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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Non Comics items – TV, Film, Books, and other things that internet wandering alerted us to
Marvel UK in Print: Captain Britain, Death’s Head, Doctor Who and more – A Quick Guide
Marvel UK fans often comment on the lack of Marvel UK’s “Genesis 1992” related collections, but as we have reported down the years, at least some Marvel stories created in the UK have been reprinted, by Marvel US and Panini…. Read More ›
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 ›
Honorary degree for actor Andy Serkis
Actor Andy Serkis has received an honorary degree of Doctor of Letters from Lancaster University’s Vice-Chancellor Professor Mark E. Smith at this year’s graduation ceremonies. A world-renowned actor, director and producer, Andy Serkis has taken leading roles in some of… 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 ›
#HelpKyoAniHeal appeal raises over a million dollars so far after tragic attack on studio
A crowdfunding campaign, #HelpKyoAniHeal, to support those impacted by the tragic attack on award-winning Kyōto Animation in Uji, Japan, has raised over one million dollars in support so far
‘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 ›
DC Thomson launches “Slime Factory”
If your little one loves all things slime, then they’ll love Slime Factory magazine, a brand-new magazine from DC Thomson Media, which includes a two-page “Goo Crew” strip by current Minnie the Minx artist Laura Howell. It’s oozing with easy-peasy… Read More ›
Doctor Who t-shirts designed by John Ross released by Hero Collector
Hero Collector have released an all-new Doctor Who t-shirt range to help you regenerate your wardrobe and have the adventure of a lifetime – without travelling back in time. Designed by artist John Ross, best known for his work on… 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 ›
Specialist “Moke” car kit will catch the eye of “The Prisoner” fans!
If you’re a fan of model car kits, you may be interested in this new 1:24 Moke Mk.1 item from specialist modellers Motobitz, and if you’re a fan of The Prisoner, I’m sure it will catch your eye, too!
Awesome Reads launches at San Diego Comic-Con, Richard Dinnick announced as Director of Publishing
Awesome Media & Entertainment, the IP and production company founded by writer-producer Jeff Norton, is launching a new graphic novel studio after the successful launch of its fiction publishing imprint Awesome Reads last year – and prolific comics writer Richard… Read More ›
Apollo 11 at 50: The Race to the Moon – The Journey to the Moon
50 years ago today, Apollo 11 and its crew were on the first day of their journey from Earth orbit to lunar orbit. As much as science fiction stories suggest that space travel is fast, in reality the distances involved… 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 ›
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
Doctor Who: The Edge of Time VR game to get Comic-Con launch
BBC Studios has partnered with Oculus on a feature-length Doctor Who VR videogame