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• In Review: Stephenson’s Robot Issue 2

  By Jeremy Briggs on 28 March 2016

  

  Accent UK’s steam-punk themed anthology Stephenson’s Robot returns for the second of seven issues. The main story of the titular robot set during the First World War is written by Dave West and illustrated by Indio!, the shorter Chronicles Of… Read More ›

• Tonight’s Gotham on Channel 5: “Mr Freeze”

  By John Freeman on 28 March 2016

  

  In “Mr Freeze”, this week’s episode of Gotham airing on Channel 5 in the UK, cryogenics ace Victor Fries goes on a body-snatching spree. The episode also introduces B.D. Wong as Hugo Strange. Here’s some teaser pics… Gotham stars  Ben McKenzie as James Gordon, David Mazouz as future… Read More ›

• Cheshire’s Weaver Words literature festival offers cartoon workshops from Colin Shelbourn 

  By John Freeman on 27 March 2016

  

  This year’s Weaver Words literature festival in Frodsham, Cheshire will include cartoon workshops for both adults and teenagers, and children, too, run by Lake District-based comic creator and illustrator Colin Shelbourn. Sharpen your wit as well as your pencils for… Read More ›

• Comics writer and author Mike Carey on tour in April

  By John Freeman on 27 March 2016

  

  Author and comics writer Mike (M.R.) Carey is on tour soon to promote his new novel, Fellside, with events in Liverpool at Waterstones Liverpool (Wednesday 6th April) and the Write Blend bookshop on South Road, Waterloo (Thursday 7th April), Waterstones Deansgate… Read More ›

• In Memoriam: Ken Barr

  By John Freeman on 26 March 2016 • ( 3 )

  

  We’re sorry to report the death of artist Kenneth (Ken) Barr, aged 83. He is perhaps best known to downthetubes readers for his Commando covers, but was an innovative artist whose covers for publishers such as Marvel and a wide variety of… Read More ›

• Gotham on Channel 5: “Worse Than A Crime”

  By John Freeman on 26 March 2016

  

  In “Worse Than A Crime”, this week’s episode of Gotham airing on Channel 5 in the UK, now available on catch up, Jim Gordon turns to dangerous allies for assistance when Bruce Wayne is abducted. Here’s some teaser pics… Gotham stars  Ben McKenzie as James Gordon, David… Read More ›

• In Review: Spaceship Away Issue 38 featuring Dan Dare

  By John Freeman on 26 March 2016

  

  Issue 38 – Spring 2016 Edited by Des Shaw Writers: Charles Chilton, Tim Booth, Ron Turner Artists: Tim Booth, Ron Turner, Martin Baines, Graham Bleathman, Terence Patrick Photo Visuals: Martin Bower Feature Writers: Andrew Darlington, Philip Harbottle, Sean Wallace, Alan Vince… Read More ›

• DC Launches New Talent Development Workshops for Aspiring Writers and Artists

  By John Freeman on 26 March 2016

  

  In an effort to find new and aspiring comic book talent, US publisher DC Entertainment has launched Talent Development Workshops for both writers and artists, led by bestselling and acclaimed comic talent including Jim Lee, Geoff Johns, Scott Snyder, Klaus Janson… Read More ›

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

  By Roger Perry on 25 March 2016 • ( 8 )

  

  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… Read More ›

• Preview – Dirty Rotten Comics Issue 7

  By Antony Esmond on 25 March 2016 • ( 2 )

  

  Dirty Rotten Comics issue 7 Edited by Gary Clap and Kirk Campbell Featuring – Matthew Dooley, Alex Potts, Jey Levang, Darren Cullen & Mark Tolson, Kathryn Briggs, Peony Gent, Andrez Bergeb & Chris Wahl, Douglas Noble, Stanley Miller, Bethan Mure,… Read More ›

• Preview: ‘Embroidered Cancer Comic’ by Sima Elizabeth Shefrin

  By Antony Esmond on 25 March 2016

  

  Embroidered Cancer Comic Created by Sima Elizabeth Shefrin Published by Singing Dragon Released 21st March 2016 – Price £7.99 “As soon as Bob was diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer, he and his wife Elizabeth started making cancer jokes to take… Read More ›

• Hand Up For Jon Haward – Can You Help?

  By John Freeman on 25 March 2016

  

  (Updated 26th March): Artist Jon Haward (above, left, with Alan Grant) – whose credits include 2000AD, Eagle, adapting Shakespeare, co-creator of “Tales of the Buddha” and much more – needs our help.  A hugely talented and much-admired comics creator who’s… Read More ›

• Chaps With Wings In New Commando comics, On Sale Now

  By John Freeman on 25 March 2016 • ( 2 )

  

  Here’s the intel on the latest issues of Commando (Issues 4899-4900) from DC Thomson, on sale now in all good newsagents and assorted digital platforms (detailed below). These titles were released on 24th March 2016. Don’t forget downthetubes has an exclusive discount… Read More ›

• #MakeArtNotWar T-Shirts added to auction in aid of refugees

  By John Freeman on 25 March 2016

  

  These fab #MakeArtNotWar t-shirts designed by Emily Owen are now available – and sales proceeds go to help refugees. As we previously reported, Emily is on a mission to help those directly facing the consequences of the terrible war in… Read More ›

• Lakes Festival Lands Bryan Lee O’Malley Exclusive

  By John Freeman on 24 March 2016 • ( 1 )

  

  The Lakes International Comic Art Festival has announced the addition of Bryan Lee O’Malley, creator of Scott Pilgrim and the bestselling graphic novel, Seconds, to its 2016 line-up. Making an exclusive UK appearance at the event, Bryan will join previously-announced guests Joe… Read More ›

• Awesome Comics Podcast Episode 38: Jennie Gyllblad

  By John Freeman on 23 March 2016

  

  Darn it! I’m late giving this week’s Awesome Comics Podcast a plug. This week, it’s the turn of super busy, super talented Swedish comic book artist and designer Jennie Gyllblad to take centre stage as guest – the mind behind… Read More ›

• Vice Press Release New 2000AD Sláine Prints by Glenn Fabry

  By John Freeman on 23 March 2016

  

  Vice Press, under license from Rebellion, has just launched its latest release in their officially licensed line of limited edition 2000AD art prints –  Sláine by legendary artist Glenn Fabry. Sláine is the next release in Vice Press artist series, following… Read More ›

• Cubicle 7 Announces New Doctor Who Game, “Timeclash”

  By John Freeman on 23 March 2016

  

  British game makers Cubicle 7 – already publishers of the Doctor Who Card Game and Doctor Who: Adventures in Time and Space – has showcased a new Doctor Who licensed game designed by Jeff Tidball (Horus Heresy, Pieces of Eight, Mercante) at the GAMA Trade… Read More ›

• Rare Andy Capp Memorabilia Goes Under The Hammer Today

  By John Freeman on 23 March 2016 • ( 2 )

  

  A collection of Andy Capp memorabilia, including rare original drawings by Reg Smythe, is going under the hammer at Tennants Auctioneers in Leyburn, North Yorkshire, today, with live bidding available from The Saleroom.com. Included in the auction items are two… Read More ›

• US “The Nib” project Returns, seeks new comics work

  By John Freeman on 22 March 2016

  

  The Nib – a US comics web project edited by Matt Bors offering a mix of political cartoons, comics journalism, humour and non-fiction –  is returning. It’s a project that already gained a huge 70,000 plus following utilising the Medium platform, a community… Read More ›

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