(with thanks to Darren Morrow): News reaches us of an over 18s only comics event in Southsea in April. Taking place at the Festing Hotel on Albert Road, The Annual Review of Sequential Endeavours (Facebook Link) invites all comics makers. artists, animators and enthusiasts to enjoy a day of workshops, live comic creation, mass collage and, of course, some beers and “a bit of blether”.

The first minicon event organised by Portsmouth Independent comic creators and enthusiasts, creatives already involved include No Refund Comics and other local comics creators, but it’s already attracting the interest of artists and writers from further afield.

“The aim is to provide a varied selection of small press for free, swap or to sell,” say the organisers. “Producers and artists are encouraged to bring their work.” Animation creators are also very welcome.

The event kicks off at mid-day on Saturday 4th April until 8.00pm.

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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.

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