Find out more about the Lakes International Comics Art Festival’s step into the virtual world for 2020
Events
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 ›
Russell Nohelty and Neo Edmund’s virtual “Alt Free Comic Book Day 2020” archived online
Check out this recent virtual comic event aimed at aspiring creators from around the globe
Coming in October: LICAF LIVE, a virtual Comics Festival
Responding to uncertain times, the Lakes International Comic Art Festival has made the decision to leap into a virtual setting this year
Save the Children and Beano partner to provide fund-raising Lockdown Birthday Party Kits
Save the Children and Beano have joined forces to launch a blamtastic Lockdown Birthday power-up kit featuring some of the comic’s most famous faces
Tom of Finland Centennial to be celebrated this week
Ground-breaking Finnish creator Tom of Finland would have turned 100 years old this week – and many celebrations have been planned internationally
London’s Institut Français’ readies its “Beyond Words Festival”
Based in London, Institut Français has organised an exciting online programme building up to their Beyond Words Festival from 11th – 23rd May 2020
Laurence Campbell talks “Old Haunts”, Lakes Podcast probes “Quarantine” project
Artist Laurence Campbell headlines this week’s Lakes International Comic Art Festival Podcast
National Astronaut Day set to honour astronauts, raises funds for charity
The fifth annual National Astronaut Day will take place next Tuesday
Lakes Festival supports local schools with comics care packages
The Lakes International Comic Art Festival has a new colouring challenge for comics fans!
Massive transmedia project, Doctor Who: Time Lord Victorious, announced
The BBC has a brand-new multi-platform Doctor Who story told across audio, novels, comics and more
Comics Laureate Hannah Berry launches UK Comics Creator Survey
A long-planned UK Comics Creator Survey, for everyone making comics in Britain today is up and running…
San Diego Comic Convention cancelled, back in 2021
San Diego Comic Convention is the latest event victim of the Coronavirus Pandemic
Lakes International Comic Art Festival declares it’s still Full Steam Ahead for October
Responding to the uncertain times we are in as a result of the Coronavirus Pandemic, the Lakes International Comic Art Festival has confirmed it is still working on its plans to bring comic fans of all ages a weekend of comic fun to Kendal this October
Overwhelming Majority of Artists and Content Confirmed for new August Date of Portsmouth Comic Con
The team behind Portsmouth Comic Con have been overwhelmed with support following last week’s decision to move the date due to the ongoing global Coronavirus Pandemic
Lakes International Comic Art Festival backs Marc Jackson’s free YouTube cartoon art workshop channel
Information on Marc Jackson’s new YouTube channel for kids, and other creators offers for young creators
Virtual Con, Stay Home Comic Con announced for Coronavirus-hit comics fans
Two virtual comic events to help ease the gloom of self isolation and countrywide lockdowns due to the Coronavirus Pandemic
Lawless Convention Cancelled, returns in 2021
Sad news from the organisers of the annual Lawless convention in Bristol
Portsmouth Comic Con 2020 postponed until August
Due to the global Coronavirus Pandemic, Portsmouth Guildhall has taken the decision to move this year’s Portsmouth Comic Con
Vanguard creator Dan Butcher headlines latest Lakes International Comic Art Festival Podcast
Dan Butcher, creator of the acclaimed independent British superhero comic Vanguard, headlines the latest Lakes International Comic Art Festival Podcast