We don’t normally post the entire cover of a book here on downthetubes, but Jade Sarson‘s For the Love of God, Marie! – out from Myriad in July – is just so darn gorgeous, how could we not? Sex, religion, gender,… Read More ›
Comic Previews
Sneak peeks at new comics
In Preview: The Intercorstal 683
By: Gareth A Hopkins Reviewed by Simon Russell The Book: The Intercorstal: 683 is a Kickstarter-funded anthology-style abstract comic, by a single artist, inspired by, and in homage to, British sci-fi comics. The Preview: You can look at the drawings of Gareth… Read More ›
Metaphrog’s Next Fairy Tale Will Be The Little Mermaid
Last year Metaphrog, the Franco-Scottish duo of artist Sandra Marrs and writer John Chalmers, had their adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Red Shoes And Other Tales released by US publisher Papercutz as a full colour hardback with a red fabric spine…. Read More ›
Comics Spotlight: A New Story Arc and Companion for the Twelfth Doctor
An all-new story arc begins for the Twelfth Doctor (Year Two #6), in a new Doctor Who comic from Titan, written by Robbie Morrison, art by Peter Capaldi-praised Rachael Stott, coloured by Ivan Nunes and lettered by Comicraft. In the wake of Clara’s exit,… Read More ›
Avery Hill Publishing’s Spring 2016 Releases Revealed
The ladies and gentlemen of the mighty Avery Hill Publishing have announced their Spring 2016 line up – and it is looking like one of their best batch of books so far. These new books are getting a release on… Read More ›
2000AD Exclusive! What Is The Secret of Prog 1977?
This rather enigmatic message about 2000AD Prog 1977 on top of a fantastic new image by Carlos Ezquerra has just reached the downthetubes team. The number, of course, coincides with the year 2000AD was founded, so The Mighty One himself… Read More ›
Sneak Preview – Sliced Quarterly Issue #2
Edited and Designed by Ken Reynolds Cover by Lukasz Kowalczuk Contributors – Chris Sides, Max Meier, Ken Reynolds, Peter Johnson, Freja Steele, Lukasz Kowalczuk, Kathryn Briggs, David Thomas, Denis Vermese, Ben Peter Johnson, Daniel Ableev, Bob Schroeder, Saffron Knight, Simon… Read More ›
Sneak Preview – Fantasy Sports Volume 2: The Bandit of Barbel Bay
Created by Sam Bosma Published by NoBrow Press Oversize Hardback – £12.95 – Full Colour 52 pages ISBN – 978-1-910620-10-6 The Story – ‘Wiz and Mug are back and this time they’re headed to a mysterious beach town to meet its… Read More ›
Sneak Preview: Brethren Born #2
Written by Jon Laight Pencils by Phil Knibs Inks by Luca Cicchitti Colours by Santiago Ramos Letters by Rob Jones Published by Level 8 Comics in full colour. The Story: Brethren Born is a sci-fi superhero adventure following the mysterious… Read More ›
Preview – Dirty Rotten Comics Issue 7
Dirty Rotten Comics issue 7 Edited by Gary Clap and Kirk Campbell Featuring – Matthew Dooley, Alex Potts, Jey Levang, Darren Cullen & Mark Tolson, Kathryn Briggs, Peony Gent, Andrez Bergeb & Chris Wahl, Douglas Noble, Stanley Miller, Bethan Mure,… Read More ›