John Freeman
@johnfreeman.bsky.social
Publisher, downthetubes.net | Linktree: https://linktr.ee/johnfsfreeman | Part of Lakes International Comic Art Festival team. Comics, feature writer, editor; former editor of Doctor Who Magazine, Overkill, Star Trek Magazine. No DMs please
Ace artist and designer Ant Williams is heading to the bustling Thought Bubble Comic Convention in Harrogate this weekend, and he’s using the opportunity to launch two fantastic projects sure to interest…
https://downthetubes.net/artist-ant-williams-brings-two-amazing-projects-to-thought-bubble/
https://downthetubes.net/artist-ant-williams-brings-two-amazing-projects-to-thought-bubble/
November 13, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Ace artist and designer Ant Williams is heading to the bustling Thought Bubble Comic Convention in Harrogate this weekend, and he’s using the opportunity to launch two fantastic projects sure to interest…
https://downthetubes.net/artist-ant-williams-brings-two-amazing-projects-to-thought-bubble/
https://downthetubes.net/artist-ant-williams-brings-two-amazing-projects-to-thought-bubble/
Compal describe this as a "recreation" by Ron Turner of his cover for Marvel UK's "Dalek Chronicles" collection but it looks like the original to me? | Auction here: www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auctio...
November 12, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Compal describe this as a "recreation" by Ron Turner of his cover for Marvel UK's "Dalek Chronicles" collection but it looks like the original to me? | Auction here: www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auctio...
Judge Dredd original back cover artwork (1982) drawn and signed by Ron Smith from 2000AD prog 294, cover dated 11th December 1982 (included in the lot). Bright, fresh condition. Indian ink and black pen on board. 17 x 14 ins | www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auctio...
November 12, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Judge Dredd original back cover artwork (1982) drawn and signed by Ron Smith from 2000AD prog 294, cover dated 11th December 1982 (included in the lot). Bright, fresh condition. Indian ink and black pen on board. 17 x 14 ins | www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auctio...
Vendetta: The Running Man, a BBC drama starring Neil McCallum, Blackpool-born Janet Munro and Sebastian Breaks, thought lost, will get a special screening in the northern seaside resort this…
https://downthetubes.net/bbcs-lost-vendetta-the-running-man-drama-gets-special-screening-in-blackpool/
https://downthetubes.net/bbcs-lost-vendetta-the-running-man-drama-gets-special-screening-in-blackpool/
November 12, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Vendetta: The Running Man, a BBC drama starring Neil McCallum, Blackpool-born Janet Munro and Sebastian Breaks, thought lost, will get a special screening in the northern seaside resort this…
https://downthetubes.net/bbcs-lost-vendetta-the-running-man-drama-gets-special-screening-in-blackpool/
https://downthetubes.net/bbcs-lost-vendetta-the-running-man-drama-gets-special-screening-in-blackpool/
Spanish artist Ivan Gil Fernandez, one of the artists working on new Conan the Barbarian comics for Heroic Signatures and Titan Comics, better known as Ivan Gil, has also created comics for the French publishers Dupuis, Glenat…
https://downthetubes.net/comic-creator-spotlight-conan-artist-ivan-gil/
https://downthetubes.net/comic-creator-spotlight-conan-artist-ivan-gil/
November 11, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Spanish artist Ivan Gil Fernandez, one of the artists working on new Conan the Barbarian comics for Heroic Signatures and Titan Comics, better known as Ivan Gil, has also created comics for the French publishers Dupuis, Glenat…
https://downthetubes.net/comic-creator-spotlight-conan-artist-ivan-gil/
https://downthetubes.net/comic-creator-spotlight-conan-artist-ivan-gil/
Predator art by Mike del Mundo | www.mikedelmundo.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Predator art by Mike del Mundo | www.mikedelmundo.com
Many editors and writers have brought their love for Star Wars to the pages of Star Wars Insider magazine in its various incarnations, and deserve much thanks for their amazing work – but, sadly, in this instance,…
https://downthetubes.net/star-wars-insider-comes-to-and-end-but-to-go-out-blazing/
https://downthetubes.net/star-wars-insider-comes-to-and-end-but-to-go-out-blazing/
