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• POWs and Cricket Bats! New Commandos Have them Both…

  By John Freeman on 21 April 2016 • ( 2 )

  

  Here’s the intel on the latest issues of Commando (Issues 4907-4910) from DC Thomson, on sale now in all good newsagents and assorted digital platforms (detailed below). This release includes two smashing covers from Ian Kennedy, who returns to the Birmingham Comics… Read More ›

• Birmingham Bound: An Interview with Comic Artist Staz Johnson

  By downthetubes Guests on 21 April 2016 • ( 3 )

  

  Staz Johnson began his career in comics drawing strips for Marvel UK and Fleetway before pencilling books like The Mighty Thor and The Avengers for Marvel in the US. A six issue run on Detective Comics lead to him becoming… Read More ›

• Great British Graphic Novel Exhibition opens at London’s Cartoon Museum

  By John Freeman on 21 April 2016

  

  An exhibition at London’s Cartoon Museum looking at the rise of the British Graphic novel has just opened, featuring works by Kate Charlesworth, Rob Davis, Dave Gibbons, William Hogarth, Gary Spencer Millidge, the Pleece Brothers, Martin Rowson, Posy Simmonds, Bryan and Mary Talbot… Read More ›

• Delight For Brits nominated for Eisner Awards

  By John Freeman on 21 April 2016

  

  The list of nominees for this year’s Eisner Awards has been announced and includes a number of British creators – and a nomination for the anthology 24 By 7, edited by Dan Berry and published by Fanfare, featuring strips created during… Read More ›

• Birmingham Bound: An Interview with Halo artist Ian Richardson

  By downthetubes Guests on 20 April 2016 • ( 2 )

  

  Ian Richardson has recently completed illustrating the science fiction comic book series Halo for Dark Horse, and took time out prior to taking part in events for this weekend’s Birmingham Comics Festival, to discuss his work at Image, Dark Horse,… Read More ›

• Bad Company: First Casualties Signing at Gosh! in June

  By John Freeman on 20 April 2016

  

  London’s Gosh! will be hosting a signing with the stellar line-up of Peter Milligan, Rufus Dayglo and Jim McCarthy for the latest installment in the Bad Company series. The signing will be from 1-2.00pm on Saturday 4th June 2016. Bad Company was originally created by Peter Milligan, Brett Ewins and… Read More ›

• Birmingham Bound: An Interview with Comic Artist Ian Kennedy

  By downthetubes Guests on 19 April 2016 • ( 2 )

  

  Artist Ian Kennedy’s sixty plus career encompasses some of the best loved characters and comics published in Great Britain. To this day, he remains the undisputed master of aviation depictions. From his pioneering days on Air Ace and Thriller Picture… Read More ›

• ELCAF 2016 Tickets Go On Sale, This Year’s Artist-in-Residence Announced

  By John Freeman on 19 April 2016

  

  Ace publishers Nobrow have just announced their plans for ELCAF 2016 in June, the East London Comics & Arts Festival, now in its fifth year and it includes some terrific international artists as well as additional events in the run… Read More ›

• Dennis the Menace, Celebrated at 65 with New Official Screenprints of First Ever Strip

  By John Freeman on 19 April 2016

  

  To celebrate The Beano‘s Dennis the Menace‘s 65th birthday, print maker John Patrick Reynolds has produced an edition of officially-licensed screenprints featuring the very first strip, published in the issue dated 17th March, 1951. Dennis doesn’t yet have his trademark red and… Read More ›

• Awesome Comics Podcast Episode 42: An Interview with Comics Writer Jon Laight

  By John Freeman on 18 April 2016

  

  Jon Laight, the writer behind the epic super powered revenge tale Brethren Born joins the Awesome Comics Podcast gang officially for the first time as a guest! He talks about his influences, how the brilliant idea came to be and his process… Read More ›

• Comics Unlimited probes the world of Modesty Blaise, interviews artist Romero

  By John Freeman on 18 April 2016

  

  The latest issue of Comics Unlimited – a monthly online, 80-page, full colour magazine about comics, comic art and comic creators from all over the world – is on sale now and features some great interviews, including one with Modesty… Read More ›

• Comic Industry Secrets Revealed in new autobiographies from Tim Quinn and Dicky Howett

  By John Freeman on 18 April 2016

  

  Miwk Publishing have announced the forthcoming publication of Argh!, the autobiography of comics writer and editor Tim Quinn in May, alongside Drawing Breath, the autobiography of cartoonist Dicky Howett, who worked with Tim on various strips for over 20 years. Tim’s work will be known to comic readers everywhere, especially… Read More ›

• Flintworks Joins Lancaster Comics Day

  By John Freeman on 18 April 2016

  

  Lancaster-based comic creator Flintworks – whose work includes the eponymous Flintworks and Aquabats, on sale via BigCartel – has published this comment on library closures featuring a couple of well-known comic characters. Flintworks will have a table at Lancaster Comics Day. Follow Flintworks on Twitter @flintworks or on Instagram. The guest… Read More ›

• Edinburgh Film Festival Goes (sort of) Comics Crazy in June

  By John Freeman on 17 April 2016

  

  In June, POW!!! Live Action Comic Strip Adaptations: The First Generation will offer 2016 Edinburgh Film Festival-goers the chance to explore the cinematic roots of the current tidal wave of superhero blockbusters such as Batman versus Superman and The Avengers:… Read More ›

• Weighing in with Big Punch Studios

  By Antony Esmond on 17 April 2016

  

  Over the last few years, British indie publisher Big Punch Studios have shown that they are turning into one of the most interesting and original small press outfits on the scene. They’re a breeding ground for originality both in content and… Read More ›

• 22 Pages From Scottish History at Paisley Museum

  By Jeremy Briggs on 16 April 2016

  

  Scottish history is being reinterpreted in a range of comic styles in the 22 Pages: Scenes From Scottish History that is currently on at the Paisley Museum. The free exhibition was created by Magic Torch Comics and features 22 pieces… Read More ›

• In Review: ​Rivers Of London – Night Witch #2

  By John Freeman on 15 April 2016

  

  Rivers Of London: Night Witch #2 Writers: Ben Aaronovitch & Andrew Cartmel Artist: Lee Sullivan Colorist: Luis Guerrero The Book: Following a disastrous attempt to ‘recruit’ the witch, Vavara, a Russian oligarch turns his sights on Peter Grant and Thomas… Read More ›

• Robert Crumb “Art & Beauty” Exhibition Opens at David Zwirner Gallery in London

  By John Freeman on 15 April 2016

  

  The David Zwirner Gallery, located in London’s Mayfair, held a launch for its R. Crumb Art & Beauty exhibition which features drawings from the latest edition of Robert Crumb’s Art & Beauty Magazine and runs until 2nd June 2016. Tripwire was lucky… Read More ›

• New Comics On Sale Now (Comic Shops and Newsagents) – No Hit or Mything! (w/c 11th Aril 2016)

  By John Freeman on 15 April 2016

  

  It’s a busy week here in the downthetubes dungeon, so apologies for a shorter than usual round up of new comics! I’m busy plugging away at behind the scenes work to promote both the upcoming Lakes International Comic Art Festival,… Read More ›

• Comic Creators at London Book Fair: Video

  By John Freeman on 15 April 2016

  

  The London Book Fair took place this week and a number of comic creators were at the event, signing, engaged in events or taking part in panels, including Pat Mills, Leah Moore, Paul Gravett and Jessica Martin. A number of… Read More ›

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