Bonhams’ first World of Anime online sale is set to go live next week
Other Worlds
Non Comics items – TV, Film, Books, and other things that internet wandering alerted us to
Rare “Misty” art by Shirley Bellwood discovered
We’re delighted to present the only known surviving comic cover art by “Misty” artist extraordinaire, Shirley Bellwood
The 1950s boom in British SF publishing explored in new videocast from author Philip Harbottle
More fascinating insights into early SF publishing in the UK from author Phillip Harbottle in his latest videocast
Crowdfunding Spotlight: Rayguns and Rocketships by Rian Hughes
A smashing compendium of vintage SF art and book covers is in the works from Rian Hughes and Korero Press
Award-winning band Metronomy include comic by Lee O’Connor in their new “Small World” album release
A great use of comics to help promote a new album!
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
Saturday AM hosts massive online Manga-inspired virtual convention this weekend
Saturday AM, a digital English-language magazine that publishes manga by artists around the world, plays host to the virtual Saturday Con this weekend
ComicScene revamps Comic Creator Directory, calls for entries, launches new digital Specials
ComicScene’s Comic Creator Directory gets a revamp that should help writers, artists and others
Procartoonists.org, the Professional Cartoonists Organisation, expands PCO TV on YouTube
There’s a new way to find out about creating cartoons and tips and tricks of the trade from British cartoonists, thanks to Procartoonists.org
The dawn of the Science Fiction Book Club explored in latest 1950s British Science Fiction videocast
Another video smashing exploration of the worlds of 1950s British Science Fiction by author and editor Philip Harbottle is available to watch, free
Doctor Who Magazine editor Marcus Hearn ponders future of title’s comic strip, hints at further “classic collections”
The future of comic strip in Doctor Who Magazine teased, and what’s needed to bring us more “classic collections” of pre-Marvel and Panini Who stories
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!
The Brigadier is back – in all-new UNIT adventures from Big Finish
The Brigadier is back! But probably not the one you were expecting…
Joy Laurey – The Girl Who Pulled The Strings
A new book about a pioneering puppeteer is out now
Zavvi adds new Boba Fett-inspired clothing to its Star Wars catalogue
Limited edition bounty hunter garb now on sale from Zavvi
Coming Soon: The Old Man and Me, comic creator Jason Wilson’s first crime novel
Comic creator and author Jason Wilson has a new novel out in March
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