John Freeman
@johnfreeman.bsky.social
Publisher, downthetubes.net | Linktree: https://linktr.ee/johnfsfreeman | Comics, feature writer, editor. Credits inc. Doctor Who Magazine, Overkill, Star Trek Magazine
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If you want an easy way to read “Doctor Who: Terror from the Deep” by me, Danny Cushion and others, try this Flickr album: www.flickr.com/gp/downthetu... | Latest episode on downthetubes downthetubes.net/doctor-who-t...
Bookshop.org, the online platform championing independent bookstores, has announced a new partnership with Draft2Digital, the leading digital publishing and…
https://downthetubes.net/bookshop-org-and-draft2digital-partner-enabling-independent-bookstores-to-profit-from-self-published-ebooks/
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February 10, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Bookshop.org, the online platform championing independent bookstores, has announced a new partnership with Draft2Digital, the leading digital publishing and…
https://downthetubes.net/bookshop-org-and-draft2digital-partner-enabling-independent-bookstores-to-profit-from-self-published-ebooks/
https://downthetubes.net/bookshop-org-and-draft2digital-partner-enabling-independent-bookstores-to-profit-from-self-published-ebooks/
Big Finish Productions has announced that its licence to produce Doctor Who audio dramas has been renewed – securing brand-new adventures for listeners until the end of 2035
https://downthetubes.net/big-finish-doctor-who-audio-adventures-get-renewal-until-2035/
https://downthetubes.net/big-finish-doctor-who-audio-adventures-get-renewal-until-2035/
February 10, 2026 at 9:10 AM
Big Finish Productions has announced that its licence to produce Doctor Who audio dramas has been renewed – securing brand-new adventures for listeners until the end of 2035
https://downthetubes.net/big-finish-doctor-who-audio-adventures-get-renewal-until-2035/
https://downthetubes.net/big-finish-doctor-who-audio-adventures-get-renewal-until-2035/
Slingsby Bros. Ink!, have just announced the impending publication of “his”Carol Day” creator David Wright’s precursor strip, “Judy”.
https://downthetubes.net/slingsby-bros-ink-announce-first-ever-collection-of-david-wrights-early-newspaper-strip-judy/
https://downthetubes.net/slingsby-bros-ink-announce-first-ever-collection-of-david-wrights-early-newspaper-strip-judy/
February 10, 2026 at 7:16 AM
Slingsby Bros. Ink!, have just announced the impending publication of “his”Carol Day” creator David Wright’s precursor strip, “Judy”.
https://downthetubes.net/slingsby-bros-ink-announce-first-ever-collection-of-david-wrights-early-newspaper-strip-judy/
https://downthetubes.net/slingsby-bros-ink-announce-first-ever-collection-of-david-wrights-early-newspaper-strip-judy/
The Inside Aardman: Wallace & Gromit and Friends exhibition opens at the Young V&A in London this week. Booking recommended!
https://downthetubes.net/inside-aardman-wallace-gromit-and-friends-opens-this-week-at-young-va/
https://downthetubes.net/inside-aardman-wallace-gromit-and-friends-opens-this-week-at-young-va/
February 10, 2026 at 6:21 AM
The Inside Aardman: Wallace & Gromit and Friends exhibition opens at the Young V&A in London this week. Booking recommended!
https://downthetubes.net/inside-aardman-wallace-gromit-and-friends-opens-this-week-at-young-va/
https://downthetubes.net/inside-aardman-wallace-gromit-and-friends-opens-this-week-at-young-va/
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Heyyyy the ape's out of the bag!
I'm writing a PLANET OF THE APES story for ALIEN, PREDATOR & PLANET OF THE APES #1 CGD 2026, coming on May 2! The great @alanrobinsonr.bsky.social is drawing and it is gonna be AWESOME!
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I'm writing a PLANET OF THE APES story for ALIEN, PREDATOR & PLANET OF THE APES #1 CGD 2026, coming on May 2! The great @alanrobinsonr.bsky.social is drawing and it is gonna be AWESOME!
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February 10, 2026 at 5:28 AM
Heyyyy the ape's out of the bag!
