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• In Review: The World Book of Records

  By Antony Esmond on 16 May 2018

  

  Written by Tonino Benacquista Art by Nicolas Barral Translated by Tom Imber Published digitally by Europe Comics – Full Colour – 64 pages – £3.99 Released January 2018 in English language The Story: Egg-balancing, hotdog-eating, baton-twirling—these are a few of… Read More ›

• Royal Wedding plans changed in secret, venue moves to Beanotown — and chaos ensues!

  By John Freeman on 16 May 2018

  

  Ahead of the much-anticipated wedding of HRH Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, this week’s issue of Beano comic pays homage to the Royal couple in a satire strip – and Royalists heading to Windsor this weekend will be disappointed to… Read More ›

• Beano storms the V&A, but did they create a “farting statue”?

  By John Freeman on 16 May 2018

  

  The Beano has stormed London’s Victoria and Albert (V&A) Museum, and is holding out there until August, poking fun at anyone who dares moan about the idea, until August. Unless you’ve been sleeping under a rock, you’ll already know 2018… Read More ›

• Markosia gets set to launch “The Cosplay Journal”

  By John Freeman on 15 May 2018

  

  We’re delighted to report the imminent launch of The Cosplay Journal,from independent publisher Markoisa – a great looking guide to the hobby, edited by Holly Rose Swinyard, who has written some great articles for us here at downthetubes. Launching next… Read More ›

• Roy of the Rovers new Melchester Club Crest revealed – and relegation woes revealed!

  By John Freeman on 15 May 2018

  

  Following up on news on the new Roy of the Rovers creative team, publishers Rebellion have unveiled the brand new Melchester Rovers club crest – and a hint of dark times for the famous fictional football club. Featuring a modern,… Read More ›

• Nanits, another digital platform for independent creators launched

  By John Freeman on 15 May 2018

  

  Last month Nanits Universe, a crowdfunded-backed project, launched its new digital comics via a new mobile app, Nanits Reader 2.0, with a way for indie comic book artists to create and distribute their digital comics, the Nanits Composer, soon to… Read More ›

• Tube Surfing: new Thunderbirds are Go toy line in the works, Joy of the Rovers and Deadpool (2)!

  By John Freeman on 15 May 2018

  

  A quick snapshot of some comics-related news from across the web… • ITV launched season three of Thunderbirds Are Go on CITV and ITV earlier this year, and the launch weekend saw really strong ratings. Steve Green, EVP Kids Content… Read More ›

• Titan Books new Marvel fiction line launched with Dan Abnett-penned Avengers tale

  By John Freeman on 15 May 2018

  

  Titan Books recently launched its new publishing programme in collaboration with Marvel of original fiction books. Titan Comics, a sister imprint of Titan Entertainment Group, has had a long, proud history of producing magazine products to support some of Marvel’s… Read More ›

• Watchmen rarity on offer from comic creator Tim Pilcher in bid to attend San Diego Comic Con

  By John Freeman on 15 May 2018

  

  Author, comics writer and editor Tim Pilcher has not one but two books nominated for an Eisner Awards this year – How Comics Work, co-written with comic artist and writer Dave Gibbons, which we really liked, and Deconstructing The Incal,… Read More ›

• FutureQuake 2018 Now on Sale

  By John Freeman on 15 May 2018

  

    FutureQuake is back to brighten the boring, Inspire the indolent and render the jaded jubilant! Within the latest incredible issue witness a titanic 20 possible futures including the return of the one and only Neroy Sphinx. Wrapped within a… Read More ›

• Frank Frazetta painting sale for $1.79 million sets all-time auction record for any piece of comic art

  By John Freeman on 15 May 2018

  

  Run by Heritage Auctions, Chicago’s largest public auction dedicated to vintage comic books and original comic art fetched $12,201,974 – setting the world record for the most valuable sale of its kind. The top lot claimed its own record when… Read More ›

• In Review: The Man in the Gutter – The Collection

  By Antony Esmond on 14 May 2018

  

  Created by Dimitris Zach Available at Deadhead Comics, West Nicholson Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9DD The Story: Have you ever felt stuck somewhere in between? In between the route to your flat to work and vice versa? In between your desire… Read More ›

• Sonic the Comic, 25 Years On – celebratory gathering in Manchester in June

  By John Freeman on 14 May 2018

  

  Sonic the Comic is celebrating being 25 years young this year with a one-day convention / gathering in Manchester on the 3rd June 2018, organised by the team behind much-loved title’s unofficial continuation online. STC (as it’s usually known) was… Read More ›

• Not a Number, a Patrick McGoohan retrospective, on next month

  By John Freeman on 14 May 2018

  

  For any of you interested in the cult tv series The Prisoner or enjoying Titan Comics new series, there’s a Patrick McGoohan retrospective even taking place at Elstree next month. Organised by The Unmutual, a The Prisoner fan web site,… Read More ›

• First issues of Batman and Commando on offer in latest Compal auction

  By John Freeman on 13 May 2018

  

  There’s a treasure trove of comics and comic art on offer in the latest ComPal auction, including a coverless Batman #1, a first issue of DC Thomson’s long-running Commando comic, “Charley’s War” art by Joe Colquhoun and Dan Dare art… Read More ›

• In Review: Astérix in Britain: The Life and Work of René Goscinny Exhibition at London’s Jewish Museum

  By Richard Sheaf on 12 May 2018

  

  Richard Sheaf reports on the opening of a great new exhibition opening at London’s Jewish Museum… The top floor of the Jewish Museum in Londinium has been given over for the next five months to the story of comic creator… Read More ›

• Just Another Day: A Comic About Brexit offers practical tips to minimise its effects on families

  By John Freeman on 11 May 2018

  

  Continuing a mission to use comics as one way to both highlight and share information, writer Ernesto Priego has just announced the debut of Just Another Day: A Comic About Brexit, in both English and Spanish language versions. Created with the help… Read More ›

• Call for Papers: Graphic Brighton 2018, mashing music with comics!

  By John Freeman on 10 May 2018

  

  Music and comics have had a connection right from the start, with the title of the seminal newspaper strip Hogan’s Alley taken from a popular song by Edward Harrigan. As the 20th Century progressed, these two media flirted with each… Read More ›

• Early Inspirations: The Bayeux Tapestry

  By John Freeman on 10 May 2018

  

  There’s a very good reason why this 1940s King Penguin book about the Bayeux Tapestry is in such a very worn state. It was probably one of my very first encounters with the graphic form, and I often read and… Read More ›

• When Kickstarters Combine: “Hollow Monsters” and “Edge Off” creators offer backers great bonus Rewards deal

  By John Freeman on 9 May 2018

  

  Creator Monty Nero has teamed up with the team behind The Edge Off, a disturbing psychotropic noir comic, to offer an incredible final two day reward for both projects seeking crowdfunding. Simply back both The Edge Off and Hollow Monsters: Who… Read More ›

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