London’s Foundling Museum has announced their major exhibition this summer as Superheroes, Orphans & Origins: 125 Years in Comics. It will include three new artistic commissions by comic artists Asia Alfasi, Bex Glendining and Woodrow Phoenix. The Foundling Museum tells… Read More ›
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Jodie Whittaker announced for London Comic Con next month
Jodie Whittaker is making her worldwide exclusive debut as an in person convention guest next month
Creating Comics: Rachael Ball and Karrie Fransman to head up virtual Arvon course in March
Have you always wanted to try your hand at writing a comic or graphic novel? This Arvon course may be for you
Bonhams’ first ever World of Anime sale begins next week
Bonhams’ first World of Anime online sale is set to go live next week
“Dredd @ 45” Exhibition unveiled for London’s Cartoon Museum, opens next week
Dredd @ 45 is an ‘In Focus’ exhibition at London’s Cartoon Museum, exploring the evolution of Judge Dredd since 1977
2000AD’s John Wagner offers rare comic collectibles in Great British Comic Collection Auction for charity
Comic creator John Wagner is selling off some 2000AD and Judge Dredd goodies in aid of not one, but three, good causes
Rare Starblazer cover art offered on eBay
A cover from the much-missed comic Starblazer is being offered on eBay, painted by the late Jon Davis MBE
Comic Creatives UK Project Launched, inspired by Dave “Bolt-01” Evans
A new initiative for new or established comic creators to get advice and support has just been launched
Wayne England “Warhammer Monthly” art offered in latest Catawiki International Comic Art Auction, alongside Moebius, Hugo Pratt works
A smashing page of Orcs up to wickedness is up for auction!
London’s Cartoon Museum announces “Cartoon Conference 2022: Survival Guide” event
The Cartoon Museum’s upcoming “Survival Guide” event is intended to be a melting for ideas and inspiration
Lakes International Comic Art Festival reveals “Lakeview Comics Marketplace” plans, opens applications from creators and publishers
The Lakes International Comic Art Festival has opened applications for exhibitors at their October 2022 event in Bowness-in-Windermere
Blake & Mortimer tribute art, a “Robot Archie” original and more, on offer in latest Catawiki auction
Robot Archie, killer alien plants and Blake & Mortimer-inspired art on offer!
Happy New Year! Our Top 20 Most Read Posts in 2021
A quick look back at downthetubes most popular news and features in 2021
Original “Axa” strip art on offer from artist Romero himself in latest Catawiki International Comic Art Auction
Some original “Axa” art by Enrique Badia Romero might well be up your street
Paul Birkbeck art for Jackanory and Zig Zag re-offered today by auction house Ewbank’s
If you missed out on the first opportunity to own some vintage art by legendary TV illustrator Paul Birkbeck, you have another chance
Martin Rowson kickstarts new “The Interviews” format for Lakes International Comic Art Festival Podcast
The award-winning Guardian cartoonist and graphic novelist talks about his career – and his own cocktail!
Catawiki Auction site offers items from archivist Chris Mouton, British comic art and more
The latest Catawiki International Comic Art Auction has a lot more than British comic art on offer, well worth exploring
“Biggles” by Ron Embleton and Mike Western, French “Robot Archie” cover art offered on eBay
Some vintage British art by some great artists is on offer from a French comics retailer
Lancaster University’s new Visiting Professor Mary Talbot set to ensure comics storytelling is a page-turner
Award-winning author Mary Talbot has been appointed Visiting Professor of Graphic Writing in Lancaster University’s Department of English Literature and Creative Writing
Phil-Comics final British comic auction of the year offers great range of rarities
More great British comic items are set to go under the virtual hammer this weekend