I’m delighted to report that downthetubes is recipient of “Best Comics Media” in the inaugural ComicsScene Magazine Awards, announced today in the digital edition of ComicScene Magazine Issue 11, on sale digitally now, a week ahead of its print release. Thank… Read More ›
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Blazing into newsagents today to you – 2000 AD Prog 2152
There’s rollicking adventure on all fronts this week in 2000 AD Prog 2152, an issue packed with peril for Judge Dredd and more, featuring a sizzling cover from Cliff Robinson
Art for first published “Judge Dredd” story in upcoming auction
The complete art for the first printed “Judge Dredd” strip from 2000 AD Prog 2, largely drawn by Mick McMahon – five pages in total – is one of the lots in the upcoming Heritage Auctions Comics, Comic Art and Animation Art auction in Dallas in November
Tricks of the Trade: Writing a Comics-inspired Novel, by Steve MacManus
Former Tharg, comics editor and writer Steve MacManus shares his experience of writing his first novel, The Sheerglam Conspiracy, a story set inside the world of 1970s British comics. 40,000 words long, it took 14 long months to write –… Read More ›
In Review: Invasion 1984
Luke Williams takes a look at Invasion 1984, plucked from the pages of Battle, released earlier this year… By John Wagner, Alan Grant (writing as Rick Clark) and Eric Bradbury Publisher: Treasury of British Comics / Rebellion Out: Now As… Read More ›
2000AD Prog 2150 – Jump on Board this Wednesday!
This week’s 52-page 2000AD – Prog 2150 – is a “jump on board” issue, with all-new thrills throughout, an issue on sale this Wednesday in all good comic shops and newsagents (and digital platforms, too) that comes alongside release date… Read More ›
Rok of the Reds returns in “Rok the God”, ashcan available!
Ahead of the launch of a much-anticipated Kickstarter to fund the next “Rok of the Reds” story Rok the God, the team behind the project have announced a free digital version of Chapter One will be accessible to all on Rok’s forthcoming Kickstarter (October 2nd – mark the date!).
Leam Comic Con returns next month
Five is the magic number for Leamington Spa’s comic book convention, Leam Comic Con, as the independently run show gears up for its fifth annual show to take place on Saturday 5th of October at All Saints Parish Church. The… Read More ›
Isn’t it about time the 1980’s Dan Dare stories were collected?
The 1980s Dan Dare stories came up in discussion over the weekend, which prompted me to suggest that if fans wanted to see them reprinted, then they needed to write to Titan Comics, who currently hold the license to republish… Read More ›
Mind boggling treats out now and coming soon from 2000AD publisher Rebellion!
This week sees the release of the first of two very special ‘Specials’ from Rebellion, alongside 2000AD Prog 2136 and Judge Dredd Megazine Issue 409 – the second following in just seven days. As well as the second terrific “Mind… Read More ›
Enniskillen ComicFest returns next month
Enniskillen ComicFest returns for its fourth year next month, on 10th and 11th May, bringing the world of comicbooks and superheroes to the town to celebrate sequential art and storytelling
Tea-Time Rendezvous: Thought Bubble moves from Leeds to Harrogate for 2019
Thought Bubble has announced major changes for its Festival later this year, moving the event from Leeds to Harrogate – a Yorkshire spa town famous for Betty’s Tea Rooms, RHS Harlow Carr Gardens and renovated Royal Baths development – and announcing… Read More ›
40th anniversary of Doctor Who Weekly celebrated in new audio adaptations of original strips
Two classic Doctor Who comics strips are released as audio adaptations by Big Finish next month, starring Tom Baker as the Fourth Doctor and Rhianne Starbuck as companion Sharon. Adapted from the comic strips by Pat Mills and John Wagner,… Read More ›
Jaegir is back! New 2000AD out today
With a stark cover from Raid71 firmly announcing the return of “Jaegir“, 2000AD Prog 2117 drops into British newsagents today – and on various digital platforms. This Prog is a mix of continuing trails laid and set up chapters, in… Read More ›
Lawless, Dredd-inspired comic convention, returns in May
Comic artists Ian Gibson and Jock and writers John Wagner, Alan Hebden and Alan Grant will headline this year’s Judge Dredd-inspired Lawless comic convention in Bristol this May. Lawless is an annual not for profit comic convention organised by comic… Read More ›
2000AD 2115 – Cranking up the Action!
Wrapped in a fantastic cover by Cliff Robinson and Dylan Teague, here’s another cracking issue of the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic 2000AD on sale now in all good newsagents, comic shops and via various digital platforms. The new Judge Dredd story… Read More ›
In Memoriam: 2000AD, comic creators and fans pay tribute to artist Ron Smith
British comic creators, publishers and fans have paid tribute to Judge Dredd artist and former Spitfire pilot Ron Smith, who passed away aged 90 early yesterday
More Lakes Festival creator interviews focus for new Podcast
The latest Lakes International Comic Art Festival Podcast is again bursting with interviews from the annual Lakes International Comic Art Festival in Kendal held last month, conducted by co-hosts Ian Loxam and Nikki Bates. Episode 40 includes interviews with Canadian artist… Read More ›
Leo Baxendale’s Sweeny Toddler, Death Wish collections on way from Rebellion
We’ve previously reported on some of the Treasury of British Comics titles on their way to bookshops in 2019 from Rebellion, but now the 2000AD publisher has released more information – and covers – for three of them. Despite the… Read More ›
All-New 2000AD, a Scream and Misty Special and Classic British Comic Collections on sale This Week
Here’s your lowdown on this week’s Rebellion releases, including the latest 2000AD (Prog 2103), featuring a cover by Adam Brown. Plus, don’t miss the Scream & Misty Special 2018, also on sale now – reviewed here! 2000AD Prog 2103 JUDGE… Read More ›