Jon Lock
@jonlock.com
I write comics! | Tiny Hercules @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social | Afterlife Inc. | 2000AD | Toxic Crusaders | Big Punch Studios | Repped by @rachelpmann.bsky.social
My website | https://www.jonlock.com
Afterlife Inc. | https://www.afterlife-inc.com
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Afterlife Inc. | https://www.afterlife-inc.com
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Jon Lock
@jonlock.com
· Oct 1
Get ready for legendary laughs with Tiny Hercules, a new series of children's graphic novels from @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social launching 5th February 2026 - written by me and illustrated by partner-in-crime Nich Angell!
Pre-order your copy today:
👉 www.panmacmillan.com/authors/jon-...
Pre-order your copy today:
👉 www.panmacmillan.com/authors/jon-...
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This is *hilarious*. I actually barked an angry, triumphant laugh.
🚨 The UK government just published a breakdown of the responses to its consultation on AI & copyright:
- 95% of respondents want AI companies to pay for their training data (made up of 88% saying strengthen copyright law, & 7% saying leave it as is)
🧵 1/2
- 95% of respondents want AI companies to pay for their training data (made up of 88% saying strengthen copyright law, & 7% saying leave it as is)
🧵 1/2
December 16, 2025 at 8:50 AM
This is *hilarious*. I actually barked an angry, triumphant laugh.
Cheers, Rich. That's high praise indeed!
Received this delightful package from @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social for the upcoming Tiny Hercules. I’m only half way through but can already see that this is going to be a massive hit with LKS2, especially fans of Bunny v Monkey and the Investigators. Fast paced and packed with laughs.
December 15, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Cheers, Rich. That's high praise indeed!
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This whole thread. I’d been making different webcomics for 20 years before my debut.
Had a *fascinating* conversation with a publisher a Thought Bubble - I was talking about how there’s an entire market out there traditional publishing had been ignoring (both comics & comic conventions). They said
Had a *fascinating* conversation with a publisher a Thought Bubble - I was talking about how there’s an entire market out there traditional publishing had been ignoring (both comics & comic conventions). They said
We're so glad that comics are finally getting the attention they deserve, but please spare a thought for the long years in which the UK comic 'industry' was carried by independent creators, often at great expense, purely as a labour of love. A whole generation of amazing talent risked dying on...
December 15, 2025 at 10:38 AM
This whole thread. I’d been making different webcomics for 20 years before my debut.
Had a *fascinating* conversation with a publisher a Thought Bubble - I was talking about how there’s an entire market out there traditional publishing had been ignoring (both comics & comic conventions). They said
Had a *fascinating* conversation with a publisher a Thought Bubble - I was talking about how there’s an entire market out there traditional publishing had been ignoring (both comics & comic conventions). They said
Also, seeing as we're shouting about good news, here's Tiny Hercules on School Reading List's recommended titles for spring 2026. We're in amazing company.
👉 Read the full review here:
schoolreadinglist.co.uk/childrens-bo...
👉 Read the full review here:
schoolreadinglist.co.uk/childrens-bo...
December 15, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Also, seeing as we're shouting about good news, here's Tiny Hercules on School Reading List's recommended titles for spring 2026. We're in amazing company.
👉 Read the full review here:
schoolreadinglist.co.uk/childrens-bo...
👉 Read the full review here:
schoolreadinglist.co.uk/childrens-bo...
It's honestly so surreal to see Tiny Hercules (and indeed Nich and I) named alongside these amazing new children's graphic novels for 2026. The last two years have been an absolutely whirlwind, with amazing news seemingly every day. We're so honoured to be able to bring these books to life.
December 15, 2025 at 9:04 AM
It's honestly so surreal to see Tiny Hercules (and indeed Nich and I) named alongside these amazing new children's graphic novels for 2026. The last two years have been an absolutely whirlwind, with amazing news seemingly every day. We're so honoured to be able to bring these books to life.
Ooh! Is that Tiny Hercules I spy alongside some amazing new children's graphic novels? (SPOILERS: yes)
With the National Year of Reading on the horizon, publishers are hoping shorter titles and graphic novels might prove the antidote to the decline in reading enjoyment among kids, says Charlotte Eyre 👇 #BookSky
February 2025: Children's Previews
ebx.sh
December 3, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Ooh! Is that Tiny Hercules I spy alongside some amazing new children's graphic novels? (SPOILERS: yes)
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BY THE WAY
If you've updated to Windows 11 recently, you're probably on version 25H2.
