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• Furman Turns Japanese!

  By John Freeman on 28 June 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 28 June 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 27 June 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 27 June 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 27 June 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 27 June 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 26 June 2009

  

  Jeremy Briggs reviews Cinebook’s Biggles collection

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

  By John Freeman on 26 June 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 26 June 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 26 June 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 26 June 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 25 June 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 25 June 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 25 June 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 25 June 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 25 June 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 ›

• Scotch Corner: A New Daily Art Blog

  By John Freeman on 24 June 2009

  While the geographical Scotch Corner is (ironically enough) in England, on the web at least it will be firmly north of the border come Wednesday 1st of July. Six Scottish artists have grouped together to produce a team blog in… Read More ›

• Spaceship Away 18 Arrives!

  By John Freeman on 24 June 2009

  

  After a few printing delays, we’re pleased to report that Spaceship Away Part 18 – the British comics SF magazine inspired by space hero Dan Dare – is now available, and most prepaid subscriber issues have been posted. Apart from… Read More ›

• Starblazer Exhibition Details Announced

  By John Freeman on 24 June 2009

  

  As we’ve previously reported, top comics writer Warren Ellis will be headlining the Comics Conference at this year’s Dundee Literary Festival, but the Festival has now also released details of its planned exhibition dedicated to the 1980s SF comic Starblazer,… Read More ›

• Torchwood: They Are Coming Soon

  By John Freeman on 23 June 2009

  It began on BBC3, transferred to BBC2 and now Doctor Who’s adult spin-off, Torchwood is finally arriving on BBC1. The third season of Torchwood, which will run over the course of five consecutive nights on the BBC’s premier channel, is… Read More ›

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