I'm writing a PLANET OF THE APES story for ALIEN, PREDATOR & PLANET OF THE APES #1 CGD 2026, coming on May 2! The great @alanrobinsonr.bsky.social is drawing and it is gonna be AWESOME!
comic-watch.com/news/learn-m...
I'm writing a PLANET OF THE APES story for ALIEN, PREDATOR & PLANET OF THE APES #1 CGD 2026, coming on May 2! The great @alanrobinsonr.bsky.social is drawing and it is gonna be AWESOME!
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On This Day, 10th February 1940: The first "Tom and Jerry" cartoon, "Puss Gets the Boot", created by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, is released in US cinemas by MGM | drgrobsanimationreview.com/2018/11/21/p...
February 10, 2026 at 5:33 AM
On This Day, 10th February 1940: The first "Tom and Jerry" cartoon, "Puss Gets the Boot", created by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, is released in US cinemas by MGM | drgrobsanimationreview.com/2018/11/21/p...
"Death of a Judge" comes to an end in 2000AD Prog 2469 this week, as the mighty John Wagner pens what may be his final Judge Dredd story
https://downthetubes.net/grim-finale-ahead-in-2000ads-death-of-a-judge-this-week/
https://downthetubes.net/grim-finale-ahead-in-2000ads-death-of-a-judge-this-week/
February 9, 2026 at 5:27 PM
"Death of a Judge" comes to an end in 2000AD Prog 2469 this week, as the mighty John Wagner pens what may be his final Judge Dredd story
https://downthetubes.net/grim-finale-ahead-in-2000ads-death-of-a-judge-this-week/
https://downthetubes.net/grim-finale-ahead-in-2000ads-death-of-a-judge-this-week/
ICYMI: Heartstopper creator Alice Oseman headline guest at this year’s London Book Fair: downthetubes.net/heartstopper...
Heartstopper creator Alice Oseman headline guest at this year’s London Book Fair
Alice is this year’s “Creative of the Fair”
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February 9, 2026 at 4:50 PM
ICYMI: Heartstopper creator Alice Oseman headline guest at this year’s London Book Fair: downthetubes.net/heartstopper...
ICYMI: Steve Dillon Exhibition returns to Northampton’s Panel Gallery: downthetubes.net/steve-dillon...
Steve Dillon Exhibition returns to Northampton’s Panel Gallery
Steve Dillon Revisited exhibition features art from 2000AD, Preacher, and other work
downthetubes.net
February 9, 2026 at 4:49 PM
ICYMI: Steve Dillon Exhibition returns to Northampton’s Panel Gallery: downthetubes.net/steve-dillon...
ICYMI: Leap of Eighth, new unofficial Doctor Who book, out in May from Telos Publishing: downthetubes.net/leap-of-eigh...
Leap of Eighth, new unofficial Doctor Who book, out in May
New guide to the Eighth Doctor’s adventures on its way
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February 9, 2026 at 4:49 PM
ICYMI: Leap of Eighth, new unofficial Doctor Who book, out in May from Telos Publishing: downthetubes.net/leap-of-eigh...
In the first Panel Borders of 2026, Alex Fitch talks to a pair of creators whose work mixes Western and Eastern influences
https://downthetubes.net/panel-borders-launches-into-2026-with-craig-thompson-luobai-interviews/
https://downthetubes.net/panel-borders-launches-into-2026-with-craig-thompson-luobai-interviews/
February 9, 2026 at 4:30 PM
In the first Panel Borders of 2026, Alex Fitch talks to a pair of creators whose work mixes Western and Eastern influences
https://downthetubes.net/panel-borders-launches-into-2026-with-craig-thompson-luobai-interviews/
https://downthetubes.net/panel-borders-launches-into-2026-with-craig-thompson-luobai-interviews/
2000AD writer @kekw-writer.bsky.social has published a new chapbook (a cross between a book and a zine, for those unfamiliar with the format): downthetubes.net/meet-the-shr...
“Meet the Shrivelwoods”, new tales from 2000AD’s Kek-W
New chapbook for the buying now…
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February 9, 2026 at 11:29 AM
2000AD writer @kekw-writer.bsky.social has published a new chapbook (a cross between a book and a zine, for those unfamiliar with the format): downthetubes.net/meet-the-shr...
