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John Freeman @johnfreeman.bsky.social · 23h

We’re marking DC Thomson’s Commando war comic reaching its 6000th issue with a series of interviews on downthetubes: downthetubes.net/tag/commando... (Issue 6000 cover by Keith Burns)

We’re marking DC Thomson’s Commando war comic reaching its 6000th issue with a series of interviews on downthetubes: https://downthetubes.net/tag/commando-6000/ (Issue 6000 cover by Keith Burns)

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John Freeman @johnfreeman.bsky.social · 23h

“When I write, I feel like an armless, legless man with a crayon in his mouth.” Kurt Vonnegut portrait by John Cuneo | johncuneo.com

“When I write, I feel like an armless, legless man with a crayon in his mouth.” Kurt Vonnegut portrait by John Cuneo | https://johncuneo.com

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John Freeman @johnfreeman.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Japanese editions of the Dungeons & Dragons guides published by Shinwa Corporation, under license from TSR in the 1980s

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John Freeman @johnfreeman.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

If you've welcomed the news about the revival of "Doctor Syn" from US publisher Oni Press, please do check out Stephen Walsh and Keith Page's latest steampunk-styled adventure "Strawjack: Figgerty’s Gallop" on downthetubes: downthetubes.net/starts-today...

If you've welcomed the news about "Doctor Syn" from US publisher Oni Press, then please do check out Stephen Walsh and Keith Page's latest steampunk-styled adventure "Strawjack: Figgerty’s Gallop" on downthetubes: https://downthetubes.net/starts-today-strawjack-in-figgertys-gallop/

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John Freeman @johnfreeman.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

A non spoiler panel from Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies #4, written by me, John Freeman, art by Neil Edwards, for B7 Media. The art is complete (thanks, Neil!) and at colouring from Martin Baines, and lettering stage by Simon Bowland

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John Freeman @johnfreeman.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Discover the most unusual and fascinating corner of the Gerry Anderson catalogue with the definitive collector’s edition of The Secret Service – the last ever Supermarionation series, presented in HD for the very first time link.amazon/B0h9Hg93G

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John Freeman @johnfreeman.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

That @chrischapman81.bsky.social has a new documentary - THE SECRET SERVICE REVISITED. Matthew Sweet steps into the strange world of Father Unwin - superspy vicar! “It's our first doc in the Anderson universe, included on the upcoming restored bluray of The Secret Service,” he notes. Due 23/11/26!

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John Freeman @johnfreeman.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

"When I Grow Up I am Going to be Rich and Famous" magazine interior illustration preliminary, by Gil Elvgren (American, 1914-1980). Charcoal on tracing paper, possibly the most innocuous Evergren artwork ever sold by Heritage | fineart.ha.com/itm/fine-art...

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John Freeman @johnfreeman.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

There’s an extraordinary range of items, spanning 300 lots, in this upcoming Fine Japanese Art and Antiques Autumn Sale next month from JG Auctions www.jgauction.com/auction/263-...

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John Freeman @johnfreeman.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

“The Twilight Zone” Series 2 Episode 15 “The Invaders” featuring C-57D from “Forbidden Planet” will be screened on Legend Extra in the UK, on 3rd October at 09:00 and then again at 10:00 on Legend Extra +1 It features Agnes Moorhead of “Bewitched” fame

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John Freeman @johnfreeman.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Robert Maguire (1921-2005) cover for “Lake of Darkness” by Frances Cowen, 1974, via The Comic Book Art Gallery | comicbookartgallery.com/products/mag...

Robert Maguire (1921-2005) cover for “Lake of Darkness” by Frances Cowen, 1974, via The Comic Book Art Gallery | https://comicbookartgallery.com/products/maguire-robert-lake-of-darkness-1974-ace-46970

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John Freeman @johnfreeman.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

The Japanese HA-HA toy clockwork Planet Robot looks distinctly familiar! www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auctio...

