John Freeman
Editor, writer, curmudgeon and founder of downthetubes, John currently works for audio comics publisher ROK Comics as an editor and writer. He's worked in British comics publishing for over 25 years, starting out at Marvel UK. His numerous credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine at Marvel and Star Trek Magazine, Star Wars Magazine and Babylon 5 Magazine at Titan Magazines, where he was Managing Editor. He edited a number of Marvel's "Genesis 1992" books with Paul Neary, including Death's Head II and Warheads; and STRIP Magazine for Print Media Productions. As a freelancer, he has written comics for Marvel UK, Judge Dredd Megazine, Lucky Bag Comic, CGL (an Italian publisher), STRIP Magazine and ROK Comics; and edited some of Titan's British comics collections including Dan Dare and Charley's War. Most recently he is writing "Crucible" as a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz, published on Tapastic; and "Death Duty" with Dave Hailwood for the digital comic 100% Biodegradable.- Comic Book News & Reviews
Dan Dare Audio Adventures Writers Announced, Episode Details Revealed
Inspired by the original Eagle comic strips the writers for B7 Media’s dramatic new audio version of Dan Dare have been announced. Joining lead writers Richard Kurti and Bev Doyle (Going Postal, The Martian Chronicles) are: James Swallow (Star... - SF-TV & Movie News
Delia Derbyshire Day returns in January, celebrating an electronic music pioneer
Delia Derbyshire Day 2016, an exciting upcoming event in the Manchester cultural calendar has just been announced, taking place on Sunday 17th January. Delia Derbyshire Day 2016, taking place at the Manchester’s new international contemporary art, theatre,... - Books
In Review: Thunderbirds – The Vault
By Marcus Hearn Designed by Mike Jones Published by Virgin Books Out: 10th September 2015 The Book: On 30th September 1965, International Rescue successfully completed their first assignment, and the Tracy brothers imprinted themselves on a generation... - Feature
B7 Media’s “Martian Chronicles” wins International Radio Award
B7 Media’s dramatisation of Ray Bradbury’s The Martian Chronicles for BBC Radio 4, has won Silver in the prestigious 2015 New York Festivals International Radio Program Awards, in the Best Drama Special category. The Awards, honouring the World’s Best... - Books
In Review: Thrones & Bones – Nightborn
By Lou Anders Cover and Illustrations by Justin Gerard Publisher: Crown Books Out: 14th July 2015 The Book: From the author of Frostborn comes Book 2 in the acclaimed Thrones and Bones fantasy-adventure trilogy for fans of Lloyd Alexander... - Books
“Crik” fantasy puts childhood nightmares to rest for author Karl Beer
Deep within Crik Wood is a village in which every person has a unique ability called a “Talent”. The Mayor can talk to insects, a girl can disappear in a cloud of smoke, and a young... - SF-TV & Movie News
Sean Bean to star in ITV’s “Frankenstein Chronicles”
ITV has commissioned The Frankenstein Chronicles, a thrilling and terrifying re-imagining of the Frankenstein myth as a six-part period crime drama to be produced by the award-winning independent production company Rainmark Films and screened on ITV Encore. Filming... - Books
In Review: Foxglove Summer by Ben Aaronovitch
By Ben Aaronovitch Publisher: Gollancz Out: 13th November 2014 The Book: In the anticipated fifth instalment in The Sunday Times bestselling Rivers of London series, Foxglove Summer, Ben Aaronovitch takes Peter Grant out of London – to a small village... - Feature
B7 Media’s “Martian Chronicles” audio drama for Radio 4 earns prestigious award nomination
The British Radio Academy and the Radio Independents Group have just announced the Nominations for the Radio Production Awards 2014 – and a sound designer for a top SF audio production is among the nominees.... - SF-TV & Movie News
Original “Invasion of the Body Snatchers” gets UK re-release
Paramount Pictures’ Invasion of the Body Snatchers, the original adaptation of Jack Finney’s alarming science-fiction tale released in 1956, will be back on the big screen from 31st October. Immensely influential on its genre, the film... - Books
Oxford University Press announces classic Horror Stories collection
“Her covering was torn from her face. It was a face that he knew. In spite of the protruding upper lip and that slobber of blood, it was a face that he knew. She kept on... - Books
In Review: Thrones & Bones – Frostborn
By Lou Anders Cover by Justin Gerard Published by Crown Books (Random House Children’s Books) Out: 15th August 2014 The Book: Fantasy fans of Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson and John Flanagan’s Ranger’s Apprentice series will embrace...