After what he describes as “a somewhat long and tortuous journey“, artist Andrew Skilleter has launched a new Collection of a mug and coaster featuring a retro selection of his Doctor Who Target Books cover art – but they will only be available for a limited time.

Relive the magic of the late 1970s and earlier 1980s of the Doctor Who Target novelisations with these retro Mug and Coaster gift sets, each set inspired by cover art by Andrew for different books, including An Unearthly Child, The Abominable Snowmen and Destiny of the Daleks.

This Collection will only be available until late September 2020, so if you’re in a nostalgic mood – and, let’s face it, who isn’t right now? – you’d better get your order in soon.

“Unfortunately, I rely on the print company to fulfil the orders for me and sadly they are ceasing this service on the 1st October 2020,” Andrew advises.

• Check out Andrew’s official website for full illustrated details

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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