The Japanese HA-HA toy clockwork Planet Robot looks distinctly familiar! https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/hartleys/catalogue-id-srhar10097/lot-aa22aaea-ddef-4d14-a7f7-b4c700c5a6fd

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John Freeman @johnfreeman.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

On This Day… 25th September 1959 Hammer horror film "The Mummy," is first released in the UK. Halls of Horror Issue 22 (released 1978) included an adaptation of the film by writer Steve Moore and artist David Jackson. Cover art by Brian Lewis. Hammer Films is at: hammerfilms.com

On This Day… 25th September 1959 Hammer horror film "The Mummy," starring Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing, is first released in the UK | Here’s the cover of Halls of Horror Issue 22, published in 19778, which included an adaptation of the film by writer Steve Moore and artist David Jackson. Cover art by the legendary Brian Lewis. Hammer Films is at: https://hammerfilms.com

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John Freeman @johnfreeman.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Check out this limited and numbered resin sculpture of Professor Calculus’ submarine originally created by Hergé for Red Rackham’s Treasure, published by Moulinsart, released in 2009! See www.catawiki.com/en/l/1069122... @catawikiauctions.bsky.social

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John Freeman @johnfreeman.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

“L'attaque des martiens”, original art by Jean Sidobre (aka Georges Lévis, Sainclair, and Sylvia), currently up for auction on @catawikiauctions.bsky.social here: www.catawiki.com/en/l/1068409...

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John Freeman @johnfreeman.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Just Updated the Downthetubes "Dan Dare" Guide Page, adding what we believe to be a 1990-dated "Style Guide", prepared around the time the original Dan Dare was reintroduced to the comic: downthetubes.net/british-comi...

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John Freeman @johnfreeman.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The Lakes International Comic Art Festival Map just dropped: linktr.ee/licaf.org - coming to Kendal 2nd - 4th October 2026 (not there myself this year)

The Lakes International Comic Art Festival Map just dropped: https://linktr.ee/licaf.org - coming to Kendal 2nd - 4th October 2026 (not there myself this year)

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John Freeman @johnfreeman.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

A few updates to the downthetubes UK comic events listing this week, adding to already posted happenings: downthetubes.net/british-and-...

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John Freeman @johnfreeman.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

"Ann and Pam" art for Valentine, issue dated 4th April 1964 - looks like it's by Rab Hamilton, best known perhaps for drawing "Agent 21" for TV Century 21? Auction ends today: www.ebay.co.uk/str/philcomics

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John Freeman @johnfreeman.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

1940s "Wonder" comic art by Roy Wilson featuring "Sweet Rosie O'Grady", one of several Roy Wilson artworks on offer in the latest Phil-Comics eBay auction closing later today: www.ebay.co.uk/str/philcomics

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John Freeman @johnfreeman.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

As Commando storms toward the release of its milestone 6000th issue next month, DC Thomson are bringing readers a special set of previous landmark editions this week, ahead of four all-new adventures next set, as we previously reported.

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John Freeman @johnfreeman.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The original Captain Britain by Mike Deodato | Read David Brazier’s celebratory article on downthetubes downthetubes.net/britains-gre...

The original Captain Britain by Mike Deodato | Read David Brazier’s celebratory article on downthetubes https://downthetubes.net/britains-greatest-superheroes-50th-anniversary-celebrating-captain-britain/

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John Freeman @johnfreeman.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

David Brazier looks back over 50 years of Captain Britain, ahead of the celebrations for the characters debut in Marvel UK’s weekly title Captain Britain, including an all-new Captain Britain Special: downthetubes.net/britains-gre...

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John Freeman @johnfreeman.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Some Marvel UK The Real Ghostbusters Cover Galleries, thanks to Say no more, except: more to come: Issues 1 - 50: downthetubes.net/british-comi... Issue 51 - 100: downthetubes.net/british-comi... Specials: downthetubes.net/british-comi...

