A collection of longform comic adaptations based on the “gods on Earth” theories of Erich von Daniken has been published in Poland – some originally released here in the UK in the 1970s…
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Cavan Scott, George Mann and Rachel Stott face Doctor Who “Panel to Panel” Mind Probe
With the San Diego Comic Con 2015 beginning this week, Jeremy Bement brings you some Doctor Who-related listening for your journey to California. On his ace Doctor Who comics-inpsired podcast Panel to Panel this week, Jeremy talks to writers Cavan Scott and George… Read More ›
In Review: Papercuts and Inkstains Issue 2
Publisher: Madius Comics Out: Now It was great to see a quick follow up on the first issue of this anthology by the people at Madius Comics. Issue 2 is a step up in quality and presents three excellent short… Read More ›
British Comic Shop Releases (1st July 2015) – The Spire, Uncanny and Asterix, too!
Here’s this week’s list of comics on sale in British comics shops, plus some news stand titles – our intent, as ever being to skew our coverage in favour of British creators. This week, in the world of 2000AD’s Rogue… Read More ›
Roads Not Taken: Renga, DC Thomson’s Abandoned Rival to 2000AD
Nestling for over 20 years on a long-forgotten hard drive incompatible with modern computers, we’re delighted to be able to finally bring you some of the work that featured in a stunning ‘dummy’ comic, Renga, commissioned by DC Thomson…
Alan Burrows covers 100% Biodegradable, the digital action comic anthology
Top artist Alan Burrows – best known for his work on Eagle and Red Dwarf – has provided a cover for the latest issue of the science fiction and fantasy digital comic 100% Biodegradable (Issue 9) – available now. The latest… Read More ›
Alex Paknadel and Eric Scott Pfeiffer’s “Arcadia” goes to second printing
BOOM! Studios sci-fi thrillers Arcadia #2 and Broken World #1 have both sold out at the distributor level and the publisher has rushed to second printings to fill demand. Arcadia #2 – the debut work of Lancaster-based writer Alex Palnadel – second print ships… Read More ›
Strontium Dog Fan Film: First Look
The first pictures from the Strontium Dog fan film starring Matthew Simpson as Johnny Alpha have been released. The film also stars Kevin Horsham as companion Wulf Sternhammer. The film is directed by Steven Sterlacchini & Steve Green, is based on… Read More ›
Happy Birthday, Junior Express Weekly!
Junior Express Number 1 is cover dated 4th September 1954, but changed its title to Junior Express Weekly with No.39 (cover dated 18th June 1955), then simplified itself to Express Weekly with No.74, before finally settled upon being called TV Express from No.286 (Phew!). Strips included “Wulf the… Read More ›
Si Spurrier, Rob Williams join Titan’s Doctor Who team
Titan Comics has announced Year Two of its Doctor Who comics – and the addition of top writers Si Spurrier and Rob Williams to the creative team. Coming September 2015, following this summer’s epic Doctor Who comic crossover event, the Tenth and… Read More ›
Doctor Who hits San Diego Comic Con – Literally, in Titan Comics Special
Cavan Scott and George Mann are among the creators involved in a special issue of Titan Comics Twelfth Doctor Doctor Who comic, which will be on sale at San Diego Comic-Con next month. Drawn by Rachael Stott and coloured by Ivan Nunes,… Read More ›
Sneak Preview: Doctor Who Nine #2 from Titan Comics
Wednesday 17th June sees the return of Titan Comics Ninth Doctor series, with the climactic second issue of Doctor Who: The Ninth Doctor by co-author of bestselling Who-ology Cavan Scott and art by Blair Shedd, with main cover art by fan favourite Alice X Zhang… Read More ›
Twelfth Doctor “The Fractures” arc finale debuts
Today sees the release of Doctor Who: The Twelfth Doctor #8 from Titan Comics, written by Robbie Morrison (Drowntown, Nikolai Dante) with art by Brian Williamson (Torchwood), bringing us the climactic finale of ‘The Fractures’ story arc! Here’s a sneak… Read More ›
British Comic Shop Releases (3rd June 2015) – Custard Creams and Gunsuits!
Here’s our guide to new comics and graphic on sale in British comic shops today (Wednesday 3rd June 2015), complementing our monthly list of new British graphic novels and comic collections (June 2015 list here). This week sees the release of… Read More ›
Sneak Peek: Doctor Who: Four Doctors #1
Titan Comics has released some preview pages from Issue One of their brand-new five-part weekly Doctor Who comics cross-over series – Doctor Who: Four Doctors , written by Paul Cornell with art by Neil Edwards. Due for to launch 12th August,… Read More ›
In Review: Surface Tension #1 by Jay Gunn
WRITER/ARTIST: Jay Gunn PUBLISHER: Titan Comics ISSUES IN SERIES: 1 (OF 5) PAGE-COUNT: 40pp PRICE: $3.99 RELEASE DATE: 27th May 2015 ORDER CODE: MAR151531 “WE ARE ALL MADE OF WATER” Months after mysterious corals drew 99 per cent… Read More ›
First Age Comics Top Ten Titles This Week (w/e 22nd May 2015)
Diamond has its top selling US comic lists, and so do the big London comic shops and many others. So here at downthetubes, we thought it high time we had our own Top Ten Comics chart documenting top… Read More ›
British Comic Shop Releases (20th May 2015) – Resident Aliens and Holistic Detectives!
Here’s our guide to new comics and graphic on sale in British comic shops today (Wednesday 20th May 2015), complementing our monthly list of new British graphic novels and comic collections (May 2015 list here). Top of the list… Read More ›
Twelfth Doctor’s Sonic Screwdriver competition in new Doctor Who Comic
There’s a chance to win a high quality facsimile of the Twelfth Doctor’s Sonic Screwdriver in the latest Doctor Who Comic UK (Issue 4), on sale Thursday 21st May 2015. Partnering with The Wand Company (also the makers of the… Read More ›
One Year On: How is Titan Comics Doctor Who range faring?
Almost one year on from launch, Titan’s Doctor Who comics range continues to perform strongly for the company, with estimated sales through comic shops continuing to be in the Top 300 comics, based on data gathered over on ICV2.com. Although… Read More ›