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Abs Bailey MCM M16 | TB C4b @abscomics.bsky.social · 10h

it's SO close to being something i'm really excited about

Abs Bailey MCM M16 | TB C4b @abscomics.bsky.social · 10h

writing a new big comic and simultaneously having a great time and a horrible time (but always a fun time)

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shazleen @shazleenmkhan.bsky.social · 1d

I am organising direct action against Reform UK to fight against their racist misinformation. Posted more about it over on my insta, but here's the main bits!

Find out more: www.instagram.com/sticker_up_f...
Grab a PDF of the zine: www.shazleenkhan.shop

too many people i love are being victimized by nigel farage and i am going to mobilise the entire uk comics industry to fucking defeat him and protect myself, immigrants and refugees

our target is the 2026 local council elections. through targetted sticker and flyer campaigns i aim to destroy reform UK's momentum in vulnerable constituencies throughout the UK

this is a link to resources. I am sorry people who use screen readers I am not able to transcribe everything. I am one guy and I am doing this on voluntary basis. if you use a screen reader and have mates who would be willing to help me convert my text posts into readable formats please link us up

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Abs Bailey MCM M16 | TB C4b @abscomics.bsky.social · 1d

c4b comixology hall!

see you in harrogate pals

Thought Bubble Festival @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social · 1d

WHO LIKES MAPS?!

Here are the full maps for all four halls of Thought Bubble Comic Convention 2025, including the full listings of all exhibitors, publishers, guests and more!

Take a look: www.thoughtbubblefestival.com/maps

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Abs Bailey MCM M16 | TB C4b @abscomics.bsky.social · 5d

the big spill (how my brain feels right now) #GoshBFDD

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Abs Bailey MCM M16 | TB C4b @abscomics.bsky.social · 7d

Something weird is growing...

MOTHER will debut in print this autumn convention season 🔬

MCM London 24-26 OCT
THOUGHT BUBBLE 15-16 NOV
Available online later (while stock lasts)!

a print copy of my comic, MOTHER in the middle of a grotty fridge

a close up shot of a print copy of my comic MOTHER, sitting in a grotty fridge. There is a piece of burger cheese partially covering it, with convention dates for Thought Bubble and MCM London written on it.

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Broken Frontier @brokenfrontier.bsky.social · 5d

Hey everyone! This amazing comic by @pigeonface.bsky.social really needs your help to get over the Kickstarter finish line. Kamila is one of the most exciting indie voices working in the UK and this totally deserves your support. Please back or spread the word! www.kickstarter.com/projects/pig...

The Ecstasy of Jenny D - New original comic by Pigeon!

Bridgerton meets the dancing plague in this surreal tale of sisterhood, repressed queerness and divine intervention.

www.kickstarter.com

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Abs Bailey MCM M16 | TB C4b @abscomics.bsky.social · 7d

Something weird is growing...

MOTHER will debut in print this autumn convention season 🔬

MCM London 24-26 OCT
THOUGHT BUBBLE 15-16 NOV
Available online later (while stock lasts)!

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Abs Bailey MCM M16 | TB C4b @abscomics.bsky.social · 14d

Please support this one folks!!

Your bookshelf will be all the better for it (and your eyes will be too, look at those colours!!)🪽

Kamila (also known as Pigeon) @pigeonface.bsky.social · 14d

10 days left and still 2k to raise for “The Ecstasy of Jenny D”! I believe we can do it but I need your help in making this comic a real thing!
Support & share the KS: www.kickstarter.com/projects/pig...

Colour comic page. At a regency style party, Paloma makes eye contact with a pretty lady, then blushes and runs away clutching her rosary.

Colour comic page.Among the clouds Jenny stares intensely into the void and says: “Last night I understood understood something about myself and my place in this world. “

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Kamila (also known as Pigeon) @pigeonface.bsky.social · 23d

Sunday comics KS check! My tiny dream of reaching 2k by the end of the week MIGHT still happen with your help? 👀
Sooo maybe share it with someone who enjoys the camp medieval / bridgerton parody vibe? :>
💌 www.kickstarter.com/projects/pig...
/ @cartoonist.coop / @brokenfrontier.bsky.social

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Abs Bailey MCM M16 | TB C4b @abscomics.bsky.social · Sep 5

new blog post! what i got up to in august

🎸 talking about music, art, and revisiting old drawing processes

✏️ sketchbook pages, new work, process pics

📚 what i read w/ mini reviews from the @ldcomics.bsky.social fair!

🪐 looking back on an old anthology project

www.abscomics.com/post/august-...

August Round-Up | Returning to the old ways, new mini-comic, and thinking about music...

A round-up of August featuring musings about music and art, sketchbook pages, WIPs, and what I read this month.

www.abscomics.com

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Abs Bailey MCM M16 | TB C4b @abscomics.bsky.social · Sep 5

new blog post! what i got up to in august

🎸 talking about music, art, and revisiting old drawing processes

✏️ sketchbook pages, new work, process pics

📚 what i read w/ mini reviews from the @ldcomics.bsky.social fair!