Some Marvel UK The Real Ghostbusters Cover Galleries, thanks to Stuart Bartlett and Richard Sheaf? Say no more, except: more to come: Issues 1 - 50: https://downthetubes.net/british-comics-reference/the-real-ghostbusters-cover-gallery-issues-1-50/the-real-ghostbusters-cover-gallery-issues-51-100/

Issue 51 - 100: https://downthetubes.net/british-comics-reference/the-real-ghostbusters-cover-gallery-issues-1-50/the-real-ghostbusters-cover-gallery-issues-51-100/

Issues 101 - 193 to come!

Specials: https://downthetubes.net/british-comics-reference/the-real-ghostbusters-cover-gallery-issues-1-50/the-real-ghostbusters-specials/

Richard's Boys Adventure Comics Blog features collection covers for the title

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John Freeman @johnfreeman.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Update to the Downthetubes "TG Jones Closures: The Winners, The Losers" Page: I've added a statement noting a new High Street Strategy from Kate Dearden MP; and added information on some further announced store closures, announced for January 2027: downthetubes.net/british-comi...

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John Freeman @johnfreeman.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Next month’s issue of Doctor Who Magazine will include a special Target edition of ‘At Childhood’s End’ written by Sophie Aldred, with Mike Tucker and Steve Cole. Check out the retro cover by Jeff Cummins!

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John Freeman @johnfreeman.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Of course Tim Robins saw “Pressure”. Why wouldn’t he? The film combines two national obsessions – World War Two and the weather.

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John Freeman @johnfreeman.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Just updated , the downthetubes guide to the lost “Dan Dare” ATV series: downthetubes.net/british-comi...

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John Freeman @johnfreeman.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

A near complete run of Doctor Who Magazine? Doctor Who annuals galore? Methinks these upcoming Vectis auction lots are worth your attention - www.vectis.co.uk/component/ca...

A near complete run of Doctor Who Magazine? Doctor Who annuals galore? Methinks these upcoming Vectis auction lots are worth your attention - https://www.vectis.co.uk/component/catalog?query=Doctor+Who+Magazine+&timeframe=upcoming

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John Freeman @johnfreeman.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

René Gruau illustration for the French raincoat company Blizzand (1968)

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John Freeman @johnfreeman.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The Third Doctor for Titan Comics by Josh Burns | www.facebook.com/JoshBurnsArt - a cover for the Doctor Who mini series I edited, “The Heralds of Destruction”, written by Paul Cornell, art by Christopher Jones, initiated by Andrew James

The Third Doctor for Titan Comics by Josh Burns | https://www.facebook.com/JoshBurnsArt

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John Freeman @johnfreeman.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Just added this week's Cinebook releases to my new UK GN publication list for this week : downthetubes.net/this-weeks-u...

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John Freeman @johnfreeman.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Inks on Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies #4 by Neil Edwards, written by me completed! Colouring and lettering next... A @b7media.bsky.social production

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John Freeman @johnfreeman.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Doctor Who’s “Galaxy 4: Four Hundred Dawns” premiered on BBC One in 11th September 1965, watched by nine million viewers. Read Tymbus Robins review of the animated release, published on Downthetubes in 2021: downthetubes.net/in-review-do...

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John Freeman @johnfreeman.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Quick reminder new Commando Comics are on sale today in newsagents downthetubes.net/a-murder-mys...

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John Freeman @johnfreeman.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

“A comic way to make your fortune”, an article from the Wolverhampton Express and Star, published Thursday, 11th January 1973. Who knew, eh, chums?

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John Freeman @johnfreeman.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Torpedo Print by Jordi Bernet, offered on @catawikiauctions.bsky.social | www.catawiki.com/en/l/1064088...

Torpedo Print by Jordi Bernet, offered on @catawikiauctions.bsky.social | https://www.catawiki.com/en/l/106408857-bernet-jordi-1-offset-print-luca-torelli-es-torpedo

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John Freeman @johnfreeman.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Illustration for the cover of The New York Times Review of Books, due for release next week (20th September 2026), art by Matt Dorfman: www.nytimes.com/2026/09/05/b...

