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The founder of downthetubes, which he established in 1998. John works as a comics and magazine editor, writer, and on promotional work for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival.
Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Star Trek Explorer (previously known as Star Trek Magazine) and more. 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 "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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AI and comic creation in the spotlight: free Comics Connection online event next week
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It’s a party, yes? Draw Death’s Head Day is Coming!
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Monster Fun goes monthly due to popular demand
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New Spaceship Away is a treat for 2000AD and EAGLE artist John M. Burn fans
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Vyper: Crimson Dawn speeds into action, a British indie comic for fans of 1980’s action movies!
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WebFind: Future Perfect: Dan Dare, Pilot of the Future
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Doctor Who – Terror from the Deep: Episode 18
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Crowfunding Spotlight: Talamander Fantasy Gamebook Magazine Issue One
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New Comics Pub Crawl podcast launches with Dave Gibbons interview
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Guest List for Comic Book Day at the Plaza Cinema, Liverpool, extended