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• Comics Crowdfunding Spotlight: Nottingham Comic Con Anthology: Forest Tales

  By John Freeman on September 27, 2016

  

  Nottingham Comic Con has launched a modest Kickstarter to fund its first tie-in anthology – a collection of short stories from some of the best comic book creators in the British small press and leading professionals. The Nottingham Comic Con… Read More ›

• Artist Dave Crane announces new Electricomic anthology project, appeals for strips

  By John Freeman on September 27, 2016

  

  Comic artist and illustrator Dave Crane is one of the guests at this year’s Lakes International Comic Art Festival in October (14th – 16th), with an exhibition, a workshop for grown-ups and Family Zone activities. The official Electricomics team will be… Read More ›

• The Beano launches major revamp, physical and digital, new TV show in the works?

  By John Freeman on September 25, 2016 • ( 1 )

  

  DC Thomson has just launched its revamp of The Beano, across all aspects of the title including the comic – still sold in all good newsagents- and digital world. Here’s the details in full from Beano Studios… however, there’s no information… Read More ›

• Soaring Penguin Press announces “A Small Revolution”…

  By John Freeman on September 24, 2016

  

  Soaring Penguin Press has agreed to publish the English edition of A Small Revolution by Boum, the pen name of Samantha Leriche-Gionet. A story of dictatorship and revolution as seen through the eyes of a child, A Small Revolution was… Read More ›

• Sneak Peek: Warhammer 40,000 Will of Iron​ #1

  By John Freeman on September 24, 2016

  

  Titan Comics have revealed a new, phenomenal variant for Warhammer 40,000: Will of Iron #1 by Pasquale Qualano and Marco Lesko – a special cover exclusively designed for the annual Local Comic Shop Day, which takes place in participating comic stores on… Read More ›

• Dan Dare Audio Adventures “Lobby Cards” released, second “film poster” revealed

  By John Freeman on September 24, 2016

  

  These “lobby cards” are just one of several promotional activities to encourage interest in the new Dan Dare Audio Adventures from B7 Media – launching via Big Finish in December. Lobby cards – used to promote films in cinemas in… Read More ›

• In Review: 2000AD Prog 2000 (Spoiler Free)

  By Colin Noble on September 23, 2016 • ( 2 )

  

  Out: Wednesday 28th September 2016 (UK) Features covers by Cliff Robinson, and variant covers by Glenn Fabry and Chris Burham (latter available from comic shops) The Prog: Prog 2000 of 2000AD is not only an incredible achievement for a British comic… Read More ›

• True Believers Comic Festival returns to Cheltenham in February

  By John Freeman on September 23, 2016

  

  Following up on its success of with previous events, which saw the True Believers Comic Festival voted amongst the Top Five comic cons in the UK, the event is returning to Cheltenham Racecourse on Saturday 4th February 2017 for a… Read More ›

• Beatrix Potter artwork reimagined by award-winning comic artists for 150th anniversary

  By John Freeman on September 23, 2016

  

  Marking the 150th anniversary of Beatrix Potter, award-winning comic artists have given their time and talents to reimagine her characters and artwork, with stunning results. Contributors to the project, organised by the Lakes International Comic Art Festival, include Walking Dead… Read More ›

• London’s Cartoon Museum gets set to celebrate 40 years of 2000AD

  By John Freeman on September 22, 2016

  

  We’ve heard from downthetubes contributor Richard Sheaf that London’s Cartoon Museum is to host an exhibition to celebrate 2017 being the 40th anniversary of 2000AD. The exhibition will occupy the main gallery space and contain 70+ pieces of artwork. The… Read More ›

• Pirate Wars, a Bermuda Triangle mystery and more in new Commando comics

  By John Freeman on September 22, 2016 • ( 1 )

  

  Here’s the intel on the latest issues of DC Thomson’s Commando (Issues 4951 – 4954), on sale from today, 22nd September 2016, in all good newsagents and via various digital platforms. If you’re a comic professional interested in editing Commando… Read More ›

• Vice Press release stunning new Rogue Trooper poster by Florian Bertmer

  By John Freeman on September 22, 2016

  

  Vice Press have just released a brand new, officially licensed 2000AD screen print; Rogue Trooper by Florian Bertmer, a huge fan of the comic who has brought Nu-Earth to life through insanely detailed art. Florian Bertmer is a German-born artist… Read More ›

• Zombies, SF action adventure and more in latest 100% Biodegradable

  By John Freeman on September 21, 2016

  

  The latest issue of the digital anthology comic 100% Biodegradable (Issue 14) is on sale now, wrapped in an awesome cover by Brett Burbridge. Here’s the full rundown, and yes, I’ll admit to some bias for this marvellous title, given… Read More ›

• DC Thomson advertises “Heritage Brands” editor, could classic collections be in the works?

  By John Freeman on September 21, 2016 • ( 1 )

  

  Dundee-based comics publisher, whose current titles include The Beano but has a massive comics archive encompassing boys and girls comics dating back to the 1920s, has re-advertised the role of a “Heritage Brands” editor, which includes editing Commando, a post has… Read More ›

• In Review: DTHRTL 3 by Bob Turner

  By Jeremy Briggs on September 21, 2016

  

  Writer/artist Bob Turner’s remarkable silent tale DTHRTL (that’s “Death Rattle” for those of us who like to use vowels) draws to a close with Book 3. DTHRTL follows our eyeball-headed hero (remember, the comic is silent so there are no… Read More ›

• Awesome Comics Podcast Episode 64 – Shaky Kane, Chris Baker and Last Driver

  By John Freeman on September 21, 2016

  

  The Awesome Comics Podcast gang go apocalyptic and off the rails this week, as they talk Last Driver with Chris Baker and Brit comics legend Shaky Kane. There’s chat about the inspiration for Frank Sudden and his road trip adventure,… Read More ›

• Sneak Peek: Titan Comics Hook Jaw #1 by Si Spurrier and Conor Boyle

  By John Freeman on September 21, 2016

  

  Titan Comics have revealed the final covers for Hook Jaw #1, which include work by series artist Conor Boyle, John McCrea and Marc Laming. Hitting stores in December, the five issue mini-series is written by comics fire-cracker Si Spurrier (Cry Havoc,… Read More ›

• Creating Comics: British web comic “The Putto” gets print publication – in Czech!

  By John Freeman on September 20, 2016

  

  Given the unfortunate lack of outlets when it comes to original comics on the news stand here in the UK, it’s hardly surprising to hear that many comic creators are enjoying publishing success outside this country. Creators such as Pat… Read More ›

• Craig Thompson, Bryan Talbot, Emma Vieceli and other top creators to draw OCD Action charity comic at Lakes Festival

  By John Freeman on September 20, 2016

  

  The Lakes International Comic Art Festival has announced this year’s special 24 Hour Marathon Comic project as part of this year’s weekend-long event in October, featuring a stellar line up of talent that aims to raise awareness of the medical condition OCD – Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Written… Read More ›

• Coming Soon from Telos Publishing: The Art of Reginald Heade

  By John Freeman on September 20, 2016 • ( 3 )

  

  On its way from Telos Publishing in October (and available to pre-order now) is The Art of Reginald Heade, written by Stephen James Walker. Reginald Heade is renowned amongst vintage paperback fans and collectors as the pre-eminent British pulp fiction… Read More ›

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