This July sees a fan favourite from Lancaster-based fantasy author A.S. Chambers’ ever expanding urban fantasy universe receive her first outing in her own novel. “Since her first appearances in The Casebook of Sam Spallucci, readers have loved the vampire… Read More ›
Books
Visions from the Upside Down: Stranger Things Art Book out in October
Publisher Printed in Blood has teamed up with Penguin Random House Del Rey for a new hardcover art book book full of original artwork inspired by the hit Netflix series Stranger Things – and along with an image by Marvel artist Bill Sienkiewicz, it includes art by a terrific illustrator whose stunning early work for Marvel UK captured the imaginations of many…
Rocky Race, Roy of the Rovers sister, stars in new free Women’s World Cup story
The National Literacy Trust, Rebellion and The Football Association have teamed up to launch a free live story starring Rocky Race, sister of Roy (Roy of the Rovers), following the journey of England’s Lionesses at the FIFA Women’s World Cup… Read More ›
“Spectrum is Indestructible” Cover Reveal
Chinbeard Books has revealed Andy W. Clift’s cover for Spectrum is Indestructible, Fred McNamara’s unofficial celebration of Gerry Anderson’s Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons.
Inside View: Titan Comics’ Avengers: Endgame Movie Special
Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame – The Official Movie Special is available now in hardcover and in news stand variants from Titan Comics in the UK – and Titan have provided some interior images of the title, on sale in the… Read More ›
Limited Edition Alex Nino art book in the works
The extraordinary comic artist Alex Nino has announced the impending release of a second art book.
Art of Luis Garcia Mozos book in the works
Artist and author David Roach has revealed he’s about to start work on a book devoted to the life and career of Spanish painter and comics artist Luis Garcia Mozos, perhaps best known to downthetubes readers for his work for… Read More ›
In Review: The Art of Ian Kennedy
When it comes to legendary British comics artist Ian Kennedy, I am not sure if I come into the superfan or the superstalker category, but if anything features his art, you are guaranteed that I will have more than a… Read More ›
Ladybird Books: ‘How it Works’ running at Reading Museum
An exhibition celebrating the history of Ladybird Books is is currently running at Reading Museum, presented in partnership with the University of Reading, who hold a Special Collection of artwork, and publisher Ladybird
Australian western publisher Cleveland set to sell off its original Cover Art Library
Cleveland Publishing, Australia’s pre-eminent publisher of genre pulp fiction novels, is closing its doors – to the dismay of avid fans of westerns and other action genre who have been buying their books for decades. Now, the company, its closure the result of increased production costs, is selling its collection of cover art, including illustrations by the likes of acclaimed Australian artists Walter Stackpool and Stanley Pitt.