November 11, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Many editors and writers have brought their love for Star Wars to the pages of Star Wars Insider magazine in its various incarnations, and deserve much thanks for their amazing work – but, sadly, in this instance,…
https://downthetubes.net/star-wars-insider-comes-to-and-end-but-to-go-out-blazing/
https://downthetubes.net/star-wars-insider-comes-to-and-end-but-to-go-out-blazing/
Hibernia Comics has just released the latest volume in its glorious Lost Treasures series, dedicated to exploring the comics of the vast archive of educational comics owned…
https://downthetubes.net/hibernia-publishes-latest-collection-lost-treasures-featuring-stories-by-don-lawrence-ron-embleton/
https://downthetubes.net/hibernia-publishes-latest-collection-lost-treasures-featuring-stories-by-don-lawrence-ron-embleton/
November 10, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Hibernia Comics has just released the latest volume in its glorious Lost Treasures series, dedicated to exploring the comics of the vast archive of educational comics owned…
https://downthetubes.net/hibernia-publishes-latest-collection-lost-treasures-featuring-stories-by-don-lawrence-ron-embleton/
https://downthetubes.net/hibernia-publishes-latest-collection-lost-treasures-featuring-stories-by-don-lawrence-ron-embleton/
Fumettomania Factory APS will be charting the story of Peter O’Donnell’s international avenger, Modesty Blaise – and contributions in the form of articles, interviews, analyses, and new stories or…
https://downthetubes.net/fumettomania-factory-announce-new-in-depth-comics-study-modesty-blaise/
https://downthetubes.net/fumettomania-factory-announce-new-in-depth-comics-study-modesty-blaise/
November 10, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Fumettomania Factory APS will be charting the story of Peter O’Donnell’s international avenger, Modesty Blaise – and contributions in the form of articles, interviews, analyses, and new stories or…
https://downthetubes.net/fumettomania-factory-announce-new-in-depth-comics-study-modesty-blaise/
https://downthetubes.net/fumettomania-factory-announce-new-in-depth-comics-study-modesty-blaise/
The team behind a planned collection of the newspaper strip “Eartha”, by Donne Avenell and John M. Burns, are still looking for five more pieces of original art. If you have any of the attached, please e-mail [email protected] | downthetubes news story downthetubes.net/comic-art-ap...
November 9, 2025 at 12:44 PM
The team behind a planned collection of the newspaper strip “Eartha”, by Donne Avenell and John M. Burns, are still looking for five more pieces of original art. If you have any of the attached, please e-mail [email protected] | downthetubes news story downthetubes.net/comic-art-ap...
Time Bomb Comics has announced that Harker, the popular detective series created by writer Roger Gibson and artist Vince Danks, is expected to make its return with a brand-new story, Harker: The Fourth…
https://downthetubes.net/new-harker-detective-story-in-production-at-time-bomb-comics/
https://downthetubes.net/new-harker-detective-story-in-production-at-time-bomb-comics/
November 9, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Time Bomb Comics has announced that Harker, the popular detective series created by writer Roger Gibson and artist Vince Danks, is expected to make its return with a brand-new story, Harker: The Fourth…
https://downthetubes.net/new-harker-detective-story-in-production-at-time-bomb-comics/
https://downthetubes.net/new-harker-detective-story-in-production-at-time-bomb-comics/
Cartoonist Lew Stringer’s latest original art auction ends later today, Sunday 9th November 2025, and includes one of his latest “Daft Dimension” strips for Doctor Who Magazine, featuring some of his dippiest Daleks yet!
https://downthetubes.net/daft-daleks-storm-ebay-thanks-to-lew-stringer/
https://downthetubes.net/daft-daleks-storm-ebay-thanks-to-lew-stringer/
November 9, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Cartoonist Lew Stringer’s latest original art auction ends later today, Sunday 9th November 2025, and includes one of his latest “Daft Dimension” strips for Doctor Who Magazine, featuring some of his dippiest Daleks yet!
https://downthetubes.net/daft-daleks-storm-ebay-thanks-to-lew-stringer/
https://downthetubes.net/daft-daleks-storm-ebay-thanks-to-lew-stringer/
It’s out in the wild, on sale in TG Jones, and copies should be on their ways to backers! Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies #3, written by me, art by Neil Edwards, colour by Martin Baines, letters by Jim Campbell, cover by Alex Ronald. Order from publisher B7 here: www.b7media.com/product-cate...