International selling artist, writer, letterer and designer Lyndon White’s amazing poster for a new comics event Barrow Does Comics, coming to Barrow town centre on Saturday 18th April 2026, has been…
https://downthetubes.net/lyndon-whites-barrow-does-comics-poster-revealed-for-new-event-in-april/
https://downthetubes.net/lyndon-whites-barrow-does-comics-poster-revealed-for-new-event-in-april/
February 9, 2026 at 10:16 AM
International selling artist, writer, letterer and designer Lyndon White’s amazing poster for a new comics event Barrow Does Comics, coming to Barrow town centre on Saturday 18th April 2026, has been…
https://downthetubes.net/lyndon-whites-barrow-does-comics-poster-revealed-for-new-event-in-april/
https://downthetubes.net/lyndon-whites-barrow-does-comics-poster-revealed-for-new-event-in-april/
Roundel Books have opened preorders for The Time Team Unearthed, a collection of Adrian Salmon’s artwork from the classic feature in Doctor Who Magazine
https://downthetubes.net/dont-miss-out-on-the-time-team-unearthed/
https://downthetubes.net/dont-miss-out-on-the-time-team-unearthed/
February 9, 2026 at 6:03 AM
Roundel Books have opened preorders for The Time Team Unearthed, a collection of Adrian Salmon’s artwork from the classic feature in Doctor Who Magazine
https://downthetubes.net/dont-miss-out-on-the-time-team-unearthed/
https://downthetubes.net/dont-miss-out-on-the-time-team-unearthed/
Steve Dillon Exhibition returns to Northampton’s Panel Gallery
Steve Dillon Exhibition returns to Northampton’s Panel Gallery
Steve Dillon Revisited exhibition features art from 2000AD, Preacher, and other work
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February 8, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Steve Dillon Exhibition returns to Northampton’s Panel Gallery
Comic Marketplace Applications Open for this year’s Lakes International Comic Art Festival
https://downthetubes.net/comic-marketplace-applications-open-for-this-years-lakes-international-comic-art-festival/
https://downthetubes.net/comic-marketplace-applications-open-for-this-years-lakes-international-comic-art-festival/
February 8, 2026 at 8:19 AM
Comic Marketplace Applications Open for this year’s Lakes International Comic Art Festival
https://downthetubes.net/comic-marketplace-applications-open-for-this-years-lakes-international-comic-art-festival/
https://downthetubes.net/comic-marketplace-applications-open-for-this-years-lakes-international-comic-art-festival/
Telos Publishing has opened preorders for Leap of Eighth: The Unofficial and Unauthorised History of the Eighth Doctor by Reecy Pontiff, featuring a cover by comic artist Martin Geraghty
https://downthetubes.net/leap-of-eighth-new-unofficial-doctor-who-book-out-in-may/
https://downthetubes.net/leap-of-eighth-new-unofficial-doctor-who-book-out-in-may/
February 8, 2026 at 8:16 AM
Telos Publishing has opened preorders for Leap of Eighth: The Unofficial and Unauthorised History of the Eighth Doctor by Reecy Pontiff, featuring a cover by comic artist Martin Geraghty
https://downthetubes.net/leap-of-eighth-new-unofficial-doctor-who-book-out-in-may/
https://downthetubes.net/leap-of-eighth-new-unofficial-doctor-who-book-out-in-may/
On This Day, 8th February 1968 Film "Planet of the Apes," based on Pierre Boulle's 1963 novel "La Planète des Singes," premieres in New York City. Marvel UK’s weekly “Planet of the Apes“ comic launched in October 1974. Images via thepowerofthebeesting.blogspot.com
February 8, 2026 at 7:04 AM
On This Day, 8th February 1968 Film "Planet of the Apes," based on Pierre Boulle's 1963 novel "La Planète des Singes," premieres in New York City. Marvel UK’s weekly “Planet of the Apes“ comic launched in October 1974. Images via thepowerofthebeesting.blogspot.com
If you’re thinking of attending this year’s London Book Fair, there’s not much time left to register and take advantage of Early Bird rates, which end this week
https://downthetubes.net/heartstopper-creator-alice-oseman-headline-guest-at-this-years-london-book-fair/
https://downthetubes.net/heartstopper-creator-alice-oseman-headline-guest-at-this-years-london-book-fair/
February 8, 2026 at 6:21 AM
If you’re thinking of attending this year’s London Book Fair, there’s not much time left to register and take advantage of Early Bird rates, which end this week
https://downthetubes.net/heartstopper-creator-alice-oseman-headline-guest-at-this-years-london-book-fair/
https://downthetubes.net/heartstopper-creator-alice-oseman-headline-guest-at-this-years-london-book-fair/
Together, the Seventh Doctor and Ace have beaten both the Movellans and the Daleks below the English Channel... but have any survived?
