Non Comics items – TV, Film, Books, and other things that internet wandering alerted us to
This week web comic creator Sian Jefferson joins Dan Butcher, Tony Esmond and Vince Hunt on the Awesome Comics Podcast, to talk about the fabulous The Book of Fey, her influences, the task of writing fantasy comics and her own journey into making… Read More ›
Writer: Cavan Scott Artist: Adriana Melo Colours: Matheus Lopes Lettering: Richard Starkings and Comicraft’s Jimmy Betancourt Designer: Rob Farmer Publisher: Titan Out: 13 April 2016 (Variant covers available, see our preview for full range) The Comic: The Ninth Doctor, Rose… Read More ›
The latest issue of Doctor Who Adventures, edited by Jason Quinn, is on sale now (#13) in all good newsagents featuring “Shock Horror” a fun strip involving zombies written by Tommy Donbavand, drawn by Russ Leach – check out how… Read More ›
Top comics writer and author Paul Cornell – now also writing the TV show Elementary – will be on tour next month around the UK to mark the launch of his latest novel, Who Killed Sherlock Holmes? Tuesday 19th May sees… Read More ›
This week on a great show all about creating comics the Awesome Comics Podcast gang are joined by the talented Kris Carter, a comics creator it’s been a huge privilege to have worked with myself in the past. Kris is the… Read More ›
Next week (Wednesday 13th April) sees the return of the Ninth Doctor – as played by Christopher Eccleston – in a brand-new ongoing Doctor Who series from Titan Comics – and we have a sneak peek at the covers and some… Read More ›
Bulldog Licensing, which represents the estate of children’s author Enid Blyton, has announced a range of nostalgia products will launch next year to celebrate 75 years of her much-loved The Famous Five. The Famous Five are among Enid Blyton’s best-loved creations and… Read More ›
Doctor Who Adventures was launched on the back of the amazing success of the revived series the previous year, and over on LowCulture, Paul Lang recalls how he first got wind of the Magazine when he saw some top-secret early… Read More ›
Celebrating Star Trek’s upcoming 50th anniversary, MAC Cosmetics has unveiled its new makeup line inspired by the franchise, promoting it with some cool futuristic but sadly uncredited graphics. Set for release this summer, the line has been inspired by characters Deanna… Read More ›
Vice Press will release two stunning-looking a poster celebrating Richard Adams’ classic novel Watership Down produced under license from Nepenthe Productions – the work of celebrated illustrator Raid71 (aka Chris Thornley). This beautiful art print which will be released at 5.00pm… Read More ›
What are the key differences between two of DC Comics top heroes, Superman and Batman that make them so different – and could a 1990s story written by Dave Gibbons and drawn by Steve Rude be a better example of illustrating them,… Read More ›
When artist Gerry Dolan died last November I started writing this tribute, but for various reasons it got pushed back in its publication until now, and I can only apologise to those of you who already knew of his passing… Read More ›
Egmont Publishing has just launched PAW Patrol magazine, aimed at boys and girls aged 3-5 years, based on the daily children’s TV show shown on Nick Jr featuring hero pups, their gadgets and vehicles. Every issue has adventures to read,… Read More ›
With lots of comic news, movies and general debate happening recently this week Vince Hunt, Dan Butcher and Tony Esmond decided to take time to answer some listener questions and spend some quality time together alone on the Awesome Comics… Read More ›
Writers: Emma Beeby and Gordon Rennie Artist: Brian Williamson Colours: Hi-Fi Letters: Richard Starkings and Comicraft’s Jimmy Betancourt Designer: Rob Farmer Main Covers: Alice X. Zhang, Will Brooks, Brian Williamson, Jay Gunn, Matt Baxter, Ben Oliver, Blair Shedd and Simon… Read More ›
We’ve covered these Marvel superhero 3D Light FX before on downthetubes, but retailer Red5 has just released details of these Captain America and Thor lights, available in store and through their online site. Ideal for kids who want the light left on… Read More ›
In “Mr Freeze”, this week’s episode of Gotham airing on Channel 5 in the UK, cryogenics ace Victor Fries goes on a body-snatching spree. The episode also introduces B.D. Wong as Hugo Strange. Here’s some teaser pics… Gotham stars Ben McKenzie as James Gordon, David Mazouz as future… Read More ›
In “Worse Than A Crime”, this week’s episode of Gotham airing on Channel 5 in the UK, now available on catch up, Jim Gordon turns to dangerous allies for assistance when Bruce Wayne is abducted. Here’s some teaser pics… Gotham stars Ben McKenzie as James Gordon, David… Read More ›
Issue 38 – Spring 2016 Edited by Des Shaw Writers: Charles Chilton, Tim Booth, Ron Turner Artists: Tim Booth, Ron Turner, Martin Baines, Graham Bleathman, Terence Patrick Photo Visuals: Martin Bower Feature Writers: Andrew Darlington, Philip Harbottle, Sean Wallace, Alan Vince… Read More ›
Darn it! I’m late giving this week’s Awesome Comics Podcast a plug. This week, it’s the turn of super busy, super talented Swedish comic book artist and designer Jennie Gyllblad to take centre stage as guest – the mind behind… Read More ›