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• British Comics: Charting The Reprint Rights Nightmare

  By John Freeman on 12 April 2016 • ( 8 )

  

  The arrival of the first volume of Star Trek: The Classic UK Comics from US publisher IDW this morning (courtesy of editor Rich Handley, out 28th April), comprising the first 18 bizarre stories published in Joe 90: Top Secret and TV21… Read More ›

• Steve McGarry: From Hollyhedge Road to Hollywood

  By John Freeman on 12 April 2016

  

  Last week, the Lakes International Comic Art Festival announced the terrific news that top British cartoonists Steve McGarry and his son, Luke, would be at their October weekend-long event, taking in part in a host of fun events for children… Read More ›

• A Short History of Female Judges in Judge Dredd from 1979 to 1982 by “Judge Anon”

  By John Freeman on 12 April 2016

  

  I’ve just come across this excellent Tumblr offering some great pieces on the world of Judge Dredd and 2000AD. The creator – “Judge Anon” – is publishing a series of articles on the history of female Judges in the comic… Read More ›

• Awesome Comics Podcast Episode 41: Webcomic Creator Sian Jefferson

  By John Freeman on 11 April 2016

  

  This week web comic creator Sian Jefferson joins Dan Butcher, Tony Esmond and Vince Hunt on the Awesome Comics Podcast, to talk about the fabulous The Book of Fey, her influences, the task of writing fantasy comics and her own journey into making… Read More ›

• Students invited to Reimagine the Art of Beatrix Potter

  By John Freeman on 11 April 2016

  

  This year is the 150th anniversary of Beatrix Potter – a literary and artistic icon who is synonymous with the English Lake District. Her books have sold more than 40 million copies worldwide and have been translated into over 35 languages. Beatrix… Read More ›

• Creators @ Edinburgh Comic Con 2016

  By Jeremy Briggs on 11 April 2016

  

  The weekend of 2/3 April 2016 saw the Edinburgh Comic Con (ECC) return to the Scottish capital for its third year and for the first time to the largest hall at the impressive Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC). This proved… Read More ›

• In Review: Doctor Who – The Ninth Doctor #1 (Ongoing)

  By Matt Badham on 10 April 2016 • ( 1 )

  

  Writer: Cavan Scott Artist: Adriana Melo Colours: Matheus Lopes Lettering: Richard Starkings and Comicraft’s Jimmy Betancourt Designer: Rob Farmer Publisher: Titan Out: 13 April 2016 (Variant covers available, see our preview for full range) The Comic: The Ninth Doctor, Rose… Read More ›

• In Memoriam: Comics Writer Scott Goodall MBE

  By John Freeman on 9 April 2016

  

  A tribute to the comics writer best known for his work on titles such as Battle and Buster

• Doctor Who Adventures #13 Out Now – Unlucky for Some, Perhaps?

  By John Freeman on 9 April 2016 • ( 1 )

  

  The latest issue of Doctor Who Adventures, edited by Jason Quinn, is on sale now (#13) in all good newsagents featuring “Shock Horror” a fun strip involving zombies written by Tommy Donbavand, drawn by Russ Leach – check out how… Read More ›

• Retired Edinburgh teacher’s secret life as a 70’s Jackie model – Edinburgh Evening News

  By John Freeman on 8 April 2016

  

  The Edinburgh News has a piece by Liam Rudden on one of the models for the 1970s editions of Jackie, who went on to be a teacher and is now retried. The item comes with Jackie: The Musical now on… Read More ›

• Paul Cornell on Tour for Who Killed Sherlock Holmes? novel launch

  By John Freeman on 8 April 2016 • ( 1 )

  

  Top comics writer and author Paul Cornell – now also writing the TV show Elementary – will be on tour next month around the UK to mark the launch of his latest novel, Who Killed Sherlock Holmes? Tuesday 19th May sees… Read More ›

• Top Cartoonists Steve and Luke McGarry Lined Up for October’s Lakes Comics Festival

  By John Freeman on 8 April 2016 • ( 1 )

  

  The Lakes International Comic Art Festival has just announced the upcoming appearance of two top British, California-based comic creators at this year’s Festival, who will be bringing their unique cartooning talents to bear on a host of activities throughout the weekend. Steve… Read More ›

• Awesome Comics Podcast Episode 40: Kris Carter and Bruce Outback

  By John Freeman on 8 April 2016

  

  This week on a great show all about creating comics the Awesome Comics Podcast gang are joined by the talented Kris Carter, a comics creator it’s been a huge privilege to have worked with myself in the past. Kris is the… Read More ›

• Sneak Peek: Titan Comics new ongoing “Ninth Doctor” Doctor Who Comic

  By John Freeman on 7 April 2016 • ( 1 )

  

  Next week (Wednesday 13th April) sees the return of the Ninth Doctor – as played by Christopher Eccleston – in a brand-new ongoing Doctor Who series from Titan Comics – and we have a sneak peek at the covers and some… Read More ›

• British Creators On Board for New Images Comics

  By John Freeman on 7 April 2016

  

  Image Comics kicked-off Emerald City Comicon with Image Expo yesterday, announcing a number of exciting creator-owned announcements that include new work by a number of British creators – including Sean Phillips, Alison Sampson, John Watkiss and Jim Campbell as well as those international… Read More ›

• Sneak Preview: Black Dog – The Dreams of Paul Nash by Dave McKean

  By John Freeman on 7 April 2016

  

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

• In Review: Edinburgh Comic Con 2016 (A View From the Trenches)

  By Colin Noble on 7 April 2016 • ( 1 )

  

  When you are one of the army of volunteers that is needed for most shows these days, it is hard to get around the show and see all of the attractions, but if you were at Edinburgh Comic Con 2016, then… Read More ›

• 2000AD Exclusive! What Is The Secret of Prog 1977?

  By John Freeman on 7 April 2016 • ( 1 )

  

  This rather enigmatic message about 2000AD Prog 1977 on top of a fantastic new image by Carlos Ezquerra has just reached the downthetubes team. The number, of course, coincides with the year 2000AD was founded, so The Mighty One himself… Read More ›

• Nottingham Does Comics!

  By John Freeman on 7 April 2016

  

  Nottingham Does Comics launches this month – and the organisers of the new bi-monthly discussion forum have invited comic creator Jonathan Clode, co-editor of the brilliant To End All Wars anthology  to talk at their first event. “There’s some really… Read More ›

• The Famous Five At 75: New Merchandise in the Works

  By John Freeman on 6 April 2016

  

  Bulldog Licensing, which represents the estate of children’s author Enid Blyton, has announced a range of nostalgia products will launch next year to celebrate 75 years of her much-loved The Famous Five. The Famous Five are among Enid Blyton’s best-loved creations and… Read More ›

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