A quick look back at downthetubes most popular news and features in 2021
British Comics
British comics-related news, interviews and features
“Rejected” comics anthology project returns with “Future Shock” focused edition
Relocated. Reset! The “Rejected” comics project from Baden James Mellonie is being relaunched in 2022
Original “Axa” strip art on offer from artist Romero himself in latest Catawiki International Comic Art Auction
Some original “Axa” art by Enrique Badia Romero might well be up your street
Rachael Smith’s “Wired up Wrong” gets re-release from Icon Books
If you missed the first edition, you have no excuse now!
Action Force revived in new not for profit fan comic project
Action Force is heading back to comics next year and an advance order offer has just launched
Happy Holidays! Here’s Forbidden Planet TV’s Special Christmas Day Edition – with Dave Gibbons!
We all know about the Royal message from the Queen on Christmas Day, but Forbidden Planet TV is bringing you comics royalty today – artist and writer Dave Gibbons, talking about his childhood memories of the Yuletide season! In this… Read More ›
In Review: UFO Comic Anthology Volume One
Initial and unashamedly enthusiastic comments about the new Gerry Anderson comic strip collection, available now
Evangeline Lilly, Dave Gibbons and more join forces for “A Christmas Carol” charity podcast
Comic book creators, actors and presenters combine forces in a good cause!
Panini Comics UK cancels X-Men and Marvel Essentials titles
Two superhero titles take a fall on the UK newsstand
Ramsey’s Raiders return in pre-Christmas Commando comic release!
Christmas crackers! Ramsey’s Raiders and more head to the newsstand this Thursday
Crowdfunding Spotlight: Man In A Suitcase: The Haunting Graphic Novel by Brian Gorman
Work is proceeding apace on a new graphic novel based on the cult 1960s adventure series
Martin Rowson kickstarts new “The Interviews” format for Lakes International Comic Art Festival Podcast
The award-winning Guardian cartoonist and graphic novelist talks about his career – and his own cocktail!
Latest “Eagle Times” pays tribute to artist Greta Tomlinson, explores the rights and wrongs of historical comic adventures
The Christmas-themed issue of the Eagle Society’s magazine is out now
Crowdfunding Spotlight and some Sneak Peeks: BLAZER! No. 2, edited by former Tharg, Steve MacManus
Check out the second issue of Steve “Tharg” MacManus’ new comics project
Keith Page’s “The Adventures of Charlotte Corday” relaunched on Tapas
“The Adventures of Charlotte Corday” by Keith Page have had a digital makeover
Catawiki Auction site offers items from archivist Chris Mouton, British comic art and more
The latest Catawiki International Comic Art Auction has a lot more than British comic art on offer, well worth exploring
2022 Annuals: a last minute stocking filler? A checklist – and a free “retro” edition for everyone!
A round up of the many annuals vying for last minute sale ahead of Christmas…
A cracking Christmas BEANO, on sale now, complete with festive treats
This week’s BEANO comes crammed with Christmas extras, for just under a fiver!
WebFind: The Double Booked Podcast with Eoin Colfer and Andrew Donkin
This new podcast makes for some gentle listening for anyone who loves books, graphic novels, comics, libraries and more…
Retro Review: Eddie Campbell’s Alec: The Years Have Pants
Luke Williams powers up his Retro-Mobile and checks out a great Eddie Campbell omnibus