Bristol Old Vic Young Company has released production photographs from the dress rehearsal of their stage version of Stephen Collins‘ best-selling graphic novel The Gigantic Beard That Was Evil which opens today, 7th January. “Beneath the skin of everything is something nobody can… Read More ›
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In Review: Usagi Yojimbo – The Play
A stage play at Southwark Playhouse Based on the comic created by Stan Sakai Stage Adaption by Stewart Melton Directed by Amy Draper Starring – Amy Ip, Haruka Kuroda, Shiu Hun Li, Jonathan Raggett and Dai Tabuchi Music… Read More ›
HMRC grants concession on #VATMESS, but campaign against changes continues
There was some good news for comic creators who sell e-comics via their web sites over the Christmas period thanks to the EU VAT Action Group. As a result of their sustained and hard fought campaigning, HMRC has agreed that, for… Read More ›
In Review – Torosbear: Yarns from Toyburg
Created by Brett Uren Edited by Brett Uren and Glenn Moane Cover by Hal Laren Writers: Brett Uren, Frank Martin, Grainee McEntee, Cy Dethan, Glenn Moane, Kieran Squires, Janos Honkonen, Brocton McKinney, Jon Scrivens and Jake Young. Artists: Brett Uren,… Read More ›
Looking Back on 2014: Creators Choose their ‘Top Three’ comics
As 2014 draws to a close, here at downthetubes we thought it might be fun to contact some of the creators we have featured on the site this year and beyond and ask them what comics have caught their eye…. Read More ›
Free Comic Book Day 2015: Full Line-Up of Comic Books Announced – 2000AD, Titan on board
Fifty comics will be available during Free Comic Book Day 2015, including a Gold Sponsor Doctor Who comic from Titan – and Diamond Comic Distributors has announced thirty-eight all new Silver comics. Free Comic Book Day is the comic… Read More ›
Sad news as Great Beast Comics announces it will shutter in January
Great Beast Comics, a group of independent comic creators self publishing their work to a professional level founded in April 2012 by Adam Cadwell and Marc Ellerby has announced it is to shut down next month after just two years… Read More ›
Dark Judges set to scare in 2000AD Prog 2015
You know how at every Christmas we get grotesque body horror, violence and murder? Well forget all about the Eastenders special and get yourselves over to 2000AD, because this year they have pulled out all the stops. Here is a… Read More ›
Death Duty by John Freeman and Alan Burrows comes to 100% Biodegradable
Issue 7 of the digital anthology 100% Biodegradable – edited by Dave Hailwood and John Kirkham – is now available to buy on Comicsy or Drivethru for just 69p/$0.99. Along with your usual smattering of brain munching goblins, boneheaded barbarians and… Read More ›
Playworld Superheroes Gets Set to Launch on Mobile
Starship, the Liverpool-based digital media, technology and entertainment studio, has unveiled details on Playworld Superheroes, its upcoming mobile game in which players use their imaginations to design, customise and then become, a superhero of their own creation. Inspiring endless creativity… Read More ›