The next Commando and British Weekly Comics Swap-Meet – a regular “old school” gathering of British comic fans – will be held in Glasgow on Saturday 16th March 2024, and organisers have a great guest line-up in place for the event.

Thousands of Commando comics and other Picture Libraries will be on sale, along with British weeklies such as 2000AD, Battle, Beano, Bunty, Misty, Warlord, Whizzer and Chips, Victor and many more.

Comic artists Keith Burns (Commando covers, Battle) and Colin MacNeil (2000AD) have confirmed their attendance at the event, and Commando writer Colin Maxwell will be there, too – with more guests to be announced, so keep an eye on the Commando and British Weekly Comics – Collectors, Buy, Sell and Swaps Page for updates.

The Commando and British Weekly Comics Swap-Meet are very definitely not a “Comic-Con” – don’t expect lycra-clad Superheroes, just comics, annuals and comic-readers… and there will be brews ‘n’ butties and a charity raffle, too!

The venue, Cameron Hall on Mossgiel Road, home to the 29th Glasgow Scout Group, is a 15 minute train ride from Glasgow Central to Pollokshaws East, with a five minute walk to the venue, five mins drive from Junction 2 of M77 motorway with ample on street parking.

• Commando and British Weekly Comics Swap-Meet 10.00am – 3.00pm Saturday 16th March 2024, 29th Glasgow Scout Group, Cameron Halls, 147 Mossgiel Road, Glasgow G43 2BY | Admission: Adults £2, Children Free entry. All proceeds going to 29th Glasgow Scout Group.

If you would like a table to buy/sell/swap from for the day it costs just £15.00. Message Stephen Hume via Facebook for details

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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.

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