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• Rare toys uncovered in closed Welsh shop go up for auction

  By John Freeman on April 2, 2015

  

    The Vectis auction house is lining up a treasure trove of a sale for British toy collectors, discovered in a former North Wales toy shop, including rare Action Man figures, Star Wars collectables and much more. The Frank Beech… Read More ›

• Eagle Times revisits the Dan Dare Spacemen’s Club and the work of L Ashwell Wood

  By John Freeman on April 2, 2015

  

  The latest issue of Eagle Times, the journal of the Eagle Society is on sale now and includes another feature by our very own Jeremy Briggs on the work of illustrator L Ashwell Wood. In the issue: ‘I Designed Dan Dare’s Space… Read More ›

• Sneak Peek: 21st Century Tank Girl #1

  By John Freeman on April 2, 2015

  

      10th June 2015 sees the glorious return of co-creator Jamie Hewlett (Gorillaz) to the character that made his name! Brace yourself for the debut issue 21st Century Tank Girl #1 by Alan Martin, Jamie Hewlett, Warwick Johnson-Cadwell, Philip Bond,… Read More ›

• Minions Head to Titan – Titan Comics, that is!

  By John Freeman on April 2, 2015

  

    Titan Comics have announced they’ll be publishing an all-new Minions comic this summer, starring the usually servile but often rebellious characters that sprang to fame after their debut in Despicable Me. The new comic (and digests) will launch in June, shortly… Read More ›

• Charley’s War “Micro Site” joins DownTheTubes

  By John Freeman on April 2, 2015

  

    The Charley’s War web site formerly hosted as part the SevenPennyNightmare sites has a new home here on DownTheTubes. I’d like to thank Moose Harris of SevenPennyNightmare for very kindly hosted the semi-official site dedicated to the World War One comic strip created by Pat Mills and… Read More ›

• British Comic Shop Releases (1st April 2015) – Jump On Board 2000AD and The Ninth Doctor!

  By John Freeman on April 1, 2015

  

    Here’s our list of both British and US comics on sale this week in comic shops (Wednesday 1st April 2015), and it’s a big week for 2000AD fans – and not just because Tharg has persuaded Brian Bolland to draw the… Read More ›

• As Netflix gets set to debut “Daredevil”, “Luke Cage” showrunner is revealed

  By John Freeman on April 1, 2015

  

    With Daredevil set to debut in the UK on 1oth April on the digital broadcaster, Cynopsis reports Netflix and Disney’s Marvel Television has tapped Cheo Hodari Coker (Ray Donovan) as Executive Producer and showrunner for Luke Cage, the hero series set to premiere next year. The… Read More ›

• Sneak Peek: Metaphrog’s The Red Shoes

  By Jeremy Briggs on March 31, 2015

  

  Last October multi Eisner nominated writer John Chalmers and artist Sandra Marrs, collectively known as Metaphrog, were invited to exhibit their artwork at the Lakes International Comic Art Festival 2014 as well as run comics creation workshops. Their artwork exhibition in… Read More ›

• Free British comic anthology OFF LIFE seeks new blood

  By John Freeman on March 31, 2015

  

    The latest issue of the free street comic OFF LIFE (Issue 11) may have only come out a month ago, but the editorial team have already opened submissions for their next issue (due out July) and we’re more than happy to… Read More ›

• Who Remembers Blaam!?

  By John Freeman on March 31, 2015 • ( 2 )

  

  Anyone who follows British comics will know that down the years it’s scattered with many great, well-received but short-lived comic projects, often published on a wing and a prayer by small independent publishers, working on them firstly because of the… Read More ›

• Hibernia Comics releases Dracula from the Scream archives!

  By John Freeman on March 31, 2015

  

  Continuing their fine work re-presentng some classic British comic stories with collections of series such as The Very Best of Library of Death and The Tower King, Hibernia Comics have just released The Complete Dracula File, a strip first published in the… Read More ›

• Thunderbirds Are Go Magazine still in the works, out later in year

  By John Freeman on March 31, 2015 • ( 1 )

  

  (Updated): As the countdown to the launch of Thunderbirds Are Go on ITV and CITV on Saturday draws ever nearer and ITV rolls out numerous story tie-ins for fans young and old, including missions for agents signing up at Thunderbirds.com… Read More ›

• Sneak Peek: Panini UK’s first “Doctor Who Adventures” comic strip

  By John Freeman on March 30, 2015 • ( 2 )

  

    With news that Panini UK, already publishers of Doctor Who Magazine, take over the publication of Doctor Who Adventures from Immediate Media later next month, we have a treat for you – a first look at the first new strip for… Read More ›

• Sneak Peek: Spies Versus Satan! Markosia debuts debuts “DIS”, a digital thriller

  By John Freeman on March 30, 2015

  

    With a release date set for All Fools Day, 1st April 21015, Markosia Enterprises have announced the digital publication of DIS, a five-issue satanic conspiracy thriller set in the 1970s London created by UK-based writer Kevin Gunstone and featuring stylish,… Read More ›

• Final Immediate Media “Doctor Who Adventures” still on sale

  By John Freeman on March 30, 2015 • ( 1 )

  

    The final issue of BBC Doctor Who Adventures to be published by Immediate Media is on sale now – and offers readers the chance to win copies of the latest Doctor Who DVD. The title will continue to be… Read More ›

• Sneak Peek – Propeller Issue 2

  By Antony Esmond on March 30, 2015 • ( 1 )

  

      Propeller – Issue 2: The Cop Who Knew Too Much” Written by Ricardo Mo Art by Alberto Muriel Lettered by HdE Logo and Cover Variant by Rodolfo Reyes Published by Instant Astronaut Publishing Available from Wednesday 1st April… Read More ›

• In Review – World 3

  By Antony Esmond on March 30, 2015

  

    Written by Neil Sambrook Art by Ari Syahrazad, Earl Geier and Tim Sundt Published by Fly Comics I was lucky enough to meet the writer and driving force behind Fly Comics, Neil Sambrook, at Nottingham Comicon a couple of… Read More ›

• Lost Worlds of Gerry Anderson DVD released, more merchandise on way

  By John Freeman on March 30, 2015

  

    Anderson Entertainment has lined up a host of new products and content inspired by the work of the late British producer Gerry Anderson which will hit shelves and screens in the coming months, and more guests for this year’s Andercon… Read More ›

• In Review: Saltire – Annihilation Part 2

  By Colin Noble on March 30, 2015

  

  Writer: John Ferguson Art: Claire Roe Colour: Lauren Knight Publisher: Diamond Steel Comics Out: 11th April 2015 The Book: As blood thins and silence echoes, a fresh torment builds behind the southern wall. When heroes fall, who will stand against an… Read More ›

• Tonight’s Gotham on Channel 5: The Fearsome Dr. Crane

  By John Freeman on March 30, 2015

  

    Fish Mooney reveals a secret of Oswald Cobblepot’s, prompting his crime lord boss, Maroni, to take him on a trip to test his loyalty in tonight’s episode of Gotham on Channel 5. Meanwhile, Gordon and Bullock hunt down a… Read More ›

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