🪐 looking back on an old anthology project

www.abscomics.com/post/august-...

August Round-Up | Returning to the old ways, new mini-comic, and thinking about music...

A round-up of August featuring musings about music and art, sketchbook pages, WIPs, and what I read this month.

www.abscomics.com

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Abs Bailey MCM M16 | TB C4b @abscomics.bsky.social · Aug 29

i can't wait!!!

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Abs Bailey MCM M16 | TB C4b @abscomics.bsky.social · Aug 29

this comic is an absolute treat, and is gonna be incredible in colour.

highly recommend adding it to your comic collection!!

Kamila (also known as Pigeon) @pigeonface.bsky.social · Aug 28

KICKSTARTER IS HERE!
My new original comic “The Ecstasy of Jenny D” is now LIVE at:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/pig...
I’m so flipping excited to get this book printed! I’ve got some special early bird rewards so follow along :>

My new comic is coming to Kickstarter! The image shows a digital collage of cherub stickers and a screenshot of the KS pre launch page which you can follow

A comic page in full colour. Evening scene at a fancy regency party. Young girl makes an eye contact with a pretty lady, blushes strongly and runs away distressed, holding her rosary.

A comic page spread. Detailed digital illustration of a dancing parade consisting of humans, skeletons, mythical creatures and angels.

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aquila 🍉 writing comms now open! @belllmonts.bsky.social · Aug 27

daily art affirmations

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Abs Bailey MCM M16 | TB C4b @abscomics.bsky.social · Aug 23

first 10 fish lads painted! only 50 more to go before mid october...

ten small resin fish dudes with chibi bodies and cartoony fish heads scattered on a messy painting desk. they are pale blue with a dark green patch on their head, white stomachs, purple fins, and paler purple spots.

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Abs Bailey MCM M16 | TB C4b @abscomics.bsky.social · Aug 20

doing some inking(? pencilling?) for a quick and dirty little mini-comic today

a close up of an in-progress comic page, drawn in black biro and pencil on white printer paper.

a character with a bleeding hole in her chest peers into a river, where a hopeless ghostly face reflects back.

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Abs Bailey MCM M16 | TB C4b @abscomics.bsky.social · Aug 19

painting little fish guys today for mcm/tbubs 🐠

a messy desk with 11 small resin fish guys half-painted, all strewn about. they're little dudes with fish heads but chibi human-y bodies, sitting politely.

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Abs Bailey MCM M16 | TB C4b @abscomics.bsky.social · Aug 3

currently uk-only shipping for physical items but you can read the digital stuff from anywhere!

Abs Bailey MCM M16 | TB C4b @abscomics.bsky.social · Aug 3

yay, i have an online shop again!

digital comics
physical comics
stickers

more stuff coming soon!✨
ko-fi.com/abscomics/shop

banner for my shop that says 'shop open!!' in big yellow clay letters, surrounded by some comics covers and stickers.

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Fraser Campbell @fraserc69.bsky.social · Aug 3

Time for the comics community to put our money where our mouth is and back Boxes, one of the best indie comic anthologies out there. 2 days to get this over the line - it can be done!

ThirdBear Press @thirdbearpress.bsky.social · Aug 3

Down to the last 2 days to back BOXES Vol. 4 over on Kickstarter.

We’re 72% funded and could use your help over the line!

Our critically acclaimed anthology showcases exciting UK cartoonists. If you can help it continue, then consider backing it here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...

Thanks 📦

BOXES Comic Magazine #4

The 4th volume of BOXES Comic Magazine! Lots of new short comics from a diverse range of exciting UK based creators.

www.kickstarter.com

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c.e. chant/hades 💀🐊 💬 too many comics @portaltohades.bsky.social · Mar 9

Please please please just make your fucking comic. It doesn't have to have mass appeal or be marketable. I'm literally making a comic about gay aztec steampunks. A publisher would laugh me out the door. I still have a budding audience!! And even then! If it brings you joy, make the fucking comic!

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Abs Bailey MCM M16 | TB C4b @abscomics.bsky.social · Jul 31

although don't read my comic at your office job because you might get fired. wait until you're home

Abs Bailey MCM M16 | TB C4b @abscomics.bsky.social · Jul 31

i wish i was reading these comics from the @ldcomics.bsky.social online fair instead of being at my stupid job!!

you can read these comics (including mine!) instead of being at YOUR stupid job, but only if you buy them today, because it's the last day of the fair!!!!

a laptop screen in an office setting showing comics from the LDC online comics fair

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Abs Bailey MCM M16 | TB C4b @abscomics.bsky.social · Jul 30

sofa-bound (because i walked 40k steps in fashionable but ill-fitting boots) so am going into a DEEP rabbit hole of analogue music options.. i want to be a mp3 boy again

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