British comics-related news, interviews and features
In these days of large in scale conventions, cosplay-infested MCMs and curated, arty, small press festivals it’s nice to see that events like the London Comic Mart at the Royal National Hotel are still there for us hardcore collectors. Known… Read More ›
Dundee is fast becoming a go-to location in Scotland for comic-related events. We have Dee-Con in April and the Comics Day in October as part of the Dundee Literary Festival. This year, we also had a Will Eisner event in March…. Read More ›
We are pleased to publish Part Two of the memories of Roger Perry – memories of now more than half-a-century ago – of his days at Fleetway Publications working on Girl and Eagle… 1963: A New Home brings about a “Cleansing of the Slate”… Read More ›
Next week (4th August 2015) sees the incredible final instalment of the historical vampire saga The Chronicles Of Legion Volume 4: The Three Faces Of Evil from Titan Comics. Written by Fabien Nury, with art by Tirso, Zhang Xiaoyu, Mario Alberti… Read More ›
By Laura Howell Publisher: Soaring Penguin Press Out: 31st August 2015 The Book: The Bizarre Adventures of Gilbert & Sullivan: the very model of a modern mirthful comic book! Based on historical facts and characters, Laura Howell conjures a delightful collection… Read More ›
Here’s this week’s list of comics on sale now in comic shops across the UK. As usual, our list highlights the work of British creators and publishers. You may also be already thinking about Christmas (some people do, advertisers, mainly),… Read More ›
Out in October from Knockabout is Alpha by Jens Harder, a new graphic novel the publisher is describing as “the most ambitious piece of work in comics since the beginning of time.” It’s a stunning, award-winning, work spanning some 350 pages of… Read More ›
Here’s our regular rundown of the latest issues of DC Thomson’s war digest, Commando, on sale now in all good newsagents (and some evil ones), and available on a wide variety of digital platforms. Don’t miss out on our exclusive… Read More ›
As regular readers of downthetubes know, we regularly post new episodes of our SF adventure strip, Crucible, to the web comics platform Tapastic. The series, written by me, drawn by Smuzz and lettered by Jim Campbell (and which has had an… Read More ›
Comic artist and writer Lew Stringer argues the case for more positivity from fans about the current British comics industry… There’s often a bit of negativity on the ‘net about the British comics industry and how things were so much… Read More ›
We’re clearly heading for Christmas – and yes, we know it’s only the end of July! – with a further round of annuals set to hit book shops and online stores across the UK over the next few days, including… Read More ›
Publisher DC Thomson enlisted their long-running comic characters The Broons in a ground-breaking £10,000 competition for readers of The Sunday Post utilising cutting-edge digital printing. Using new technology from DC Thomson’s Discovery Print arm in Dundee, an instant giveaway voucher… Read More ›
Written and Coloured by Shaun Dobie Art by Samir Simao Letters by Vincent Hunt Cover art by Chris Imber Published by Evil Kat Studios The Story: “Get in. Get out. Get paid”. That was the phrase that Nate Avery and… Read More ›
Creators: Various Publisher: Futurequake Press Out: Now The Book: FutureQuake is back! The finest talents in the small press are here again to save you from boredom. Where else in the printed world can you get this much variety for… Read More ›
Halfpenny Dreadful Comic Publishing – the brainchild of veteran comics writer Mike Knowles – is seeking aspiring writers and artists who might enjoy producing punk pulp fiction. Mike has been a published writer/artist for over 30-years working mainly in comics, (DC Thomson… Read More ›
Here’s this week’s list of comics on sale now in comic shops across the UK. As usual, our list highlights the work of British creators and publishers. Prize-winning British cartoonist Julian Hanshaw makes his US debut this week with the… Read More ›
The latest Doctor Who Magazine (Issue 489) is on sale tomorrow and we’ve detailed the issues’ full run down below. It includes the first part of a new 12-page comics strip, “Spirits of the Jungle” by Jonathan Morris, illustrated… Read More ›
Accent UK may be better known for titles about zombies and gunslingers but the rise of more family orientated comics conventions has led them to release The Troll by Danish artist, storyteller and co-founder of the Copenhagen Comics Festival, Martin… Read More ›
Comic creator Rachael Smith and the Avery Hill Publishing crew will be launching The Rabbit, Rachel’s second graphic novel, at Manchester’s Travelling Man comic shop on Friday 28th August and London’s Orbital Comics on Friday 11th September 2015. Following her debut, critically acclaimed graphic… Read More ›
Judgement in Cardiff, a unique exhibition of Judge Dredd art comes to Cardiff next month – the work of a duo known as Caped in Case who commissioned David Roach to draw the event’s promotional poster. The exhibition brings together some of… Read More ›