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• Piggin’ Heck! The new Zarjaz crackles with Thrills!

  By John Freeman on March 6, 2018 • ( 1 )

  

  Another terrific issue of Zarjaz – Issue 30 – is on sale now, wrapped in a great cover from Dan Cornwell. The 48-page 2000AD-inspired not-for-profit zine positively crackles with talent – and I’m not just talking about “Judge Pigg” by… Read More ›

• Stunning superhero art heads to Portsmouth Comic Con, Doctor Who effects artist Gary Pollard joins line up

  By John Freeman on March 6, 2018

  

  Artwork inspired by writer and publisher Stan Lee and created by artists such as Alex Ross, two of the biggest names in comic books, will be exhibited at this year’s inaugural Portsmouth Comic Con, taking place 5th – 6th May… Read More ›

• DC Thomson confirms Beano annual publisher Parragon Books closure discussion begin this week

  By John Freeman on March 4, 2018

  

  Beano and Commando publisher DC Thomson has confirmed its Bath-based company Parragon Books, publisher of the top-selling Beano annual and many popular titles under license, will enter into consultation about the potential closure of the business this week. The company… Read More ›

• Biggles author W.E. Johns recalled at RAF Museum anniversary event

  By John Freeman on March 3, 2018

  

    To mark the 50th anniversary of prolific author W.E. Johns‘ death, in 1968, Roger Harris will be talking about the life and work of the famous children’s author and creator of “Biggles”. As an enthusiast and collector of the… Read More ›

• Hunt continues for “Carol Day” newspaper strips

  By John Freeman on March 3, 2018 • ( 2 )

  

  “London… summer…” And so begins the twenty-seventh “Carol Day” story “Jack Slingsby”, by David Wright. It’s one of several now available as a digital collection – but the publishers are still on the look out for more art to publish… Read More ›

• Misjudging A Book By Its Cover (In A Good Way)

  By John Freeman on March 2, 2018

  

  The recent furore over fantasy author Terry Goodkind‘s comments about the cover of his novel Shroud of Eternity has provoked some fierce debate and criticism over the past week, leading to a forthright apology for offence caused to artist Bastien… Read More ›

• Eddie Campbell and Audrey Niffenegger to talk Bizarre Romance and more at the British Library

  By John Freeman on March 2, 2018

  

  Eddie Campbell and Audrey Niffenegger will be heading up a comics event exploring the bizarre nature of romance and relationships in a mixture of comic strips and illustrated prose at the British Library in London in April, at a talk… Read More ›

• In Review: Combat Colin #2 by Lew Stringer

  By John Freeman on March 2, 2018

  

  By Lew Stringer Self Published Available from Lew’s web shop, direct from Lew at appearances and a limited number of comic shops The Book: The second in a six-issue mini-series reprinting Lew Stringer’s “Combat Colin” strips from the 1980s and… Read More ›

• Underdog Gallery hosts new exhibition by pop surrealist artist Michael Forbes

  By John Freeman on March 1, 2018

  

    London’s Underdog Gallery is to present a solo exhibition by British pop surrealist artist Michael Forbes. Opening on Friday 2nd March from 6.00pm to 10.00pm, the solo exhibition showcases original paintings and limited edition prints. As always, entry to this… Read More ›

• Lakes International Comic Art Festival Podcast celebrates first birthday with Rachael Smith interview

  By John Freeman on March 1, 2018

  

  The Lakes International Comic Art Festival Podcast is celebrating its first birthday by interviewing Rachael Smith, creator of The Rabbit and the biographical comic Wired Up Wrong. Rachael Smith’s debut graphic novel House Party came out in 2014 with Great Beast Comics… Read More ›

• downthetubes partners with British Library for “Digital Conversation” event in April

  By John Freeman on March 1, 2018 • ( 1 )

  

  I’m delighted to announce that I’ll be chairing an event at the British Library in April, the first event downthetubes has ever been a partner in organising. Titled “Venturing off the page: exploring multimedia, animation and new narrative forms” guest… Read More ›

• In Review: 2000AD Prog 2070

  By John Freeman on March 1, 2018

  

  Brains in jars? All-out robot battles? creeping horror in Mega-City One? if only one of those concepts tickles your fancy, then it’s more than enough for you to pick up 2000AD Prog 2070, which comes with a thoroughly spooky, haunting… Read More ›

• As Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 5 reaches the UK, will it be show’s last hurrah?

  By John Freeman on February 28, 2018

  

  Season Five of Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. is well underway on ABC in the US – and it gets its UK debut next week on E4, launching Sunday 4th March at 9.00pm – but will it be the last as… Read More ›

• In Review: Dan Dare – He Who Dares

  By downthetubes Guests on February 28, 2018

  

  Reviewed by Andrew Darlington WARNING: Some spoilers toward the end of this review during discussion of the story finale! The Book: Dan Dare returns in an all new adventure, written by Peter Milligan, in which he faces a sinister new… Read More ›

• From Stage to Screen – Art & Hue’s Stylish Pop Art inspired by Film Adaptations of Stage Plays!

  By John Freeman on February 28, 2018

  

  Art & Hue treads the boards for the new collection of stylish pop art inspired by plays adapted into films, released recently. From the glitzy showbiz of musicals to the provocative black comedy of Joe Orton, Art & Hue has… Read More ›

• Artist Pete Wallbank delivers Six Million Dollar Man for upcoming INFINITY magazine

  By John Freeman on February 27, 2018

  

  Artist Pete Wallbank has been delighting fans of many classic cult TV shows with his stunning covers for INFINITY magazine – but his latest, for Issue 9, on sale soon, featuring the Six Million Dollar Man was clearly a delight… Read More ›

• Moniaive Comic Festival back in June

  By John Freeman on February 26, 2018

  

  Moniaive Comic Festival is back, coming to the Dumfries and Galloway town 2nd – 3rd June 2018. It might seem a small, out of the way place to some, but alongside the two hotels, a Post Office and a chocolate… Read More ›

• In Pictures: DC Exhibition – Dawn of Super Heroes opens in London

  By John Freeman on February 26, 2018 • ( 1 )

  

  We trailed its opening a couple of weeks back, but the DC Exhibition: Dawn of Super Heroes has now opened at the O2 in London – and looks really good, Tripwire magazine’s Joel Meadows was at the launch and has kindly… Read More ›

• Remembering Robert Sutherland: An Appreciation by Jenny O’Connor

  By John Freeman on February 26, 2018

  

  Former Marvel UK staff and the present team at Redan Publishing were all saddened by the news of the death of Robert Sutherland, whose passing was announced last week. Here, Redan’s Editorial Director Jenny O’Connor, who knew Robert for almost… Read More ›

• In Review: Punks Not Dead #1

  By Antony Esmond on February 26, 2018

  

  Written by David M Barnett Art by Martin Simmonds Colour Flats by Dee Cunniffee Cover A by Martin Simmonds Cover B by Bill Sienkiewicz Letters by Aditya Bidikar Published by Black Crown and IDW Advance warning: a smattering of adult… Read More ›

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