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• Putting Dan Dare in Context:  Post-World War Two anxiety and optimism examined

  By John Freeman on 9 May 2015

  

    I recently came across a fascinating two-part study of the first Dan Dare story by Colin Smith on Sequart, which includes some observations of modern takes on the character such as the Virgin Comics reboot by Garth Ennis and Gary Erskine…. Read More ›

• First Age Comics Top Ten Titles – 8th May 2015

  By John Freeman on 8 May 2015

  

    Diamond has its top selling US comic lists, and so do the big London comic shops and many others. So here at downthetubes, we thought it high time we had our own Top Ten Comics chart documenting top sellers… Read More ›

• Cardiff Independent Comic Expo returns next month

  By John Freeman on 8 May 2015

  

  Cardiff’s only independent comic show returns on Saturday 27th June, 2015 at Cardiff Masonic Hall. The Cardiff Independent Comic Expo (CICE) will showcase the very best in independent comic artists, writers, publishers, retailers, illustrators and more, from South Wales and… Read More ›

• Take Me Back to Manchester film documents comic artist Oliver East’s epic “Elephant Walk”

  By John Freeman on 8 May 2015

  

  The film Take Me Back To Manchester commissioned by Lakes Culture, as part of the Lakes Ignite programme, will be screened at Brockhole Visitor Centre from the 8th – 17th May and also at the Toronto Comic Art Festival (9th & 10th May… Read More ›

• Ron Turner: The Harrier Comics Collections

  By Richard Sheaf on 7 May 2015

  

  While many of us are enjoying John Lawrence’s Space Ace magazine (Volume Four is on sale now), this isn’t the first time that he has re-printed classic Ron Turner material. Below is a gallery of titles published by Harrier Comics in the… Read More ›

• OFF LIFE Magazine joins forces with Print Club London for “As One” project

  By John Freeman on 7 May 2015

  

    Life in the city can be dirty work. Loud, overcrowded and overpriced… it takes resolve to live and love side-by-side. To celebrate those who endeavour, street comic OFF LIFE and Print Club London are coming together for ‘As One’… Read More ›

• Roy of the Rovers artist David Sque working on Preston North End graphic novel

  By John Freeman on 7 May 2015 • ( 3 )

  

  Former Roy of the Rovers artist David Sque has begun work on illustrating a new graphic novel, Preston North End – The Rise Of The Invincibles, a project from Preston-based Invincible Books that is also offering fans the chance to win an appearance in the book… Read More ›

• Osprey’s Battles of World War II Relaunched to mark 70th anniversary of the end of the conflict

  By John Freeman on 7 May 2015

  

  Osprey’s Battles of World War II, a monthly series from RBA Coleccionables, is being relaunched. The first issue goes on sale on next week, 13th May, priced £4.99. While unconnected, the new edition follows hot on the heels of Osprey’s… Read More ›

• Panel Borders: The Death of the Artist

  By John Freeman on 7 May 2015

  

  Starting a month of shows about comics and graphic novels which occupy the middle ground between ‘mainstream’ titles and independent publishing on Britain’s only regularly broadcast comics radio show, guest presenter Tim Pilcher talks to artist Karrie Fransman today, about her latest… Read More ›

• Titan Comics releases Flash “Souvenir One Shot”

  By John Freeman on 7 May 2015

  

  Today (7th May 2015) sees the news stand release of Titan Comics The Flash ‘souvenir one-shot’,  jam-packed with four high-speed stories featuring CSI Barry Allen, a.k.a The Flash, as he races from one adventure to another. Like their ongoing Doctor Who Comic, it’s a bumper full… Read More ›

• Dredd-inspired Lawgiver Convention returns to Bristol

  By John Freeman on 7 May 2015

  

    Lawgiver – the world’s only convention dedicated to Judge Dredd fans – returns this coming Bank Holiday, and it isn’t just dedicated to UK fans. During the first Lawgiver, people travelled from mainland Europe to attend. Taking place at the DoubleTree by… Read More ›

• New Commando titles celebrate the Gurkhas at 200

  By John Freeman on 6 May 2015

  

    The latest Commando releases from DC Thomson, on sale today in all good newsagents and via various digital outlets (7th May 2015), include the re-releasing of two special edition books to support Gurkha 200, commemorating 200 years of outstanding service… Read More ›

• In Review: Ron Turner’s “Space Ace” Volume 4

  By John Freeman on 6 May 2015 • ( 1 )

  

  Out: NowPublisher: John LawrenceOriginally published by Atlas Publishing & Distributing Co. Ltd The Title: A chance to read the much-sought after story “The Island Universe”, first published some 60 years ago – Ron Turner‘s first Space Ace story, serialised over… Read More ›

• Bears First! PM Buchan and Phillip Marsden parody General Election concerns

  By John Freeman on 6 May 2015

  

    From the pages of The Final BLACKOUT, Manchester-based PM Buchan‘s upcoming satirical horror-comedy anthology with co-creators Jack Fallows (Axolotl) and Phillip Marsden (Kerrang!), comes BKIP, illustrated by Phillip, the story about Teddy Bear’s struggle to survive in a world where migrant humans are undercutting good, honest, local… Read More ›

• British Comic Shop Releases (6th May 2015) – Bring Back the Secret Wars “Secret Artist”!

  By John Freeman on 6 May 2015

  

    Here’s our guide to new comics and graphic on sale in British comic shops today (6th May 2015), complementing our monthly list of new British graphic novels and comic collections (May 2015 list here). The headline event on the… Read More ›

• Out Today: The Conclusion of “The Chronicles Of Legion” saga from Titan Comics

  By John Freeman on 6 May 2015 • ( 2 )

  

    The Chronicles Of Legion Volume 3: The Blood Brothers is out today from Titan Comics, bringing to a close the impressive tale written by Fabien Nury, with art by Tirso, Zhang Xiaoyu and Mario Alberti. In South America, Gabriella De La Fuente is quickly losing patience with… Read More ›

• Sneak Preview – Between the Billboards & The Authoring of Architecture by Owen Pomery

  By Antony Esmond on 5 May 2015

  

    Created by Owen D. Pomery Published by Avery Hill Publishing 124 pages. Released 9th May 2015 Avery Hill Publishing are collecting Owen D. Pomery’s poignant and introspective series Between the Billboards that he previously self published. Added to this… Read More ›

• Preview – The Kill Screen Issue 3: Here We Have

  By Antony Esmond on 5 May 2015

  

  Written by Mike Garley Art by Josh Sherwell Lettered by Mike Stock The Story: “Here We Have”starts in flashback, to the surfacing of the techno disease introduced in previous issues and the attempts by the military to quell its course…. Read More ›

• Inkwell Awards Ballot open until 15th May

  By John Freeman on 5 May 2015

  

    The Inkwell Awards, a non-profit organization devoted to the education and promotion of the art of inking, invites everyone to vote for the industry’s best of the past year. The official public ballot will be available on the Inkwell Awards’ homepage until… Read More ›

• Cover Versions – When Music and Comics Collide!

  By Antony Esmond on 5 May 2015

  

    London’s Orbital Comics have just had a busy weekend. Not only have they weathered the once a year chaos that is Free Comic Book Day, but they have also just opened their gallery space up to Cover Versions – When Music &… Read More ›

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