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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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Artist Len Grant wheelie knows Chorlton, as new art book reveals
If you live in Chorlton, or, know by its grander monkiker, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, a suburban area of Manchester, or simply love urban sketch art, then you may like to check out a new sketch book by artist Len Grant. Len has… Read More ›
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In Review: Doctor Who – The Interstellar Song Contest
The most enjoyable episode in many a year? Tim Robins thinks so
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Hastings Comic Con reveals comic artists line-up
Andy Fanton, Mike Collins, Colleen Douglas and more will appear at the White Rock’s first con
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Dinosaurs unleashed in the New Forest!
Are you ready for “Jurassic Furzey”?
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A look inside the first issue of Magic, short-lived companion to Beano and Dandy
No lottery win? Never mind, here’s a taster!
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Creator Spotlight: Artist Cody Vrosh
Beautiful watercolour work in the spotlight
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Don’t Miss Out on Hibernia Comics new Comic Archive – The Editor’s Cut
Crammed with previously unpublished art and other gems!
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Unexpected Connections: Bubble and Squeek and Tivvy, the TV Times mascot
Do you remember The Tivvy Club? Here’s some background
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First issues, Mickey Mouse Weekly and Ron Turner art on offer in latest Compal comic auction
Original art, a rare run of Mickey Mouse Weekly, and free gifts too!
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Blackpool Film Collectors’ Convention returns in November
Special annual film collector’s event returns to the seaside town
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Warlord’s Sergeant Rayker rounds up the action in new Commando comics!
Dealing with drunk yobs and killer Nazis? All in a day’s work for Rayker!
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In Review: Wrath of the Gods & Ghost World
Including a video “Walkthrough” of this stunning collection
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Slough Museum hosts two-day “Art of Thunderbirds” event
Anything can happen in the next half hour – oh, wait, wrong show!
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First Nib & Ink Fest online comic convention continues
Plenty of events for comic creators still to come
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New 2000AD, Judge Dredd Megazine hit the shelves this week, Death Cap draws to a close
Double the thrills from Tharg this week!
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Special Interview: Artist Rodney Matthews introduces us to the world of Yendor
Artist Rodney Matthews on creating for children, and more
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Preorders open soon for Hammer Films next Limited Collector’s Edition – Quatermass 2
Be ready with your pounds, shillings and pence, Hammer fans!
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Cover Reveal: “This Slavery” by The Rickard Sisters
Arriving in bookshops in September
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Special Comic Studies conference set to question the future of Comics and AI
An opportunity to examine the impact of a controversial technology
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2000AD’s John M. Burns art sale at Book Palace, “Wrath of the Gods” released
Original art and an amazing collection? We’re being spoiled!