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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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Sneak Peek: Doctor Who – Missy #1
Master versus Master? Bring it on!
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Judge for Yourself: Judge Dredd: End of Days, an extended preview to tempt the undecided, released, plus new Rebellion title checklist
Go on, go on, go on, you know you want to read it…
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Pocket Gamer Awards announced, “Genshin Impact” named Top Game of the Year, “Angry Birds” enters Hall of Fame
Wins for Call of Duty, Angry Birds, Genshin Impact and more
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Happy Birthday, Dennis (the Menace)! Beano Celebrates a special 70th Anniversary (plus, 70 facts about the comic rebel)
He’s been menacing the Beano for 70 years – will there be a food fight in the latest issue or are there too many candles?
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War in space just part of this week’s Commando Comics story line-up
All-out action, in the desert, in the jungle – and outer space!
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Set Your Sights on a new Jurassic Park poster by George Bletsis
Another dinosaur delight from the British poster makers
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Fancy (virtual) Afternoon Tea with comics writer Kieron Gillen? Here’s how, thanks to the Comic Creators Network
Grab a cuppa for chat about creating comics and more
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“Traces of the Great War” Workshop Resources Released, aiming to help get comics into classrooms across the UK
A great new project that aims to get more comics – and comics creation – into British classrooms
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Comic Creator Spotlight: Artist Caanan White
A quick bit of attention for the artist on Top Cow’s “Son of Shaolin” and more
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Cover Reveal: Hidden Planeswalker variant for Magic #1 by Taj Tenfold
It’s Magic! The Gathering, that is… a new comic from Boom! Studios
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Kevin O’Neill Marshall Law cover for Marvel UK’s STRIP #1 sells for $17,500
Kevin O’Neill art marshals up a high price over at Heritage Auctions
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WebFind: A Guide to NFTs – and why Artists may want to take note
A way of offering unique digital content is causing concern from publishers
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Latest 1950s British Science Fiction videocast offers rare interview with SF author E.C. Tubb, and a look at the “British Tarzans”
Philip Harbottle offers some great new videocasts, revealing some 1950s law suits along the way!
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Garth Ennis, Liam Sharp, together for first time on upcoming “Batman – Reptilian” project for DC
A great pairing on an all-new Batman project
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10 Years to Save the World – Comics Creators announced for international British Council-backed comics project
Comic creators from the UK and the Philippines join new climate action project
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British Comics Flashback: Looking back at the launch of Marvel UK’s “The Real Ghostbusters”
Philip Boyce began his utterly awesome OINK! Blog as a site charting history of the much-loved and fondly-remembered British humour comic, but the project has grown to encompass other titles. Today will see him reviewing the very first issue of… Read More ›
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Crowdfunding Spotlight: ComicScene History of Comics Books 5 to 8
ComicScene’s ambitious 10-year part work project continues
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YouTuber, TV star and comics creator Joe Sugg guest edits Beano celebrating 70 years of Dennis (the Menace)
TV star and comics creator Joe Sugg has helped deliver a very special issue of the Beano
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Falcon and Winter Soldier Bookazine out from Panini Comics UK today
The latest superhero stuffed Special from Panini Comics UK is on sale today
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Panini Comics UK reveals new Marvel launches, Batman title – and plans for a new Captain Britain Omnibus
Panini Comics UK blast back onto British news stands with four new titles soon