A round up comic-related news – a launch party, a passing, more Kane from Paul Grist, and a new Tripwire
downthetubes News
First “Carol Day” collection, “Lance Hallam” now available
Possibly the largest book ever to reach the downthetubes bunker – and it’s absolutely gorgeous!
Image Comics “Creepshow”, collected
Image Comics EC-inspired, TV -inspired comic series, now collected
British comic art items, including “Robot Archie” pages from same story, span two Catawiki online auctions
British comic art online auction items on offer, some lots closing sooner than others!
Coming Soon: “Global”, a new graphic novel from the award-winning team behind “Illegal”
Coming soon, a powerful, hopeful and timely new graphic novel about the real effects of climate change
The 17th Japan International MANGA Award seeks entries from manga artists across the globe
Manga creators from across the world are being encouraged to enter this competition
Crowdfunding Spotlight: “The Kissing Gate” by Ally Fell
Check out this beautiful-looking follow-up to the award-winning “A Trick of the Light”
Games Industry Mental Health Summit announced for May
A mental health summit for games industry professionals has been announced
2000AD publisher launches new social media focus on its books for younger readers
A new focus for the 2000AD Regened and Monster Fun publisher’s Children and All Ages titles
Dark Horse Book announces massive Dave McKean collection, “Thalamus”
A massive collection of work by Dave McKean is in the works
Quantum, new comics anthology, launches, with first issue cover art competition aimed at promoting newsstand sales
Your chance to own some amazing comic cover art, just by buying a new anthology in your local WHSmith!
Early Bird tickets on sale now for this year’s Lakes International Comic Art Festival – Charlie Adlard, Rachael Smith and others join growing guest list
Early Bird tickets on sale, guests announcements, too
This week’s Rebellion Releases, 2000AD sees John McCrea return to cover duties
Two great looking new editions of Rebellion’s flagship comic titles, out now
“Comic Book Punks” heading our way in November from Rebellion, more details revealed
Coming soon a new book exploring the impact of comics on modern culture
Arrest of science fiction rights manager by British antiterrorism police condemned, prompts protest in London and France
Outrage in Britain and France after publisher’s representative arrested en route to London Book Fair
Valiant’s “Sergeant Storm” back in action thanks to Hibernia
The latest “Fleetway Files” from Hibernia is available now
#DrawColumbo exhibition set to draw the crowds next month in Hackney
Just one more thing… have you sent your submission yet?
Modesty Blaise, Trigan Empire original art and more offered in this week’s Catawiki International Original Comics Art Auction
British comic art is back with a vengeance in this weekly auction
An early Christmas treat for BEANO and Dandy fans, as annual covers revealed
Check out Nigel Parkinson and Steve Bright’s covers
Adelaide Comic Book Exhibition, “Language in Context”, explores global comics culture
If you’re an Australian reader of downthetubes, this upcoming exhibition should be of interest