John Freeman
@johnfreeman.bsky.social
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Master Replicas has opened preorders for its Limited Edition Doctor Who display case, featuring a complete set of 1:21 figurines of all 17 Doctors, in an acrylic TARDIS shelving unit
https://downthetubes.net/preorders-open-for-master-replicas-limited-edition-tardis-figure-set-and-case/
https://downthetubes.net/preorders-open-for-master-replicas-limited-edition-tardis-figure-set-and-case/
November 27, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Master Replicas has opened preorders for its Limited Edition Doctor Who display case, featuring a complete set of 1:21 figurines of all 17 Doctors, in an acrylic TARDIS shelving unit
https://downthetubes.net/preorders-open-for-master-replicas-limited-edition-tardis-figure-set-and-case/
https://downthetubes.net/preorders-open-for-master-replicas-limited-edition-tardis-figure-set-and-case/
Bagpuss is back! Threewise’s Michael Ford reveals how Britain’s best-loved cat is heading for the big screen: www.brandsuntapped.com/bagpuss-is-b...
Bagpuss is back! Threewise’s Michael Ford reveals how Britain’s best-loved cat is heading for the big screen - Brands Untapped
“Essentially, Bagpuss was Toy Story before Toy Story…” Michael Ford on the the saggy-old cat’s return…
www.brandsuntapped.com
November 27, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Bagpuss is back! Threewise’s Michael Ford reveals how Britain’s best-loved cat is heading for the big screen: www.brandsuntapped.com/bagpuss-is-b...
"Galaxus, The Thing from Outer Space" was an adventure strip that featured in the weekly comic Buster in the late 1960s a – a classic vintage SF adventure strip yet to be lined up for collection by the strip’s…
https://downthetubes.net/who-remembers-busters-galaxus-the-thing-from-outer-space/
https://downthetubes.net/who-remembers-busters-galaxus-the-thing-from-outer-space/
November 27, 2025 at 9:07 AM
"Galaxus, The Thing from Outer Space" was an adventure strip that featured in the weekly comic Buster in the late 1960s a – a classic vintage SF adventure strip yet to be lined up for collection by the strip’s…
https://downthetubes.net/who-remembers-busters-galaxus-the-thing-from-outer-space/
https://downthetubes.net/who-remembers-busters-galaxus-the-thing-from-outer-space/
A major new “Judge Dredd” arrives this week, Nick Percival’s suitably creepy cover a dead giveaway that it’s a grim tale – as if “And to the Sea Return” hadn’t been dark enough for you all!
https://downthetubes.net/dark-times-ahead-for-judge-dredd/
https://downthetubes.net/dark-times-ahead-for-judge-dredd/
November 27, 2025 at 7:01 AM
A major new “Judge Dredd” arrives this week, Nick Percival’s suitably creepy cover a dead giveaway that it’s a grim tale – as if “And to the Sea Return” hadn’t been dark enough for you all!
https://downthetubes.net/dark-times-ahead-for-judge-dredd/
https://downthetubes.net/dark-times-ahead-for-judge-dredd/
Reposted by John Freeman
Propstore’s annual live auction of film and television memorabilia takes place in London next month, and includes one of Ron Embleton’s end credit artworks created for Gerry and Sylvia…
https://downthetubes.net/iconic-ron-embleton-captain-scarlet-art-included-in-upcoming-propstore-auction/
https://downthetubes.net/iconic-ron-embleton-captain-scarlet-art-included-in-upcoming-propstore-auction/
November 26, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Propstore’s annual live auction of film and television memorabilia takes place in London next month, and includes one of Ron Embleton’s end credit artworks created for Gerry and Sylvia…
https://downthetubes.net/iconic-ron-embleton-captain-scarlet-art-included-in-upcoming-propstore-auction/
https://downthetubes.net/iconic-ron-embleton-captain-scarlet-art-included-in-upcoming-propstore-auction/
"A Hasty Exit" (1942) - art by Dean Cornwell (1892–1960)
November 26, 2025 at 4:19 PM
"A Hasty Exit" (1942) - art by Dean Cornwell (1892–1960)
Reposted by John Freeman
I've written a big piece for the Observer about the Big C. Would be lovely if you find time to read it sometime and feel free to share.
observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
‘He suggested we go to a quiet room to talk. I knew that was not good news’ | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 2:11 PM
I've written a big piece for the Observer about the Big C. Would be lovely if you find time to read it sometime and feel free to share.
observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
Propstore’s annual live auction of film and television memorabilia takes place in London next month, and includes one of Ron Embleton’s end credit artworks created for Gerry and Sylvia…
https://downthetubes.net/iconic-ron-embleton-captain-scarlet-art-included-in-upcoming-propstore-auction/
https://downthetubes.net/iconic-ron-embleton-captain-scarlet-art-included-in-upcoming-propstore-auction/
November 26, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Propstore’s annual live auction of film and television memorabilia takes place in London next month, and includes one of Ron Embleton’s end credit artworks created for Gerry and Sylvia…
https://downthetubes.net/iconic-ron-embleton-captain-scarlet-art-included-in-upcoming-propstore-auction/
https://downthetubes.net/iconic-ron-embleton-captain-scarlet-art-included-in-upcoming-propstore-auction/
Marred only by the abject failure of whoever maintains the WCML to factor cold weather into running a railway, an otherwise excellent birthday break over the weekend in the Highlands, including a trip to the Highland Wildlife Park
November 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Marred only by the abject failure of whoever maintains the WCML to factor cold weather into running a railway, an otherwise excellent birthday break over the weekend in the Highlands, including a trip to the Highland Wildlife Park
Star Trek: The Motion Picture hand-painted Andrew Probert Travel Pod and Orbital Office Complex Design: propstoreauction.com/lot-details/...
