art exhibition hits London this weekend
Don’t miss out on some great art and a beer tasting, too!
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Pixels Away! Early Dan Dare computer games in the limelight, courtesy of Kim Justice
A look back at the early Dan Dare computer games.
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Northumbrian Tin Soldier launches official “Time Bandits” miniatures
Chase them across time!
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Wine, Frogs and Art! Queer Britain launches “Madame F Award” to celebrate Queer Creativity
Submit illustrations, paintings or drawings that celebrate the theme “Queer Creativity”