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• 007 Magazine to publish On Her Majesty’s Secret Service 76-Page Limited Edition Special

  By John Freeman on 24 February 2015

  

  George Lazenby’s sole outing as James Bond is to celebrated in a 76-Page 007 Magazine limited edition special. “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, the sixth James Bond film in the enormously successful series produced by Albert R. Broccoli & Harry Saltzman, and… Read More ›

• In Review: It’s Even Bigger on The Inside

  By Ian Wheeler on 23 February 2015

  

  by Tim Quinn & Dicky Howett Publisher: MIWK Publishing Out: 3rd March 2015 The Book: It’s Even Bigger on The Inside collects all the Doctor Who? Strips that ran regularly in Doctor Who Monthly and Doctor Who Magazine from Issue 64 until Issue 225, created by Tim Quinn and Dicky… Read More ›

• Marc Jackson’s “Duckless” joins Aces Weekly line-up

  By John Freeman on 23 February 2015

  

    Marc Jackson joins the still-swelling ranks of comic creators delivering strips for David Lloyd‘s excellent digital anthoogy Aces Weekly next month. “The comic is about the adventures of a young guy, called Duckless and his friends,” says Marc. “Duckless draws the… Read More ›

• #PicturesMeanBusiness: UK campaign to gain Illustrators credit for their work grows

  By John Freeman on 23 February 2015

  

    A number of British artists are actively campaigning for better credit (and, by default, better financial reward) for their work as illustrators, including comic creator Sarah McIntyre and  writer-illustrator James Mayhew. Recognition for illustrators is important on so many levels – not… Read More ›

• Sneak Peek: Rom of the Reds by Alan Grant, John Wagner and Dan Cornwell

  By Antony Esmond on 23 February 2015 • ( 3 )

  

  Preview – Rom of the Reds Written by John Wagner and Alan Grant Art by Dan Cornwell Published by Black Hearted Press Release date: TBC It’s great news that John Wagner and Alan Grant are collaborating on a new series… Read More ›

• In Review: Perspective for Comic Artists

  By downthetubes Guests on 23 February 2015

  

    By David Chelsea Publisher: Watson-Guptill Publications Inc., US (October 1997) The Book: Acclaimed artist and autobiographical cartoonist David Chelsea and his hollow-headed pupil Mug together explore the many aspects of perspective, the art of rendering the visual effect of… Read More ›

• In Review: XIII Mystery – The Mongoose

  By Jeremy Briggs on 22 February 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 21 February 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 21 February 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 21 February 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 20 February 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 20 February 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 20 February 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 20 February 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 20 February 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 20 February 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 19 February 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 19 February 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 18 February 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 18 February 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

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