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• Typex talks Rembrandt

  By John Freeman on 15 June 2013

  

  Dutch writer and artist Typex is giving a talk about his biographical graphic novel of the great master, Rembrandt (recently  published by independent UK publisher SelfMadeHero) at Waterstones Covent Garden on Thursday 20th June. The novel, which depicts the artist’s… Read More ›

• Kick-Ass creator Mark Millar awarded MBE for services to literature

  By John Freeman on 15 June 2013

  

  Comic writer and film producer Mark Millar has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. He’s one of five people awarded for services to literature and drama in the list and says he is starting to feel… Read More ›

• In Review: Drowntown Book One

  By John Freeman on 15 June 2013 • ( 1 )

  

  by Robbie Morrison and Jim Murray Publisher: Jonathan Cape Out: 20th June 2013 The Book: An epic adventure set in a flooded futuristic London that hurls down-at-heel minder Leo Noiret head first into a web of intrigue, murder, revenge and… Read More ›

• Signature Publishing brings pirate fun to pre-schoolers

  By John Freeman on 14 June 2013

  

  Following on from the huge success of It’s… and Girls Love, Signature Publishing (publishers of titles such as Dinomite! and My Little Pony) has just launched Let’s Learn – a  new magazine that takes its winning formula into the pre-school sector…. Read More ›

• Time Out celebrates 75 years of The Beano

  By John Freeman on 14 June 2013

  

  This week’s edition of theLondon listings magazine Time Out features an exclusive The Beano pull-out, sponsored by MasterCard. The pullout celebrates 75 years of The Beano and ties in with the Southbank Centre Festival of Neighbourhood, which is sponsored by MasterCard,… Read More ›

• Eaglemoss releases Marvel Fact Files Wolverine Special

  By John Freeman on 14 June 2013

  

  A Marvel Fact Files Wolverine Special, a new oneshot from Eaglemoss Publications, goes on sale 20th June 2013 in newsagents, priced £12.99. Since making a brief appearance in The Incredible Hulk comic in 1974, Wolverine has become a favourite character… Read More ›

• Feast your eyes on Tripwire 21

  By John Freeman on 13 June 2013

  

  Orders for a very special 21st anniversary issue of British independent media magazine TRIPWIRE are now being solicited through Diamond – and the title will be available to order in bookshops at the end of this month. The special edition,… Read More ›

• Free Comics Family Zone at the Lakes International Comic Art Festival launched

  By John Freeman on 13 June 2013

  

  Free events and activity for all the family (even if they’re not all in to comics) will take place in the Comics Family Zone at The Westmorland Shopping Centre and Kendal Library during the Lakes International Comic Art Festival in… Read More ›

• Chris Weston covers 2000AD

  By John Freeman on 13 June 2013

  

  Here’s  Chris Weston‘s cover for 2000AD Prog 1837, available in UK stores on 19th June 2013 and next month in the US. The digital version will also be available next week worldwide via the 2000AD Apple Newsstand app. The issue… Read More ›

• A1 is Go, new trailer, preview art released by Titan

  By John Freeman on 13 June 2013

  

  [embedplusvideo height=”309″ width=”500″ standard=”http://www.youtube.com/v/u0LvgVWCYt4?fs=1″ vars=”ytid=u0LvgVWCYt4&width=500&height=309&start=&stop=&rs=w&hd=0&autoplay=0&react=1&chapters=&notes=” id=”ep7103″ /]The first issue of the new A1 from Atomeka Press and Titan Comics is on sale now in all good comic shops, and the publisher has just released this trailer and sample pages from… Read More ›

• Aces Weekly team head for London Film and Comic Con

  By John Freeman on 12 June 2013

  

  Showmasters has announced it is to host to a major gathering of contributors to David’ Lloyd’s digital comic Aces Weekly during this year’s London Film and Comic Con (5th – 7th July). Among the writers and artists in attendance at… Read More ›

• STRIP Magazine Issue 2 – Revised Release Date announced

  By John Freeman on 12 June 2013

  

  Much later than expected or planned, Print Media has just announced that the print edition of STRIP: The Adventure Comics Magazine Issue 2 should now be on sale in newsagents from Thursday 20th June 2013. In a statement on its… Read More ›

• Jim Alexander comics workshop announced for Edinburgh Toy & Comic Mart

  By John Freeman on 12 June 2013

  

  Comics writer and publisher Jim Alexander is to host a free comic book workshop at the next Toy & Comic Mart in Edinburgh in September. Organised by Hero Conventions the Mart will have other yet-to-be-announced guests along with game playing… Read More ›

• CD Comics ‘Surreal Murder Mysteries’ Return

  By John Freeman on 12 June 2013

  

  In 1986 there was something dark, evil and paranormal lurching in Banner Cross, Sheffield and it was on a killing spree… The full details of these gruesome murders were kept out of the press at the time, but now the… Read More ›

• Aces Weekly – back on your (computer) screens!

  By John Freeman on 11 June 2013

  

  The latest volume of Aces Weekly showcases some of the brightest talent from across the globe in an exclusively digital weekly comic art magazine – and its fifth volume, a seven-issue, seven-week run – has just launched. Published by David… Read More ›

• In Review: 2D Festival 2013

  By downthetubes Guests on 11 June 2013

  

  Maura McHugh had a wonderful time at 2D Northern Ireland Comic Book Festival in Derry last weekend. As usual there was fantastic hospitality by the gang from Derry’s Verbal Arts Centre who organised the festival. All of them, including the… Read More ›

• MCM London Comic Con Sees Record Attendance

  By John Freeman on 11 June 2013

  The MCM London Comic Con may already be Europe’s biggest comic con, but the show will be even bigger when it returns to ExCel London this October, organisers have revealed. “MCM London Comic Con will be soaring from 25,000 m2… Read More ›

• A Right Royal Appointment for The Beano

  By John Freeman on 11 June 2013

  

  The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay – better known as Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles, Duchess of Cornwall, will make guest appearances in a special VIP edition of The Beano, which goes on sale on this Saturday (15th June… Read More ›

• Improper Books announces “Knight & Dragon”

  By John Freeman on 10 June 2013

  

  Improper Books, publishers of the acclaimed graphic novel Porcelain, have just announced a new title: Knight & Dragon, written by Matt Gibbs, with art from Bevis Musson and colours by Nathan Ashworth. Knight & Dragon playfully subverts the story of… Read More ›

• downthetubes: Revamped and Renewed

  By John Freeman on 10 June 2013

  

  We’re pleased to report that our ongoing changeover to an all-new design for downthetubes.net is proceeding fairly well. The aim is to now make this the first ‘point of entry’ for downthetubes and wind down our ‘Blogger’ blog as soon… Read More ›

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