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• Creating Comics: The Comic Industry and the Downside of Working from the Belly of the Whale

  By John Freeman on 18 April 2017

  

  Our thanks to comics writer, inker, letterer, editor and publisher Ian Sharman today for kindly giving us permission to post his thoughts on working in the comics industry, addressing why creators seem loathe to challenge some of its working practices… So, let’s… Read More ›

• Coming Soon: Dazzle Ships and the Art of Confusion 

  By John Freeman on 18 April 2017

  

  If you’re a fan of Commando comics, then you may want to check out Dazzle Ships: World War One and the Art of Confusion, out later this year. Yes, it’s nonfiction – but there is a comics connection. Written by… Read More ›

• Frank Bellamy “Heros the Spartan” Art Goes Under the Hammer

  By John Freeman on 18 April 2017 • ( 1 )

  

  A spread of “Heros the Spartan” art by Frank Bellamy published in Eagle in 1963 is currently being offered on the US auction site Heritage Auctions. The spread from the weekly comic appeared in Volume 14 (Issue 22, issue cover… Read More ›

• Borderliners is a Real Treat for fans of The Prisoner and Phillip K. Dick

  By John Freeman on 17 April 2017

  

  Manchester-based writer/artist Brian Gorman‘s second graphic novel, Borderliners: True Realities, was published by Invisible Six Ltd a few months ago. I’m ashamed to confess he handed me a copy last October, but it’s taken me this long to escape The… Read More ›

• Philip Pullman’s The Adventures of John Blake: Mystery of the Ghost Ship collection docks in June

  By John Freeman on 17 April 2017

  

  Philip Pullman‘s The Adventures of John Blake: Mystery of the Ghost Ship offers high-octane action and a deep twisting mystery combine in a visual feast of a time-travel tale of adventure on the high seas, due for release in June… Read More ›

• Achtung! Commando – a short-lived homage to Britain’s longest-running war comic recalled 

  By John Freeman on 17 April 2017 • ( 1 )

  

  Despite its longevity, DC Thomson’s last serving pocket library title, Commando, has never gained the kind of fan documentation that other British comics have. Achtung! Commando was a short-lived attempt to change that, published at the turn of the century… Read More ›

• “Blunderbirds” and Frank Bellamy’s “The Shepherd King” highlighted in new Eagle Times

  By John Freeman on 16 April 2017

  

  The latest edition of Eagle Times the magazine of the Eagle Society – Volume 30 No. 1 – is now available. This Issue features articles about Alan Stranks (who created PC49 and scripted several Dan Dare stories), Space Fiction Films in… Read More ›

• Gerry Anderson “UFO” convention in June

  By John Freeman on 16 April 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 15 April 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 15 April 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 13 April 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 13 April 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 13 April 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 13 April 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 12 April 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 12 April 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 12 April 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 12 April 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 12 April 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 12 April 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 ›

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