There's a new setting in Settings: Privacy & Security.
Scroll aaaaaaaalll the way to the bottom and you'll see "Text and Image Generation."
TURN IT OFF.
If you've updated to Windows 11 recently, you're probably on version 25H2.
There's a new setting in Settings: Privacy & Security.
Scroll aaaaaaaalll the way to the bottom and you'll see "Text and Image Generation."
TURN IT OFF.
October 17, 2025 at 12:58 AM
BY THE WAY
If you've updated to Windows 11 recently, you're probably on version 25H2.
There's a new setting in Settings: Privacy & Security.
Scroll aaaaaaaalll the way to the bottom and you'll see "Text and Image Generation."
TURN IT OFF.
If you've updated to Windows 11 recently, you're probably on version 25H2.
There's a new setting in Settings: Privacy & Security.
Scroll aaaaaaaalll the way to the bottom and you'll see "Text and Image Generation."
TURN IT OFF.
Tiny Hercules has been selected by @waterstoneskids.bsky.social to be a part of their 25% off pre-order autumn promotion! We're in great company!
⚡ Offer runs until 23.59 on Friday 17 October
⚡ Enter “OCTOBER25” at checkout to receive 25% off RRP
Pre-order now:
www.waterstones.com/book/tiny-he...
⚡ Offer runs until 23.59 on Friday 17 October
⚡ Enter “OCTOBER25” at checkout to receive 25% off RRP
Pre-order now:
www.waterstones.com/book/tiny-he...
October 15, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Tiny Hercules has been selected by @waterstoneskids.bsky.social to be a part of their 25% off pre-order autumn promotion! We're in great company!
⚡ Offer runs until 23.59 on Friday 17 October
⚡ Enter “OCTOBER25” at checkout to receive 25% off RRP
Pre-order now:
www.waterstones.com/book/tiny-he...
⚡ Offer runs until 23.59 on Friday 17 October
⚡ Enter “OCTOBER25” at checkout to receive 25% off RRP
Pre-order now:
www.waterstones.com/book/tiny-he...
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Get ready for legendary laughs with Tiny Hercules, a new series of children's graphic novels from @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social launching 5th February 2026 - written by me and illustrated by partner-in-crime Nich Angell!
Pre-order your copy today:
👉 www.panmacmillan.com/authors/jon-...
Pre-order your copy today:
👉 www.panmacmillan.com/authors/jon-...
October 1, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Get ready for legendary laughs with Tiny Hercules, a new series of children's graphic novels from @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social launching 5th February 2026 - written by me and illustrated by partner-in-crime Nich Angell!
Pre-order your copy today:
👉 www.panmacmillan.com/authors/jon-...
Pre-order your copy today:
👉 www.panmacmillan.com/authors/jon-...
Get ready for legendary laughs with Tiny Hercules, a new series of children's graphic novels from @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social launching 5th February 2026 - written by me and illustrated by partner-in-crime Nich Angell!
Pre-order your copy today:
👉 www.panmacmillan.com/authors/jon-...
Pre-order your copy today:
👉 www.panmacmillan.com/authors/jon-...
October 1, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Get ready for legendary laughs with Tiny Hercules, a new series of children's graphic novels from @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social launching 5th February 2026 - written by me and illustrated by partner-in-crime Nich Angell!
Pre-order your copy today:
👉 www.panmacmillan.com/authors/jon-...
Pre-order your copy today:
👉 www.panmacmillan.com/authors/jon-...
We have a launch date! TOXIC CRUSADERS releases 4th December on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox and Steam! Featuring the work of a truly amazing team (and a story/script by yours truly) it's the most Toxic Crusaders-related game you'll play this year, guaranteed!
Toxic Crusaders - Official Release Date Trailer | SDCC 2025
YouTube video by IGN
youtu.be
July 28, 2025 at 9:08 AM
We have a launch date! TOXIC CRUSADERS releases 4th December on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox and Steam! Featuring the work of a truly amazing team (and a story/script by yours truly) it's the most Toxic Crusaders-related game you'll play this year, guaranteed!
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December 4th 2025:
TOXIC CRUSADERS!
The new beat ‘em up video game by @retroware.bsky.social (featuring comic artwork from your pal Stevesie!)
It’s CLEAN UP TIME!
(Wishlist on steam today!)
TOXIC CRUSADERS!
The new beat ‘em up video game by @retroware.bsky.social (featuring comic artwork from your pal Stevesie!)
