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Retro Comics Feature – the Dylan Dog comic That Never Was, from Atomeka Press
An unpublished Dylan Dog project from Atomeka Press has sent fans into a spin
Artist Rufus Dayglo pays tribute to Garry Leach, urges support for Hero Initiative
Please consider donating to the Hero Initiative in memory of artist Garry Leach – and helping other comic creators, too
In Memoriam: Illustrator, Designer, Publisher and Comic Creator Garry Leach
One of the early artists on 2000AD, Garry Leach will always be regarded as one of British comics most influential comic creators
Comics on a Mission: Atomeka’s Dave Elliott’s thought-provoking projects for Zuiker Press
Dave Elliott and Garry Leach, the boys from AtomekArt, have been pretty busy over the last couple of years, and at downthetubes we were delighted to hear about their new series of thought-provoking graphic novels for Zuiker Press, tackling bullying… Read More ›
Creating Comics: Atomeka publisher Dave Elliott’s plan to save the US comics industry
Over the last few years, Atomeka Press publisher Dave Elliott has stood by and frustratingly watched as the US comic book industry continues to devour itself like the mythical Ouroboros, the snake that ate its own tail. Last week, he… Read More ›
In Memoriam: Comic Artist Alphonso Azpiri
Comic creator, editor and publisher Dave Elliott pays tribute to the award-winning Spanish artist Alphonso Azpiri, who has died aged just 70. He’s best known for his adult comics work such as “Lorna” and “Bethlehem Steele”, but he was also… Read More ›
In Memoriam: Comic Artist Gerry Dolan
When artist Gerry Dolan died last November I started writing this tribute, but for various reasons it got pushed back in its publication until now, and I can only apologise to those of you who already knew of his passing… Read More ›
Remembering Leonard Nimoy: The Day Spock Died
Fans of Star Trek and Leonard Nimoy‘s other work – photography, music and film – are in mourning across the globe with news of his death yesterday. WIRED Magazine has an affectionate round up of just some of the… Read More ›
Odyssey from Titan Comics – Out On Wednesday
This Wednesday – 6th August 2014 – sees the releases of mythological, military superhero adventure, Odyssey Volume 1: History Lesson from Titan Comics, and we’ve got some sneak peek pages to show off. Written by Dave Elliott (Weirding Willows, Sharky, Monster… Read More ›
The Changing Man: An Interview with Jon Haward
Lowestoft-based comic book artist Jon Haward has worked on everything from Judge Dredd to Spider-Man. In this chat with Matt Badham, however, the focus is mostly on Tales of the Buddha (Before He Got Enlightened), recently released by Renegade Entertainment,… Read More ›
Titan Comics gears up for New York Comic Con, new titles to be announced
Britain’s Titan Comics will be announcing brand-new comics and collections at New York Comic Con, along with hosting several panels and unmissable signings. The next wave of publications features special advanced copies of classic fantasy epic Marada The She-Wolf by… Read More ›
Get Weirded – Here’s a new A1 (and more…)
Here’s the rundown on three Titan Comics titles on sale from today in all good comic shops! A1 #4 WEIRDING WILLOWS: There’s a dinosaur from Hollow Earth loose in the Weir and she’s eating Farmer McGregor’s sheep! Can Alice and… Read More ›
Pat Mills “Accident Man” collected by Titan Comics, more new titles announced
Titan Comics has revealed another wave of titles by a host of stellar writers and artists at San Diego Comic Con 2013, including Pat Mills‘ Accident Man and strips drawn by Britain’s Paul McCaffrey – along with a new chapter… Read More ›
A1 gets weirder with second issue!
Titan Comics A1 #2 goes on sale in all good comic shops on Wednesday (10th July) featuring three great strips and available in three variant covers. With strips written by Dave Elliot and W.H. Rauf, and art from Barnaby Bagenda, Sami… Read More ›