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• Gerry Anderson “UFO” convention in June

  By John Freeman on April 16, 2017

  

  There hasn’t even a UFO Convention inspired by the Gerry Anderson TV series in the UK nearly 30 years… Until now. While many of the show’s principals are, sadly, no longer with us (including its creator Gerry Anderson), there is… Read More ›

• In Review: Colossie Issue One (Vault Comics)

  By Antony Esmond on April 15, 2017 • ( 1 )

  

  Colossi Issue One Script by Ricardo Mo Art by Alberto Muriel Colours by Stelladia Letters by HdE Full Colour – Published by Vault Comics – $3.99 The Book: When Trans Atmos Shuttle 34 disappears into a wormhole, its pilot and… Read More ›

• SF adventure “Geysers of Titan”, drawn by Doctor Who Adventures’ Russ Leach, continues in Aces Weekly

  By John Freeman on April 15, 2017

  

  The latest volume of David Lloyd‘s Aces Weekly is available now and Volume 27 continues to be one of the most rip-roaring yet. For me, for example, it’s inevitable I’d be drawn to “Geysers of Titan“, an SF strip set on… Read More ›

• “This One Summer”, acclaimed graphic novel written by Mariko Tamaki and illustrated by Jillian Tamaki, tops US “Banned Books” list

  By John Freeman on April 13, 2017

  

  This One Summer, the award-winning, widely-acclaimed graphic novel written by Mariko Tamaki and illustrated by Jillian Tamaki – both guests at this year’s Lakes International Comic Art Festival in October – has topped the 2016 list of most frequently challenged… Read More ›

• Lakes Festival Focus 2017: An Interview with artist Michael Cho

  By John Freeman on April 13, 2017

  

  I’m delighted to present our second “Kendal Calling” interview of 2017, this time with artist Michael Cho, in the run up to the Lakes International Comic Art Festival in October, highlighting the event’s many international and British guests. (Tickets are… Read More ›

• Michael Cho’s Lakes International Comic Art Festival Artwork Revealed

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

  

  The Lakes International Comic Art Festival has revealed top artist Michael Cho‘s artwork for this year’s Festival in October. Michael is of course best known for his Silver and Bronze age superhero comics aesthetics and his recent reprint collection covers which have… Read More ›

• Jamie Hewlett’s Gorillaz Cover for Q

  By John Freeman on April 13, 2017

  

  In case you’ve missed it in your local newsagents, here’s Q magazine’s June 2017 cover, which features an exclusive Gorillaz design by the band’s co-creator, Jamie Hewlett, now reconciled with Blur frontman Damon Albarn. The collector’s issue, on sale now, comes… Read More ›

• ELCAF 2017 Programme Announced 

  By John Freeman on April 12, 2017

  

  London and New York-based publisher Nobrow has announced its plans for ELCAF 2017, the 6th East London Comics & Arts Festival, dedicated to showcasing the most exciting talent in comics, sequential art, illustration and storytelling. In June 2017, ELCAF is… Read More ›

• Creating Comics: An Interview with Commando Editor Kirsten Murray

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

  

  With war comic Commando recently passing its landmark 5000th issue and many changes behind the scenes in its editorial department, downthetubes caught up with the veteran title’s recently-installed editor, Kirsten Murray, just part of her role as DC Thomson’s Heritage… Read More ›

• Classic UK Comic Zines Site adds rare 1970s conventions booklets to growing archive

  By John Freeman on April 12, 2017

  

  British comics archivist, and former Fine Art and Graphic Design teacher David Hathaway-Price has been busy adding some gems of British comic fan history to his incredible Classic UK Comic Zines site, which is now located here. Two additions feature… Read More ›

• Marvel’s Thor: Ragnarok trailer becomes Disney’s most watched in 24 hours

  By John Freeman on April 12, 2017

  

  The trailer for the superhero threequel Thor: Ragnarok has raked in over 136 million views since its debut on Monday. And no, despite what he say on Twitter, we don’t think Marvel writer and former 2000AD editor Andy Diggle can… Read More ›

• New Asterix album title revealed as the Gauls head for Italy!

  By John Freeman on April 12, 2017

  

  Asterix and the Race through Italy – yes, the title of the 37th album recounting the adventures of our friends from Gaul created by two comic book geniuses – Albert Uderzo and René Goscinny – has finally been revealed, due for… Read More ›

• In Memoriam: Comics Archivist and Educator Nik Pollard

  By downthetubes Guests on April 12, 2017

  

  Artist Steve Marchant recalls the life and work of Nik Pollard, who along with others strove to give the comics form rightful study in the UK – and was a generous benefactor to London’s Cartoon Museum… Nik Pollard, lifelong comics… Read More ›

• Dan Abnett and Jack Campbell among writers for “Cosmic Powers” SF anthology edited by John Joseph Adams

  By John Freeman on April 11, 2017

  

  Those of you who are looking forward to Titan Comics Lost Fleet: Corsair mini series (out in June 2017), written by Lost Fleet creator Jack Campbell, or are fans of 2000AD writer Dan Abnett‘s work might want to check out… Read More ›

• New graphic novel from Markosia, “Hunter, Hunted”, set to debut at Edinburgh Comic Con

  By John Freeman on April 11, 2017

  

  On sale next week from Markosia is Hunter, Hunted by GM Jordan and Mick Trimble, and it’s already getting attention and praise in the run up to its launch at Edinburgh Comic Con this coming weekend. In this new graphic novel,… Read More ›

• Moomins on the Move in new official app, launched this month at Kew Gardens

  By John Freeman on April 10, 2017

  

  Moomin Characters has teamed up with Finnish game studio RealityXpander to launch the app in various locations throughout the year. The beloved Finnish fantasy characters the Moomins – stars of both books and comics, who will have a big presence at… Read More ›

• In Review: The Little Mermaid by Metaphrog

  By Jeremy Briggs on April 10, 2017

  

  Metaphrog’s latest hardback adaptation of a Hans Christian Andersen fairytale, The Little Mermaid, is now out from the US publisher Papercutz. Adapted by John Chalmers and illustrated by Sandra Marrs, the Franco-Scottish couple who make up the Metaphrog team, the… Read More ›

• London’s House of Illustration lands “Anime Architecture: Backgrounds of Japan” Exhibition

  By John Freeman on April 10, 2017

  

  London’s House of Illustration is to host Anime Architecture: Backgrounds of Japan, the first UK exhibition of illustrations for classic SF anime films, including the recently re-released Ghost in the Shell anime later this year. Shown in Berlin last year, this is the… Read More ›

• The Phoenix launches “Star in a Comic” competition for kids

  By John Freeman on April 10, 2017

  

  Do you know an awesome kid who has what it takes to create the star of a new comic story? Perhaps it could even be them? If so, then you should let them know Britain’s The Phoenix comic is running a new… Read More ›

• In Review: DC Universe Rebirth – Batwoman #1

  By downthetubes Guests on April 9, 2017

  

  Batwoman – The Many Arms of Death (Part 1) Story: Marguerite Bennett and James Tynion IV Art: Steve Epting Publisher: DC Comics Editor: Dave Welgosz & Chris Conroy Pages: 22 Colour Pages Price: $2.99 Release Date (Print & Digital): 15th… Read More ›

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