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• In Review: XIII Mystery – The Mongoose

  By Jeremy Briggs on February 22, 2015

  

  With the original run of XIII now complete for the first time in English, publisher Cinebook move on to the original French spin-off books, XIII Mystery, a series of one-off stories each focussing on individual characters from the XIII universe… Read More ›

• What’s All the Fuss About… Doctor Who?

  By Jeremy Briggs on February 21, 2015

  

  FBS Publishing have announced a new non-fiction book about Doctor Who which has been co- authored by occasional downthetubes contributor Ian Wheeler. Ian has teamed-up with Will Hadcroft to write What’s All the Fuss About…? An Introduction to Doctor Who:… Read More ›

• Sneak Preview and Review: 50 Signal Issue 1 by Nick Gonzo

  By Antony Esmond on February 21, 2015 • ( 1 )

  

      Created by Nick Gonzo Published by Madius Comics The Comic: 50 Signal is a comic about space exploration and facing the unknown, an extended meditation on solitude, told from the perspective of a vat-grown astronaut. Raised by machines, our hero… Read More ›

• Second Rare Star Wars Figures Auction Stirs Fan Excitement, first auction raised £40,000

  By John Freeman on February 21, 2015

  

    Auction house Vectis have released details of the second auction of mint on card Star Wars figures, owned by the former Club Chairman of  the UK Star Wars Fan Club, Craig Stevens, which takes place next week – and there has been a buzz of excitement among collectors since… Read More ›

• Scott McCloud heads to the UK to promote “The Sculptor”

  By John Freeman on February 20, 2015

  

  Scott McCloud, the award-winning author of Understanding Comics, will embark on a tour of UK in March to promote his latest graphic novel, The Sculptor, published here by SelfMadeHero which is getting well-deserved critical acclaim (some Guardian writers excluded). After an evening… Read More ›

• Jim Alexander and Will Pickering – All Aboard for Aberdeen!

  By John Freeman on February 20, 2015

  

  Top comics writer Jim Alexander and ace artist Will Pickering are attending a GoodCopBadCop/Wolf Country signing at Asylum, Aberdeen tomorrow, Saturday 21st February. Asylum details: 29 Adelphi, Aberdeen AB11 5BL. 01224 574637. info@asylum-booksandgames.com. Will and Jim should arrive at the shop no later… Read More ›

• Martin Hand launches new “Dodgy Drawings” Challenge for Red Nose Day

  By John Freeman on February 20, 2015

  

    You might remember that in 2013 the wonderful British comic artist Martin Hand – a veteran of the indie comics scene for as many years as me!  did a Dodgy Drawings Challenge in aid of the Comic Relief/Red Nose Day back… Read More ›

• Crucible: The Quest Episode 20

  By John Freeman on February 20, 2015

  

  Although shocked by their grisly find outside the Deep Stone mine, our party seem determined to continue their mission…

• In Review: Merrick: The Sensational Elephantman Issue 3 – “Tragedies and Reflections”

  By Antony Esmond on February 20, 2015

  

  Written by Tom Ward Art by Luke Parker Letters by Nic J. Shaw Edited by Clare Lenton “The most remarkable human being ever to draw the breath of life.” The Story: The third issue of Merrick: The Sensational Elephantman begins with… Read More ›

• Lakes Festival announces new patrons, releases 2015 promotional poster

  By John Freeman on February 20, 2015 • ( 1 )

  

    The Lakes International Comic Art Festival  has announced two new patrons – top French artist Boulet and Stephen L. Holland, co-creator, co-owner and co-manager of the award-winning independent comic shop Page 45, based in Nottingham. The duo further complement the Festival’s… Read More ›

• British Comic Sales Figures: Winners and Losers (July – December 2014)

  By John Freeman on February 19, 2015 • ( 6 )

  

  The Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) sales figures for titles registered with the organisation were published recently and comics and children’s magazine publishers have in the main reacted positively to the numbers, which see younger titles hold steady and, in… Read More ›

• In Memoriam: Brett Ewins

  By downthetubes Guests on February 19, 2015 • ( 1 )

  

    Brett Ewins was born in 1955 and spent most of his life living in Hanwell, West London, where he met fellow local artist brothers, Brendan and Jim McCarthy, who lived 10 minutes down the road. Brett studied at Goldsmiths… Read More ›

• Dan Dare art and memorabilia part of permanent new exhibit in Southport, Frank Hampson’s home town

  By John Freeman on February 18, 2015 • ( 4 )

  

  A new museum in Southport features a permanent display of some Dan Dare art  by his creator, Frank Hampson along with other Eagle memorabilia, helping to mark the comic’s 65th year since first publication.   The Atkinson is Southport’s new home for music,… Read More ›

• WarWorldz Origins: Episode Three

  By John Freeman on February 18, 2015

  

  An air crash site in Scotland’s Cairngorms… but the nature of this downed craft may surprise you… Written by Stephen Walsh, based on a story by John Freeman; art by Giancarlo Caracuzzo

• Alex Ross creates new limited edition “Yellow Submarine”-inspired Beatles prints

  By John Freeman on February 18, 2015

  

    US print makers Dark Hall Mansion have just revealed their latest officially licensed Beatles limited edition release: “Yellow Submarine” by pre-eminent comic book artist, Alex Ross, which will go on sale Thursday 26th February 2015. 1960s music icons The Beatles have… Read More ›

• Call For Papers for “The Future in Comics” conference at Stockholm University

  By John Freeman on February 18, 2015

  

    The research group on comics at the English Department at Stockholm University has announced a Call For Papers on the topic “The Future in Comics“, to be presented at an academic conference in Stockholm in September – and the bleak world… Read More ›

• Sneak Preview: Mono #3 by Liam Sharp and Ben Wolstenholme

  By John Freeman on February 18, 2015

  

    Today, 18th February 2015 sees the release of the third instalments of Mono by Liam Sharp and Ben Wolstenholme  from Titan Comics/Madefire, and we have a sneak preview… MONO #3 STORY BY: Liam Sharp ART BY: Ben Wolstenholme COLORS BY: Fin Cramb… Read More ›

• Sneak Preview: Cap Stone #3 by Christina McCormack & Liam Sharp

  By John Freeman on February 17, 2015 • ( 1 )

  

    Tomorrow, 18th February 2015 sees the release of the third instalments of Cap Stone by Christina McCormack & Liam Sharp from Titan Comics/Madefire, and we have a sneak preview… CAP STONE #3 STORY BY: Christina McCormack, Liam Sharp ART BY:… Read More ›

• BeyondTheStory commissioned to deliver Thunderbirds Are Go story app

  By John Freeman on February 17, 2015 • ( 2 )

  

    ITV Studios Global Entertainment and Pukeko Pictures have teamed up with digital company BeyondTheStory to produce new digital content for an app designed to support the upcoming Thunderbirds Are Go TV series, which debuts in the UK in April…. Read More ›

• Deadline co-creator and legendary 2000AD contributor Brett Ewins has died

  By John Freeman on February 17, 2015

  

    We are very sorry to learn of the death of artist Brett Ewins, a truly unique comic creator instrumental in helping create the legend that is 2000AD, along with many other achievements. He was just 59. “Throughout his years of working… Read More ›

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