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DownTheTubes started as a platform for those looking for comic artists and writers, but it has grown significantly over the years to provide news, interviews, and other features related to British comics. Over the last two decades, many contributors have enriched the site, including myself, John Freeman, Jeremy Briggs, Matthew Badham, Peter Duncan, Antony Esmond, Alex Fitch, Joe Gordon, Paul Mount, Colin Noble, Morgan Spiceman, Tim Robins, Richard Sheaf, Owen Watts, Ian Wheeler, Steve Winders, among others. In addition to articles, downTheTubes offers information about events and links to various comics, science fiction, and other online resources.

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Amp Up the Action! Aces Weekly Volume 74 Starts Today

2 days ago | downthetubes.net | John Freeman |Stephen Walsh |Keith Page

Some of our regularly updated features• British and Irish Comic Conventions and SigningsLast Updated: 5th May 2025• British and Irish Current Comic-Related ExhibitionsLast Updated: 5th May 2025• 2000AD, Treasury of British Collections and Specials – 2025Last Updated: 20th February 2025SUBSCRIBE TO OUR SUBSTACK NEWSLETTER: We are publishing a regular round up of recent downthetubes news items on our Crucible Comic Press Substack.
Terrific Thessaloniki! A Special Report by James Bacon

2 days ago | downthetubes.net | James Bacon |John Freeman

Exploring Comics and More on the Web since 1998 on • The Thessaloniki Comic Convention, “The Comic Con”, is the leading event for the world of comics in Greece today – and the only one based on the authentic tradition of the great comic conventions worldwide.
“Sonic the Comic”original art up for sale

3 days ago | downthetubes.net | John Freeman |Stephen Walsh |Keith Page

on • Comic creator and archivist Lew Stringer is selling a varied selection of original British comic art on eBay this week, not only by him, a treat in itself, but also by Albert Pease, Richard Elson and Jimmy Hansen, too.
Dragons Descend on Morecambe, Lancashire, for this year’s A Splendid Day Out Steampunk Festival

3 days ago | downthetubes.net | John Freeman |Stephen Walsh |Keith Page

Coming soon to Morecambe, Lancashire – dragons! Well, as close as you can get any way, in the form of “The Age of Dragons”, a full weekend of entertainment for everyone to enjoy, brought to you by A Splendid Day Out, Morecambe, and Morecambe BID. A Splendid Day Out Steampunk Festval (ASDO) is always held either the first or the second weekend in June at the Platform Morecambe.
Countdown to Lawless 2025: An Interview with Aly Fell

4 days ago | downthetubes.net | Richard Sheaf |John Freeman

on • Ahead of Lawless 2025, taking place in Bristol soon, Richard Sheaf catches up with some of the guests at this major event. This time out, it’s artist Aly Fell…Lawless Comic Convention is a British based not for profit comic convention organised by fans and for fans, with a strong focus on 2000AD.
Artist Rafe Wallbank helps bring the Thirteenth Doctor to Big Finish

4 days ago | downthetubes.net | John Freeman |Stephen Walsh |Keith Page

on • Artist Rafe Wallbank is over the moon at being commissioned to create the artwork for the upcoming Big Finish Productions new Thirteenth Doctor series, launching in July, featuring the debut of Jodie Whittaker in the company’s long-running tie-in audio adventures.
Colossive Press Announces a Birthday Bash at Gosh!

4 days ago | downthetubes.net | John Freeman |Stephen Walsh |Keith Page

on • Indie publisher Colossive Press will be celebrating five years – and 66 issues, and counting – of their Colossive Cartographies series next month, with a birthday bash at the amazing Gosh! Comics in London, on Friday 20th June 2025. The guest list includes Sean Azzopardi, Tim Bird, Peony Gent, Gareth A Hopkins, Ed Pinsent, Miranda Smart, Lucy Sullivan, Olivia Sullivan, Joe Stone, and many, many more.
Countdown to Lawless 2025: An Interview with Hunt Emerson

5 days ago | downthetubes.net | Richard Sheaf |John Freeman

on • Ahead of Lawless 2025, taking place in Bristol soon, Richard Sheaf catches up with some of the guests at this major event. This time around, it’s Hunt Emerson…Lawless Comic Convention is a British based not for profit comic convention organised by fans and for fans, with a strong focus on 2000AD.
Creating Commando Comics: “For You the War is Over” - a Writer’s Commentary

5 days ago | downthetubes.net | John Freeman |Stephen Walsh |Keith Page

on • Andrew Knighton brings us another of his fascinating behind the scenes commentaries on his latest Commando tale, marking VE Day earlier this week, “For You the War is Over”. Commando 5853 is in newsagents now. Our thanks to the Commando editorial team for providing the pages featured here, published with permission.
Thousands flock to Portsmouth for annual Comic Con

5 days ago | downthetubes.net | John Freeman |Stephen Walsh |Keith Page

on • Over 8000 people attended this year’s Portsmouth Comic Con at Portsmouth Guildhall on last weekend, 3rd – 4th May 2025, which is being lauded as “the best yet” since the event began in 2018. The hugely successful weekend celebrated all things comic, film, TV and pop culture related in an event that was packed full of displays, workshops, panels, interactive fun and immersive experiences.