Some smashing British comic art on offer, and some first issue collectibles, too
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British comics-related news, interviews and features
Comicraft’s Richard Starkings – writer, editor, publisher and letterer – is the latest “Last Geek in Space”
Tune in for a chat with a living legend!
“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…
B7 Media’s “Dan Dare Audio Adventures” get another outing on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Spaceship Away! The first series of Dan Dare Audio Adventures from B7 Media is currently being repeated this week on BBC Radio 4 Extra. Catch-up here on BBC Sounds. In Voyage to Venus, which stars Ed Stoppard as Dan Dare,… Read More ›
1950s, 1960s Marvel, DC Comics, plus Captain Britain all going under the hammer today at Excalibur Auctions
Some smashing copies of great US comics, including first issues, in auction today
Lawless: The Bunker set to delivers great day of comics today
Don’t miss this free online British comics event, kicking off at 10am!
Sound and Vision: “The Rez” combines podcast and comics to spread messages of kindness and resilience to children
A blend of audio, visuals and kindness that’s a great idea for strange times
Trouble in the “Wild, Wild, East End”… of London, for Wild Bill Hickok, Sitting Bull – and time traveller Charlotte Corday!
Check out this free-to-read web comic by a British comics veteran
Tube Surfing: Dandy Summer Special out now, TinTin mashups court case, new Spider-Man bookazine and more
Dandy, Spider-Man, comics event news and more
Tube Surfing: New SHIFT cover reveal, Dan Dare on the BBC, and a new graphic novel about World War Two Japanese American activists
Just a few quick comic news items of note…
London’s Cartoon Museum reopens with “V for Vendetta: Behind the Mask” exhibition
The making and cultural myth of V to be explored
Comic Creator Spotlight: TV Century 21 artist Rab Hamilton… or should that be Robert?
A quick look at the artist who brought “Secret Agent 21” and “Aafje Anders” to life
Sneak Peek: Steampunk adventure South of Bedlam out now from Luke Cooper
Awesome-looking digital comic out now
In Memoriam: Comics Editior, Co-Publisher Artist and Letterer Dave Evans, aka Bolt-01
A quiet engine – no, a powerhouse in independent British comics, has passed
London’s City Interaction Lab releases free “A Day in Lockdown”, a COVID-19 Response comic
A spotlight on 24 hours in pandemic-imposed isolation
The Intestinauts are back! 2000AD 2230 Preview, Time Flies collected and our latest “Rebellion Releases” check list
Toilet humour ahead? A welcome return of the Intestinauts this week
Podcast Pointers: Anarchy in the OINK!, a 35th anniversary celebration
Check out this fantastic look back at the brilliant Oink! comic, 35 years young and much missed by its many fans
Rare Stingray Special, early Countdown comics, Rab Hamilton art and more offered in latest massive Phil-Comics eBay auction
Some great rarities on offer for Gerry Anderson comic fans
Crowdfunding Spotlight Round Up: Harker, the Samurai Slasher, Octobriana and more!
A round-up of British crowdfunding projects to check out right now…
Sector 13 writing team break into Heavy Metal
Congratulations very much in order for two independent comics writers