
Coming soon: the latest Manchester Comic & Sci-Fi Fair, organised by Golden Orbit.
The next takes place on Saturday 29th June, from 11.00am, at Sachas Hotel, Tib Street, Piccadilly, Manchester M4 1SH.


Expect American and British Comics, Graphic Novels for sale plus a selection of Film and TV memorabilia, Books, Toys, Cards, Artwork and more.
Admission £2 is on the day.
• More information and other dates at goldenorbit.co.uk
• downthetubes British and Irish Comic Conventions and Signings Guide
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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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