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• Taking “Stok” of Vincent van Gogh – SelfMadeHero’s new “Art Masters” title

  By John Freeman on February 25, 2014

  

  With London’s National Gallery now giving visitors a chance to compare two versions of Van Gogh’s iconic “Sunflowers“, there’s another unique interpretation in graphic novel form by Dutch illustrator Barbara Stok who explores the final years of the artist’s life… Read More ›

• Red5 offers Superhero, Doctor Who “Onesies”

  By downthetubes Guests on February 25, 2014

  

  Goodness me, how on Earth did we miss these? Not content with Batman-related mugs (“The Dark Mug Rises“), gadget shop Red5 are offering two superhero-inspired “Onesies”. Two Onesies celebrating US publisher DC Comics pantheon of heroes are now on sale… Read More ›

• New “Hilda” tale from Luke Pearson on sale next week

  By John Freeman on February 25, 2014

  

  Next week 3rd March) sees the release of Hilda and the Black Hound by Luke Pearson from NoBrow Press, the latest in a glorious series of wonderful comic tales for children. I first encountered the Hilda series as a judge for… Read More ›

• Tom Plant’s “Sunshine Bay” – Every Bit as Good as People Say

  By John Freeman on February 24, 2014

  

  On sale soon from The Beano and The Oldie cartoonist Tom Plant is Sunshine Bay: Not Half As Bad As People Say, two fantastiic, funny and beautifully drawn short stories based in the delightful seaside hellhole of the same name…. Read More ›

• “A Lovely Bloke”… Barrie Mitchell remembers Tony Harding

  By John Freeman on February 24, 2014

  

    Following up on his son’s tribute, fellow comic artist Barrie Mitchell recalls working with artist Tony Harding… I first met Tony when he walked through the door,  which he filled, at Link Studios. He was a big lad. I… Read More ›

• London-based Titan Comics seek new editor

  By John Freeman on February 24, 2014

  

  How do you fancy Working in Comics? (And no, I’m not talking about my regular appeal for voluntary contributors to downthetubes.net – news writers and reviewers welcome!) Titan Comics – whose titles include a whole range of titles from  Dan Boultwood’s It Came to… Read More ›

• Copyright under review in Europe

  By John Freeman on February 23, 2014

  

  The European Commission are running a public consultation on the future of copyright and they’re asking everyone – which includes comic creators – to get involved. The full consultation, which ends on 5th March 2014, is here: http://youcan.fixcopyright.eu The Open Rights Group,… Read More ›

• TItanCon Belfast announced for September

  By John Freeman on February 23, 2014

  

  (via Andrew Luke): TitanCon Belfast returns in September, with tickets going on sale now from £15. The organisers can’t say too much about who’s coming, but comic creator and self publisher advocate Andrew Luke tells us he can confirm several popular… Read More ›

• “Does Your Dad Draw for Roy of the Rovers?”

  By John Freeman on February 22, 2014 • ( 4 )

  

  Antony Harding pays tribute to his father, Tony Harding, artist on “Roy of the Rovers”, “Twisty”, “Look Out for Lefty” and many more classic British football strips…   During my school years, from time to time older kids would come… Read More ›

• DieGo to publish top, award winning Italian comic character in the UK

  By John Freeman on February 22, 2014 • ( 1 )

  

  DieGo Comic Publishing, the independent London-based publishing house founded by Giuseppe and Marcella Pennestri, has added another  Italian comic book to the public: Desdemona, by authors Giuseppe Di Bernardo and Andrea J. Polidori. The series is scheduled for presentation next… Read More ›

• Garo and the Birth of Alternative Manga – London talk announced

  By John Freeman on February 21, 2014

  

  (Via Paul Gravett): From its founding in Tokyo in 1964 to its temporary demise in 1998, the monthly Garo was a beacon for experimentalism in Japanese comics. Next Wednesday (26th February 26th) US comics expert Ryan Holmberg is giving a free illustrated… Read More ›

• London’s Orbital Comics hosts Liz Prince exhibition

  By John Freeman on February 21, 2014

  

  (Updated 27th February): London’s Orbital Comics is currently hosting an exhibition of work by  US artist Liz Prince, which runs until 9th March 2014. The exhibition coincides with the release of her latest book from Topshelf, Alone Forever: The Singles… Read More ›

• In Memoriam: Gordon Bell

  By John Freeman on February 21, 2014

  

  We’re sorry to report the passing of another British comics great – comic artist Gordon Bell, whose work most recently appeared in DC Thomson’s Courier newspaper under the byline Fax, but who is fondly remembered by many for his work for… Read More ›

• London’s Gosh! makes March British Comics Month

  By John Freeman on February 20, 2014

  

  London’s Gosh! comic store has announced a huge range of British Comics-related events taking place through March, all focused on creators, and British comics publishers – be they small or large – such as SelfMadeHero, Blank Slate.The store will also be… Read More ›

• Diamondsteel Comics seeks new artists

  By John Freeman on February 20, 2014

  

  Diamondsteel Comics, publishers of Scottish superhero comic Saltire, are looking for new artists for short stories, futuristic stories and children’s stories. “Diamondsteel Comics is always interested in adding the right artist to our group of talented illustrators,” they tell us…. Read More ›

• Lakes Festival confirms first round of guests, including Gail Simone and Jeff Smith

  By John Freeman on February 19, 2014

  

  Hot on the heels of announcing the final creative line-up for its 24 Hour Comics Marathon, the Lakes International Comic Art Festival has just announced a number of top comic creators who will be attending their event in Kendal in… Read More ›

• Frank Hampson’s “Head of Christ” model up for sale

  By John Freeman on February 19, 2014

  

  The sculpted Head of Christ created by the Dan Dare studios for Frank Hampson to draw Jesus for his Eagle, strip “The Road of Courage”, is being auctioned on eBay by current owner Dave Westaway. When Eagle artist and co-creator Frank… Read More ›

• 2000AD’s Alan Grant headlines National Autism Awareness Day event

  By John Freeman on February 18, 2014

  

  2000AD‘s Alan Grant and Scott and Liz Davidson will be at Stockbridge Library, Edinburgh on Wednesday 2nd April 2014 to talk about Scott vs Zombies – a comic based on the real life experiences of a young man, Scott, who has… Read More ›

• Doctor Who Magazine reaches record sales, and comic celebrates 50 years of continuous production

  By John Freeman on February 18, 2014

  

  Panini UK are celebrating after achieving the highest ever ABC figures for Doctor Who Magazine, which features news and features about the BBC’s top SF show, along with all-new comic strip every issue. No doubt boosted by the series 50th anniversary… Read More ›

• Thought Bubble announces first overseas guests

  By John Freeman on February 18, 2014

  

  The Leeds-based Thought Bubble has announced this year’s convention, part of their annual week of comic-related events will take place on 15th-16th November, and have announced some of their overseas guests already, conscious, perhaps, of the number of other comic… Read More ›

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