I came across this eye-catching study of DC Comics character Shazam by Bruno Oliveira quite by chance – tracking down the Brazilian artist’s original post here back in 2012 on DeviantArt – and thought I’d quickly spotlight it and his work.
Other Worlds
Non Comics items – TV, Film, Books, and other things that internet wandering alerted us to
Do you remember Lion’s “Danger Man” comic strip?
Back in the 1960s, the success of James Bond in print and on the big screen spawned or inspired many similar heroes – and heroines – on TV and comics. One of them was the hugely-popular British series Danger Man, starring Patrick McGoohan, who would go on to star in the cult show The Prisoner. One of the show’s comic spin-offs is less well known than others…
Recommended Web Viewing: The Brian Bolland Appreciation Society
If you’re a fan of artist Brian Bolland and you’re on Facebook, then one group you might want to consider joining is The Brian Bolland Appreciation Society. Not only will you find discussion of Brian’s work; Brian himself also posts… Read More ›
Doctor Who: Panel to Panel Podcast is tinsel tinged!
Episode #116 of Jeremy Bement’s Doctor Who comics-focused podcast Doctor Who: Panel to Panel is live, and has a linger to h of the Christmas spirit about it, past and present
WebFind: We Are The Martians – The Legacy of Nigel Kneale
If you have access to BBC iPlayer, then you may already know the broadcaster’s 1958 serial Quatermass and the Pit is available to watch right now for free – and a terrific piece of vintage SFTV it is too
Classic “Doctor Who” tops BritBox viewing
Streaming service BritBox has announced its most streamed content over the Christmas period. Tracking subscriber habits from Christmas Eve through to Boxing Day, it quickly became apparent that the most streamed series was Doctor Who Classic
Read P. Craig Russell’s Complete Comic Book Adaptation of O. Henry’s “The Gift of the Magi”
Just before Christmas, in the spirit of the season, Wayne Alan Harold, who’s busy publishing Fine Art Editions of the work of comic artist and illustrator P. Craig Russell, offered his fans the opportunity to read his Complete Comic Book Adaptation of O. Henry’s “The Gift of the Magi”
London Film Fair returns in February 2020
The London Film Fair is kicking off 2020 in style. Their first event of the year is happening Sunday 2nd February at the Royal National Hotel
WebFind: “Hidden Wyndham: Life, Love Letters”
Mention that John Wyndham’s classic science fiction eco-thriller The Day of the Triffids passes out of copyright next year (in the United States and Canada, at first), led to discovery of the recently-published Hidden Wyndham: Life, Love, Letters by journalism lecturer and writer Amy Binns
Merry Christmas from downthetubes!
Merry Christmas, downthetubers! Here’s the cover for Galaxy Magazine, cover dated January 1956, featuring a four-armed Santa Claus – the work of Ed Emshwiller, an American visual artist notable for his science fiction illustrations and his pioneering experimental films. He… Read More ›
A Christmas Comics Mystery – The Case of the Missing Garth Strip
A Garth strip has surfaced on eBay that has fans of of the Daily Mirror newspaper strip in a bit of a spin – because it suggests there may be missing, unpublished sequences from some stories out there, that were… Read More ›
The Art of Roy Cross out now
Eagle and Swift artist Roy Cross’ new book The Art of Roy Cross is finally out from Crowood Press and includes a chapter on his comics work along with his later Airfix work and his more modern aviation and maritime fine art paintings
In Review: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (Spoiler Warning!)
Review by Tim Robins The surviving Resistance faces the First Order once more as Rey, Finn and Poe Dameron’s journey continues. With the power and knowledge of generations behind them, the final battle commences… WARNING: DO NOT READ ON IF… Read More ›
Moebius’ take on Edward Hopper’s “Nighthawks” offered as limited edition print
London’s Illustration Art Gallery is offering a limited edition print of Moebius‘ unique take on Edward Hopper‘s iconic painting “Nighthawks“. Never previously published, this glorious limited edition Moebius giclée print is limited to just 100 numbered copies and on sale… Read More ›
By the power of Grayskull! New He-Man series in the works from Mattel and Netflix
Move over, Money Supermarket – Mattel and Netflix have announced the return of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe in a new, original CG animated adventure series that will reimagine the popular toy franchise with a fresh take on its… Read More ›
Coming Soon: Martin Bower’s World of Models
Co-author Shaun McClure has announced there’s not long to wait now for the release of what’s looking to be an amazing book – Martin Bower’s World of Models
Mick McMahon’s first ever drawn Judge Dredd up for sale on ComicArtFans
The UK-based comic art seller service Art Droids is currently selling pages from Mick McMahon’s first ever Judge Dredd strip that he drew, intended for 2000AD Prog One, but bumped to a later issue because of excessive violence
VIZ releases “Honk My Horn”, a Roger’s Profanisaurus-inspired game of, well, swearing…
VIZ, which proudly claims to be Britain’s third or fourth funniest magazine, has been serving up its mix of sharp satire and black comedy since 1979, when it started as a 12-page magazine sold in local Newcastle pubs. Today, in… Read More ›
Lakes International Comic Art Festival Podcast’s Review of 2019 – Favourite Comics Revealed
On the Christmas 2019 episode of the Lakes International Comic Art Festival Podcast, co-hosts Ian Loxam and Nicole Bates catch up on their trawl through of a stack of comics, as well as giving their favourite comics of the year…. Read More ›
House of Illustration announces Raymond Briggs retrospective and more
London’s House of Illustration have announced their brand-exhibition programme for 2020 – and it’s going to be one heck of a year