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Sneak Peek! A new humour comic, LOLZ launches from The77 Publications this weekend!

By John Freeman on May 30, 2024

LoLz, a young readers comic launches on Kickstarter this Saturday from The77 Publications, publishers of Blazer, The77, and more, featuring strips by top draw talent who have worked on Beano and other British adventure and humour comics, both independent and mainstream.

We’ll have more details on what’s on offer soon, but right now, here’s a sneak peek at the strip lineup in Issue One, courtesy of the publisher!

Head here on Kickstarter to sign up and be notified of the LoLz launch!

“The tRash Pandas” by S.P. Zero
Look out for an all-new “Derek the Troll” strip from Lew Stringer
“Kaiju Kira” by Brian Williamson
“Goldilocks” by Nigel Parkinson
LoLz – “The Cavyliers” by Steven Ross & Chris Hunnysett
“Matilda Atkins” by Mike Powell and Sara Millman
“Trevor and Derrick” by Matylda McCormack-Sharp

Expect stretch goals and plenty of ace add-ons in the mix when this project launchs! Head here on Kickstarter to sign up and be notified of the LoLz launch!

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.