https://downthetubes.net/doctor-who-terror-from-the-deep-episode-88/
https://downthetubes.net/doctor-who-terror-from-the-deep-episode-88/
February 7, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Together, the Seventh Doctor and Ace have beaten both the Movellans and the Daleks below the English Channel... but have any survived?
https://downthetubes.net/doctor-who-terror-from-the-deep-episode-88/
https://downthetubes.net/doctor-who-terror-from-the-deep-episode-88/
Art by Iranian cartoonist Mana Neyestami | www.instagram.com/neyestanimana
February 7, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Art by Iranian cartoonist Mana Neyestami | www.instagram.com/neyestanimana
VIP Brands are working together with Annecy Animation Film Festival to create a Comics-to-Animation Rights Market at the 2026 Annecy International Animation Film Market, taking place 23rd to 26th…
https://downthetubes.net/vip-brands-announces-comics-to-animation-rights-market-plans-for-annecy-2026/
https://downthetubes.net/vip-brands-announces-comics-to-animation-rights-market-plans-for-annecy-2026/
February 7, 2026 at 12:34 PM
VIP Brands are working together with Annecy Animation Film Festival to create a Comics-to-Animation Rights Market at the 2026 Annecy International Animation Film Market, taking place 23rd to 26th…
https://downthetubes.net/vip-brands-announces-comics-to-animation-rights-market-plans-for-annecy-2026/
https://downthetubes.net/vip-brands-announces-comics-to-animation-rights-market-plans-for-annecy-2026/
Birmingham-based Time Bomb Comics is gearing up for the launch of its Kickstarter for the latest adventure in its popular gothic horror Dick Turpin series, a reimagining of the legendary highwayman,…
https://downthetubes.net/crowdfunding-spotlight-time-bomb-comics-dick-turpin-and-the-restless-dead/
https://downthetubes.net/crowdfunding-spotlight-time-bomb-comics-dick-turpin-and-the-restless-dead/
February 7, 2026 at 7:16 AM
Birmingham-based Time Bomb Comics is gearing up for the launch of its Kickstarter for the latest adventure in its popular gothic horror Dick Turpin series, a reimagining of the legendary highwayman,…
https://downthetubes.net/crowdfunding-spotlight-time-bomb-comics-dick-turpin-and-the-restless-dead/
https://downthetubes.net/crowdfunding-spotlight-time-bomb-comics-dick-turpin-and-the-restless-dead/
Football legend Roy of the Rovers returns this Summer for a sterling collection of the modern take on the character from creators Rob Williams and Ben Willsher
https://downthetubes.net/real-roy-of-the-rovers-stuff-new-collection-out-in-june/
https://downthetubes.net/real-roy-of-the-rovers-stuff-new-collection-out-in-june/
February 6, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Football legend Roy of the Rovers returns this Summer for a sterling collection of the modern take on the character from creators Rob Williams and Ben Willsher
https://downthetubes.net/real-roy-of-the-rovers-stuff-new-collection-out-in-june/
https://downthetubes.net/real-roy-of-the-rovers-stuff-new-collection-out-in-june/
Roads Not Taken: the #1632 comic based on the late Eric Flint's alternate history series: crucible-comic-press.ghost.io/roads-not-ta...
February 6, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Roads Not Taken: the #1632 comic based on the late Eric Flint's alternate history series: crucible-comic-press.ghost.io/roads-not-ta...