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• 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 ›

• In Review: The Dan Dare Audio Adventures – Operation Saturn

  By Ian Wheeler on June 6, 2017

  

  Operation Saturn by Patrick Chapman 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 second story of the second volume of… Read More ›

• US publisher Fantagraphics announces new anthology title, NOW

  By John Freeman on June 6, 2017

  

  Fantagraphics Books Inc. has announced plans for a Now, a tri-annual anthology series with all new stories that highlights the diversity and talent of cartoonists all over the globe. The first issue is set to debut at the Small Press… Read More ›

• 2000AD and Doctor Who comic creators headline this year’s Cardiff Independent Comic Expo

  By John Freeman on June 6, 2017

  

  Cardiff’s original independent comic show returns on Saturday 8th July 2017 at the Cardiff Masonic Hall. The Cardiff Independent Comic Expo is a family friendly, not-for-profit annual show, dedicated to providing a platform for the very best in independent comic artists,… Read More ›

• Coming Soon: PanelxPanel, a new digital comic anthology 

  By John Freeman on June 6, 2017

  

  PanelxPanel, launching later this month, is a brand new digital magazine celebrating the medium we love: comics. Edited by Strip Panel Naked host, Hass Otsmane-Elhaou, it will features a rotating set of writers ranging from critics to professionals, fans and comic… Read More ›

• In Review: Fantasy Sports 3 – The Green King by Sam Bosma

  By Antony Esmond on June 5, 2017

  

  Created by Sam Bosma £12.95 Published by NoBrow www.nobrow.net ISBN: 9781910620182 | 300 x 215mm | 64pp | HB The Book: Wiz and Mug become separated after washing up on the shores of a gothic castle town, where a monstrous beast… Read More ›

• Edgar Rice Burroughs’ 100 Year Art Chronology Kickstarter smashes target in days

  By John Freeman on June 5, 2017

  

  Easily reaching its target ahead of the closing date, an officially authorised Edgar Rice Burroughs’ 100 Year Art Chronology – project looks simply wonderful. Funding will see the publication of a four-volume collection of illustrations from Burroughs’ US publications, spanning some 1200 pages, including art… Read More ›

• New York Times bring city’s stories to life with comic tales

  By John Freeman on June 4, 2017

  

  The New York Times Magazine has a new series featuring New York stories by a dozen outstanding comics artists, introduced by a marvellous tale from  Kevin Huizenga. Other creators involved are Bill Bragg, Robert G. Fresson, Tillie Walden, Wesley Allsbrook,… Read More ›

• Rourke of the Radlands back in “Fool’s Gold” for 100% Biodegradable 

  By John Freeman on June 3, 2017

  

  Coming to Issue 17 of the digital anthology 100% Biodegradable is a brand new Rourke of the Radlands strip written by Dave Hailwood and me, John Freeman with art by Bill Storie and some rather glorious colours from Brett Burbridge. Originally… Read More ›

• In Review: The Phantom – Scarlet Sapphire

  By John Freeman on June 2, 2017

  

  Regular readers of downthetubes will recall we reported back in March that Dublin-based independent comics publisher Lightning Strike Comics was to release a new Phantom comic, Scarlet Sapphire. Well, this stunning-looking comic gets its public launch tomorrow (Saturday 3rd June)… Read More ›

• Chip Zdarsky Gets Life! Life Model, that is – at this year’s Lakes International Comic Art Festival

  By John Freeman on June 2, 2017

  

  Kendal’s Lakes International Comic Art Festival is famed for pushing the envelope when it comes to its events programme, but casting world-famous comic artist and illustrator Chip Zdarsky as a Life Model? That’s taking things into the stratosphere! Over the… Read More ›

• Fab 4000 comics project launches at Liverpool’s Cavern Club in style thanks to East of Eli, Chyler Leigh and many more

  By John Freeman on June 2, 2017

  

  Regular readers will recall we recently spotlighted plans for bringing Supergirl star Chyler Leigh to Liverpool, a visit  in support of THE FAB 4000, a brilliant new comics project developed by comics creator Tim Quinn, artist Jorge Pacheco – and the staff… Read More ›

• DC Legends game adds Wonder Woman film character

  By John Freeman on June 1, 2017

  

  Just in time for Wonder Woman’s cinematic release this week, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has announced that DC Legends, the free-to-play strategy RPG mobile game featuring DC’s iconic Super Heroes and Super-Villains, is adding new content based on the highly anticipated… Read More ›

• Dave McKean’s “Black Dog” heads to Derby Book Festival

  By John Freeman on June 1, 2017

  

  The work of the English artist Paul Nash (1889–1946) — one of the most important landscape artists of the twentieth century — entered the public domain this year in many countries around the world. His depictions of the destroyed and broken… Read More ›

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