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• Attention, Newcastle! “Turbo Jones” signing by Ian Kennedy and Barrie Tomlinson announced

  By Richard Sheaf on November 27, 2018

  

  Forbidden Planet Newcastle has announced that Barrie Tomlinson, the editor of the short-lived comic Wildcat and writer of “Death Wish“, and British comics legend Ian Kennedy will be making a joint appearance to help launch Rebellion’s Turbo Jones collection in January…. Read More ›

• Garth Ennis and Keith Burns’ “Out of the Blue” out next March

  By John Freeman on November 26, 2018

  

  Out next March from US publisher Aftershock Comics is a new war story, Out of the Blue, a superb-looking tale that is sure to appeal to fans of Battle, Commando, “Johnny Red” and other war comics. Writer Garth Ennis (Jimmy’s… Read More ›

• Comics is All You Need: Oxford Comics Network spotlights The Beatles, Cold War!

  By John Freeman on November 25, 2018 • ( 1 )

  

  This week’s free meeting of the Oxford Comics Network offers an intriguing look at Science Fiction and Beatles comics. The meeting at TORCH will be hearing from – and debating with – Jordan Newton (from Canterbury Christ Church University), who… Read More ›

• Spaceship Away Issue 46 out now – and the Mekon is back in action

  By John Freeman on November 23, 2018

  

  The 2018 autumn issue of Spaceship Away (Issue 46) is available now and sees the Mekon return in Tim Booth‘s continuing Dan Dare adventure, “Shakedown Cruise“. Other strips in the magazine include a continuation of “Operation Pintos“, with part five… Read More ›

• Top Doctor Who artist David Roach faces podcast Mind Probe

  By John Freeman on November 22, 2018

  

  Episode #106 of Doctor Who: Panel to Panel from erudite Who comics aficionados Jeremy Bement is live. Artist, inker and art connoisseur David Roach chats with him about drawing the Third Doctor and Jo for the Doctor Who Infinity computer/app… Read More ›

• British comics goodies from Phil Comics, on eBay now

  By John Freeman on November 22, 2018

  

  Just a quick post to plug some of the British Comics items up for grabs this month from Phil Comics on eBay: hundreds of vintage comics, annuals, free gifts, holiday specials and flyers in 550 odd listings. Check it out… Read More ›

• Jim Alexander’s GoodCopBadCop released as a novel

  By John Freeman on November 22, 2018

  

  GoodCopBadCop is a crime novel from 2000AD writer Jim Alexander, with a cover by Alex Ronald, with a twist. It’s a modern crime take on Jekyll and Hyde where both ‘good cop’ and ‘bad cop’ are the same person. GoodCopBadCop… Read More ›

• 2019 2000AD, Treasury of British Comics Books schedule revealed

  By John Freeman on November 22, 2018 • ( 2 )

  

  2018 is not yet out but the levels of Thrill-power for 2019 are already building with a blistering line-up of graphic novels from 2000AD and The Treasury of British Comics. We’ve already trailed some of the 2019 books here on… Read More ›

• Andersonic Issue 24 Out Now

  By John Freeman on November 22, 2018

  

  Andersonic Issue 24 is now available, dedicated to all things Gerry Anderson, and features a new UFO comic strip and the following line up, wrapped in a cover image by Peter O’Roarke. In This Issue: The Story of SIG –… Read More ›

• Latest “Men of Violence” tackles historical fiction

  By John Freeman on November 22, 2018

  

  The latest issue of the fanzine of men’s adventure paperbacks, Men of Violence (Issue 11) is a historical fiction special from Justin Marriott with a cover by Rik Rawling. Historical fiction is popular today, but the number of titles available… Read More ›

• Back Issue magazine celebrates landmark Superman: The Movie 40th anniversary

  By John Freeman on November 21, 2018

  

  You’ll believe a magazine can fly with Back Issue #109, celebrating the 40th anniversary of Superman: The Movie starring Christopher Reeve, available now from all good comic shops, published by TwoMorrows and featuring a cover by Garry Frank. Explore the Superman movies’… Read More ›

• The Future’s Here: 2000AD Prog 2108 (and Megazine news!)

  By John Freeman on November 21, 2018

  

  Time to plunge once more into the future-shocked worlds of the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic, 2000AD, screaming toward you today behind a smashing cover by Pye Parr. The latest “Skip Tracer” thriller, “Legion”, comes to its explosive finale this prog (but Tharg… Read More ›

• Revealed – The Dan Dare Radio Luxembourg Comic Strips by Philip Harbottle

  By John Freeman on November 20, 2018

  

  Regular readers of downthetubes will know we recently presented a rare “Lost Episode” from Radio Luxembourg‘s 1950s serial The Adventures of Dan Dare, with the permission of the Dan Dare Corporation. Its presentation, along with the previous discovery of other episodes, prompted… Read More ›

• In Review: Doctor Who – Kerblam!

  By downthetubes Guests on November 20, 2018

  

  WARNING – SPOILERS AHEAD…  Reviewed by Paul Mount UK broadcast: 6.30pm – Sunday 18th November Written by Pete McTighe Directed by Jennifer Perrott Guest starring Julie Hesmondhalgh and Lee Mack A mysterious message arrives in a package addressed to the… Read More ›

• In Review: Traces of the Great War

  By Joe Gordon on November 20, 2018

  

  Publisher: Image Comics (English Edition)/ Editions de la Gouttière (French Edition) Out: Now The Book: Traces of the Great War is a remarkable, original collection of 18 thought provoking graphic short stories bridging the past and present. Internationally-acclaimed comic book artists, graphic… Read More ›

• A True Inspiration: artist Lee Sullivan pays tribute to Mike Noble

  By downthetubes Guests on November 20, 2018

  

  Comic artist and illustrator Lee Sullivan, who worked with illustrator Mike Noble, who died last week but whose passing was announced yesterday, pays tribute to a legend…. Mike Noble was a supremely talented artist, and the most kind and gentlemanly fellow you… Read More ›

• In Memoriam: Look-In and TV21 artist Mike Noble

  By John Freeman on November 19, 2018 • ( 5 )

  

  We’re sorry to report the passing of veteran artist Mike Noble, perhaps best known for his work on the British weekly comics TV Century 21 – drawing strips such as “Fireball XL5“, “Captain Scarlet” and “Star Trek” and Look-In – working… Read More ›

• In Pictures: The Frank Hampson – The Man Who Drew Dan Dare Exhibition

  By John Freeman on November 19, 2018

  

  An exhibition of art by Dan Dare creator Frank Hampson at The Atkinson, in Southport, Lancashire – where both the character and Eagle comic were “born” in the 1950s – is on now until March, and it’s well worth a visit. The exhibition covers all aspects of… Read More ›

• Inksgiving – Tapas Comics annual campaign to support creators – returns tomorrow

  By John Freeman on November 19, 2018

  

  Inksgiving, a 48-hour event dedicated to giving love and support to your favourite comic creators on the Tapas digital comics platform, will take place from tomorrow, Tuesday 20th November, 12.00am PST and end on Wednesday 21st November 21, 11.59pm PST…. Read More ›

• In Memoriam: “Garth” Artist and editor John Allard

  By downthetubes Guests on November 19, 2018 • ( 6 )

  

  We’re sorry to report the passing of Garth artist and former Daily Mirror strip editor John Allard, an unsung hero in the character’s success, not just in Britain, but in terms of his popularity wherever his adventures were re-published across… Read More ›

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