Former British comics editor Barrie Tomlinson (right) with veteran comic artist John Gillatt. Photo courtesy Barrie Tomlinson
We’re pleased to report that former British comics editor Barrie Tomlinson, whose credits include Tiger and New Eagle, is on the mend after his stroke in February and, touched by comments he received via social media, has asked downthetubes to publisher this quick note…
I was very moved to read the kind comments published just after I had my stroke in February of this year. I am pleased to say that I have made a good recovery and I have just been given the go-ahead to drive again. I’m sure all the nice things people said have helped my recovery.
I am now taking it easy and I have had to give up editing the local village magazine. I’m sad about this but I’m having a go at designing some greetings cards. Years ago, I sold a lot of card designs. So it’s a happy return for me.
I’m still keeping in touch with the world of comics. It’s very rewarding to know there is still so much interest in the comics I produced. That’s also a boost to getting well!
Best wishes to all…
Barrie Tomlinson
We’re delighted to hear Barrie’s health is improving. He’s been an incredible help to all manner of comics fans keen to know more about the history of British comics and a true friend of this web site. We wish him all the best
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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Wonderful news. More power to you, Barrie!
I missed Your story about Barrie’s illness so this is news to me, but it’s good to hear he’s on the mend. I remember occasionally sitting in Barrie’s office in King’s Reach Tower, shooting the breeze with him, as I lettered Death Wish when Tiger was merged with Eagle. That was one of the great things about my trips down to London in the ’80s – getting to meet the people who had worked on some of the comics I’d read as a kid in the ’60s & ’70s.
Hi Kid, the original story is here: https://downthetubes.net/?p=20224