It’s been a busy week, and not just in terms of stories posted on downthetubes. Among other things, I’ve been to London (not for London Film and Comic Con, which looked incredible, but to discuss an exciting comics project at… Read More ›
Events
Budding comic creator? Don’t miss out on Thought Bubble and 2000AD’s annual Creator Challenge
Do you have what it takes to be a 2000AD creator? At 2017’s Thought Bubble in Leeds, returning to the city next month, a quick reminder that 2000AD is again running its talent search for writers and artists. The prize?… Read More ›
British Library pays tribute to Palestinian cartoonist Naji al-Ali
The British Library in London will pay tribute to the life, work and legacy of the great Palestinian cartoonist Naji al-Ali at a special event on Friday 27th October 2017. Speakers will include Guardian cartoonist Steve Bell. Born in Galilee… Read More ›
Lakes Festival Focus 2017: Keeping “Bad Company” with comic artist Rufus Dayglo
The countdown has begun to this year’s Lakes International Comic Art Festival in October (13th – 15th). We continue our “Kendal Calling” interviews with 2000AD and Tank Girl artist Rufus Dayglo. Working mainly in comics, illustration and storyboards – Rufus started… Read More ›
Big Screen Outing for 2000AD-inspired Strontium Dog Fan Film at London
There’s some great news for fans of 2000AD‘s Strontium Dog keen to see him on a big screen this morning. The stunning Search/Destroy: A Strontium Dog Fan Film, will be screened as part of London Super Comic Con later this month. You… Read More ›
The Finns are In: Finnish Comics, and the Moomins, celebrated at the Lakes International Comic Art Festival
Continuing to promote the very best of comics from around the world, the Lakes International Comic Art Festival is delighted to confirm the return of top Finnish creators Johanna Rojola and Petteri Tikkanen to this year’s event in October in Kendal. In fact, the Festival is… Read More ›
Make Manga at the British Museum
The British Museum in London is running a number of workshops for children this month, including two “Make a Manga Comic” workshops this Saturday, 6th August 2017. Aimed at kids of seven plus, the free Make a Manga Comic workshops on Saturday… Read More ›
Lakes Festival Focus 2017: An interview with award-winning comic creators Metaphrog
The countdown has begun to this year’s Lakes International Comic Art Festival in October (13th – 15th). We continue our “Kendal Calling” interviews with METAPHROG, Sandra Marrs and John Chalmers, whose incredible work straddles children’s and adults’ comics with a… Read More ›
Etherington Brothers get set to storm Oxford’s Story Museum
The hugely-talented Etherington Brothers will be presenting their Lost and Found Comic-Making Show at Oxford’s Story Museum on Saturday 12th August. Robin and Lorenzo, whose credits include Star Wars and The Phoenix comic – will take you on a humorous,… Read More ›
Dare you take up Bryan Talbot’s Grandville Costume Challenge?
To celebrate the special pre-publication launch of Bryan Talbot‘s Grandville Force Majeure at the Lakes International Comic Art Festival 13 –15 October, the award-winning artist is inviting the series many fans to turn up at the free “Grandville – The Last… Read More ›
Lakes Festival Focus 2017: An interview with top Finnish comics artist Petteri Tikkanen, aka Black Peider
The countdown has begun to this year’s Lakes International Comic Art Festival in October (13th – 15th). We’re delighted to continue our “Kendal Calling” interviews with the amazing Finnish comic artist Petteri Tikkanen, who blew Festival guests away with his… Read More ›
Girls in Print: Female Figures in British Comics Opens In Dundee
Girls in Print: Female Figures in British Comics is a new exhibition at the University of Dundee, running until October 2017. The way that female characters have been portrayed in comics has changed considerably over the years. In Britain, comics… Read More ›
New comic art exhibition in Newcastle is an absolute delight for British comics fans
Regular downthetubes readers will recall our previous coverage of Comics: Explore and Create Comic Art at Seven Stories, the new exhibition at Seven Stories, The National Centre for Children’s Books in Newcastle – but now it’s opened, we can reveal… Read More ›
Sneak Beak: The Featherhood by Paul Goodenough and Fabio Guimarães
There will be lots to see and do in the Comic Zone at the London Film and Comic Con this coming weekend, but be sure to check out the free preview of The Featherhood, a new project from award-winning writer… Read More ›
Small Press invades the Incredible Comic Shop, Swindon!
The Incredible Comic Shop in Swindon has some spiffy new premises in the Plaza Brunel Centre and welcomed the great unwashed of the Small Press Community to a Small Press Signing Day on Saturday the 15th July 2017, which we… Read More ›
High Five! Unlikely MP to meet Controversial Cartoonist at fifth Herne Bay Cartoon Festival
The fifth annual Herne Bay Cartoon Festival has announced that Martin Rowson – “the UK’s most controversial cartoonist” – is now coming to the event next month to meet Britain’s most unexpected MP. There are also several great cartoon exhibitions… Read More ›
Titan Comics San Diego Comic-Con plans revealed – new Doctor Who tales, Robotech special and more
British publisher Titan Comics has announced it will be bringing its biggest ever offering of exciting debuts to this year’s sell-out San Diego Comic-Con (20th – 23rd July 2017), SDCC variants, limited editions and special appearances from a host of… Read More ›
A Caravan of Comics heads to the Lakes Festival in October – from Australia!
Kendal’s Lakes International Comic Art Festival has announced several Australian comic creators have joined this year’s line-up of both British and international guests for its weekend-long event, taking place 13th – 15th October 2017 – including 2000AD artist Mark Sexton. The Caravan of… Read More ›
Newcastle upon Tyne’s Seven Stories announces new British comic art exhibiton
Love The Beano? Can’t get enough of superheroes? Read The Phoenix? Always wanted to have a go at making your own comic? You must visit the brand new Comics: Explore and Create Comic Art exhibition at Seven Stories in Newcastle… Read More ›
A Magnificent Seven signing for an Incredible Comic Shop
Seven top UK indie creators (writers and artists) are heading to Swindon’s Incredible Comic Shop on Saturday 15th July 2017. Celebrating the UK small press scene hot on the heels of the national Small Press Day the previous Saturday (8th… Read More ›