Dan Abnett signing at Maidstone’s No Man’s Land

By John Freeman on February 17, 2013

Comics writer, author and Primary Clone Dan Abnett will be at a signing to promote a move of premises for Maidstone games shop No Man’s Land next Saturday (23rd February).

An independent gaming shop, No Man’s Land is, Dan tells us via his blog, “a very friendly and convivial place to hang out, play some games, and generally be.

“They are going to be opening in a new premises not far from their old site, and I’m going to be generally hanging around in a menacing way during the afternoon to help celebrate their new opening.

“If you’re in the area, or feel the inclination, please come by and support the event. It will, I’m quite sure, be possible to persuade me to sign stuff, or answer questions, or even – can you believe it? – play a game of something.”

• No Man’s Land is now at Unit 32, the Royal Star Arcade, High Street, Maidstone ME14 1JL and open from 9.30am – 6.00pm on Saturday. Web: www.nomanslandgames.com

John Freeman

The founder of downthetubes, which he established in 1998. John works as a comics and magazine editor, writer, and on promotional work for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He is currently editor of Star Trek Explorer, published by Titan – his third tour of duty on the title originally titled Star Trek Magazine.

Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Babylon 5 Magazine, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics. He has also edited several comic collections, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”.

He’s the writer of “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.