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Myfanwy Tristram @myfanwytristram.bsky.social · 11h

I am DELIGHTED to say that Noisy Valley has found a home with the graphic novel publishers @selfmadehero.bsky.social 🎉 - it will be out on May 14 next year. But here’s the important part: you can pre-order it now at www.waterstones.com/book/noisy-v...

SelfMadeHero @selfmadehero.bsky.social · 11h

Stories true and fantastical, new and old - take a look at our Spring 2026 lineup!

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Rickard Sisters @rickardsisters.com · 19h

History chicks might enjoy our Instagram stories (@theRickardSisters) where today Scarlett has shown us round a room with loads of fun facts

A screenshot of an Instagram story showing an annotated still image from This Slavery graphic novel, labelling the furniture with its style and provenance

A screenshot of an Instagram story showing an annotated still image from This Slavery graphic novel, showing writing materials on the mantlepiece and explaining about dippy pens

A screenshot of an Instagram story showing an annotated still image from This Slavery graphic novel, showing a chamberstick on the mantlepeice and explaining about lighting your way to bed

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Zara Slattery aka Inksplattery @zaraslattery.bsky.social · 14h

LOVE MAPS! @streakofpith.bsky.social & I can be found in BubbleBoy Hall - G4 with our delightful wares! AND also on G3 with the rest of the CCIC crew ^L^

Thought Bubble Festival @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social · 15h

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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Myfanwy Tristram @myfanwytristram.bsky.social · 2d

Woohoo! I’m glad to say I now have physical copies of the comic I made for the @ldcomics.bsky.social fair, “Running Out”.
Eventually I’ll put them in my online shop, but in the meantime I’ll be selling them at the Cartoon County event (at #Brighton’s Open Market) next Saturday. #comics

Cover of “Running Out” by Myfanwy Tristram. A hand holds a pen that is actually the author.

Back cover of “Running Out”, including a glowing review from Broken Frontier’s Andy Oliver.

Cartoon County autumn fair - comics, cartoons, prints. Sat 18 Oct at the Open Market Brighton.

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Myfanwy Tristram @myfanwytristram.bsky.social · 2d

I am very excited to be chairing this panel, with what I consider to be the best title ever (not to mention some superb panellists, of course)

The revolution will be sequentialised
Sunday Nov 16 1:30-2:30.
Myfanwy Tristram in conversation with Joe Sacco, Becky Burke, Michael D Kennedy and Karrie Fransman

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Hannah Berry @streakofpith.bsky.social · 2d

Do you like comics? Are you in Brighton? (Or can you get to Brighton?) The inaugural CARTOON COUNTY AUTUMN FAIR is next Saturday, 10am-5pm!

Just a bunch of your favourite local creators (and me!) selling comics/zines/graphic novels/prints 🥳

A poster for the Cartoon county autumn fair, Saturday 18th October at the Open Market, London Road, Brighton BN1 4JU

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ShortBox Comics Fair @shortboxcomicsfair.bsky.social · 3d

One third of a way into the fair already; this year more so than ever it's a place to discover a variety of emerging and exciting artists, with our highest number of new-to-the-fair exhibitors and people making their very first comics!

www.shortboxcomicsfair.com

ShortBox Comics Fair

ShortBox Comics Fair is a unique and innovative digital comics fair, where every exhibiting artist debuts a brand-new comic!

www.shortboxcomicsfair.com

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Zara Slattery aka Inksplattery @zaraslattery.bsky.social · 3d

Looking forward to delving into the bright illuminates of Medieval yore with @scarygorgon.bsky.social @johnreppion.bsky.social @mdpenman.bsky.social @hellomizk.bsky.social at @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social ^L^

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Chloë Green @okaychloegreen.bsky.social · 3d

Here it is, our life's work.

Thought Bubble Festival @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social · 3d

The Thought Bubble Comic Convention full programme is LIVE!!

Two days rammed with panels, workshops, guest signings, and loads, loads more. Why not start planning your weekend schedule?

Take a look: thoughtbubblefestival.com/conventionprogramme

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 4d

This new book by @cartoonkate.bsky.social is a breath-takingly beautiful thing: I'd go so far as to say a work of genius.

It's my privilege to be interviewing her about it at the East Gate Bookshop, Totnes on 23rd October. Please join us if you can:
www.totnespulse.co.uk/product/tick...

Ticket: Patchwork: A Graphic Biography of Jane Austen

Kate Evans is a writer, cartoonist, illustrator and studied English literature at the University of Sussex in Brighton. From 1995 to 1998 Evans dedicated herself to environmental activism, providing c...

www.totnespulse.co.uk

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Melissa F. Olson @mfolson.bsky.social · 5d

It’s finally here!
You can now buy the trade paperback of ARCHAIC, about a badass single mom who’s put in charge of a sentient island and its mythological Inhabitants. Come for the Mesopotamian goddess of the dead, stay for the 9-yr-old who saves the day w/birdwatching skills.
bit.ly/Demonde

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Thought Bubble Festival @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social · 10d

The final pack of incredible guests for Thought Bubble Comic Convention is here! 😍

Each guest will be at Harrogate Convention Centre, England, on 15 & 16 November 2025, see you there!

