Injection Volume Two by Warren Ellis, Declan Shalvey and Jordie Bellaire is out from Image Comics on Wednesday (10th August 2016), on sale in all good comics shops and book shops, digital and physical. Once upon a time, there were five… Read More ›
Adventure Comics
In Review: Treves – A Restless Night
Writer: Tom Ward Art: Luke Parker Letters: Nic J Shaw Editor: Clare Lenton Recommended for mature readers The Book: Set before the events in the brilliant Merrick: The Sensational Elephantman, A Restless Night is loosely based upon a true story… Read More ›
In Review: Torchwood #1
The first issue of Titan Comics new Torchwood is on sale from today in all good comic shops and co-writer John Barrowman, aka Captain Jack, is urging fans of the show to “Get your copy and come on our incredible… Read More ›
Our Most Read Stories in July 2016: Top Marks for Action and 2000AD!
Apart from the downthetubes home page, here are our Top Ten stories on the site for July 2016… • Rare “Banned” Action Comic reaches £1320 bid on eBay We have The Guardian to thank for this spike in interest in this… Read More ›
Sneak Preview – Shaman Kane Issue Three
Tony Esmond reviews another thrilling issue of Shaman Kane from David Broughton
In Review: Namibia – Episode 1
Leo (Luiz Eduardo de Oliveira) and Rodolphe (Rodolphe Daniel Jacquette) return to the continent of Africa for more adventures of MI6 agent Kathy Austin this time illustrated by Bertrand Marchal with colour work by Sebastien Bouet. In this follow-up series… Read More ›
Don’t Miss Out on a Double Dose of David Lloyd’s Aces Weekly!
Not only is the terrific Week Three of the brilliant digital comic published by David Lloyd, Aces Weekly (Volume 23) on its way – out on Monday evening for subscribers – but Volume 13 is now available through ComiXology. David’s at London… Read More ›
Hook Jaw is back – and Titan Comics has snagged him!
(Updated 28th July 2016, new imagery added): Comics news site Multiversity Comics has delivered the news that Hook Jaw – the giant killer shark first brought to life in the pages of 1970s comic Action by Pat Mills, Ken Armstrong and Ramon… Read More ›
In Review: Kenya – Illusions
Kenya, Leo (Luiz Eduardo de Oliveira) and Rodolphe’s (Rodolphe Daniel Jacquette) ongoing series of spies, extinct beasts and strange flying lights that is set in post-war Kenya reaches a conclusion with its fifth book, Illusions, translated from the French and published by… Read More ›
SelfMadeHero’s Autumn 2016 Revealed: Motherless Oven follow up by Rob Davis out in November
A graphic history of Tetris, Rob Davis‘ eagerly-awaited follow up to his utterly brilliant The Motherless Oven and a superb-looking biography of Salvador Dalí by Edmond Baudoin are just some of the treats in store from SelfMadeHero this autumn. September… Read More ›
In Review: Kenya – Interventions
Kenya, Leo (Luiz Eduardo de Oliveira) and Rodolphe’s (Rodolphe Daniel Jacquette) ongoing series of spies, extinct beasts and strange flying lights that is set in the post war British colony reaches its fourth book, Interventions, translated from the French and published by… Read More ›
Eagle Times Summer 2016 Issue Out Now
The latest issue of the Eagle Society’s Eagle Times is available now, featuring: The Adventures of Tintin: King Ottokar’s Sceptre – a comparison of three editions of Herge’s picture strip story: the 1947 book by Casterman of Paris, its first publication… Read More ›
Graphic Novel Spotlight: I Am Legion by Fabien Nury and John Cassaday, re-released today
World War Two is a popular setting for comics, whether grounded in fantasy or reality, but is often quite a challenge to find the correct tone and balance when attempting the former. Originally published from 2004 to 2007 in French… Read More ›
Something For The Weekend: News Comics On Sale (w/c 27th June 2016): Mark Millar’s Jupiter’s Legacy Returns!
In terms of “event” comics out this week by British creators, the return of Jupiter’s Legacy by Mark Millar, published by Image, will be welcome news for many and comes in a variety of variant covers – including a smashing one… Read More ›
Sneak Peek: 100% Biodegradable #13 on sale now, features work by 2000AD’s Kek-W and more
The latest issue of digital action adventure and SF anthology 100% Biodegradable – Issue 13 – is on sale now, and features some great strips from a 2000AD droid and many other great comic creators. (I’m not counting myself as one… Read More ›
Paragon pays tribute to artist Stephen Prestwood with 64-page collection
The latest issue of top British indie comic anthology Paragon – a glorious 64-page tribute to the late artist Stephen Prestwood, who died recently – is on sale now, direct from the title’s official site. Featuring 64 pages of fantastic… Read More ›
In Review: DTHRTL Issue 2
Silent comics are always a challenge to read, and to review given that there are no character or location names to be used, but Bob Turner’s DTHRTL (that is Death Rattle to the non-text savvy amongst us) is definitely worth… Read More ›
Crowdfunding Spotlight: “Red Range” by Joe R. Lansdale & Sam Glanzman
If you haven’t already, then please do check out Drew Ford‘s to get the positively stunning Western comic Red Range by Joe R. Lansdale (By Bizarre Hands) and by Sam Glanzman (A Sailor’s Story) back into print. Combining an unusual… Read More ›
Something For The Weekend: New Comics On Sale (w/c 13th June 2016) – Mix With Some Bad Company!
Along with your usual fine mix of new comics on both sides of the Atlantic, how could we not direct you to the new Bad Company: First Casualties collection? It’s been a decade since the vicious war with the Krool… Read More ›
Mezolith Volume Two Cover Revealed
The cover for Mezolith Book Two, the long-awaited continuation of the much-praised, award-winning graphic adventure created by performance storyteller Ben Haggarty and storyboard artist Adam Brockbank. First published in The DFC comic, Mezolith got its US publication through Boom! Studios imprint Archaia with the… Read More ›