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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: First issue of new Doctor Who comic coming soon from Titan Comics
The first issue of Titan’s Doctor Who title starring the Fifteenth Doctor launches on Wednesday 26th June
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J.R.R. Tolkien’s Signed Letter to 8-Year-Old Lancashire Boy Goes Under the Hammer
A fascinating and clearly sought after item is up for auction
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In Review: Psycho Gran Comic Capers Cavalcade by David Leach
Are you ready for more dark revenge on the very deserving of it?
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Crowdfunding Spotlight: Go Figure!, the ultimate collector’s guide to Character Options’s 5.5” Doctor Who action figures
If you’re a Doctor Who action figure fan, this looks a proper treat!
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Coming Soon: New “Educators” comic book, aiming to inspire teachers, pupils alike
A new educational comics resource crated by Tim Perkins launches in September
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Last chance to grab Eaglemoss Star Trek ships from Master Replicas
It may be the end of an era, but there’s new Star Trek items on the way, too
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Comics Cultural Impact Collective launch “Create a Community Comic for your MP” campaign
Create a Community Comic for your new MP and show off the value of our Ninth Art
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New Battle Action update – and Johnny Red collection news
New all-out action ahead this August!
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Horrible Folks anthologies tap into myth with new comic strips
Exploring the strange worlds of mythology and more
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Rebellion Releases second bumper 2000AD of 2024, new “Rogue Trooper” adventure begins
All out action, and plenty of it, too
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Crowdfunding Spotlight: Big Shoulders, by John Dudley and Scott Gray
Big Shoulders is a new “urban fantasy” comic set in Chicago, asking for your attention…
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Asterix and Obelix: The Big Fight, coming to Netflix next year
New Asterix TV limited series on the way, and a feature film update
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In Memoriam: Cartoonist and Comic Archivist John Adcock
A cartoonist, illustrator, storyteller and archivist has passed
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Whose Side Are You On? Election Trail at London’s Cartoon Museum
Exploring elections past as another looms
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Never Iron Anything Podcast heads to Rupert Bear’s Nutwood
Two topical comic podcasts for your to check out
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Dan Dare curiosity included in Adam Partridge auction today
Dan Dare game art up for sale today
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Doctor Who Panel to Panel Podcast Catch Up: storyboard artist and writer Joshua Pruett and artist Kelsey Ramsay
Don’t miss an exclusive interview with comic artist Kelsey Ramsay
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Summer Lovin’ cartoon exhibition opens at the Duke of Greenwich
Don’t miss this fun cartoon exhibition in London, open now
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Airfix Collectors’ Club pays tribute to artist Roy Cross
Roy Cross is suitably honoured
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Doctor Who – Terror from the Deep: Episode 82
The Doctor has given the Dalek’s terror from the deep a shock – and it’s not going to have time to recover!