November 8, 2025 at 10:35 AM
It’s out in the wild, on sale in TG Jones, and copies should be on their ways to backers! Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies #3, written by me, art by Neil Edwards, colour by Martin Baines, letters by Jim Campbell, cover by Alex Ronald. Order from publisher B7 here: www.b7media.com/product-cate...
Trevor von Eeden, the co-creator of Black Lightning, has joined auction site Remarq and has a range of his original art for sale
https://downthetubes.net/trevor-von-eeden-original-art-for-sale/
https://downthetubes.net/trevor-von-eeden-original-art-for-sale/
November 8, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Trevor von Eeden, the co-creator of Black Lightning, has joined auction site Remarq and has a range of his original art for sale
https://downthetubes.net/trevor-von-eeden-original-art-for-sale/
https://downthetubes.net/trevor-von-eeden-original-art-for-sale/
To celebrate the launch of “ The Casebook of Stamford Hawksmoor”, Gosh London will be hosting a signing with Bryan today, Saturday 8th November 2025, between 1.00 and 2.00pm.
https://downthetubes.net/bryan-talbot-signing-at-gosh-london-today/
https://downthetubes.net/bryan-talbot-signing-at-gosh-london-today/
November 8, 2025 at 5:44 AM
To celebrate the launch of “ The Casebook of Stamford Hawksmoor”, Gosh London will be hosting a signing with Bryan today, Saturday 8th November 2025, between 1.00 and 2.00pm.
https://downthetubes.net/bryan-talbot-signing-at-gosh-london-today/
https://downthetubes.net/bryan-talbot-signing-at-gosh-london-today/
Just updated: the downthetubes guide to all announced 2000AD and Treasury of British Collections and Specials for 2026 so far: downthetubes.net/2000ad-treas... || Please note covers may not be final and release dates may change. Thanks
November 7, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Just updated: the downthetubes guide to all announced 2000AD and Treasury of British Collections and Specials for 2026 so far: downthetubes.net/2000ad-treas... || Please note covers may not be final and release dates may change. Thanks
7th November 1932: First broadcast of "Buck Rogers in the 25th Century" on CBS Radio. Curtis Arnall (Buck Rogers) and Adele Ronson (Wilma Deering) in a promotional photo for the Buck Rogers in the 25th Century radio show in 1935. | Joe Hehn Memorial Collection
November 7, 2025 at 7:16 AM
7th November 1932: First broadcast of "Buck Rogers in the 25th Century" on CBS Radio. Curtis Arnall (Buck Rogers) and Adele Ronson (Wilma Deering) in a promotional photo for the Buck Rogers in the 25th Century radio show in 1935. | Joe Hehn Memorial Collection
Portrait of Alan Moore by Kevin Nowlan
November 7, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Portrait of Alan Moore by Kevin Nowlan
Doctor Who Magazine No. 623 is on sale now, and a Special Edition, too, launching a brand new series - Doctor Who: Legends. This issue focusses on writer Terry Nation, which comes packed with all-new…
https://downthetubes.net/seeing-double-new-doctor-who-magazine-lands-and-a-special-edition-too/
https://downthetubes.net/seeing-double-new-doctor-who-magazine-lands-and-a-special-edition-too/
November 7, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Doctor Who Magazine No. 623 is on sale now, and a Special Edition, too, launching a brand new series - Doctor Who: Legends. This issue focusses on writer Terry Nation, which comes packed with all-new…
https://downthetubes.net/seeing-double-new-doctor-who-magazine-lands-and-a-special-edition-too/
https://downthetubes.net/seeing-double-new-doctor-who-magazine-lands-and-a-special-edition-too/
Just received in the downthetubes dungeon is comic archivist Alan Clark's latest and marvellous book continuing his ongoing quest to chart the history of British comics: Comic Papers by Small…
https://downthetubes.net/alan-clarks-new-book-comic-papers-by-small-publishers-1945-1950-available-now/
https://downthetubes.net/alan-clarks-new-book-comic-papers-by-small-publishers-1945-1950-available-now/
