More robot action on the way in September!
Simon Williams
Robot Archie rocks back into action in this year’s Treasury of British Comics Annual
Slug-fest! Sorry, we meant “Sludge Fest”…
Comics guest list grows again at London Film and Comic Con
Check out the growing comic creator presence at the next gathering at Kensington Olympia!
Forbidden Planet “Death’s Head” Mega Signing Announced
Marking Marvel’s publication of their new Death’s Head: Freelance Peacekeeping Agent collection, the Forbidden Planet Megastore in London have arranged a mega signing event on on Saturday 29th February from 1 – 2.00pm. Signing at the event will be Death’s… Read More ›
In Memoriam: Adam West
We’re sorry to note the passing of Adam West, the actor who played Batman in the iconic eponymous TV show alongside Burt Ward as Robin, has died at the age of 88. West is best known for his role as Batman… Read More ›
Cardiff Independent Comic Expo headlines with artist John Higgins, again promotes indie comic creators
Cardiff’s independent comic show – the Cardiff Independent Comic Expo (CICE) – returns this weekend, on Saturday 25th June, 2016 at Cardiff Masonic Hall. The event will showcase the very best in independent comic artists, writers, publishers, retailers, illustrators, craftspeople and more,… Read More ›
Cardiff Independent Comic Expo returns next month
Cardiff’s only independent comic show returns on Saturday 27th June, 2015 at Cardiff Masonic Hall. The Cardiff Independent Comic Expo (CICE) will showcase the very best in independent comic artists, writers, publishers, retailers, illustrators and more, from South Wales and… Read More ›
Death’s Head versus Hulk? Excellent, yes?
It’s annual time in UK newsagents and bookshops and one we think downthetubes readers will want to track down is Panini UK’s Marvel Heroes (2015), because in amongst reprints of the Marvel stories the company was once able to… Read More ›
Rock warrior Jon Mikl Thor heads for Simon Williams’ “Retro Tales”
After the appearance of the original Knight Rider star David Hasslhoff in his fab comic Retro Tales, comic creator Simon Williams has announced his next guest star – the legendary king of muscle rock, Jon Mikl Thor. “The one and… Read More ›
David Hasselhoff returns to comics in Simon Williams ‘Retro Tales’
The newly-formed Retro Comics Group – the brainchild of Wales-based comic creator Simon Williams – has managed to snag the legendary TV/Hollywood star David Hasselhoff as a special guest star for the comic title Retro Tales. The Hoff will make… Read More ›
The original Death’s Head returns in Marvel Heroes
A page from the new Death’s Headversus Hulk story by Simons Furmsnand Williams. Via Simon’s blog (with thanks to Simon Williams): One of Marvel UK’s most popular characters, Death’s Head, is set to return in an all-new story for Panini… Read More ›
Hulk versus Death’s Head!
Apart from a cameo confrontation between Death’s Head II and the Incredible Hulk in Marvel UK’s Shadow Riders #1 (a little in joke on the part of myself and co-writer Brian Williamson, at the expense of the often maddening demands… Read More ›