@johnfreeman.bsky.social
Publisher, downthetubes.net | Linktree: https://linktr.ee/johnfsfreeman | Comics, feature writer, editor. Credits inc. Doctor Who Magazine, Overkill, Star Trek Magazine
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If you've not really seen or owned any original comic artwork before, there's an item in the latest Phil-Comics eBay auction that nicely demonstrates how the process of creating an original pageβ¦
https://downthetubes.net/creating-comics-more-roy-wilson-prelims-in-latest-phil-comics-ebay-auction/
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Author, editor, and science fiction archivist Philip Harbottle recently published his 80th video on British Science Fiction, this time exploring the latest release of a single book: John Russell Fearnβsβ¦
https://downthetubes.net/john-russell-fearns-vargo-statten-novel-the-catalyst-in-the-spotlight/
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The latest edition of The Jester, the journal of the Cartoonists Club of Great Britain, features a daft Dalek cartoon on its cover by John Landers
https://downthetubes.net/daleks-invade-cartoonists-club-of-great-britain/
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David Robertson's latest comic anthology, "For the Record" is intensely personal, but very accessible...
https://downthetubes.net/in-review-for-the-record-by-david-robertson/
Art by the unique Bob Layzell, whose death, sadly, has been announced by his family. Sympathies to family and friends
Art by the unique Bob Layzell, whose death, sadly, has been announced by his family. Sympathies to family and friends
Art by the unique Bob Layzell, whose death, sadly, has been announced by his family. Sympathies to family and friends
Art by the unique Bob Layzell, whose death, sadly, has been announced by his family. Sympathies to family and friends
Art by the unique Bob Layzell, whose death, sadly, has been announced by his family. Sympathies to family and friends
30.01.2026 09:57 β π 89 π 21 π¬ 2 π 0Excellent news, well deserved.
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We've already received a lot of great applications for the KuΕ‘! Comics Residency in Riga. But we don't want to hear you didn't know about this, so here is a little reminder that the deadline to apply is in 4 days. komikss.lv/residency
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The University of Cambridge is hosting an in-person and online event with Jean-Baptiste Bernard on Tuesday 24th February, presenting his work "Sino-French Graphic Novels: negotiating heritages,β¦
https://downthetubes.net/sino-french-graphic-novels-in-the-spotlight-at-university-of-cambridge/
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Artist Neil Cole, curator of The Museum of Classic SciFi in Allendale Northumberland, has just published his latest retrospective β a short guide to the history of that most marvellous space hero, Flash Gordon,β¦
https://downthetubes.net/flash-gordon-celebrated-by-the-museum-of-classic-scifi/
Nice item on Gerry Anderson's "UFO", too!
29.01.2026 17:34 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0I should have read the whole article I linked to. My bad! Ta
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We're shocked and saddened to report the unexpected death of Vietnamese artist Vu Danh, whose incredible art had, for many here in the UK, only recently gained attention though his work on PSYComics "Odysseus" project
https://downthetubes.net/in-memoriam-comic-artist-game-designer-vu-danh/
There are two consecutive issues of TV Comic β Issues 795 and 796 featuring "Doctor Who" on the covers in the latest Phil-Comics auction on ebay | 795: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/277669332943 | 796: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/366145380691
There are two consecutive issues of TV Comic β Issues 795 and 796 featuring "Doctor Who" on the covers in the latest Phil-Comics auction on ebay | 795: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/277669332943 | 796: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/366145380691
There are two consecutive issues of TV Comic β Issues 795 and 796 featuring "Doctor Who" on the covers in the latest Phil-Comics auction on ebay | 795: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/277669332943 | 796: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/366145380691
There are two consecutive issues of TV Comic β Issues 795 and 796 featuring "Doctor Who" on the covers in the latest Phil-Comics auction on ebay | 795: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/277669332943 | 796: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/366145380691
There are two consecutive issues of TV Comic β Issues 795 and 796 featuring "Doctor Who" on the covers in the latest Phil-Comics auction on ebay | 795: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/27766933... | 796: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/36614538... #DoctorWho
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Tripwire Comics Presents alternate take on Sherlock Holmes gets a special collection, out in April
https://downthetubes.net/tripwire-comics-presents-sherlock-holmes-out-in-april/
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Barrow, host to the upcoming Barrow Does Comics event in April, is being stalked by zombies, designed by Charlie Adlard!
