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Additional downthetubes ramblings, covering more than just British comics. Links to downthetubes.net stories appear here, and stuff I like on tumblr.

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The Crystal Palace Dinosaurs in London have been saved, thanks to a partnership between Bromley Council and Crystal Palace Park Trust

Crystal Palace Dinosaurs saved

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The Odyssey is one of Christopher Nolan’s best movies, Tim Robins opines. The film has characters you’ll care about, creepy creature effects and, from the director who brought you Tenent and Inception, a surprisingly coherent story line…

In Review: The Odyssey

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Boy Reading Ha Ha Comic Book. Park Avenue, NYC, 1947. Morris Engel.

Engel (1918-2005) was a pioneer in the use of hand-held cameras and nonprofessional actors in his films, using cameras that he helped design, and his naturalistic films influenced future prominent independent and French New Wave filmmakers.

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On This Day, 19th July 1941, Tom and Jerry first appeared under their own names in the cartoon "The Midnight Snack" by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera

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got the animation itch again... giving my guy some anxiety in the wasteland.

bonus b&w version for fun under cut

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SDCC 2026: Frank Miller: Live Signing and Charity Auction

Our friends at Den of Geek have teamed up with Frank Miller for a live signing and charity auction during San Diego Comic-Con 2026. The event will take place on Saturday, July 25th from 1045am-1145am at The Harbor Club (100 E Harbor Dr, San Diego CA 92101) on the eBay Live Main Stage. The event is open to the public, and those who can’t make it can stream the event live at this link. Among the…

SDCC 2026: Frank Miller: Live Signing and Charity Auction

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It is summer time and people may be thinking about a nice trip somewhere. A cheap price would be good, too. With that in mind, David Ferguson decided to pick five Doctor Who Short Trips from Big Finish for the latest edition of his feature

5 Doctor Who Short Trips

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Cast members from the original Dark Shadows TV series reunite for two special full-cast audio sequels, released by Big Finish Productions this month (July 2026)

Classic Dark Shadows Stage Plays brought to life in new Big Finish audio dramas

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Marvel Comics Names Stephen Wacker as New Editor-in-Chief Veteran editor Stephen Wacker has been named Editor-in-Chief...

Marvel Comics Names Stephen Wacker as New Editor-in-Chief

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The latest downthetubes quickfire roundup of comic-related news items spotted this week…

Tube Surfing: Marvel on the Move, Vintage Comic TV Ads, Ron Turner at Mega City, and more

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Mary and Bryan Talbot will be giving a presentation of their forthcoming biography of Mary Wollstonecraft at Dr Johnson's House in London on Thursday 17th September 2026

Lo! An Amazon! talk at the house of Doctor Samuel Johnson

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The Lakes International Comic Art Festival (LICAF) is lining up a huge range of international talent for this year’s annual festival, returning to Kendal Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th October 2026, including Colleen Doran, Frank Quitely, Marcos Martin and Bill Sienkiewicz

International Talent Aplenty at Lakes International Comic Art Festival 2026

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This week's Commando set from DC Thomson includes a brand-new Harrier Squadron story from top-selling author James Swallow, and a wartime mystery in Germany’s Black Forest

Harrier Squadron hits back in new Commando adventure!

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Vampirella Youngblood art by Marc Borstel | Repped by Radebu | https://radebulajar.blogspot.com/search/label/Marc%20Borstel

Radebu: Comic Book Author Agency

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South London Comic and Zine Fair returns to Stanley Arts, London, this weekend (11.00 until 6.00pm Sunday 19th July 2026) for its fifth year, showcasing some of the finest established and fresh talent in the small press publishing scene

South London Comic and Zine Fair returns this Sunday

South London Comic and Zine Fair returns this Sunday

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New issues of 2000AD, Prog 2491, and Judge Dredd Megazine, Issue 494, are on sale today in the UK, in your Local Comic Shop, TG Jones and select retailers

Summer of Sizzling Thrills Continues in new 2000AD, Judge Dredd Megazine

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Comic creator Kev Sutherland is supporting a leading UK-based event organiser in a quest to find a new comic artist to create their promotional art

Kev Sutherland helps seek out new comic artists