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• Heros the Spartan original art by Frank Bellamy up for auction

  By John Freeman on January 25, 2016

  

  The frankbellamy.blogspot.com reports there’s now another chance to own a spread of ‘Heros the Spartan” from Eagle. Offered on eBay, the page in question is Episode 12 from the “Eagle of the Fifth” story written by Tom Tully, drawn by Frank… Read More ›

• Space:1999 FX director Brian Johnson interviewed in latest Andersonic

  By John Freeman on January 25, 2016

  

  The latest issue of the top Gerry Anderson-inspired fanzine Andersonic is on sale now and headlines a new interview with Brian Johnson, Space:1999‘s visual effects director, designer of the iconic Eagle transporter now getting plenty of attention from modellers thanks to Round… Read More ›

• Eagle Daze: The Life and Times of Leonard James Matthews – Part Five

  By Roger Perry on January 25, 2016 • ( 5 )

  

  Leonard Matthews, General Managing Editor of Fleetway and the Eagle Group of Comics, was a “Creative Visionary”… but, that, Roger Perry argues in his extensive biography of the man which continues here on downthetubes, is only due to him having utilised… Read More ›

• Sequart’s Image Comics Documentary Released Through Shout! Factory

  By John Freeman on January 25, 2016

  

  The Sequart Organization and Respect Films have announced that Shout! Factory has picked up their documentary, The Image Revolution, for distribution. The Image Revolution examines one of the most important and daring moves in comic book history. In 1992, a group of… Read More ›

• Tonight on Gotham on Channel 5: The Last Laugh

  By John Freeman on January 25, 2016

  

  In “The Last Laugh”, tonight’s episode of Gotham airing on Channel 5 in the UK, Gordon and Bullock hunt a nemesis from the past, which leads to a standoff between Jerome and Gordon; and a magic show at a Gotham Children’s Hospital gala results… Read More ›

• Comic creators Eric Shanower and Mike Carey Talk Greek at Nottingham University

  By John Freeman on January 23, 2016

  

  We’ve just got word that comic creators Eric Shanower and Mike Carey will be contributing to Nottingham University’s conference, Sacrificing Iphigenia through the Ages, next Friday-Saturday (29th-30th January). The interdisciplinary conference is on representations of the myth of Iphigenia in… Read More ›

• Steven Moffat steps down as Doctor Who executive producer, Chris Chibnall steps in

  By John Freeman on January 23, 2016

  

  After six series at the helm, the multi-award-winning Steven Moffat has decided to step down as the lead writer and executive producer of Doctor Who, to be replaced by Chris Chibnall, whose credits include Broadchurch (which starred former Doctor Who David Tennant),… Read More ›

• In Review: Man Plus #1

  By John Freeman on January 22, 2016

  

  MAN PLUS #1 WRITER/ARTIST: André Lima Araújo COVER A: André Lima Araújo – Buy it from ForbiddenPlanet.com COVER B: Ryan Stegman – Buy it from ForbiddenPlanet.com COVER C: Yishan Li – Buy it from ForbiddenPlanet.com PUBLISHER: Titan Comics ON SALE: Now The Book: On sale… Read More ›

• In Review: Sliced #1 – A free experimental small press comic anthology

  By John Freeman on January 21, 2016

  

  Edited by Ken Reynolds Cover by Freja Steele (Redshift Press) Featuring the work of Chris Sides (Redshift Press, Futurequake, British Showcase Anthology), Denis Vermesse (BD Adult, 100% Biodegradable, Action Lab), Tony Suleri (100% Biodegradable), Chris Redfern (The Psychedelic Journal of Time Travel, Zarjaz, Hallowscream), Lukasz… Read More ›

• Latest issue of Illustrators spotlights Brooke Boynton Hughes, Septimus Scott and more

  By John Freeman on January 21, 2016

  

  The latest issue of Illustrators, the sumptuous art quarterly presenting the world’s finest illustrators, will ship from publishers Book Palace Books at the end of January. Artists featured in issue 13 include: Mitch O’Connell – the “world’s best artist” bares… Read More ›

• Hong Kong’s Panda-a-Panda comic heads to animation after stunning Kickstarter success

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

  

  Popular Hong Kong comic series Panda-a-Panda has secured funding to launch its first stop motion animation through Kickstarter, teaming with JazWings, a platform to help creators bring their ideas for characters, toys, games and more to life, to take it global. Panda-a-Panda, which… Read More ›

• It Would Change Everything: Students Pitch an Alternative Origin For Top Super Hero

  By John Freeman on January 21, 2016

  

  Students from the University of Hertfordshire have launched a Kickstarter appeal for backers to make a not-for-profit film that would re-examine the origins of a major comics hero – and posit how a single murderous act might be changed, and… Read More ›

• New Comics On Sale This Week (Wednesday 20th January) – Dredd Thrills and Marvel UK Memories!

  By John Freeman on January 21, 2016

  

  Welcome to this week’s British creator and publisher-skewed new comics list, a week which, among other things, sees the debut of my old partner in comics crime at Marvel UK, Dave Taylor, pick up the art duties on the Image… Read More ›

• Aberdeen’s Granite City Comic-Con Back In April

  By John Freeman on January 21, 2016

  

  Granite City Comic-Con returns to Aberdeen soon – a four day pop culture event featuring special guests, art and writing workshops, children’s activities, cosplay, retailers and independent publishers. The first Granite City Comic-Con was held last year and as well as offering… Read More ›

• Creating Comics: Drawing X-Men by David Yardin

  By John Freeman on January 20, 2016

  

  Here’s a fun little find: a series of tutorial videos by artist David Yardin on “Creating a Comic Book Page”, detailing his work process in creating the artwork (layouts, pencils, and inks) for the “Colossus” story published in Origins of Marvel Comics: X-Men… Read More ›

• Dave McKean’s “Black Dog – The Dreams of Paul Nash” graphic novel project to get Cumbrian Premiere

  By John Freeman on January 20, 2016 • ( 2 )

  

  Cumbria will host a world-premiere performance and the launch of Black Dog – The Dreams of Paul Nash – a unique graphic novel project combing comic art and performance by Dave McKean as part of 14-18 NOW, the UK’s official arts… Read More ›

• Bananaman Musical Set to Slip onto Stage, Casting Call Reveals Show Clues

  By John Freeman on January 19, 2016

  

  First, there was news of a movie starring a much-loved hapless superhero published in Nutty, The Dandy and The Beano. Now, for the first time ever, Bananaman will soon be live on stage. Created by Steve Bright and writer and editor Dave Donaldson (best… Read More ›

• Jackie: The Musical 2016 Tour Dates

  By John Freeman on January 19, 2016

  

  Jackie: The Musical is back on the road for 2016 with an all-new production starring EastEnders and Two of Us actress Janet Dibley, with new dates from March – and tickets are already selling fast. The show first debuted in… Read More ›

• More Comic Creators join ongoing Comic Art Auction fund raiser for Syrian Refugees

  By John Freeman on January 19, 2016

  

  Emily Owen is on a mission to help those directly facing the consequences of the terrible war in Syria by raising funds for victims through sales of comic art. She needs help – from artists willing to donate work –… Read More ›

• Awesome Comics Podcast Episode 29: Lex McDonald, creator of “Assault on Fortress Doom”

  By John Freeman on January 18, 2016

  

  This week Lex McDonald, writer of the epic World War Two action graphic novel Assault on Fortress Doom joins the Awesome Comics Podcast crew to talk about the book and the long journey of bringing the epic wartime adventure to life. As… Read More ›

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