Illustration for the cover of The New York Times Review of Books, due for release next week (20th September 2026), art by Matt Dorfman: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/05/books/review/all-the-presidents-wars-peter-bergen.html?unlocked_article_code=1._lA.6Tlv.enjtX0k55O74&smid=url-share

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John Freeman @johnfreeman.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Some more Fleetway "Thunderbirds" comics added to my eBay: www.ebay.co.uk/usr/john_fre...

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John Freeman @johnfreeman.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

A gripping new crime mystery. A stellar celebration of Star Trek. Fresh adventures with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. A double dose of Sonic the Hedgehog, all on its way to your Local Comic Shop from American publisher this week: downthetubes.net/star-trek-60... #StarTrek

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John Freeman @johnfreeman.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Happy 89th Birthday, Sergio Aragonés! Sergio silliness can be found on his official website at sergioaragones.com – and do check out the Groo website at groo.com It’s pretty snazzy considering it’s about a mendicant.

Happy 89th Birthday, Sergio Aragonés! Sergio silliness can be found on his official website at https://sergioaragones.com – and do check out the Groo website at https://groo.com It’s pretty snazzy considering it’s about a mendicant.

Cover of Groo in the Wild by Sergio Aragonés, Mark Evanier, Stan Sakai and Carrie Strachan

Cover of Groo: Minstrel Melodies by Sergio Aragonés, Mark Evanier, Stan Sakai and Carrie Strachan

Cover of Louder than Words by Sergio Aragonés

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John Freeman @johnfreeman.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Cartoons by Sidney Harris, a regular contributor to American Scientist, The New Yorker, Harvard Lampoon and other titles. From the book "What's So Funny about Science?", via Ross Blocher

Cartoon by Sidney Harris, a regular contributor to American Scientist, The New Yorker, Harvard Lampoon and other titles. From the book "What's So Funny about Science?", via Ross Blocher

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John Freeman @johnfreeman.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Richard O’Sullivan RIP… a Look-in “Dick Turpin” cover by Arnaldo Putzu, and, via collector Richard Rundle, some original pages from the strip, art by Martin Asbury. Show ran 1979 - 82 over 31 episodes. Strip appeared in issue cover dated March 31, 1979 to October 6, 1979

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John Freeman @johnfreeman.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

At last, the solution to rising fuel prices.

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John Freeman @johnfreeman.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

More Doctors as animals, this set by “fanfeifour” over at www.tumblr.com/fanfeifour #DoctorWho

More Doctors as animals, this set by “fanfeifour” over at https://www.tumblr.com/fanfeifour #DoctorWho

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John Freeman @johnfreeman.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Not again 😀! There’s no escape for “The Last Man in New York” in this issue of weekly comic Hotspur, cover dated 11th December 1948 | via eBay ebay.io/m/hviN12 with thanks to Peter Gray

Man menaced by giant rat and a gorilla in a future, dead New York. There’s no escape for “The Last Man in New York” in this issue of weekly comic Hotspur, cover dated 11th December 1948 | via eBay https://ebay.io/m/hviN12 with thanks to Peter Gray

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John Freeman @johnfreeman.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

A rather nifty character study of Modesty Blaise art by Giuseppe Candita, offered on Catawiki: www.catawiki.com/en/l/1065213...

A rather nifty character study of Modesty Blaise art by Giuseppe Candita, offered on Catawiki: https://www.catawiki.com/en/l/106521340-candita-giuseppe-1-original-colour-drawing-modesty-blaise-beautiful-2026

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John Freeman @johnfreeman.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Joan Vizcarra - Peanuts Crossing Abbey Road - The Beatles Tribute - Hand Signed Original Artwork on @catawikiauctions.bsky.social: www.catawiki.com/en/l/1064127...

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John Freeman @johnfreeman.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Thanks to Mark Bowen for finding this article by Marvel Comics Bullpen photographer Eliot R. Brown telling the story behind this Spider-man cover: www.eliotrbrown.com/wp/side-gig-... | See also model Scott Leva’s official site www.precisionstunts.com

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