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• Summer Edition 2009 in Dublin This Weekend

  By John Freeman on June 29, 2009

  (via poopsheet and BugPowder); Summer Edition 2009, the first event of its kind in Dublin, is a free, day long fair where over 30 exhibitors from across the spectrum of artist’s books, comics and zines will get together to showcase… Read More ›

• Adventure Comes To… Kirkcaldy

  By John Freeman on June 28, 2009

  In these downbeat times, it’s rare to have something to celebrate – especially the opening of a new comic shop. But that’s exactly what’s just happened north of the border. Kingdom of Adventure, which opened complete with a visit from… Read More ›

• Razorjack Special Editions Released

  By John Freeman on June 28, 2009

  Limited edition book publisher Foruli Publications has just published two very special box sets of John Higgins’ graphic novel Razorjack, recently released in paperback by revived publisher Com.X. In Razorjack, a trio of college kids inadvertently create an unstable nexus… Read More ›

• Tripwire Annual 2009 UK Only

  By John Freeman on June 28, 2009

  Bad news for the publishers of ace comics and cult magazine Tripwire, whose 2009 Annual has been hit by distribution that mean the issue is not being carried by Diamond US. “We got hit by the benchmark,” says editor-in-chief Joel… Read More ›

• Furman Turns Japanese!

  By John Freeman on June 28, 2009

  After years of writing Transformers stories for the UK and US, writer Simon Furman has finally broken into one of the most notoriously difficult comic markets: Japan. This is no small achievement: very few Westerners have broken into the world… Read More ›

• Cameron’s A-Z of Awesomeness

  By John Freeman on June 28, 2009

  (via FPI Blog); Neill Cameron is hard at work on his latest project: The A-Z of Awesomeness. Well into its stride (he’s just delivered “Nina and the Neurons Neutralising the Ninky-Nonk with Nitrogen”, it was originally inspired by Garen Ewing’s… Read More ›

• Comics Artist In Residence at the V&A

  By John Freeman on June 27, 2009

  (via ComicBitsonline): Award-winning comics artist and animator Karin Rubins, whose work includes the indie mini-series Dark, Urban Beasts and Tales by Ghost Light, takes up her post as Comics Artist in Residence at London’s prestigious V&A Museum next week. Working… Read More ›

• Temple APA Issue 4 Online

  By John Freeman on June 27, 2009

  The indie British creators group known as the Temple APA has just released the fourth issue of their ‘portfolio’ comic, available free in hi-res PDF format from their Forum here. Intended as a digital showcase of British comic writers and… Read More ›

• In Review: Cancertown

  By John Freeman on June 27, 2009

  While regular downthetubes readers are well aware there are plenty of “graphic novels” on the market, they also know many are actually collections of monthly comics, better known as “trade paperbacks”, perhaps complemented by additional material such as pin ups… Read More ›

• In Review: Wasted #2 – Back With Bite!

  By John Freeman on June 27, 2009

  The second issue of Bad Press’ adult humour anthology mag Wasted is on sale now, cranking up the quality several more notches on its launch issue with some terrific strips from a wide range of creators that include Alan Grant,… Read More ›

• In Review: Biggles – Spitfire Parade

  By Jeremy Briggs on June 26, 2009

  James Bigglesworth, popularly known as Biggles, is one of those fictional characters that has entered the British public consciousness whether or not they have read any of the novels or short stories written by Captain WE Johns. The first Biggles… Read More ›

• Tube Surfing 26 June: Awards, Phantom Patrol and Steampunk!

  By John Freeman on June 26, 2009

  • Comics artist Francesca Cassavetti has confirmed her brand new 24 page comic will be on sale at the upcoming 176 event in London tomorrow (Saturday 27 June). Put your best foot forward and stride on down to 176 for… Read More ›

• Doctor Who RPG Release Date Announced

  By John Freeman on June 26, 2009

  Cubicle 7, producers of the new DC Thomson-comic inspired Starblazer game, have just announced that their Doctor Who: Adventures in Time and Space RPG will be released in October 2009. There’s no more details yet about the game. • Look… Read More ›

• The Furies Preview Released

  By John Freeman on June 26, 2009

  The full first chapter of Time Bomb Comics forthcoming graphic novel The Furies, written by Steve Tanner with artwork by Andy Dodd is now up and running at myebook. A dark, apocalyptic tale set in 2012, The Furies is also… Read More ›

• Storm Comics Thief Taker #2 On Sale Now

  By John Freeman on June 26, 2009

  British indie publisher Storm Comics (www.stormcomics.com) has just released Thief-Taker General #2, concluding the true-life stories of two legends of 18th century London, Jonathan Wild and Jack Sheppard. Sheppard was a petty thief who has gone down in legend for… Read More ›

• Moon Landing Anniversary Art Appeal

  By John Freeman on June 25, 2009

  

  Next month is the 40th anniversary of the first Moon landing (20th July 1969). We’re already planning some special posts to mark this occasion…

• Battle Picture Weekly Now on Sale

  By John Freeman on June 25, 2009

  Nostalgia fans are in for a summer treat with the release of a special Battle Picture Weekly collection this week, marking the return of the classic war comic to new stands for the first time 21 years. The second in… Read More ›

• 5 By 5 Festival Cancelled

  By John Freeman on June 25, 2009

  The mysterious 5 By 5 Festival announced for this year, which caused plenty of discussion on comics news groups on both sides of the Atlantic after it was wrongly linked with rumoured plans for a ComicCon in the UK, has… Read More ›

• Creator Signings in Bedford

  By John Freeman on June 25, 2009

  This coming Saturday (27th June), an all-star line up of talent will be in Bedford attending the five year anniversary signing for comic shop Close Encounters. Leah Moore and John Reppion (Dracula), David Hine (Strange Embrace), Adi Granov (Iron Man),… Read More ›

• Strip!: The Art of Rutu Modan

  By John Freeman on June 25, 2009

  Concluding cross cultural comics month on Resonance FM’s Strip! radio show, Roehampton University Illustration lecturer Ariel Kahn talks to award-winning graphic novelist Rutu Modan about her work, in an interview conducted live at the Jewish Community Centre in North London…. Read More ›

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