https://downthetubes.net/zombies-stalk-barrow-thanks-to-charlie-adlard/
The Monster Times #13, published in 1972, featured Spider-man on its cover and a centrefold Spider-man poster. The issue includes an interview with John Romita, but poster art elements were credited to Gil Kane and Steve Ditko. Via https://the-monster-times.com/the-monster-times-issue-13/
The Monster Times #13, published in 1972, featured Spider-man on its cover and a centrefold Spider-man poster. The issue includes an interview with John Romita, but poster art elements were credited to Gil Kane and Steve Ditko. Via https://the-monster-times.com/the-monster-times-issue-13/
The Monster Times #13, published in 1972, featured Spider-man on its cover and a centrefold Spider-man poster. The issue includes an interview with John Romita, but poster art elements were credited to Gil Kane and Steve Ditko. Via the-monster-times.com/the-monster-...
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New all-ages comics and graphic novels from publisher Mad Cave mark the publisherβs first foray into the Star Wars galaxy, written by Cavan Scott and Greek Pak, with art by Christian Colbert and Brentβ¦
https://downthetubes.net/star-wars-and-mad-cave-studios-announce-new-original-graphic-novels/
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Longtime Comics Industry Veteran Bill Schanes Returns to Comics with the acquisition of Budβs Art Books, with plans to expand and enhance the business model for fandomβs next generation, while serving theβ¦
https://downthetubes.net/comics-retail-industry-icon-bill-schanes-buys-buds-art-books/
This year we need to get back to our roots at BF and cover more DIY culture-style self-published comics. David's work is always good value.
28.01.2026 15:54 β π 2 π 2 π¬ 1 π 0I enjoyed reading this - need to plug it too!
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ICYMI: New Commando comics out tomorrow (Thursday 29th January) with a revival of "Harrier Squadron", a Warlord favourite, written by @jmswallow.bsky.social downthetubes.net/commando-com... #BritishComics
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Enjoyed this, time for someone else to: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12764622...
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Iβm selling this full set of Space Age Brooke Bond Cards, first released in Canada in 1969 www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12764912...
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Weβre sorry to report the passing of American artist Sal Buscema, aged 89, last week, just a few days short of his 90th birthday, his death announced by his family
https://downthetubes.net/remembering-sal-buscema/
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Dundee is getting a brand new comic shop, Lost Galaxy, with an opening planned for next month, February 2026
https://downthetubes.net/lost-galaxy-new-comic-shop-set-to-open-in-dundee/
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Thrill-Power is going global once more. Following Rebellion's partnership with Lunar Distribution, the monthly Judge Dredd Megazine will now be available to order through the specialist distributors catalogue
https://downthetubes.net/judge-dredd-megazine-is-heading-back-to-america/
"Pythia's Children" is a little something cooked up by Alan Langford, currently seeking a publisher, with a small amount of input from myself. Lettering by @robjoneswrites.bsky.social . The 30-page strip is complete; lettering will need completion
"Pythia's Children" is a little something cooked up by Alan Langford, currently seeking a publisher, with a small amount of input from myself. Lettering by @robjoneswrites.bsky.social . The 30-page strip is complete; lettering will need completion
"Pythia's Children" is a little something cooked up by Alan Langford, currently seeking a publisher, with a small amount of input from myself. Lettering by @robjoneswrites.bsky.social . The 30-page strip is complete; lettering will need completion
"Pythia's Children" is a little something cooked up by Alan Langford, currently seeking a publisher, with a small amount of input from myself. Lettering by @robjoneswrites.bsky.social . The 30-page strip is complete; lettering will need completion.
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A Limited Edition of Diana Wynne Jonesβs modern classic, "Howlβs Moving Castle" is on its way from the Folio Society, featuring artwork by Marie-Alice Harel, and anβ¦
https://downthetubes.net/folio-society-to-publish-breathtaking-40th-anniversary-edition-of-fantasy-favourite-howls-moving-castle/
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Book Palace are running a Comic Artworks Auction featuring a wide range of art from its vaults over on Catawiki, that includes 2000AD originals, Axa, Doctor Who, Modesty Blaise and other strip pages β andβ¦
https://downthetubes.net/book-palace-latest-from-the-vault-art-auction-ends-this-weekend/
Limited edition "New York" print by François Schuiten printed in offset on thick paper (2024) | Auction item (not mine) at https://www.catawiki.com/en/l/100815153-schuiten-francois-1-offset-print-type-12-new-york-2024
Limited edition "New York" print by François Schuiten printed in offset on thick paper (2024) | Auction item (not mine) at www.catawiki.com/en/l/1008151...
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