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• British Comic Sales Figures, Winners and Losers (January – June 2017): Publishers bullish, MEGA and LEGO titles on the rise

  By John Freeman on August 14, 2017 • ( 1 )

  

  The latest sales figures for comics available on the UK new stand might on first sight make for depressing reading for both publishers and readers alike (the latter fearing for the cancellation of their favourite titles). But closer inspection of… Read More ›

• On Safari in London (Safari Festival 2017, that is…)

  By Antony Esmond on August 13, 2017 • ( 1 )

  

  I popped in to the Safari Festival in East London at the weekend, an annual independent comics event run by Breakdown Press. Held in the trendy sounding ‘Protein’ (actually just a glorified East End lock up) near to Shoreditch, it… Read More ›

• Sneak Preview: 2000AD Prog 2044

  By John Freeman on August 13, 2017 • ( 1 )

  

  Wrapped in a cover by Jimmy Broxton, 2000AD Prog 2044 comes crashing into newsagents, comic shops and digital platforms this Wednesday, offering a great selection of stories. It also sees the final episode of the latest Judge Dredd tale “Ouroboros”,… Read More ›

• In Review: The Beautiful Game

  By John Freeman on August 12, 2017 • ( 1 )

  

  Writer: Jason Quinn Artist: Lalit Kumar Sharma Inker: Jagdish Kumar Colourists: Vijay Sharma & Ashwani Kashyap Letterer: Bhavnath Chaudhary Publisher: Campfire Out: 7th September 2017 The Book: They call it the “beautiful game”, but there’s very little beauty when your… Read More ›

• WebFind: Meet the Spook Squad – Adventures Too Scary for Boys!

  By John Freeman on August 11, 2017

  

  Meet the Spook Squad – Adventures Too Scary for Boys – an irresistible concept that applies to animation, toys, games, books and a wealth of potential merchandising opportunities. And, perhaps, comics too? The action is led by four feisty girls… Read More ›

• Jessica Martin’s “A Star Is Drawn” to launch at ICE Birmingham 

  By John Freeman on August 11, 2017 • ( 1 )

  

  Comic creator Jessica Martin’s latest book, A Star Is Drawn will be launching exclusively at ICE Birmingham 2017 next month (Saturday 9th September 2017). A collection of Jessica’s distinctive portraits and sketches, it features some of the brightest stars in entertainment… Read More ›

• That Was the Comic Week That Was: Millarworld bought by Netflix, Dave Gibbons on tour, and is Darth Vader a cider drinker?

  By John Freeman on August 11, 2017

  

  Here are some items you may have missed on our site and beyond. Have a great weekend! • Our most popular item this week was without doubt discussion about the new Scream & Misty Halloween Special, out in October from… Read More ›

• Lakes Festival Focus 2017: An interview with Graphic Poet Mal Earl

  By John Freeman on August 11, 2017

  

  The countdown has begun to this year’s Lakes International Comic Art Festival in October (13th – 15th). We continue our “Kendal Calling” interviews with a chat to Mal Earl, who is a regular contributor to David Lloyd’s digital anthology Aces Weekly… Read More ›

• Comics Take over Frome, Somerset this Weekend! (And watch out for Darth Vader, too…)

  By John Freeman on August 11, 2017 • ( 1 )

  

  This weekend 12th – 13th August 2017 will see the second ever Frome Comic Con which I’m afraid I’ve missed news about completely so apologies to the organisers. Frome, in Somerset, is home to Disconnected Press, run by Conor and Lizzie… Read More ›

• Crowdfunding Spotlight: Xasan Daahir Weedhsame’s “Catastrophe” poem poster featuring art by Bryan Talbot

  By John Freeman on August 10, 2017

  

  Catastrophe is an electrifying poem by the Somali poet Xasan Daahir Weedhsame, a howl of anguish about the displacement of the Somali people, soon to be published as a dual-language poem-poster featuring a specially-commissioned illustration by the artist Bryan Talbot thanks… Read More ›

• Comics-inspiring artist Paul Nash exhibition heads for Newcastle

  By John Freeman on August 10, 2017

  

  Two key paintings from the 1930s by Paul Nash are currently part of a major survey of the artist at the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, Norwich until 20th August 2017, before the exhibition, first shown to huge acclaim at… Read More ›

• Lakes Festival Focus 2017: An Interview with comic artist and book illustrator John Martz

  By John Freeman on August 10, 2017 • ( 1 )

  

  The countdown has begun to this year’s Lakes International Comic Art Festival in October (13th – 15th). We continue our “Kendal Calling” interviews with a chat to Canadian master of the subtle, understated and bitter-sweet – comic artist and illustrator… Read More ›

• Lifeboat Heroes and Deadly Snipers stalk the latest Commando comics – on sale now

  By John Freeman on August 10, 2017

  

  Brand new Commando issues 5043-5046 are out today (Thursday 10th August) from DC Thomson, on sale in all good newsagents and via various digital platforms. Ready your guns for incoming Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine and Wehrmacht as heroes face air, sea and… Read More ›

• Quake Champions, debuts, new Sherlock series “The Great Game” launches

  By John Freeman on August 9, 2017

  

  Titan Comics debuted to new series today, on sale in all good comic shops. Quake: Champions ties directly into the brand-new Bethesda shoot-em-up videogame, while Sherlock‘s newest series – The Great Game – features a cover by Eisner-nominated Sana Takeda. Also… Read More ›

• Out Today: The Lost Fleet: Corsair #3​, featuring “Black Jack” Geary in comics for the first time

  By John Freeman on August 9, 2017 • ( 2 )

  

  The latest issue of The Lost Fleet – Corsair (#3), which I’m editing for Titan Comics is out today, a series based on the best-selling Lost Fleet military SF series by John Hemry (writing as Jack Campbell). It’s been a… Read More ›

• Lakes Festival Focus 2017: An Interview with Hellboy artist Duncan Fegredo

  By John Freeman on August 9, 2017

  

  The countdown has begun to this year’s Lakes International Comic Art Festival in October (13th – 15th). We continue our “Kendal Calling” interviews with Duncan Fegredo. Much more than “just” a Hellboy artist, Duncan is described by his peers as… Read More ›

• Titan Comics new Elric collection hits bookshops today

  By John Freeman on August 9, 2017

  

  Titan Comics fifth volume of the classic comic adaptation of Michael Moorcock‘s bestselling fantasy saga Elric – The Vanishing Tower – goes on sale in all good bookshops today. With his reluctant companion Moonglum in tow, the albino emperor embarks… Read More ›

• Pitching Art Samples – A Comic Editor’s Notes

  By John Freeman on August 9, 2017

  

  As regular downthetubes readers know, I’m currently editing a couple of comics projects for Titan Comics, (Lost Fleet – Corsair #3, a military SF title based on and written by the novelist John Hemry, as Jack Campbell, is on sale… Read More ›

• In Review: Jeff Hawke Club Magazine Volume 10 Number Two

  By John Freeman on August 8, 2017

  

  The latest issue of the Jeff Hawke Club magazine – Volume 10 Number Two – is on sale now, offering 86 pages celebrating work of Sydney Jordan, as well as offering features on space flight and insights into the background… Read More ›

• First Isle of Wight Comic Con announced for November 2017

  By John Freeman on August 8, 2017 • ( 1 )

  

  The first Isle of Wight Comic Con will take place at Northwood House & Park, Cowes on 4th & 5th November 2017. Comics guests announced so far include Lee Townsend, Dez Skinn and Colin MacNeil, along with a number of independent comic creators and… Read More ›

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