Author Archives
Richard Sheaf is a longtime contributor to downthetubes and has written for numerous magazines about British comics.
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Looking Back at Lawless: A Celebration 2022
Richard Sheaf had a splendid time at the recent Lawless: A Celebration in Bristol, and encourage you all to get there in 2023…
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In Pictures, Video and Review: The Lakes International Comic Art Festival 2021
Richard Sheaf’s take on this year’s busy, back in the real world Lakes International Comic Art Festival…
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In Pictures: “Jeff Hawke” creator Sydney Jordan drops in on celebratory event of his strip at the Cartoon Museum
A special “Jeff Hawke”-themed event at the Cartoon Museum proved even more an occasion when the strips creator dropped by…
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“V for Vendetta – Behind the Mask” Exhibition Preview – and a special discount for downthetubes readers for an online chat with David Lloyd
Richard Sheaf got a sneak peek at the upcoming V for Vendetta exhibition at London’s Cartoon Museum…
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In Review: Jeff Hawke’s Cosmos – The Epilogue
Richard Sheaf reviews the last “regular” – and massive! – Jeff Hawke Fan Club release
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Creating Comics: An Interview with new Commando writer Colin Maxwell
Richard Sheaf chats with a newcomer on Britain’s longest-running war comic
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Rare promotional Eagle offered on eBay
A sought-after British comics collectible is up for grabs…if you can afford it.
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Nineties Nostalgia – Saban’s VR Troopers – Official 3D Comic from Phoenix Press
Trip back to a time when Virtual Reality was new…
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When Comics Were King: Advertising in Eagle
A snapshot of comics as they were in 1960 by Richard Sheaf
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Never Iron Anything Podcast Notes: Bande desineé reprints in British comics
By Richard Sheaf If you enjoyed my chat with Tony Esmond on Episode #23 of the Never Iron Anything podcast, here are my notes for the show. Hopefully, there will be something here to pique your interest. Check out the… Read More ›