November 26, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Star Trek: The Motion Picture hand-painted Andrew Probert Travel Pod and Orbital Office Complex Design: propstoreauction.com/lot-details/...
British indie comic creator and artist Dan Butcher, perhaps best known for his brilliant Vanguard superhero series, is currently running a Kickstarter for his equally enjoyable 1980s-inspired action comic Vyper – VYPER – Red Shadow.
https://downthetubes.net/crowdfunding-spotlight-vyper-red-shadow/
https://downthetubes.net/crowdfunding-spotlight-vyper-red-shadow/
November 26, 2025 at 8:00 AM
British indie comic creator and artist Dan Butcher, perhaps best known for his brilliant Vanguard superhero series, is currently running a Kickstarter for his equally enjoyable 1980s-inspired action comic Vyper – VYPER – Red Shadow.
https://downthetubes.net/crowdfunding-spotlight-vyper-red-shadow/
https://downthetubes.net/crowdfunding-spotlight-vyper-red-shadow/
Enter The Madman's Gallery…
Enter The Madman’s Gallery…
Discover the strangest paintings, sculptures, drawings and other artistic oddities ever made…
downthetubes.net
November 25, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Enter The Madman's Gallery…
While we try to maintain older articles behind the scenes on downthetubes on a fairly regular basis - removing dead links, for example – it's rare for updates to throw up a new mystery...
https://downthetubes.net/starblazer-cover-artist-identified-and-a-cover-mystery/
https://downthetubes.net/starblazer-cover-artist-identified-and-a-cover-mystery/
November 24, 2025 at 7:30 AM
While we try to maintain older articles behind the scenes on downthetubes on a fairly regular basis - removing dead links, for example – it's rare for updates to throw up a new mystery...
https://downthetubes.net/starblazer-cover-artist-identified-and-a-cover-mystery/
https://downthetubes.net/starblazer-cover-artist-identified-and-a-cover-mystery/
Reposted by John Freeman
Sneaking up next week…
November 22, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Sneaking up next week…
Issue 5 of Sonic the Comic: Reillustrated, a fan-led project to recreate favourite Sonic the Comic strips with a different artist for each panel, has just been released
https://downthetubes.net/sonic-the-comic-reillustrated-fan-project-continues/
https://downthetubes.net/sonic-the-comic-reillustrated-fan-project-continues/
November 23, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Issue 5 of Sonic the Comic: Reillustrated, a fan-led project to recreate favourite Sonic the Comic strips with a different artist for each panel, has just been released
https://downthetubes.net/sonic-the-comic-reillustrated-fan-project-continues/
https://downthetubes.net/sonic-the-comic-reillustrated-fan-project-continues/
Neon Ichiban, the visionary digital comics and manga platform from US publisher DSTLRY, built by Comixology veterans David Steinberger and Chip Mosher, officially launched worldwide earlier this month, exiting…
https://downthetubes.net/your-guide-to-the-new-neon-ichiban-digital-comics-platform/
https://downthetubes.net/your-guide-to-the-new-neon-ichiban-digital-comics-platform/
November 23, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Neon Ichiban, the visionary digital comics and manga platform from US publisher DSTLRY, built by Comixology veterans David Steinberger and Chip Mosher, officially launched worldwide earlier this month, exiting…
https://downthetubes.net/your-guide-to-the-new-neon-ichiban-digital-comics-platform/
https://downthetubes.net/your-guide-to-the-new-neon-ichiban-digital-comics-platform/
The Etherington Brothers launched a free monthly How to THINK When You Draw digital magazine earlier this year and Issue Seven is out in the wild, only available for a limited time only!
https://downthetubes.net/seven-up-new-free-how-to-think-when-you-draw-magazine-unleashed/
https://downthetubes.net/seven-up-new-free-how-to-think-when-you-draw-magazine-unleashed/
November 22, 2025 at 10:27 AM
The Etherington Brothers launched a free monthly How to THINK When You Draw digital magazine earlier this year and Issue Seven is out in the wild, only available for a limited time only!