It’s CLEAN UP TIME!
(Wishlist on steam today!)
July 27, 2025 at 1:21 PM
December 4th 2025:
TOXIC CRUSADERS!
The new beat ‘em up video game by @retroware.bsky.social (featuring comic artwork from your pal Stevesie!)
It’s CLEAN UP TIME!
(Wishlist on steam today!)
TOXIC CRUSADERS!
The new beat ‘em up video game by @retroware.bsky.social (featuring comic artwork from your pal Stevesie!)
It’s CLEAN UP TIME!
(Wishlist on steam today!)
@sergeyager.bsky.social Hey Serge, a quick question for the master if you have time to answer it...
I use a pour-over with a metal filter, and an electric grinder. I always grind my beans for 15 seconds, as standard, but based on your latest Coffee with Serge video I'm starting to suspect I'm...
I use a pour-over with a metal filter, and an electric grinder. I always grind my beans for 15 seconds, as standard, but based on your latest Coffee with Serge video I'm starting to suspect I'm...
July 5, 2025 at 4:06 PM
@sergeyager.bsky.social Hey Serge, a quick question for the master if you have time to answer it...
I use a pour-over with a metal filter, and an electric grinder. I always grind my beans for 15 seconds, as standard, but based on your latest Coffee with Serge video I'm starting to suspect I'm...
I use a pour-over with a metal filter, and an electric grinder. I always grind my beans for 15 seconds, as standard, but based on your latest Coffee with Serge video I'm starting to suspect I'm...
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Excellent work Nich 🙌🙌🙌 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Gloucester comic book artist says AI is 'threat to livelihood' - BBC News
Illustrator Nich Angell fears advancing technology could soon "replace the artist entirely".
www.bbc.co.uk
June 18, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Excellent work Nich 🙌🙌🙌 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
What a day! A massive thank you to @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social for inviting us to their Summer Launch event to announce Tiny Hercules to the world! An incredible opportunity to meet the wider Macmillan team and rub shoulders with literary greats.
Tiny Hercules book 1 launches Feb 2026. Be there!
Tiny Hercules book 1 launches Feb 2026. Be there!
June 26, 2025 at 5:44 PM
What a day! A massive thank you to @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social for inviting us to their Summer Launch event to announce Tiny Hercules to the world! An incredible opportunity to meet the wider Macmillan team and rub shoulders with literary greats.
Tiny Hercules book 1 launches Feb 2026. Be there!
Tiny Hercules book 1 launches Feb 2026. Be there!
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And Comps Day continues with this amazing delivery from @jonlock.com just in the door!
Our volume of Afterlife Inc!
Loved working on this with Jon, Raffa, Lucy, @anadapta.bsky.social, as well as seeing all the extras too!
Our volume of Afterlife Inc!
Loved working on this with Jon, Raffa, Lucy, @anadapta.bsky.social, as well as seeing all the extras too!
June 3, 2025 at 1:04 PM
And Comps Day continues with this amazing delivery from @jonlock.com just in the door!
Our volume of Afterlife Inc!
Loved working on this with Jon, Raffa, Lucy, @anadapta.bsky.social, as well as seeing all the extras too!
Our volume of Afterlife Inc!
Loved working on this with Jon, Raffa, Lucy, @anadapta.bsky.social, as well as seeing all the extras too!
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A National Lottery Project Grant from @artscouncilengland.bsky.social gave me the incredible opportunity to produce an original 160-page graphic novel and deliver free comic-making workshops for children aged 8 to 11 in Gloucester. #ACESupported
Find out more:
👉 www.jonlock.com/arts-council
Find out more:
👉 www.jonlock.com/arts-council
May 15, 2025 at 10:47 AM
A National Lottery Project Grant from @artscouncilengland.bsky.social gave me the incredible opportunity to produce an original 160-page graphic novel and deliver free comic-making workshops for children aged 8 to 11 in Gloucester. #ACESupported
Find out more:
👉 www.jonlock.com/arts-council
Find out more:
👉 www.jonlock.com/arts-council
A National Lottery Project Grant from @artscouncilengland.bsky.social gave me the incredible opportunity to produce an original 160-page graphic novel and deliver free comic-making workshops for children aged 8 to 11 in Gloucester. #ACESupported
Find out more:
👉 www.jonlock.com/arts-council
Find out more:
👉 www.jonlock.com/arts-council
May 15, 2025 at 10:47 AM
A National Lottery Project Grant from @artscouncilengland.bsky.social gave me the incredible opportunity to produce an original 160-page graphic novel and deliver free comic-making workshops for children aged 8 to 11 in Gloucester. #ACESupported
Find out more:
👉 www.jonlock.com/arts-council
Find out more:
👉 www.jonlock.com/arts-council
@sfbdim.bsky.social Hey Adam. Just wanted to say thanks for such a great talk at Fine Lines yesterday, and to repeat my praise for Tangle Tower (which Lucy and I loved). Very much looking forward to The Mermaid Mask!
