The current Coronavirus Pandemic is, I’m sure you’ll agree, a generally wretched and for so many, a very tragic thing. I doubt many of us have, or will, escape the worst of this plague, either directly or indirectly, and I… Read More ›
Comic Art
Ewbanks offers comic curiosities, film collectibles and much more in upcoming auctions
Woking-based Ewbanks has a number of auctions coming up in quick succession that include items which may be of interest to downthetubes readers. Included in the next Toy and Models auction, taking place 20th May, lots include two Matchbox Thunderbirds… Read More ›
Liam Sharp offers new Death’s Head II art to support US comic retailers through #Creators4Comics
Check out this terrific new artwork created in support of of a fundraiser to support struggling comic shops…
2000AD art and more offered in upcoming Heritage Auction
The work of several British comic artists features in an upcoming Heritage Auction
Doctor Who – Terror from the Deep, the newspaper strip that might have been
A Doctor Who newspaper strip project that, sadly, got exterminated…
The Mekon does good for once – art auction aids Little Heroes
Artist David Broughton raises funds for a great cause with a one-off piece of art…
WebFind: The Dark Judges by Garry Leach
Atomeka Press co-founder Garry Leach is often an unsung master of the comic art.
Stunning 2000AD Poster by Dave Gibbons art offered by Heritage Auctions
Coming up for sale from Heritage Auctions at the end of this month is this terrific art for 2000AD by Dave Gibbons
Alex Raymond’s first Flash Gordon sells for record $480,000
The original art for Alex Raymond’s first Flash Gordon newspaper strip was sold for $480,000 this week
Comic Creator Spotlight: Comic Artist Tony O’Donnell
downthetubes highlights the work of many comic creators, but after Orkney-based comic artist and illustrator Tony O’Donnell kindly sent us his report on the recent Jim Baikie exhibition at the Kirkwall Museum, he also sent us his current biography, which… Read More ›