https://downthetubes.net/seven-up-new-free-how-to-think-when-you-draw-magazine-unleashed/
https://downthetubes.net/seven-up-new-free-how-to-think-when-you-draw-magazine-unleashed/
Author David Hailwood, the comic creator behind the 100% Biodegradable comic anthology, recently released another of his popular “How To” drawing books for kids
https://downthetubes.net/scifi-flavour-to-david-hailwoods-new-book-how-to-draw-super-simple-cartoons-for-creative-kids/
https://downthetubes.net/scifi-flavour-to-david-hailwoods-new-book-how-to-draw-super-simple-cartoons-for-creative-kids/
November 22, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Author David Hailwood, the comic creator behind the 100% Biodegradable comic anthology, recently released another of his popular “How To” drawing books for kids
https://downthetubes.net/scifi-flavour-to-david-hailwoods-new-book-how-to-draw-super-simple-cartoons-for-creative-kids/
https://downthetubes.net/scifi-flavour-to-david-hailwoods-new-book-how-to-draw-super-simple-cartoons-for-creative-kids/
David Ferguson looks back at some odd crossover comics downthetubes.net/five-weird-c...
Five Weird Comic Book Crossovers That Worked
David Ferguson looks back at some odd crossover comics
downthetubes.net
November 21, 2025 at 3:05 PM
David Ferguson looks back at some odd crossover comics downthetubes.net/five-weird-c...
‘Superman’ No. 1 Leaps to $9.12 Million at Heritage, Becomes Most Expensive Comic Ever Sold
‘Superman’ No. 1 Leaps to $9.12 Million at Heritage, Becomes Most Expensive Comic Ever Sold
The world’s most expensive comic book?
downthetubes.net
November 21, 2025 at 2:28 PM
‘Superman’ No. 1 Leaps to $9.12 Million at Heritage, Becomes Most Expensive Comic Ever Sold
We've come across some more "Robot Archie" covers credited to Italian artist Vladimiro Missaglia...
https://downthetubes.net/robot-archie-cover-gems-by-vladimiro-missaglia/
https://downthetubes.net/robot-archie-cover-gems-by-vladimiro-missaglia/
November 21, 2025 at 8:00 AM
We've come across some more "Robot Archie" covers credited to Italian artist Vladimiro Missaglia...
https://downthetubes.net/robot-archie-cover-gems-by-vladimiro-missaglia/
https://downthetubes.net/robot-archie-cover-gems-by-vladimiro-missaglia/
We’re sorry to report, via artist and archivist David Roach, the passing of South African born illustrator Cecil Vieweg, who died earlier this month
https://downthetubes.net/in-memoriam-artist-cecil-vieweg/
https://downthetubes.net/in-memoriam-artist-cecil-vieweg/
November 20, 2025 at 8:55 AM
We’re sorry to report, via artist and archivist David Roach, the passing of South African born illustrator Cecil Vieweg, who died earlier this month
https://downthetubes.net/in-memoriam-artist-cecil-vieweg/
https://downthetubes.net/in-memoriam-artist-cecil-vieweg/
Yor the Hunter, originally published in Argentina in the 1970s as Henga el cazador, is to get an English language collection, thanks to a successful Kickstarter campaign by Antarctic Press
https://downthetubes.net/yor-the-hunter-from-the-future-to-get-english-release-at-last/
https://downthetubes.net/yor-the-hunter-from-the-future-to-get-english-release-at-last/
November 20, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Yor the Hunter, originally published in Argentina in the 1970s as Henga el cazador, is to get an English language collection, thanks to a successful Kickstarter campaign by Antarctic Press
https://downthetubes.net/yor-the-hunter-from-the-future-to-get-english-release-at-last/
https://downthetubes.net/yor-the-hunter-from-the-future-to-get-english-release-at-last/
Reposted by John Freeman
Here’s our guide to the releases, and reviews of all four New issues of Commando, on sale this Thursday in all good newsagents, which include a new “ Cadman, The Fighting Coward” story from writer Andrew Knighton and artist Mike…
https://downthetubes.net/cadman-creeps-his-way-back-into-commando/
https://downthetubes.net/cadman-creeps-his-way-back-into-commando/
November 19, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Here’s our guide to the releases, and reviews of all four New issues of Commando, on sale this Thursday in all good newsagents, which include a new “ Cadman, The Fighting Coward” story from writer Andrew Knighton and artist Mike…
https://downthetubes.net/cadman-creeps-his-way-back-into-commando/
https://downthetubes.net/cadman-creeps-his-way-back-into-commando/
It's time for Christmas at Forbidden Planet - and they’re celebrating with a lush scene of pop culture festivity specially illustrated for the specialist comic and media chain by good friend (and…
https://downthetubes.net/forbidden-planet-ready-for-christmas-with-doctor-who-artist-kelly-yates/
https://downthetubes.net/forbidden-planet-ready-for-christmas-with-doctor-who-artist-kelly-yates/
November 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM
It's time for Christmas at Forbidden Planet - and they’re celebrating with a lush scene of pop culture festivity specially illustrated for the specialist comic and media chain by good friend (and…
https://downthetubes.net/forbidden-planet-ready-for-christmas-with-doctor-who-artist-kelly-yates/
https://downthetubes.net/forbidden-planet-ready-for-christmas-with-doctor-who-artist-kelly-yates/