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• Happy Birthday, Number Six!

  By John Freeman on 21 March 2008

  Number Six turned 80 yesterday, so belated birthday wishes to Patrick The Prisoner McGoohan. Perhaps it was no coincidence there was a documentary about The Prisoner on Radio 4, ‘Britan in a Box’ and you can hear it on the… Read More ›

• Book Now for BICS

  By John Freeman on 21 March 2008

  Retailers and publishers are being urged to get tables booked for the Birmingham International Comic Show, which doesn’t take place until October – but spaces are booking fast. The event takes place on 4th and 5th October 2008 and is… Read More ›

• A Criminal Collaboration!

  By John Freeman on 21 March 2008

  

  An ex-career criminal and cartoonist have come together to launch a true crime cartoon website (www.smugglingvacation.co.uk) which introduces two unique drug smuggling anti-heroes the like of which may never have been seen before. The site serialises the story of a… Read More ›

• Cartoonist Jim Medway interviewed

  By John Freeman on 20 March 2008

  downtheubes contributor Matthew Badham has just interviewed cartoonist Jim Medway, a self-published cartoonist whose comics might best be described as anthropomorphic, all-ages fun. He has recently been invited to pitch ideas to the new anthology comic from Random House, The… Read More ›

• Torchwood from Titan – Brian Williamson’s New Strip

  By John Freeman on 20 March 2008

  

  The latest issue of Torchwood from Titan Magazines went on sale in the UK today, featuring a new comic strip, “Jetsam”, written and drawn by Brian Williamson, whose numerous credits include newspaper illustration for DC Comics, The Sunday Times and… Read More ›

• Tin Man to premiere in May in UK

  By John Freeman on 20 March 2008

  The UK Sci Fi Channel has announcded the top-rated mini series Tin Man, inspired by The Wizard of Oz and screened on SciFi Channel US last year, will air in May. As we reported last month and last year, the… Read More ›

• Actor Brian Wilde dies

  By John Freeman on 20 March 2008

  Brian Wilde, best known for his roles of Foggy in some 100 episodes of BBC comedy Last of the Summer Wine and Barrowclough in Porridge, but whose credits included several cult TV appearances, has died aged 80. Brian last appeared… Read More ›

• Star Wars Fan Movie Challenge

  By John Freeman on 20 March 2008

  The deadline for the next Star Wars Fan Movie is approaching. If you don’t have it circled on your calendar already, the due date is 27th May 2008. Get creative, get some friends together, get your cameras rolling or get… Read More ›

• Manga at Manchester’s URBIS

  By Matt Badham on 20 March 2008

  I approached the How Manga Took Over The World exhibition at Manchester’s Urbis museum, writes Matt Badham, with some trepidation. I’m not a massive manga and anime fan and certainly don’t know my shonen from my shojo. However, perhaps because… Read More ›

• Wolfman: Sneak Peek

  By John Freeman on 20 March 2008

  Courtesy of Universal Pictures, here’s an advance look at their new Wolfman, from their upcoming The Wolfman film, currently scheduled for May 2009 release in the UK. The make-up is the work of six-time Oscar-winning special effects artist Rick Baker,… Read More ›

• Freak Angels Live

  By John Freeman on 20 March 2008

  While we’re on the subject of digital comics (see Elfquest story below), just a reminder that Warren Ellis and Paul Duffield’s new digital project via Avatar Press, FreakAngels is now live. FreakAngels is a free, weekly, ongoing comic, which Warren… Read More ›

• Elves take Over the Internet

  By John Freeman on 20 March 2008

  (via BoingBoing): Every issue of Elfquest — perhaps the oldest independent US comic — is to be made available free online, part of an initiative by Wendy and Richard Pini, owners of Elfquest publishing company Warp Graphics, to celebrate their… Read More ›

• Captain Kronos Reunion

  By John Freeman on 19 March 2008

  Next weekend sees a special reunion of the team involved in the Hammer Films feature Captain Kronos Vampire Hunter in London (29 March 2008). There are still a few tickets left, and anyone interested should contact organiser Don Fearney immediately…. Read More ›

• Our Own Space Odyssey

  By John Freeman on 19 March 2008

  With the sad passing of Arthur C Clarke much has been said of the future that he envisaged with television news showing his fictional spaceships dancing to the strains of the Blue Danube from 2001: A Space Odyssey. Yet we… Read More ›

• In Memoriam: Sir Arthur C. Clarke

  By John Freeman on 19 March 2008

  It seems to be a really bad few weeks for the science fiction and comics medium, with yet another reminder that my generation is in “mortality country” (as Alan Moore describes it). Today comes the news of the passing of… Read More ›

• The Saint Returns – Again!

  By John Freeman on 18 March 2008

  Gentleman criminal and adventurer The Saint is to make a comeback as a two-hour TV film, reportedly starring James Purefoy (pictured), that could lead to the production of a new show. Media reports picked up by saint.org indicate Sir Roger… Read More ›

• UFO and Battle of Britain Dinky Toys on eBay

  By John Freeman on 18 March 2008

  A few Dinky toys for sale from me on eBay at present, with just one day to run, some of which may be of interest to readers here: • Dinky UFO InterceptorDinky Toys 351 – UFO interceptor from Gerry Anderson’s… Read More ›

• Art Reviw – 30 stars of tomorrow

  By John Freeman on 17 March 2008

  Glossy art magazine the Art Review showcases 30 stars of Tomorrow in its March 2008 edition and, although he’s not featured on the actual list it self, 2000AD artist Ian Gibson makes a play for some of Charles Saatchi’s spare… Read More ›

• In Memoriam: Cover Artist Walt Howarth

  By John Freeman on 17 March 2008

  

  Cartoonist Lew Stringer reports that Walt Howarth, the prolific artist of many British annual covers of the 1960s and 1970s has died, aged 80. This is Lancashire reports Walt, whose credits include work on Doctor Who, The Lone Ranger, Dempsey… Read More ›

• Keep Me In Caramacs!

  By John Freeman on 17 March 2008

  Sparked by a quick debate on a Yahoo comics group comes news that the British small press might be failing in its legal obligations by not sending copies of their magazines – however short the print run – to the… Read More ›

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