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• Batman versus Superman Box Office Plunge Prompts Questions

  By John Freeman on April 4, 2016 • ( 2 )

  

  What are the key differences between two of DC Comics top heroes, Superman and Batman that make them so different – and could a 1990s story written by Dave Gibbons and drawn by Steve Rude be a better example of illustrating them,… Read More ›

• Sneak Preview – Sliced Quarterly Issue #2

  By Antony Esmond on April 3, 2016

  

  Edited and Designed by Ken Reynolds Cover by Lukasz Kowalczuk Contributors – Chris Sides, Max Meier, Ken Reynolds, Peter Johnson, Freja Steele, Lukasz Kowalczuk, Kathryn Briggs, David Thomas, Denis Vermese, Ben Peter Johnson, Daniel Ableev, Bob Schroeder, Saffron Knight, Simon… Read More ›

• In Memoriam: Comic Artist Gerry Dolan

  By John Freeman on April 2, 2016

  

  When artist Gerry Dolan died last November I started writing this tribute, but for various reasons it got pushed back in its publication until now, and I can only apologise to those of you who already knew of his passing… Read More ›

• Europe Comics Invades London! (with help from Pat Mills, Posy Simmonds, Paul Gravett and others)

  By John Freeman on April 2, 2016

  

  This month, Europe Comics will be travelling to London with various events scheduled all across the capital featuring a host of comic creators, including Pat Mills, Chris Riddell, Sarah McIntyre, Mike Medaglia and Posy Simmonds. Working in association with Comica London, they’ll be participating in… Read More ›

• If Only It Were True: Hashtag Comics’ Dream Investors

  By John Freeman on April 1, 2016

  

  Whoever tells you there’s no money in comics clearly doesn’t appreciate the potential value of a good Intellectual Property – a value that comic publishers large and small are more than happy to remind us of, especially when there’s some… Read More ›

• Sneak Preview – Fantasy Sports Volume 2: The Bandit of Barbel Bay

  By Antony Esmond on April 1, 2016

  

  Created by Sam Bosma Published by NoBrow Press Oversize Hardback – £12.95 – Full Colour 52 pages ISBN – 978-1-910620-10-6 The Story – ‘Wiz and Mug are back and this time they’re headed to a mysterious beach town to meet its… Read More ›

• 2016 Lakes International Comic Art Festival Art by Ken Niimura Revealed

  By John Freeman on April 1, 2016 • ( 1 )

  

  Not an April Fool’s hoax! Not a dream! The Lakes International Comic Art Festival has just revealed this year’s Festival art by top artist Ken Niimura – who is also one of the lead guests at the event (14th-16th October). Winner of the Golden Prize in the… Read More ›

• Ireland’s lost humour comic, Splank!

  By John Freeman on April 1, 2016 • ( 1 )

  

  In 1964, British comic great Leo Baxendale was lured away from The Beano and Dandy publishers DC Thomson by their great rivals Odhams with the promise of greater freedom and editorial control on projects for them – one of which… Read More ›

• Pipedream Comics launches debut issue of The Pull List

  By John Freeman on April 1, 2016

  

  Digital comics news site  Pipedream Comics have launched the first issue of The Pull List, a new quarterly magazine dedicated to the world of small press, indie and digital comics – and it’s fantastic, well worth the measly 99p cover price…. Read More ›

• Egmont launches Paw Patrol magazine

  By John Freeman on March 31, 2016

  

  Egmont Publishing has just launched PAW Patrol magazine, aimed at boys and girls aged 3-5 years, based on the daily children’s TV show shown on Nick Jr featuring hero pups, their gadgets and vehicles. Every issue has adventures to read,… Read More ›

• Norway’s first Volda Mini Comic Con to display rare British and US comics

  By John Freeman on March 31, 2016

  

  With successful TV shows like Supergirl and The Flash, and blockbuster movies like The Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy and Batman v Superman, comic book characters are more popular than ever across the globe, including Norway. The country has a… Read More ›

• Sneak Preview: Brethren Born #2

  By Antony Esmond on March 31, 2016

  

    Written by Jon Laight Pencils by Phil Knibs Inks by Luca Cicchitti Colours by Santiago Ramos Letters by Rob Jones Published by Level 8 Comics in full colour. The Story: Brethren Born is a sci-fi superhero adventure following the mysterious… Read More ›

• Awesome Comics Podcast Episode 39: Ask The Awesome Comics Podcast!

  By John Freeman on March 31, 2016

  

  With lots of comic news, movies and general debate happening recently this week Vince Hunt, Dan Butcher and Tony Esmond decided to take time to answer some listener questions and spend some quality time together alone on the Awesome Comics… Read More ›

• In Review: Doctor Who: The Fourth Doctor (Gaze of the Medusa, Part One)

  By Matt Badham on March 31, 2016 • ( 4 )

  

  Writers: Emma Beeby and Gordon Rennie Artist: Brian Williamson Colours: Hi-Fi Letters: Richard Starkings and Comicraft’s Jimmy Betancourt Designer: Rob Farmer Main Covers: Alice X. Zhang, Will Brooks, Brian Williamson, Jay Gunn, Matt Baxter, Ben Oliver, Blair Shedd and Simon… Read More ›

• Wonderlands Wanders Back to Sunderland in May

  By John Freeman on March 30, 2016

  

    Wonderlands – a creative expo that saw the eyes of the graphic novel world fall on Sunderland last year is returning for a second year in May, after gaining international recognition in 2015. Wonderlands – the UK Graphic Novel Expo, named as a nod… Read More ›

• Line-Up for first Shrewsbury Comic Art Festival Expands, includes John Wagner, Barry Kitson

  By John Freeman on March 30, 2016

  

  More details of the first ever Shrewsbury Comic Art Festival have been announced, which will include appearances by Doug Braithwaite,  Howard Chaykin, Andy Diggle, Barry Kitson, Goran Parlov and John Wagner. As always thousands of music fans will be flocking to the Shrewsbury Fields… Read More ›

• Bionic Rabbits and Macc-Pow! There’s no stopping Marc Jackson

  By John Freeman on March 30, 2016

  

  Busy comic creator Marc Jackson has just launched his brand new, self-published totally goofy action/adventure comic, Bionic Battle Rabbit – and yes, it is as wacky as it sounds! “It’s the story of Chester Hare a computer game designer,” says Marc, “Who,… Read More ›

• Light Up Your Room with Captain America!

  By John Freeman on March 30, 2016

  

  We’ve covered these Marvel superhero 3D Light FX before on downthetubes, but retailer Red5 has just released details of these Captain America and Thor lights, available in store and through their online site. Ideal for kids who want the light left on… Read More ›

• New Comics On Sale This Week (w/c 28th March): Head for Planet of the Damned!

  By John Freeman on March 29, 2016

  

  Here’s my pick of this week’s list of British creator and British publisher-skewed new comics, including new comics on sale in UK newsagents. This feature covers all titles released from Monday 28th March onwards with most new US comics released on… Read More ›

• In Review: Tales Of The Damned Book 2 Issue 1

  By Colin Noble on March 29, 2016

  

  Writer: John Richard Farman Artist: Will Pickering Publisher: Vital Publishing A new series is being launched by Vital Publishing – and it looks to be quite intriguing. John Farman is expanding on the “Damned Universe” that he has created and is… Read More ›

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