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• Weighing in with Big Punch Studios

  By Antony Esmond on April 17, 2016

  

  Over the last few years, British indie publisher Big Punch Studios have shown that they are turning into one of the most interesting and original small press outfits on the scene. They’re a breeding ground for originality both in content and… Read More ›

• 22 Pages From Scottish History at Paisley Museum

  By Jeremy Briggs on April 16, 2016

  

  Scottish history is being reinterpreted in a range of comic styles in the 22 Pages: Scenes From Scottish History that is currently on at the Paisley Museum. The free exhibition was created by Magic Torch Comics and features 22 pieces… Read More ›

• In Review: ​Rivers Of London – Night Witch #2

  By John Freeman on April 15, 2016

  

  Rivers Of London: Night Witch #2 Writers: Ben Aaronovitch & Andrew Cartmel Artist: Lee Sullivan Colorist: Luis Guerrero The Book: Following a disastrous attempt to ‘recruit’ the witch, Vavara, a Russian oligarch turns his sights on Peter Grant and Thomas… Read More ›

• Robert Crumb “Art & Beauty” Exhibition Opens at David Zwirner Gallery in London

  By John Freeman on April 15, 2016

  

  The David Zwirner Gallery, located in London’s Mayfair, held a launch for its R. Crumb Art & Beauty exhibition which features drawings from the latest edition of Robert Crumb’s Art & Beauty Magazine and runs until 2nd June 2016. Tripwire was lucky… Read More ›

• New Comics On Sale Now (Comic Shops and Newsagents) – No Hit or Mything! (w/c 11th Aril 2016)

  By John Freeman on April 15, 2016

  

  It’s a busy week here in the downthetubes dungeon, so apologies for a shorter than usual round up of new comics! I’m busy plugging away at behind the scenes work to promote both the upcoming Lakes International Comic Art Festival,… Read More ›

• Comic Creators at London Book Fair: Video

  By John Freeman on April 15, 2016

  

  The London Book Fair took place this week and a number of comic creators were at the event, signing, engaged in events or taking part in panels, including Pat Mills, Leah Moore, Paul Gravett and Jessica Martin. A number of… Read More ›

• House of Illustration “Women Making Girls’ Comics” Event Tomorrow

  By John Freeman on April 15, 2016

  

  London’s House of Illustration will be shining a spotlight on the work of women creators from the ‘Golden Age’ of British comics aimed at younger female audiences, with Jenni Scott, Mel Gibson and David Roach tomorrow afternoon (16th April 2016). The women writers… Read More ›

• Daredevil TV show criticism paves way for ground-breaking improvements for Netflix blind viewers

  By John Freeman on April 15, 2016

  

  Last year, streaming subscription channel Netflix ran into trouble when Marvel’s Daredevil, its series about blind superhero Matt Murdock, debuted without audio descriptions for blind viewers. Netflix quickly responded to the criticism and added audio description tracks for Daredevil – and other select titles. Now, Netflix has… Read More ›

• Torchwood Returns to Comics, Titan to publish new adventures

  By John Freeman on April 14, 2016

  

  Titan Comics has announced that Doctor Who TV spinoff Torchwood is back, in an all-new ongoing comic series starring the daring Captain Jack Harkness and Gwen Cooper. Written by Captain Jack himself – John Barrowman – and Carole E. Barrowman, and with… Read More ›

• The Eagle at 66: A Boy’s Eye View

  By downthetubes Guests on April 14, 2016 • ( 2 )

  

  On a day that marks the sixty-six years since Eagle first appeared on the nation’s bookstalls, we’re delighted to present this article by David Slinn on the enormous impact the boys’ paper made on its debut in April 1950. Not… Read More ›

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