November 6, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Just received in the downthetubes dungeon is comic archivist Alan Clark's latest and marvellous book continuing his ongoing quest to chart the history of British comics: Comic Papers by Small…
https://downthetubes.net/alan-clarks-new-book-comic-papers-by-small-publishers-1945-1950-available-now/
https://downthetubes.net/alan-clarks-new-book-comic-papers-by-small-publishers-1945-1950-available-now/
Savage Sword of Conan #11, featuring writer/artist Liam Sharp’s triumphant return to the Hyborian Age with a spellbinding Conan epic, is on sale now from Titan Comics
https://downthetubes.net/liam-sharps-savage-sword-of-conan-story-tattered-wings-unleashed/
https://downthetubes.net/liam-sharps-savage-sword-of-conan-story-tattered-wings-unleashed/
November 6, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Savage Sword of Conan #11, featuring writer/artist Liam Sharp’s triumphant return to the Hyborian Age with a spellbinding Conan epic, is on sale now from Titan Comics
https://downthetubes.net/liam-sharps-savage-sword-of-conan-story-tattered-wings-unleashed/
https://downthetubes.net/liam-sharps-savage-sword-of-conan-story-tattered-wings-unleashed/
Master Replicas has had a very limited restock of its Doctor Who figurines. The first thirteen Doctors, from the First to the Thirteenth all came back in stock this week, in brand new packaging
https://downthetubes.net/master-replicas-doctor-who-figures-dematerialise-but-not-for-long/
https://downthetubes.net/master-replicas-doctor-who-figures-dematerialise-but-not-for-long/
November 6, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Master Replicas has had a very limited restock of its Doctor Who figurines. The first thirteen Doctors, from the First to the Thirteenth all came back in stock this week, in brand new packaging
https://downthetubes.net/master-replicas-doctor-who-figures-dematerialise-but-not-for-long/
https://downthetubes.net/master-replicas-doctor-who-figures-dematerialise-but-not-for-long/
Original "Adam Eterno" art by Francisco Solano Lopez for Lion and Thunder cover dated 12th January 1974, lettering removed, currently on Catawiki in a US comic art auction. Original title page board measuring 42 by 53 cm: www.catawiki.com/en/l/9873492...
November 5, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Original "Adam Eterno" art by Francisco Solano Lopez for Lion and Thunder cover dated 12th January 1974, lettering removed, currently on Catawiki in a US comic art auction. Original title page board measuring 42 by 53 cm: www.catawiki.com/en/l/9873492...
It's Bonfire Night in the UK tonight - which is a great opportunity to highlight some great Guy Fawkes-related art on sale from The Book Palace Illustration Art Gallery
https://downthetubes.net/celebrating-fireworks-night-with-some-classic-comic-art/
https://downthetubes.net/celebrating-fireworks-night-with-some-classic-comic-art/
November 5, 2025 at 12:41 PM
It's Bonfire Night in the UK tonight - which is a great opportunity to highlight some great Guy Fawkes-related art on sale from The Book Palace Illustration Art Gallery
https://downthetubes.net/celebrating-fireworks-night-with-some-classic-comic-art/
https://downthetubes.net/celebrating-fireworks-night-with-some-classic-comic-art/
DC Thomson gave the lead story to its latest set of Commando comics, “The Lions of Ypres” a huge promotion at the weekend with a two-page feature in The Sunday Post. The story is a powerful tale…
https://downthetubes.net/oft-forgotten-heroes-of-world-war-one-remembered-in-latest-new-commando-tales/
https://downthetubes.net/oft-forgotten-heroes-of-world-war-one-remembered-in-latest-new-commando-tales/
November 5, 2025 at 10:56 AM
DC Thomson gave the lead story to its latest set of Commando comics, “The Lions of Ypres” a huge promotion at the weekend with a two-page feature in The Sunday Post. The story is a powerful tale…
https://downthetubes.net/oft-forgotten-heroes-of-world-war-one-remembered-in-latest-new-commando-tales/
https://downthetubes.net/oft-forgotten-heroes-of-world-war-one-remembered-in-latest-new-commando-tales/