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That Alan Moore, He Likes to Draw
The Forbidden Planet Blog Log has just posted this fab wraparound cover for esoteric comics-magazine-thing Dodgem Logic #3 (courtesy of Knockabout Comics), featuring artwork by none other than Alan Moore himself, who as older readers will recall, once drew the… Read More ›
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John Watkiss’ Sherlock Holmes Art on Sale
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Windett Joins Comic Book Mafia!
Preston-based comics artist Dave Windett – whose credits include work on a variety of animated characters from Fox and Warner Bros. and his illustrations for the Norwegian book series, Magic – has joined the Comic Book Mafia. Lest you think… Read More ›
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Blast from the Past: SCAN, with added Alan Moore
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Ron Jobson In Book And Magazine Collector
The latest issue of the A5 size monthly Book and Magazine Collector is now in the shops and it has reached Issue 320. This issue has an article by Norman Wright and David Ashford on the artist Ron Jobson. While… Read More ›
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Panini’s Marvel Deal Under Threat?
Back when Disney bought out Marvel Comics, here at downthetubes we speculated Panini, which reprints Marvel titles across Europe, may find their titles under threat. Now, news site Bleeding Cool reports that as Disney has now finally taken charge of… Read More ›
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More Scottish Comics Events
As the afterglow of Hi-Ex slowly fades we have some advance notice of two other comics events in Scotland. The fourth Dundee Comics Day will be held at Dundee University as part of the Dundee Literary Festival on Sunday 27… Read More ›
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LifeSupport: Change Through Art Competition
What has the recession meant to you? LifeSupport: Change through art, a project of online guide to life, is challenging comic creators to express their view on the Globalization Crisis. Creators are being encouraged to create a photograph, film or… Read More ›
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Time Leech: Time Bomb!
The final instalment of a Doctor Who comic strip, Time Bomb, is live on the Doctor Who fan site, Kasterborous.com. Written by Christian Cawley, with art and lettering by Rick Lundeen, this is the concluding episode of the Time Leech… Read More ›
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Sci-Fi London Lines Up Comic Creator events
Garry Leach, Rian Hughes, Dez Skinn, Gary Erskine, Emma Vieceli and Simon Furman are just some of the comic creators who will be appearing at this year’s SCI-FI-LONDON event on Saturday 1st May. At last year’s SCI-FI-LONDON (www.sci-fi-london.com) the organisers… Read More ›
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Southport College Celebrates Eagle Anniversary
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60th Anniversary of Eagle – Part 2
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Where’s Me Flippin’ Jet Pack?
It’s the cry of many a 1960s child, wowed by future visions featured in comic strips and TV shows like Captain Scarlet. Well, it seems that, finally, the future is here, thanks to the Martin Aircraft Company… Last year, the… Read More ›
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CD24 Launches Alameda Web Comic
UK indie publisher CD24 has just launched Alameda, a new weekly web comic by Tony Wicks. “John Higgs is no longer a participant in the rat race,” says Tony of the story. “He’s living the life he always wanted, with… Read More ›
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Elephantmen: more details on film emerge
Following up on our previous story about Comicraft/Active Images Elephantmen, more details have been released about the planned film of the comic created by top British creator and former Marvel UK Group Editor Richard Starkings. Comicraft has now officially announced… Read More ›
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Charity shop’s first-edition Beano find
The Scotsman reports today that a rare first-edition Beano annual from the 1930s is set to make a small fortune for Cancer Research UK after it turned up in a pile of donations at their St. Andrews shop. The annual,… Read More ›
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Torchwood star pens new comic
The new issue of Titan’s official Torchwood magazine – on sale in the UK on Thursday 15th April – plays host to an exclusive Torchwood comic strip penned by series star and fan-favourite, Gareth David-Lloyd and drawn by award-winning artist… Read More ›
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Cornell Takes on Action Comics
Hugo Award-nominated, top British comics creator Paul Cornell – whose credits include Captain Britain and MI13 and Doctor Who – has just been announced as the writer of DC Comics prestigious Superman title, Action Comics. Paul Cornell will join interior… Read More ›
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In Review: Harker 11
The Plot: Another body has been discovered, but the killer has been careless. DCI Harker makes his move, determined to expose the murderer and take him in. But never mind all that! The Goths are three goals down and only… Read More ›
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New Doctor Who a "Half Witted Clown"
With new Doctor Who Matt Smith now on our screens, reaction to this latest regeneration seems to have been generally positive. But to hear a new Doctor described as a “pantomime character” or “a looney” may come as a surprize…. Read More ›
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2000AD ›
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New 2000AD out today, first guests announced for 50 Years anniversary event March
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Halloween Thrills ahead from 2000AD and Scream!
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2000AD announces 50th Anniversary Event next March
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Auctions ›
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Auction Spotlight: Vintage cartoon art by Victorian Punch legend, John Leech
4 November 2026
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Fierce Bidding on British comic collectables in latest Phil-Comics eBay auction
30 October 2026
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Buster comic art, Doctor Who fan rarities and more on offer in latest Phil-Comics auction
3 October 2026
British Comics ›
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Accent UK Comic Anthologies re-released as free digital downloads
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Doctor Who Chronicles tackles The Sea Devils, explores the comic artist of Gerry Haylock
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Crowdfunding Spotlight: Singularity Issue Three
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British Comics - Collections ›
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The Collected Cloak sells out, but more copies are on the way
20 October 2026
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Bear Alley collects classic Sexton Blake comic strips
8 October 2026
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6000 Not Out: A Chat with Commando writer Ferg Handley
7 October 2026
British Comics - Newspaper Strips ›
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Second Volume of David Wright’s early newspaper strip, “Judy” on course from Slingsby Bros. Ink!
18 September 2026
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Meet Dan Dare – And Son!
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Help ma Boab! Oor Wullie is 90!
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6000 Not Out: A Chat with Commando writer Bill Graham
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6000 Not Out: A Chat with Commando cover artist Graeme Neil Reid
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6000 Not Out: A Chat with Commando Editor Kate McAuliffe
5 October 2026
Creating Comics ›
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More Government Action Needed to support British Comic industry, says Comic Book UK
7 November 2026
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Available Now: Conversations with Denys Cowan, from University Press of Mississippi
4 November 2026
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New EAGLE Times dives into “Heros the Spartan”, and a Dan Dare artist’s contract!
3 November 2026
Events ›
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Ray Harryhausen: Myths in Motion exhibition pulls in the crowds
9 November 2026
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5th Annual Friends of The Elephantmen Charity Prize Draw raises over £2300 so far
5 November 2026
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Graphic novels among the nominations for 2027 Carnegies
3 November 2026
Exhibitions ›
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Looking Back on LICAF 2026
13 October 2026
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The Henry Ford Launches Artemis Adventure with LEGO Bricks, An Interactive space exhibition
13 September 2026
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Don’t miss The Magic of David McKee Exhibition in Lymington
19 August 2026



