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• Sneak Peek: Leo Baxendale’s Sweeny Toddler, out in July!

  By John Freeman on May 16, 2019

  

  There are few more influential creators in British comics than Leo Baxendale, and few more memorable characters than Sweeny Toddler, the demon baby, who surely positivity stole the show in the recent Cor!! & Buster Humour Special thanks to Tom… Read More ›

• First female writer to join Commando’s ranks in over 30 years debuts with “Shadow in the Storm!”

  By John Freeman on May 15, 2019

  

  Brand new issues of Commando (Issues 5227 – 5230) are out this Thursday, offering shark-infested seas, French Resistance showdowns and Battle of Britain pilots. The latest stories also include a new story of World War Two Air Transport Auxiliary’s female… Read More ›

• Charley’s War Battle “In the Trenches” Cover offered on eBay

  By John Freeman on May 15, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  There’s a great opportunity to get hold of an original “Charley’s War” Battle cover by Joe Colquhoun on eBay right now – and, unlike a number of Joe’s covers, this one will definitely sell. Rather than open bids at the… Read More ›

• In Memoriam: Comic writer, author, playwright Tommy Donbavand, creator of “Scream Street”, is gone

  By John Freeman on May 15, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  We’re very sorry to report that Tommy Donbavand, comic strip writer and award-winning author of the Scream Street series, Fangs Vampire Spy, Doctor Who: Shroud of Sorrow, Home and My Teacher Ate My Brain, has lost his long battle with cancer…. Read More ›

• In Review – Avengers: Endgame (and the perils of writing reviews of a blockbuster)

  By Tim Robins on May 15, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  Review Tim Robins WARNING: For those of you who still haven’t seen the film, there are spoilers in this review. You’ll find out why we chose to include these below. The Film: Adrift in space with no food or water,… Read More ›

• Lakes Festival Podcast legs it to Oldham! (Oldham Comic Con 3, that is)

  By John Freeman on May 15, 2019

  

  Most of the latest episode of the Lakes International Comic Art Festival Podcast  focuses on the team’s recent trip to Oldham Comic Con 3, held on Saturday 11th May. Nikki Bates tabled on the day, while Ian went off interviewing… Read More ›

• Simian superhero stalks this week’s 2000 AD… Plus, a Rebellion Summer Titles preview!

  By John Freeman on May 15, 2019

  

  Along with the lowdown on this week’s thrill-packed 2000 AD, hold on to your boot straps as downthetubes brings you a taster of things to come from Rebellion in coming months – both books and comics – including some Roy… Read More ›

• In Review and in Pictures: Oldham Comic Con 3

  By downthetubes Guests on May 15, 2019

  

  Ian Loxam of the Lakes International Comic Art Festival Podcast was at Oldham Comic Con with co-host and comics creator Nikki Bates, and reports back on a hugely successful event that was rammed to the rafters with top draw comics… Read More ›

• Heritage Auctions heads to MCM, seeks UK comics collections

  By John Freeman on May 14, 2019

  

  Top US auction house Heritage Auctions, which has been actively expanding its offering of European comic art and related items over the last year, will be at the MCM Comic Con in London later this month (24th – 26th May 2019)

• Rare one-shot 1960s Dan Dare zine featuring contributions from Ron Embleton and Frank Hampson, heads to Classic UK Comic Zines digital archive

  By John Freeman on May 13, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  A new item destined for the Classic UK Comics Zines archive thanks to downthetubes contributor Richard Sheaf is a rare edition of the one-shot fanzine published in October 1969, Ultima Thule, thanks to its original editor, artist and Dan Dare fan… Read More ›

• Free Doctor Who comics face Panel to Panel probe

  By John Freeman on May 12, 2019

  

  Episode #110 of Doctor Who: Panel to Panel is available now, offering the Podcast’s usual mix of analysis and reviews of Doctor Who comics past and present. Knowledgeable host Jeremy Bement chats about free comics in this new episode (which,… Read More ›

• Starlord’s Classic space epic “Mind Wars” gets Judge Dredd Megazine reprint

  By John Freeman on May 11, 2019

  

  There’s a new issue of Judge Dredd Magazine, Issue 408, on sale this week, sporting a cover by Cliff Robinson and Dylan Teague, a release that includes the first volume of the classic Starlord story, “Mind Wars” by Alan Hebden, with… Read More ›

• Sneak Peek: Matt Garvey’s “Untitled Generic Space Comedy”

  By John Freeman on May 11, 2019

  

  Available now direct from ace comics creator Matt Garvey to pre-order is his new title Untitled Space Comedy #1, written and lettered by Matt, featuring terrific art from John McFarlane, colour by Allison Hu, wrapped in a cover by Rob… Read More ›

• First Hackney Comic + Zine Fair announced for September

  By John Freeman on May 11, 2019

  

  The first ever Hackney Comic + Zine Fair will be taking over London Fields Arches this September, offering a celebration of all things comics, featuring over 40 artists, writers and publishers with a huge range of styles and genres available… Read More ›

• October release for MediEvil game remake, tie-in comic revealed

  By John Freeman on May 11, 2019

  

  Tying in with the release of Sony Playstation’s upcoming remake of MediEvil, comic artist and writer Jay Gunn has officially revealed that he’s been secretly working on a MediEvil comic. Jay should need no introduction to longtime downthetubes readers as… Read More ›

• Roads Not Taken: How Marvel UK’s Motormouth might have looked

  By John Freeman on May 10, 2019

  

  During the development of the “Genesis 1992” Marvel UK universe in the early 1990s, Editorial Director Paul Neary explored different paths for its core characters, developing the look of them over at least a year with numerous artists before settling… Read More ›

• Fred Hembeck draws Captain Britain

  By John Freeman on May 10, 2019

  

  American cartoonist Fred Hembeck has been parodying superheroes for years – snd now you can own one of his original creations at a bargain price

• Flashback: The Dawn of Marvel UK’s “Genesis 1992” Project with Liam Sharp, Bryan Hitch and more

  By John Freeman on May 10, 2019

  

  Before Marvel UK’s “Genesis 1992” characters first spread their wings in their first US format books and weekly British comic Overkill, Editorial Director Paul Neary and I put together a promotional booklet promoting the characters, printed on the office photocopiers,… Read More ›

• Aces Weekly: Publisher David Lloyd determined to “Keep it Digital”

  By John Freeman on May 10, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  Aces Weekly Volume 39, the latest delivery of the long-running digital anthology, is mid-run right now. In the run up to his appearance at Ottawa Comiccon this coming weekend, publisher David Lloyd has been reaffirming his longtime belief in digital… Read More ›

• Dark Horse, Netflix ink first look IP deal

  By John Freeman on May 9, 2019

  

  Netflix has closed a first look deal with US publisher Dark Horse Entertainment, who will give the international streaming service a first look at its IP for both film and TV and has started exploring future projects.

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