
In an episode of Panel Borders recorded at the Lakes International Comic Art Festival, and Portsmouth Comic Con, a trio of comic book artists discuss nostalgia and the future in their work.
In a Q and A hosted by me, John Freeman, artists Russell Walks and Rachael Stott discuss illustrating the adventures of the U.S.S. Enterprise in a variety of Star Trek books and comics. This was a fun chat with some great questions from the audience, so I hope you have time to give it a listen.

Plus, Alex Fitch chats to Dave McKean, about his recent collections Thalamus and Prompt – Conversations with AI, which include an overview of his career so far, and experience of working with new technology.
• Panel Borders: Star Trek / Prompt airs today at 5.30pm, Wednesday 5th June 2024, repeat broadcast 11am, Sunday 9th June 2024, Resonance 104.4 FM + DAB (London) / broadcast streamed at resonancefm.com / Resonance Replay stream on mixcloud.com / podcast after broadcast at panelborders.wordpress.com
Web Links
• More info: Dave McKean’s website, X page and Instagram
• Interview with McKean about Prompt at comicon.com
• Previous interviews with Dave McKean
• Rachael Stott’s Twitter, Instagram and website
• Russell Walks’ Twitter, Instagram and website
• John Freeman’s website – DownTheTubes
- About the Author
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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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