
Whether you’re a seasoned Time Lord or a new companion, The Official Doctor Who Colouring Book, featuring art by Mike Collins, will transport you to new worlds and dimensions as you bring your favourite characters to life.
Out in June from BBC Books, ahead of Ncuti Gatwa’s second season as the Fifteenth Doctor, available to preorder now, the book features stunning illustrations of the Doctor from every era, including the Fifteenth Doctor as played by Ncuti Gatwa, alongside iconic foes, epic scenes from the show, monsters and aliens, get ready to embark on a colourful journey through time and space – but be warned, it’s bigger on the inside!
Mike Collins – currently drawing Doctor Who strips for Doctor Who Magazine, among other things – has worked in illustration for over 40 years, drawing almost every big-name comic book character along the way, and is best known for his Doctor Who drawings for Doctor Who Magazine, IDW, Titan and two graphic novels for BBC Books, as well as writing and drawing Doctor Who online games for Tiny Rebel.

In animation, Mike has worked on shows as diverse as Warhammer 40k and Horrid Henry. He is the illustrator of two original graphic novels and has worked on many other books and magazines across various genres. Mike has also been a storyboard artist on TV shows including Doctor Who, Fool Me Once, His Dark Materials, Good Omens, The Witcher, Midwich Cuckoos, Lazarus Project and The Famous Five. In 2024, he was the artist for the comic tie-in with the concept album Croix-Noire.
• The Official Doctor Who Colouring Book is available to preorder now (AmazonUK Affiliate Link)| Out 12th June 2025 | ISBN: 978-1785949678 | 96 Pages
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The founder of downthetubes, which he established in 1998. John works as a comics and magazine editor, writer, and on promotional work for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He is currently editor of Star Trek Explorer, published by Titan – his third tour of duty on the title originally titled Star Trek Magazine.
Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Babylon 5 Magazine, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics. He has also edited several comic collections, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”.
He’s the writer of “Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies” for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs” with Dave Hailwood.
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