RedEye Re-Launched

By John Freeman on May 27, 2009

Bugpowder reports artist and designer Barry Renshaw is relaunching his excellent indie comic magazine, RedEye.

First published in 2003 by Engine Comics, RedEye was dedicated to the independent British comics press. With the focus on UK creators, it covered comics, news and events that just simply wouldn’t show up on other magazines’ radar, due to lack of interest, knowledge or distribution.

“RedEye Volume 2 will be a monthly full colour PDF magazine available for download for £1/$1 at enginecomics.co.uk,” says Barry.

If you’re a publisher and have information for the next issue send your press releases, images, review copies and links to Barry via editor@enginecomics.co.uk.

The new e-edition of RedEye will again cover news on indies from across the world, previews of upcoming books, indepth interviews with legends in the industry and future stars, definitive articles on all aspects of the medium, reviews and feedback from readers.

“We’ll also be including, due to popular demand, a monthly Guide to Self Publishing Q&A for those looking for some advice,” Barry reveals, “an open submission for a 10 page comic strip each issue, and a rotating guest column from those in the industry.”

• Download previous issues of RedEye

This article was updated on 7th August 2023 to update the Engine Comics web link

John Freeman

The founder of downthetubes, which he established in 1998. John works as a comics and magazine editor, writer, and on promotional work for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He is currently editor of Star Trek Explorer, published by Titan – his third tour of duty on the title originally titled Star Trek Magazine.

Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Babylon 5 Magazine, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics. He has also edited several comic collections, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”.

He’s the writer of “Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies” for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs” with Dave Hailwood.