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Japan House to host “Our Road to Recovery: An Anime Studio in Fukushima” event with Asao Yoshinori
London’s Japan House hosts an event on Tuesday 2nd July with producer, director and screenwriter Yoshinori Asao, focusing on novel initiatives to bring fresh life and vitality to Fukushima and the region of Tohoku, which was overcome by tragedy. There… Read More ›
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Bromyard’s Time Machine Museum set to close in September
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Dan Watters, Dani, bring “Coffin Bound” to Image in August
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WebFind: Chet Phillips’ Postcards from Britain – with added monsters!
American illustrator Chet Phillips is the creator of terrific art projects such as Dr Mew, the Monster Zen book, the Steampunk Monkey Colouring Book and the Steampunk Monkey Cigarette Cards – but here at downthetubes I have to say I… Read More ›
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Promoting Wham! comic in the 1960s – a rare retailer-targeted poster
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Pluck and Courage: Marvelman publisher L. Miller’s very short-lived story papers
Here’s something of a rarity for you to enjoy – some of the covers for Pluck and Courage, two monthly story papers launched in the 1950s by Marvelman publisher L. Miller & Son Ltd. Collector Peter Hansen, who kindly provided… Read More ›
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Out This Week: The Tammy and Jinty Special
Tammy and Jinty were two of Britain’s best-loved girls’ comics of the 1970s and ’80s – ground-breaking female-led comics that covered everything from science fiction and fantasy to romance and a whole lot of fun… and now they’re back, for… Read More ›
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Steaming to the news stand at high speed – new Commando comics on sale now!
Brand new Commando comics from DC Thomson issues #5239 – 5242 are out now in all good UK newsagents and via digital subscription. This set of releases includes “Steel Inferno“, written by Hailey Austin, whose work as a PhD student caught… Read More ›
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A British Comics Pioneer: “Korky the Cat” artist James Leuchars Crighton
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Out This Week: 2000AD Prog 2137
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Creating Comics: How to Draw Rocky of the Rovers by Lisa Henke
Roy of the Rovers artist Lisa Henke was asked by staff at St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School if she could give some tips on drawing Roy’s younger sister, Rocky – and was happy to oblige. “My year 5’s are… Read More ›
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Space: 1999 Power Records cover art offered in auction
Heritage Auctions has some Space: 1999 art credited to Neal Adams and Dick Giordano on offer in its upcoming Comics & Comic Art Signature Auction in Dallas, taking place 1st – 3rd August 2019. Split over two lots, on offer… Read More ›
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Arts Foundation Futures Awards include Comics for 2020
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Inaugural Italian Coco Awards honour Ultimate Spider-Man artist Sara Pichelli and many more
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Mind boggling treats out now and coming soon from 2000AD publisher Rebellion!
This week sees the release of the first of two very special ‘Specials’ from Rebellion, alongside 2000AD Prog 2136 and Judge Dredd Megazine Issue 409 – the second following in just seven days. As well as the second terrific “Mind… Read More ›
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Did your favourite comic help shape your career?
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ComicScene Summer Special Issue 5 out this week
Comic fans can now pre-order the new 80-page ComicScene Summer Special (Issue 5) in print or digital, on sale this Thursday, 20th June, in selected newsagents, or from GetMyComics. The magazine includes six comic strips, expanding that aspect of the… Read More ›
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Junko Mizuno interviewed in latest Comic Art Festival Podcast
Artist Junko Mizuno created the standout poster image for the 2019 Lakes International Comic Art Festival and the event’s official podcast has a chat with her as part of their latest episode. Junko was originally born in Tokyo and her… Read More ›
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Dutch comic magazine EPPO gets Asterix exclusive
Dutch comic magazine EPPO has landed an Asterix exclusive – a special preview of the upcoming album, Asterix and the Chieftain’s Daughter, in its latest issue, on sale now in Holland. The launch of a new Asterix book is usually… Read More ›
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Holiday Specials galore, and more, in latest Phil-Comics eBay auction
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Comic Creator Interviews ›
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Creating Comics: Half the Picture presents Grant Morrison MBE
October 14, 2025
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Comics Laureate Bobby Joseph on the BBC
October 6, 2025
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Creating Comics: An Interview with “Dan Dare” comic artist Alberto Foche
October 3, 2025
Creating Comics ›
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Cartoon Museum gets set to host “A 100-year Journey of Diversity and Representation in Comics”
October 14, 2025
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Happy Anniversary, Stingray!
October 14, 2025
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British Comics Now Delegation heads to Brussels
October 14, 2025
Events ›
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The Future Was Then exhibition opens at London’s Cartoon Museum
October 11, 2025
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Ugo Bienvenu and Bill Plympton guests at French Animation Festival
October 10, 2025
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Graham Coton’s “Heroes Never Die” original art set to sell for peanuts?
October 9, 2025
2000AD ›
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Happy Anniversary, Punks! Judge Dredd Megazine hits 35
October 14, 2025
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101 Collectibles Launches First-Ever 2000AD Pure Silver Collectible Coin
October 13, 2025
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Ghastly times for 2000AD’s finest in latest thrills from The Mighty Tharg
October 8, 2025
Doctor Who ›
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Doctor Who Appreciation Society’s Celestial Toyroom Annual 2026 set to materialise on 23rd November
October 13, 2025
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Doctor Who Magazine US distribution changes ahead?
October 7, 2025
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First Look: Doctor Who – The Prison Paradox #1
October 2, 2025
Exhibitions ›
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Bruce McCall: Visions of the Retrofuture opens soon in New York
October 4, 2025
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New Forest Painters exhibition includes equestrian art by 2000AD’s Alan Langford
October 1, 2025
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Former Blue Peter presenter Anthea Turner drafted for Thunderbirds duty – again!
September 19, 2025
Obituaries ›
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In Memoriam: American comics writer, artist, editor, and publisher Mort Todd
August 29, 2025
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In Memoriam: Comic Artist Dave Taylor
August 27, 2025
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In Memoriam: Ervin Rustemagic, founder of the agency Strip Art Features
August 19, 2025
Other Worlds ›
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An Artist’s Life mired in tragedy: Richard Caton Woodville Jr
October 13, 2025
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Jeremy Parish probes the history of Metroidvania in new Dark Horse book
October 11, 2025
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Jackie joins the British Newspaper Archive
October 10, 2025