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Those We Have Lost in 2020 – Part Two
We pay tribute to those comic creators and others who have passed in later months of 2020
In Memoriam: Doctor Who Writer Philip Martin
We pay tribute to a much-love writer of stage and screen who has died aged 82.
Art by TV’s Tony Hart, including original “Blue Peter” logo design, offered at auction
Original art by the late great and inspirational TV presenter is up for sale
In Memoriam: Horror Author Guy N. Smith
Guy N. Smith has passed, a victim to COVID-19
Commando for Christmas! Glide into these final releases for 2020
Crumbs! Commando at Christmas!
Exclusive Dracula and Bram Stoker comics on their way, phase one of a new “AUK comic range” launching next year
New Dracula comics – and indeed, new comics – in the works from AUK
Judge Dredd & The Worlds of 2000AD adventure and sourcebook “The Day the Law Died” debuts
An early Judge Dredd epic comes to gaming
Looking back at 2020, wishing all downthetubes all the best of the season – and a much better 2021…
Our festive message for 2020 to all downthetubes readers
Supermarionation-inspired comic Lightning 5 returns to Aces Weekly
Check out this Supermarionation-style comic!
Those We Have Lost in 2020 – Part One
A tribute to those comic creators – and some comics-connected celebrities in other fields – who have passed earlier in early 2020…
Coming Soon: “Doctor Who and Science”, a new book exploring ideas, identities and ideologies in the series
A new book exploring ideas, identities and ideologies in the series
In Memoriam: David Ashford, British Comics Historian
British comics fandom has lost one its greatest archivists
Comics Christmas Presents Past: The Perishers
A guide to The Perishers, including collections and collectibles
Emergency Medical Fund launched for American comic artist Craig Hamilton
If you’re a fan of this American artist’s work, he’d appreciate support
In Review: Wonder Woman 1984
Tim Robins braves the cinema for this new superhero film…
Exploring 12 Days of Christmas Comic Fantasy Stocking Fillers – with the Lakes Festival Podcast Team!
It’s Christmaaaaaas! So the Lakes International Comic Art Festival podcast team went craaaazy!
Posy Simmonds exhibition in Basel announced for 2021
Switzerland’s Cartoonmuseum Basel is to host a Posy Simmonds -focused exhibition next year
Sneak Peek: Spirit of Japan: Festivals, Rituals and Everyday Magic
A intriguing new illustrated book from Liminal 11 will be released next year
Can You Support this year’s BookTrust Christmas appeal?
This year, more so than ever before, there will be children who may not be looking forward to Christmas…