Background notes to this weekend’s foray across 100 years plus of comics history
Richard Sheaf
“Robot Archie”, “Trigan Empire” art offered on Catawiki
Some fun items from the pages of Lion are up for sale
Comics Christmas Presents Past: The Perishers
A guide to The Perishers, including collections and collectibles
2021 Asterix Calendar available now
There’s things to plan for at last, by Toutais!
Creating Comics: An Interview with new Commando writer Colin Maxwell
Richard Sheaf chats with a newcomer on Britain’s longest-running war comic
When Comics Were King: Advertising in Eagle
A snapshot of comics as they were in 1960 by Richard Sheaf
Comic Creator Spotlight: Artist Walkden Fisher
Art for sale on eBay and elsewhere reveals an incredible and varied career
Catching Up with Roy of the Rovers artist Barrie Mitchell
Veteran comic artist Barrie Mitchell is still beavering away at his art board…
Never Iron Anything Podcast Notes: Bande desineé reprints in British comics
By Richard Sheaf If you enjoyed my chat with Tony Esmond on Episode #23 of the Never Iron Anything podcast, here are my notes for the show. Hopefully, there will be something here to pique your interest. Check out the… Read More ›
Dan Abnett talks Warhammer in latest Lakes International Comic Art Festival Podcast
Walk the worlds of Warhammer with one of its top writers
Missing in Action: The original Johnny Red War Game Figure
How Johnny Red blazed back into action, thanks to Warlord Games…
The Mekon does good for once – art auction aids Little Heroes
Artist David Broughton raises funds for a great cause with a one-off piece of art…
Eagle Times Spring 2020 Edition available now from the Eagle Society
Another enjoyable issue of Eagle Times is out now from the Eagle Society…
Eagle artist Frank Humphris rarities on eBay
Glass negatives of art and cartoons by Eagle artist Frank Humphris are currently being offered on eBay, spotted by downthetubes contributor Richard Sheaf
Discovering “Orbit” – Zambia’s unique science and comic magazine
This long-running title featured a strip by Syd Jordan – but you may never have heard of this Zambian comic…
Looking back at Lawless 2019, looking forward to Lawless 2020!
By Richard Sheaf As the guest list for Lawless 2020 has now been released, I thought I should collate my thoughts on my inaugural trip to the 2000AD and Judge Dredd-inspired event last year, which has spread its programming remit… Read More ›
Zoom Back to the 1990s, with Zig and Zag’s Zogazine!
Take a trip back to the end of the last millennium, and check out this short-lived but funny comic!
Meet “Chuff” – and Ben Racey, British Rail superhero!
Regular readers of downthetubes will recall how earlier this year we reported on Britain’s National Railways’ foray into superheroes with safety-conscious Captain Caution, back in the 1980s – but he wasn’t their only costumed crusader!
In Pictures and In Review: Asterix and the Chieftain’s Daughter – UK launch
Richard Sheaf reports on the UK launch of Asterix and the Chieftain’s Daughter, and gives the new adventure a thumbs up for its take on some of the saga’s younger characters, including newcomer Adrenalin…
A Nigerian Comics Mystery: Ron Smith’s “Sister Mercy” (and more)
Nigeria is currently enjoying a growing comics industry of its own, with numerous publishers creating both print and digital titles, such as Comic Republic, Vortex Comics and YouNeek Studios– and Lagos Comic Con, taking place this weekend, is proving increasingly… Read More ›