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• Sotheby’s to auction E.H. Shepard’s original Christopher Robin and Piglet on the ‘Poohsticks’ Bridge

  By John Freeman on November 11, 2014

  

  London auction house Sotheby’s has announced the auction of arguably the most famous and evocative book illustration of the twentieth century: E.H. Shepard’s original ink drawing of Christopher Robin, Piglet and Pooh on the famous ‘poohsticks’ bridge, first published in A.A…. Read More ›

• Comics and Literacy, Part Two: The (New) Golden Age of Children’s Comics by Neill Cameron

  By downthetubes Guests on November 11, 2014

  

  In September 2014, comic creator Neill Cameron published a series of articles on the British comics industry which he has very kindly given us permission to cross post here, as part of wider efforts by both him and many others to promote… Read More ›

• In Review: To End All Wars

  By Jeremy Briggs on November 11, 2014 • ( 1 )

  

  There have already been quite a few Great War comics and graphic novels published this year in commemoration of the one hundredth anniversary of the start of the conflict and no doubt there will be many more to come as… Read More ›

• Accent UK activate “Stephenson’s Robot” at Thought Bubble

  By downthetubes Guests on November 11, 2014

  

  Stephenson’s Robot is a new mini-series from Accent UK, an alternate reality story that asks the question … ‘What if Queen Victoria, saddened by the death of so many of her nation’s young men fighting overseas, had tasked Robert Stephenson… Read More ›

• Lakes Festival backs Joe Decie’s new “Collecting Sticks” project

  By John Freeman on November 11, 2014 • ( 1 )

  

    Continuing its efforts to invest in and promote the comics form, the Lakes International Comic Art Festival has a new project in the works. For 2015, they’re working with Joe Decie, one of the artists who took part in… Read More ›

• SelfMadeHero reveals Spring 2015 slate

  By John Freeman on November 10, 2014

  

  Top independent publisher SelfMadeHero, whose recent titles include the simply brilliant The Motherless Oven by Rob Davis and the stunning AAMA saga by Frederik Peeters (the second volume is out now), have just announced their Spring 2015 slate. February sees the release… Read More ›

• Latest developments for Electricomics to be revealed at Thought Bubble

  By John Freeman on November 10, 2014

  

    #alanmoore #exclusive #TBF14 A photo posted by Electricomics (@electricomics) on Nov 11, 2014 at 2:58pm PST   The new British digital comics venture Electricomics will be in the spotlight at Thought Bubble this coming weekend, a venture whose team includes both… Read More ›

• Pre-orders for Pop Culture Shocks limited edition Judge Dredd diorama open today

  By John Freeman on November 10, 2014 • ( 1 )

  

  If there is one lawman keeping Mega-City One in order, It’s Judge Dredd. Charging through the gangs of mutants on his Lawmaster motorbike, he will uphold the code of justice – through violent means if necessary! Now, Pop Culture Shock Collectibles –… Read More ›

• In Review: Jampires by Sarah McIntyre and David O’Connell

  By Jeremy Briggs on November 10, 2014 • ( 2 )

  

  We rarely review children’s books on this blog They are not really what it’s all about, But why should we let groups like MumsNet then hog All the work these creators put out? Jampires is about little creatures who suck… Read More ›

• downthetubes “Ning” Forum No More

  By John Freeman on November 10, 2014

  

    As a follower of downthetubes.net, you may also know one of the services it included was a comics forum site hosted by Ning. You may even be one of the almost 500 people who was a member. I use the… Read More ›

• Comics and Literacy Part One: Why Reading Comics Matters by Neill Cameron

  By downthetubes Guests on November 10, 2014 • ( 4 )

  

    In September 2014, comic creator Neill Cameron published a series of articles on the British comics industry which he has very kindly given us permission to cross post here, as part of wider efforts by both him and many others to… Read More ›

• Uproar At Thought Bubble!

  By Jeremy Briggs on November 10, 2014

  

  Londonderry’s Uproar Comics will be at Thought Bubble this weekend coming with their award-winning Zombies Hi series and their new science fiction series Leap. Created out of the 2D Collective, a group of creators who got together through Derry’s now… Read More ›

• New Book charts the history of British “Big 5” comic “The Wizard”

  By John Freeman on November 9, 2014

  

  This Was The Wizard, a 264-page, perfect-bound A4 book has just been published by Darsym Press. Written by Derek Marsden (author of Free Gifts in the Big Five) and Ray Moore, their book is a thorough survey of the content… Read More ›

• In Review: Crouch End Comic Art Festival 2014

  By Antony Esmond on November 8, 2014 • ( 2 )

  

  Convention Season really is underway in the UK. It only seems like yesterday I was in Comics Village at MCM London and next weekend is the massive Thought Bubble Comics Festival up in Leeds. Nicely crammed between these two events… Read More ›

• Flash, Constantine, most talked about comics-inspired shows

  By John Freeman on November 8, 2014

  

    As social media continues to exert its influence on television viewing habits, trend tracking site The Wit.com has just reported on what new shows generated buzz on Twitter and Facebook last month. While Tweeting and discussing a show while… Read More ›

• Sneak Preview: Bertie Bear Issue 3

  By Antony Esmond on November 8, 2014

  

  Words and Pictures by Andy W. Clift Lettered by Jon Scrivens Cover layout by Katy Morrison Script Edited by Rachel Barber Published by Bounce Comics With the Thought Bubble Comics Festival in Leeds just around the corner there has been… Read More ›

• Humanoids revives Alexandro Jodorowsky and Mœbius’ Metabaron, back in 2016

  By John Freeman on November 8, 2014

  

  Talk about your advance news. Publisher Humanoids has announced The Metabaron, the seminal character created by Alexandro Jodorowsky and Mœbius in 1980, will return in a powerful new “space opera” in June 2016. The Metabaron was introduced to the world in… Read More ›

• Top European comic artists at SouthKenKidsFest

  By John Freeman on November 7, 2014

  

    Whoosh! South Ken Kids Festival wind is blowing in London with a blizzard of events to choose from! From Monday 17th to Sunday 23rd November, a score of children’s book artists will take over the Institut français and London-based… Read More ›

• Radio Luxembourg Dan Dare Music Find

  By John Freeman on November 7, 2014 • ( 2 )

  

  Regular readers of downthetubes will recall we have featured news items on the The Adventures of Dan Dare radio show produced for Radio Luxembourg on numerous occasions, and that as far as we know, only two episodes of this much sought-after series… Read More ›

• What Makes A Cult Comic? Rob Davis, Ilya and others ponder That Question Tonight

  By John Freeman on November 7, 2014

  

    Comica Festival 2014, the London International Comics Festival, continues its season of events and exhibitions across London with two special Comica Conversations at Foyles’ new bookstore of the future at 107 Charing Cross Road. Tonight, Friday November 7th 7-8.30pm,… Read More ›

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