May 11, 2025 at 2:34 PM
@sfbdim.bsky.social Hey Adam. Just wanted to say thanks for such a great talk at Fine Lines yesterday, and to repeat my praise for Tangle Tower (which Lucy and I loved). Very much looking forward to The Mermaid Mask!
Currently reading Sleeper Beach and had to put together a chart detailing the comparative size of Titans following successive doses of T7, based on the assumption that each dose results in a 20% increase in height.
With apologies to @harkaway.bsky.social for any errors in calculation.
With apologies to @harkaway.bsky.social for any errors in calculation.
April 18, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Currently reading Sleeper Beach and had to put together a chart detailing the comparative size of Titans following successive doses of T7, based on the assumption that each dose results in a 20% increase in height.
With apologies to @harkaway.bsky.social for any errors in calculation.
With apologies to @harkaway.bsky.social for any errors in calculation.
Nich and I are delighted to announce that Tiny Hercules has made his international debut at Bologna Children's Book Fair thanks to our wonderful publishers at @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social
Tiny Hercules, a new graphic novel series, hits shelves in 2026! Be there! #kidlit #booksky #bcbf #bcbf25
Tiny Hercules, a new graphic novel series, hits shelves in 2026! Be there! #kidlit #booksky #bcbf #bcbf25
April 9, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Nich and I are delighted to announce that Tiny Hercules has made his international debut at Bologna Children's Book Fair thanks to our wonderful publishers at @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social
Tiny Hercules, a new graphic novel series, hits shelves in 2026! Be there! #kidlit #booksky #bcbf #bcbf25
Tiny Hercules, a new graphic novel series, hits shelves in 2026! Be there! #kidlit #booksky #bcbf #bcbf25
If there are any comic creators out there who are thinking of applying for @artscouncilengland.bsky.social funding, I've created a page on my website with info and guidance based on my National Lottery Project Grant application, which might be of use. #ACEsupported
www.jonlock.com/arts-council
www.jonlock.com/arts-council
March 24, 2025 at 7:57 AM
If there are any comic creators out there who are thinking of applying for @artscouncilengland.bsky.social funding, I've created a page on my website with info and guidance based on my National Lottery Project Grant application, which might be of use. #ACEsupported
www.jonlock.com/arts-council
www.jonlock.com/arts-council
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Had a great time at the Afterlife Inc. launch party, if you're in or around Gloucester be sure to go check out the exhibition!
A massive thank you to everyone who attended the Afterlife Inc. Volume 7 launch party at Jolt Studios, Gloucester. What a night! Hard to believe we've come to the end of an incredible year of hard work and amazing artwork, all made possible thanks to @artscouncilengland.bsky.social #ACEsupported
March 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Had a great time at the Afterlife Inc. launch party, if you're in or around Gloucester be sure to go check out the exhibition!
A massive thank you to everyone who attended the Afterlife Inc. Volume 7 launch party at Jolt Studios, Gloucester. What a night! Hard to believe we've come to the end of an incredible year of hard work and amazing artwork, all made possible thanks to @artscouncilengland.bsky.social #ACEsupported
March 17, 2025 at 3:02 PM
A massive thank you to everyone who attended the Afterlife Inc. Volume 7 launch party at Jolt Studios, Gloucester. What a night! Hard to believe we've come to the end of an incredible year of hard work and amazing artwork, all made possible thanks to @artscouncilengland.bsky.social #ACEsupported
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Anyway, I had a marvellous time at the launch party for Afterlife Inc. Vol. 7 last night. Such a sublime achievement for @jonlock.com and all the artistic talent involved in these brilliantly weird comics.
Congrats again, Jon!!
Congrats again, Jon!!
March 15, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Anyway, I had a marvellous time at the launch party for Afterlife Inc. Vol. 7 last night. Such a sublime achievement for @jonlock.com and all the artistic talent involved in these brilliantly weird comics.
Congrats again, Jon!!
Congrats again, Jon!!