A limited second edition of this essential “Battle” comic companion is available now
David Bishop
New Cesare Aldo historical thriller on the way from a former Tharg
The third book in a terrific series of historical thrillers from a former Tharg is due later this year
In Memoriam: Comic Artist Kevin O’Neill 1953 – 2022
Marking his passing, we highlight some of the key aspects of Kevin O’Neill’s career; and fellow comic creators, friends and fans pay tribute
Hibernia’s latest Comic Archive, “Blazing Battle Action”, available now
Blazing Battle Action is the sixth in Hibernia’s acclaimed Comic Archive series, exploring comics history through interviews, articles and rare art
Coming Soon: Blazing Battle Action, a new British Comic Archive title from Hibernia
Blazing Battle Action is the next Comic Archive available from Hibernia Comics, and will officially go on sale next week
Early cover art by 2000AD’s Colin Wilson unearthed for ground-breaking New Zealand music paper “Rip it Up”
Some early work by 2000AD and Blueberry artist Colin Wilson has a familiar look…
Robbie Morrison’s debut novel, “Edge of the Grave”, out now, David Bishop’s “City of Vengeance” proves a hit
Two great-sounding historical thrillers out now from two ace comic creators
In The Spotlight: “Dani’s Toys” from David Bishop & Ruairí Coleman
Joe Gordon checks out a comics project that’s far from what it seems on the surface…
In Memoriam: 2000AD Comics Letterer Ellie deVille
We’re very sorry to report the death of prolific comics letterer Ellie deVille, best known for her work on many strips for 2000AD, but whose many credits included Judge Dredd Megazine, Sonic the Comic and more. Ellie, who was taken… Read More ›
Former Tharg David Bishop gets two book historical crime fiction deal at Pan Macmillan
For years, comics editor, writer, author and writing tutor David Bishop – perhaps best known to many downthetubes readers as a former editor of both 2000AD and Judge Dredd Megazine and author of Thrill-Power Overload – has been threatening to write a series of historical mystery novels set in Renaissance Florence. Well, now he’s done it – and the results will be published by Pan Macmillan starting in February 2021
Scottish Independent Comic Book Alliance Awards Entry Deadline this week
If you’re a Scottish comics creator, there’s still time to enter your work into the Scottish Independent Comic Book Alliance Awards for this year – but you’ll have to hurry, as the deadline is this Thursday, 25th April 2019. Sponsored… Read More ›
Final Doctor Who TV novelisations on way at last, but covers disappoint
Two long-awaited adaptations of Eric Saward’s Doctor Who stories Resurrection of the Daleks and Revelation of the Daleks are on their way at last from BBC Books, but the covers are, frankly, underwhelming.
Comics @ Edinburgh International Book Festival 2017
Tickets go on sale today for events at the largest literary festival in the world, the Edinburgh International Book Festival which this year runs in the Scottish capital from 12 to 28 August. As ever BookFest has a selection of… Read More ›
Blazing Battle Action – the story of one of Britain’s best-loved war comics recounted
In 2003, David Bishop, co-author of the newly-updated Thrill-Power Overload (and more) wrote a behind the scenes account of how trail-blazing British war comic Battle was created and nurtured, as told by those who were there. Commissioned for the Judge Dredd Megazine… Read More ›
Beyond 2000AD Celebration Signings Continue This Weekend across the UK
2000AD continues to celebrate its 40th anniversary this weekend with a number of special signings by some of its top talents this weekend in Birmingham, Edinburgh and Manchester – and these are just the first of many through the year. All… Read More ›