Sneak peeks at new comics
Next Wednesday 6th July sees the release of Titan Comics‘ hotly anticipated special Doctor Who crossover event comic starring the Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, and Twelfth Doctors, pitting them against the Cybermen. Written by Cavan Scott (Ninth Doctor, Vikings) and George… Read More ›
Comic book superstars Brian Bolland, Mick McMahon, Dave Gibbons and Kevin O’Neill are set to return to the pages of the legendary 2000AD for its 2000th issue, out later in the year – along with both classic characters such as Nemesis… Read More ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
Embroidered Cancer Comic Created by Sima Elizabeth Shefrin Published by Singing Dragon Released 21st March 2016 – Price £7.99 “As soon as Bob was diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer, he and his wife Elizabeth started making cancer jokes to take… Read More ›
A selection of previously unseen artwork and the names of international musical collaborators have been announced in advance of the world premiere performance of Black Dog – the Dreams of Paul Nash by Dave McKean in May. Co-commissioned by the… Read More ›
Here are the covers for Doctor Who: The Twelfth Doctor Year Two #8, written by George Mann, drawn by Mariano Laclaustra, on sale 29th June 2016 from Titan Comics. This issues’s main cover is by American artist Mark Wheatley, who… Read More ›
Abslom Daak, Dalek Killer continues to haunt the Eleventh Doctor in the upcoming Titan Comics release Doctor Who: The Eleventh Doctor: Year Two #11, on sale 15th June. The character pops up on a smashing cover from ace artist… Read More ›
Here’s an advance look at the covers of Titan Comics Doctor Who: The Ninth Doctor #2, on sale 11th May 2016. The brand-new ongoing series is written by Cavan Scott and drawn by Adriana Melo. Doctor Who: The Ninth Doctor… Read More ›
Award nominated and critically acclaimed Wolf Country returns for a fifth explosive issue soon, written by Jim Alexander, with art by Will Pickering, wrapped in a cover by Luke Cooper. Here’s sneak peek. The latest title from indie publisher Planet… Read More ›
Here’s a fab first sneaky peak inside the covers of Heroes: Godsend #1, written by Heroes Reborn scriptwriter Joey Falco and with art from Roy Allan Martinez (Immortal Iron Fist), the first issue in a five-art arc on sale next… Read More ›
Titan Comics is enjoying quiet success with its Dragons: Riders of Berk series, most the work of top comics writer Simon Furman, who you’ll know from his incredible work on Transformers down the years, as well as being the co-creator… Read More ›