Another anthology comic commemorating the World War One is in the works as the 100th anniversary of the war’s beginning looms.
Like several other projects such as To End All Wars and Indian publisher Campfire’s stunning-looking World War One graphic novel, written by Britain’s Alan Cowsill (out next week in the UK), Memorial – The Great War Centennial Anthology will also commemorate those who fought and fell in the course of the war. All proceeds from the book will be donated to charities that promote peace and tolerance across the globe.
A Facebook group has been set up here to focus the project by co-ordinator James Lynch – if you’re not on Facebook then contact him via jlynch@wonderfunders.com to express an interest.
British creators already interested include Jay Eales, Davey Candlish, Christopher Geary, Commando writer Ferg Handley, Selina Lock, Timothy Teague, Tim West and many more.
• More info: www.facebook.com/groups/WWI.Memorial.Anthology
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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