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• In Review and In Pictures: Lancaster Comics Day 2017

  By Ian Wheeler on 12 June 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 11 June 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 9 June 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 9 June 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 8 June 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 8 June 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 7 June 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 7 June 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 7 June 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 7 June 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 7 June 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 6 June 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 6 June 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 6 June 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 6 June 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 5 June 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 5 June 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 4 June 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 3 June 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 2 June 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 ›

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