It was actually 21st July that the return to Earth began. Armstrong and Aldrin spent less than three hours walking on the Moon and lifted off in the Lunar Module’s ascent stage less than 22 hours after they had touched… Read More ›
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Apollo 11 at 50: The First Moon Landing, illustrated by Frank Bellamy
Americans would have us believe that Neil Armstrong stepped onto the surface of the Moon on 20 July 1969 because they saw it happen in their late evening. However, 50 years ago today, British audiences saw it happen in the… Read More ›
Phil Comics offers TV21, Tornado and “Curly Wee” rarities in latest eBay auction
Who remembers Curly Wee (no tittering, now!)
Apollo 11 at 50: The Eagle Has Landed
50 years ago today, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin boarded the Lunar Module, Eagle, and undocked from the Command Service Module, Columbia. Leaving Mike Collins alone in the CSM in lunar orbit, they descended towards the Moon’s surface where Eagle… Read More ›
Apollo 11 at 50: Dangers of the Mission
50 years ago today, the crew of Apollo 11 were almost at the Moon with their mission progressing smoothly. But what might have gone wrong? 10 years ago on downthetubes, Jeremy Briggs wrote a 40th anniversary day-by-day celebration series of… Read More ›
‘Patronus on a Postcard’ BookTrust charity art auction closes at 6.00pm today!
Bloomsbury has joined forces with BookTrust to mark a very significant date for all Harry Potter fans – 20 years of JK Rowling‘s Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban – and a special celebratory charity art auction has just… Read More ›
Apollo 11 at 50: Half Way to the Moon
50 years ago today, Apollo 11 and its crew were at the half way stage in their journey from Earth orbit to lunar orbit in their Command Service Module, Columbia. 10 years ago on downthetubes, Jeremy Briggs wrote a 40th… Read More ›
Lakes International Comic Art Festival graphic novel launches revealed
This year’s Lakes International Comic Art Festival in October in Kendal, will see the launch of several new graphic novels, including Barking by Lucy Sullivan from Unbound, commissioned by the organisation. The weekend-long event in Kendal will also see a quick… Read More ›
Lakes Festival Podcast chats BREAKS 2 with artist Emma Vieceli
This week, the Lakes International Comic Art Festival podcast welcomes back artist Emma Vieceli, who pops on the show to talk about her new book, Breaks 2 Special Edition, currently funding on Kickstarter, a young adult drama, LGBTQ and romance story…. Read More ›
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The Clangers celebrate 50th anniversary, limited edition Peter Firmin print released
Independent media group and rights owner Coolabi Group is celebrating 50 years since the first transmission of Clangers in 1969, with the launch of a new third series of the BAFTA-winning show. The company is running a run of special… Read More ›
Apollo 11 at 50: Take Off!
50 years ago today, Apollo 11 and its crew of three – Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins – blasted off from Pad 39A at Cape Canaveral. 10 years ago on downthetubes, Jeremy Briggs wrote a 40th anniversary day-by-day… Read More ›
Beano Time Travellers head to Mottisfont, Hampshire!
This summer, much-loved Beano characters are setting up home at Mottisfont, in Hampshire, for a vibrant new exhibition exploring 80 years of mischief and mayhem!
Rare Ron Turner original art up for auction next month
Here’s something very unexpected coming up for auction at Heritage Auctions next month – a classic piece of vintage Ron Turner book cover art from the 1950s
Apollo 11 at 50: The Race to the Moon celebrated in British comics
50 years ago today, the three astronauts making up the crew of Apollo 11, Command Module Pilot Mike Collins, Lunar Module Pilot Buzz Aldrin and Mission Commander Neil Armstrong were preparing for their launch on a Saturn V rocket from Pad 39A at Cape Canaveral in Florida
David Lloyd celebrates 30 Years of V for Vendetta finale at San Diego Comic-Con
David Lloyd, today the publisher of the award-winning Aces Weekly digital anthology, Has confirmed he will be of of hundreds of comic creators at San Diego Comic-Con – and celebrating the 30th anniversary of the publication of the final issue… Read More ›
The Wonderful World of the Ladybird Artists exhibition opens in Leicester
The Wonderful World of the Ladybird Artists exhibition has just opened at New Walk Museum in Leicester, offering not just an insight into the art and the many books published, but a visual history of 20th Century Britain in microcosm…. Read More ›
Latest London Film and Comic Con offers large comic creator line-up
Alongside numerous film and TV actors, celebrities and much more, the upcoming London Film and Comic Con has a huge roster of comic creators attending its next show at Olympia later this month
Amnesty International launches superhero-styled #SendBackUp Human Rights Defenders campaign
Inspired by Marvel and DC Superheroes, Amnesty UK have created a unique and inspiring take on a superhero collective – ‘The Human Rights Defenders’, aiming to spotlight the work of real life heroes battling for their rights worldwide. Passion is their power, and human rights for all is their mission – and the latest issue of Amnesty magazine features them in an eight page insert, with art by Marvel and DC artist Neil Edwards.
Sassy Smart Women of Pre-Super Hero Comics in the Spotlight at San Diego Comic-Con
Before Batman and Superman were even a glimmer in Bill Finger and Jerry Siegel’s eyes, Major Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson created National Allied Publications, which would then go on to become DC Comics; one of the largest comic publishers in the world. Last year, Hermes Press released DC Comics Before Superman: Major Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson’s Pulp Comics, written by his grand-daughter, Nicky Wheeler-Nicholson. Some of that history will be in the spotlight at a panel titled “Sassy Smart Women of Pre-Super Hero Comics”at the upcoming San Diego Comic Con…
ICE Birmingham postponed until 2020
Top British comics event ICE Birmingham has been postponed until 2020, organisers have announced. Initially planned for the deferment is due to health problems, director Shane Chebsey has explained, postponing the event until 19th September 2020. The venue has not… Read More ›