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• Raymond Briggs graphic novels among British children’s favourite book in new poll

  By John Freeman on June 16, 2017 • ( 2 )

  

  Two graphic novels by Raymond Briggs are in the Top 15 of a list of 20th century children’s books which are still being read today, in a new poll commissioned by the CILIP Carnegie & Kate Greenaway Medals. Top honours… Read More ›

• New Beano collaborations planned as the British weekly humour comic ramps up for its 80th anniversary in 2018

  By John Freeman on June 15, 2017 • ( 1 )

  

  Beantown is reeling after Minnie the Minx was elected school president – and you can just imagine the mayhem that ensues in this week’s edition of Beano – and in the real world, Beano Studios is promising lots more japery for… Read More ›

• “Dangerous Visions” returns to BBC Radio 4 with Kafka, Fahrenheit 451 and more

  By John Freeman on June 15, 2017

  

  BBC Radio 4 has more Dangerous Visions for its listeners, starting next week, offering a fifth season of dramas and readings presenting uneasy reflections of the future, mixing sci-fi classics with brand new writing and a strong line-up of acting… Read More ›

• Marvel’s Spider-Man Game, out in 2018: Pictures

  By John Freeman on June 15, 2017

  

  New pictures from the upcoming Marvel’s Spider-Man game have just been released, following a gameplay debut at the 2017 Sony PlayStation Media Showcase earlier this week. Out next year Ratchet & Clank developer Insomniac Games’ stage demo for the new game… Read More ›

• Eddie Robson and Rachael Smith share free Graphic Novels Panel billing for “Lancaster Words”

  By John Freeman on June 15, 2017

  

  Comic creators Eddie Robson and Rachael Smith will be talking about their comics work at a free “Lancaster Words” Graphic Novels Panel on Saturday 8th July 2017 in Lancaster, an event chaired by comics editor John Freeman. The free event has… Read More ›

• Doctor Who Experience Closes in September, but Goes Out with a Bang

  By John Freeman on June 15, 2017

  

  Filming location walking tours, starting 8th July, the addition of new props and other items are to be part of the final months for the Doctor Who Experience in Cardiff, before it finally closes its does on 9th September 2017…. Read More ›

• “Into the Unknown”, the life story of “Quatermass” creator Nigel Kneale, gets updated re-release

  By John Freeman on June 14, 2017

  

  As writer of the legendary Quatermass television serials and a string of unforgettable TV plays, Nigel Kneale is one of British popular culture’s most influential figures. Fully revised and updated, a new edition of  Into the Unknown by Andy Murray… Read More ›

• Little Nightmares moves from game, to comic, to TV series!

  By John Freeman on June 14, 2017

  

  Little Nightmares – not only a critically-acclaimed game but also a two-issue comic series from Titan Comics with #1 on sale now – is to become a TV series. Hollywood Reporter first broke the story earlier this week, reporting Anthony… Read More ›

• More big comics action from Commando, the pocket-sized war comic!

  By John Freeman on June 14, 2017

  

  Here’s the intel on the latest issues of DC Thomson’s Commando (Issues 5027-5030), on sale from Thursday 15th June 2017. Commando is sold in all good UK newsagents – and available digitally on various platforms. Size doesn’t matter in this… Read More ›

• In Review and In Pictures: Lancaster Comics Day 2017

  By Ian Wheeler on June 12, 2017

  

  Lancaster Comics Day started in 2015 and has been running every year since. A small, friendly event, it has built up a good reputation in the comics community and is providing an appealing alternative to some of the larger, less… Read More ›

• In Memoriam: Adam West

  By John Freeman on June 11, 2017

  

  We’re sorry to note the passing of Adam West, the actor who played Batman in the iconic eponymous TV show alongside Burt Ward as Robin, has died at the age of 88. West is best known for his role as Batman… Read More ›

• Dan Dare artist’s wildlife art on sale on eBay

  By John Freeman on June 9, 2017

  

  Best known to downthetubes readers for his work on the original “Dan Dare” strip for Eagle, Desmond Eric Walduck was also a talented artist – and one of his woodland scenes is currently being auctioned on eBay. Offered for just… Read More ›

• In Review: The Dan Dare Audio Adventures – Prisoners of Space

  By Ian Wheeler on June 9, 2017 • ( 1 )

  

  Prisoners of Space by Colin Brake Directed by Andrew Mark Sewell Part of Dan Dare: The Audio Adventures Volume Two Produced by B7 Media Distributed by Big Finish Featuring cover art by Brian Williamson The third story of the second… Read More ›

• New Life for “Superhero 2044” RPG?

  By John Freeman on June 8, 2017

  

  Checker Book Publishing Group has announced that it has purchased the publishing rights to the classic super hero themed role playing game Superhero 2044 from Gamescience Publishing. Artists on board for the project include Simon Bisley, Val Mayverik, Rudy Nebres,… Read More ›

• In Review: Be Pure! Be Vigilant! Behave! 2000AD & Judge Dredd: The Secret History

  By Antony Esmond on June 8, 2017

  

  Written by Pat Mills Out: Now (Kindle) The Book: Pat Mills is the creator of 2000AD and one of the comic’s top writers. He was also the creator of British weekly comics such as Action and co-creator of Battle and Misty, and is co-creator… Read More ›

• Roy of the Rovers artist David Sque visits Lancaster for rare UK appearance this weekend

  By John Freeman on June 7, 2017

  

  This weekend David Sque, former Roy of the Rovers artist and illustrator of Rise of the Invincibles graphic novel, arrives in Lancaster from his home in Spain for two events. On Saturday 10th June, he’ll be at Waterstones, King Street, Lancaster, signing… Read More ›

• First Doctor Who “Lost Dimension” Crossover Covers Revealed

  By John Freeman on June 7, 2017

  

  Titan Comics has revealed covers for its an eight-book Doctor Who crossover event for 2017, a project spanning four series, launching on 30th August with the first two books in the Doctor Who: The Lost Dimension storyline: Doctor Who: The… Read More ›

• ITV announces live action “Cowboy Bebop” series

  By John Freeman on June 7, 2017

  

  ITV Studios has announced a joint venture to produce a live-action TV adaptation of Japanese cult anime series Cowboy Bebop. The project springs from Los Angele-based Tomorrow ITV Studios, a joint venture agreement between American television producer Marty Adelstein (whose credits include Good Behavior and Prison Break) and ITV… Read More ›

• Dan Dare goes to the Seaside for new exhibition

  By John Freeman on June 7, 2017

  

  Herne Bay’s Seaside Museum is currently host to a Dan Dare exhibition, supported by the Dan Dare Corporation who own the character, which runs until 1st July 2017. Included in the exhibition are an impressive number of Dan Dare merchandise… Read More ›

• “Charley’s War” auctioned art defies estimates, sells for over £1000

  By John Freeman on June 7, 2017

  

  “Charley’s War” artwork does not come onto the market very often and Pat Mills stories of World War One’s Charley Bourne, brilliantly illustrated by Joe Colquhoun, first published in Battle Picture Weekly, have legions of admirers, so it’s no surprise… Read More ›

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