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ComicScene launches grant scheme for independent comic creators

By John Freeman on January 24, 2024

Thanks to fan support of ComicScene magazine, publisher Tony Foster has announced they are to give out five £100 grants to winners at the ComicScene Awards 2024. Nominated by comic creators and comic fans you can vote now here.

The £100 cash awards will go to the top three indie titles, Crowdfunder campaign and best new talent.

Coming soon in Comic Scene - “Ruby Tuesday”, by KekW (Judge Death, Judge Dredd, Rogue Trooper) and Charlie Gillespie — *Coming soon in Comic Scene – “Ruby Tuesday”, by KekW (Judge Death, Judge Dredd, Rogue Trooper) and Charlie Gillespie*

“We’re very pleased to be able to announce these grants,” said Tony. “Thanks to our supporters of our last Kickstarter we were not only able to pay writers and create new comic strip – this will be a welcome boost for indie creators and new talent.

“We want to ensure ComicScene’s future and enhance it,” Tony adds. “We would value your help to support the ComicScene website, Comic Industry Directory and ComicScene Awards. It’s simple to do and you get a very special free gift when you donate.”

• Support the ComicScene website for only £10 a year (all major credit/debit cards and Paypal accepted)

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John Freeman

John is the founder of downthetubes, launched in 1998. He is a comics and magazine editor, writer, and Press Officer for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He also runs Crucible Comic Press.

Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine and Overkill for Marvel UK, Babylon 5 Magazine, Star Trek Magazine, and its successor, Star Trek Explorer, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics; and has edited several comic collections and graphic novels, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”, and Hancock: The Lad Himself, by Stephen Walsh and Keith Page.

He’s the writer of comics such as Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs”, with Dave Hailwood.