See all our guests: thoughtbubblefestival.com/guests
And get your tickets: thoughtbubblefestival.com/tickets

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Keith W. Dickinson @keithwdickinson.bsky.social · 5d

Today is a day when arts degrees are worthless, but the product of those degrees is so valuable it would kill an entire industry if they were made to pay for it.

The Verge @theverge.com · May 26

Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry

Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.

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Tim Pilcher @timpilcher.bsky.social · 5d

A reminder that there's a massive #cartoon #comics fair at #BrightonOpenMarket in 10 days on Sat. 18 October! LOADS of creators including @streakofpith.bsky.social @zaraslattery.bsky.social @frasergeesin.bsky.social Sara Kenney, Danny Noble, Dan Locke, Paul Garner, Ilya & many more! #Brighton

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Hannah Berry @streakofpith.bsky.social · 8d

Now would be a great time to reach out to any comics creators you know who are less online or more remote (geographically and/or emotionally) to make sure they’ve filled this thing in too…

Hannah Berry @streakofpith.bsky.social · 11d

🚨FINAL FEW DAYS!🚨

The UK Comics Creator Survey will close forever at midnight on Monday 6th! Have you submitted your response yet? Or were you, like me*, waiting for the last minute? The last minute is now, lads! Get in there!

ukcomicscreators.org.uk

*I thrive** on pressure
**Exist painfully

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Gregory Norminton @gregorynorminton.bsky.social · 9d

Blustery day, isn't it? Here's the National Grid: Live generation data. Wind and solar are generating 74.2% of our electricity. Gas is generating 13.1%. And yet our household electricity prices are pegged to... the volatile price of gas. Which is the basis on which the right attacks... renewables.

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Zara Slattery aka Inksplattery @zaraslattery.bsky.social · 10d

Noooo....get better soonXx

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Zara Slattery aka Inksplattery @zaraslattery.bsky.social · 10d

It'll be packed full of comicy goodness. ^====^

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Zara Slattery aka Inksplattery @zaraslattery.bsky.social · 10d

Very excited to be a guest at @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social this year🎉💃❤️

Thought Bubble Festival @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social · 10d

The final pack of incredible guests for Thought Bubble Comic Convention is here! 😍

Each guest will be at Harrogate Convention Centre, England, on 15 & 16 November 2025, see you there!

See all our guests: thoughtbubblefestival.com/guests
And get your tickets: thoughtbubblefestival.com/tickets

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Zara Slattery aka Inksplattery @zaraslattery.bsky.social · 10d

Talking about Canterbury & the Miracle Windows!!!!

Alex Fitch @panelborders.bsky.social · 10d

repeat broadcast: Alex Fitch talks to @karriefransman.bsky.social, @zaraslattery.bsky.social & Sabba Khan re: their comics based on Canterbury Cathedral, & to NormKonyu re: @comicstitan.bsky.social's graphic novel Downlands. 11am Sun 5th Oct, 104.4 Resonance FM panelborders.wordpress.com/2025/09/29

September 29, 2025 – Panel Borders and other podcasts

1 post published by Alex Fitch on September 29, 2025

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Zara Slattery aka Inksplattery @zaraslattery.bsky.social · 10d

Starting 3rd NOV in Brighton. PEN & WASH evening class - there are still spaces available. All abilities welcome!!! www.tickettailor.com/events/inksp...

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Hannah Berry @streakofpith.bsky.social · 10d

Let’s be honest, it’s a stretch to say we live in a true democracy, isn’t it? Government & big business skip along merrily together towards policy decisions that affect the rest of us but over which we have zero control. Decisions are made about us without us all the time.

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Zara Slattery aka Inksplattery @zaraslattery.bsky.social · 10d

Live in or near Brighton?! 1 day workshop in Short Story Comics!!! #ThePhoenixArtspace phoenixartspace.org/courses/shor...

Short Story Comics – Phoenix Art Space

phoenixartspace.org

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Zara Slattery aka Inksplattery @zaraslattery.bsky.social · 10d

NOW is the TIME!!! Have you filled in the #ComicCreatorsSurvey yet? Only 3 days left... @streakofpith.bsky.social #SpeakingUPandOUT for comic creators!!! ukcomicscreators.org.uk

Home - UK Comics Creators Survey

UK Comics Creator Survey 2025 If you are a UK-based comics creator over 16 years old, we want to know all about you! Whether you are a working professional, a casual creator or a student, if you make ...

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Lucy Sullivan @lucysullivan.bsky.social · 12d

THE THING WITH FEATHERS Trailer is out now! Cannot wait for it to be in cinema screens from Nov 21st UK / Nov 28th USA
A truly extraordinary film…

youtu.be/aUhsvd_Z_18

The Thing with Feathers | Official Trailer | In Theaters November 28

YouTube video by Briarcliff Entertainment

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