MJ Wallace from Team Girl Comic
Roachwell creator Craig Collins
“This in no way covers the diverse range of voices writing and drawing comics in Glasgow,” John insists. “Pick up something from the small press section, discover something new.” But despite his modesty it’s a great overview of some of the things happening, comics-wise in the city.
“I’m really happy with the feedback I’ve received on the doc,” he said on Twitter. “I’d love to return to this format/subject – so many opportunities for good stories.”
Filmed in City of Glasgow College and Geek Retreat, it also features art by Iain Laurie and ClaireArtStew.
John plans to post at least a single new video every week on YouTube either showing brand-new content or updating on the progress of ongoing projects. “There’s quite a few short films/skits/bits and pieces on the channel now,” he says, “but as I begin pre-production on a documentary very soon and continue to wrestle with AfterEffects there will be a lot more content.”
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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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