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New Paragon anthology delivers “Bulldog” tales and more

By John Freeman on January 29, 2020

I’m dreadfully late to the party on this one, but in case you missed it Issue 24 of the ace comic anthology title Paragon is available now, both in print via Comicsy and digital format via Lulu.

Edited by Davey Candlish, this adventure-crammed independent title includes a classic “Bulldog” strip, “Forgetful Snow”, from Commando writer Jason Cobley, featuring art by 2000AD artist PJ Holden; and another fun episode of “Spencer Nero“, written by Greg Meldrum, with art by Scott Twells, lettered by Jim Campbell… How many comics have you read that have a transgender antagonist and a horde of Nazi leprechauns?

We also get another great looking episode of “Jikan“, written by Mark Howard, with art by El Chivo, lettered by Bolt-01; and a House of Hammer-inspired strip, “Be Careful What You Wish For“, written by Mark Keenan, with art by James Grainger, lettered by Fillipo.

The issue round off with another classic “Bulldog” story from Jason Cobley and Kiri, and a feature on the actor who first played Buck Rogers and Flash Gordon on screen – Buster Crabbe.

Well worth a look – apologies to all involved for not plugging sooner!

• Paragon Issue 24 is available now, both in print via Comicsy and digital format via Lulu

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.