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Andrew Cartmel’s Vinyl Detective Released

By John Freeman on May 11, 2016

Just released by Titan Books is former Doctor Who script editor and Rivers of London comic co-writer Andrew Cartmel’s new novel The Vinyl Detective: Written in Dead Wax. Titan have clearly got a lot of faith in this new title… Read More ›

In Review: Rivers Of London – Night Witch #2

By John Freeman on April 15, 2016

Rivers Of London: Night Witch #2 Writers: Ben Aaronovitch & Andrew Cartmel Artist: Lee Sullivan Colorist: Luis Guerrero The Book: Following a disastrous attempt to ‘recruit’ the witch, Vavara, a Russian oligarch turns his sights on Peter Grant and Thomas… Read More ›

Planet 55’s new animated series “Prisoner Zero” gets debut at Gallifrey One

By John Freeman on February 9, 2016

The big Gallifrey One Doctor Who convention takes place in Los Angeles this weekend, and there are several comics guest on the line-up as well as stars such as Fifth Doctor Peter Davison, War Doctor Sir John Hurt, Sixth Doctor Colin Baker… Read More ›

Rivers of London - Night Witch #1 Cover A by Paul McCaffrey

Sneak Peek: Rivers of London – Night Witch #1 (And Body Work Exclusive Edition News!)

By John Freeman on February 1, 2016

We’re delighted to share with you the first fully coloured look at the forthcoming Rivers of London: Night Witch #1 written by Ben Aaronovitch (Remembrance of the Daleks, Rivers of London novels) and Andrew Cartmel (Written in Dead Wax) with art by Lee Sullivan (Doctor Who, Judge Dredd) and Luis Guerrero (Doctor Who, The Troop)… Read More ›

Rivers of London - Night Witch #2 Cover A by Anna Dittmann

Rivers of London saga returns with new comic series, collections and sixth novel

By John Freeman on January 15, 2016

March sees the release of not only a new Rivers of London comic series based on the top-selling fantasy crime novels created by Ben Aaronovitch, but the release of collections of the first comic story, Body Work. Titan Comics Rivers… Read More ›

Character studies of Matt Smith by Richard Piers Rayner, tests to see if he could capture his Doctor Who likeness. "It's from a few years ago but there are elements here that I've never bettered," he feels. Art © Richard Piers Rayner

Road to Perdition and Doctor Who artist Richard Piers Rayner interviewed

By John Freeman on December 20, 2015

The latest episode of Jeremy Bement’s Doctor Who Panel to Panel podcast features an interview with Road to Perdition and Doctor Who artist Richard Piers Rayner, along with its usual selection of news items and a review of Titan Comics 2015 Doctor Who Holiday Special, a… Read More ›

Something for the Weekend: British Comic Shop Releases (20th August 2015)

By John Freeman on August 21, 2015

Here’s this week’s list of comics on sale now in comic shops across the UK. As usual, our list highlights the work of British creators and publishers. You know, thinking about the headline I’ve given this item, wouldn’t it be… Read More ›

British Comic Shop Releases (15th July 2015) – Damocles, Ring of Roses and Captain Britain, too

By John Freeman on July 17, 2015

Here’s this week’s (belated) list of comics on sale now in comic shops across the UK. As usual, our list highlights the work of British creators and publishers. Three Cinebook titles hit comic shops this week, including the latest Lucky Luke… Read More ›

In Review: Rivers of London – Body Work #1

By John Freeman on July 14, 2015 • ( 1 )

Script: Ben Aaronovitch & Andrew Cartmel Art: Lee Sullivan Colour: Luis Guerroro Letters: Rona Simpson The Book: Peter Grant has come a long way since first entering the special branch of London’s Metropolitan Police. With his hard-earned powers and a flair for… Read More ›

Titan Comics releases “Rivers of London” trailer

By John Freeman on May 18, 2015

Following up on its reveal of the first cover for its Rivers of London series, based on the best-selling novels by Ben Aaronovitch, Titan Comics has just released a special trailer to promote the project. The new comic was first revealed last October, and Titan… Read More ›

Doctor Who “The Good Soldier” comic collection out 5th May

By John Freeman on May 1, 2015

The next collection of archive Doctor Who strips from Doctor Who Magazine will be published in June, titled The Good Soldier. Wrapped in a gorgeous cover by David Roach, the volume features a range of Seventh Doctor strips I edited… Read More ›

Titan Comics releases “Rivers of London” Cover

By John Freeman on April 24, 2015 • ( 1 )

Titan Comics has released the first cover of the first issue of its all-new Rivers of London comics, based on the best-selling novels by Ben Aaronovitch. The new comic was first revealed last October, and Titan has now confirmed it will… Read More ›

“Who Beyond 50” Celebrates Five Decades of Doctor Who

By John Freeman on January 26, 2015

Hasslein Books has just releasesd Who Beyond 50: Celebrating Five Decades of Doctor Who, written by Brian J. Robb and Paul Simpson and introduced by Dalek voice actor Nicholas Briggs. Few television series have remained in production for decades. Fewer have… Read More ›

Historian and author Dominic Sandbrook head to the very frontiers of space and science to offer audiences the definitive television history of science fiction. Image: BBC

BBC heads to the frontiers of space and time with new Science Fiction programming

By John Freeman on November 6, 2014

The BBC has announced a number of science fiction-related programmes, including a new four-part series on BBC Two in which Dominic Sandbrook explores how science fiction has offered a revealing window into our dreams and our nightmares that will… Read More ›

Countdown to Christmas begins with Doctor Who Adventures

By downthetubes Guests on November 5, 2014 • ( 1 )

You know it’s coming… but some publishers like to get in on the Yuletide festivities almost as early as the supermarkets! The new issue of BBC Doctor Who Adventures, the magazine for young Doctor Who fans, is out today, Wednesday… Read More ›

Garth Ennis to pen new Johnny Red story for Titan Comics, Rivers of London artist revealed

By John Freeman on October 10, 2014 • ( 10 )

Titan Comics has announced its 2015 slate at the New York Comic Con Diamond Retailer Presentation, including the eagerly-anticipated, official, canon continuation of the Rivers of London saga written by Ben Aaronovitch and Andrew Cartmel, joined by Doctor Who and… Read More ›

Doctor Who Adventures announces “Summer Snaps” competition

By John Freeman on July 30, 2014

Where’s the most unusual place you’ll take Doctor Who Adventures magazine this summer? If you’re photographed reading the magazine in an unusual place, you could win you a Doctor Who goodie bag… Doctor Who Adventures Editor Moray Laing says:… Read More ›

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