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Paul B. Rainey

@pbrainey.bsky.social

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My graphic novel Why Don't You Love Me? is out now from Drawn and Quarterly. Winner of the Observer Graphic Short Story Prize 2020. Cartoonist for Viz.

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Paul B. Rainey @pbrainey.bsky.social · Mar 31

These are four comics I made that you can buy directly from me via my website, including the optimum editions of THERE’S NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT and WHY DIN’T YOU LOVE ME. pbrainey.bigcartel.com

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Paul B. Rainey @pbrainey.bsky.social · 13h

The original JOG ON strips that were the basis of a long-lasting mural I drew in The Centre MK. It ended up lasting for far longer than imagined thanks to the pandemic.

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Paul B. Rainey @pbrainey.bsky.social · 5d

If I were to win, they’ll be shocked when this old geezer arrives to accept the award.

Paul B. Rainey @pbrainey.bsky.social · 6d

The French edition of WHY DON’T YOU LOVE ME? has been nominated for the Festival of Colomiers ‘First Time Award’. Yum yum!

www.bdcolomiers.com/les-evenemen...

Prix Toute Première Fois

Lancé en 2022, ce prix récompense un·e auteur·ice pour son premier livre.

www.bdcolomiers.com

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Avery Hill Publishing @averyhill.bsky.social · 23d

Essential stuff!

Paul B. Rainey @pbrainey.bsky.social · Mar 31

These are four comics I made that you can buy directly from me via my website, including the optimum editions of THERE’S NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT and WHY DIN’T YOU LOVE ME. pbrainey.bigcartel.com

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Paul B. Rainey @pbrainey.bsky.social · Mar 31

These are four comics I made that you can buy directly from me via my website, including the optimum editions of THERE’S NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT and WHY DIN’T YOU LOVE ME. pbrainey.bigcartel.com

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Paul B. Rainey @pbrainey.bsky.social · 26d

Happy birthday!!!

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Darryl Cunningham @acmedarryl.bsky.social · Sep 6

My book on Elon Musk is being launched at Gosh this Thursday. I’ll be there. Will you? @goshcomics.bsky.social @sevenstories.bsky.social

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Darryl Cunningham @acmedarryl.bsky.social · Sep 2

Elon Musk: American Oligarch. Preorder it now.

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Will Potter @williampotter.com · Aug 29

London! Geezer #1, 2 and 3 are now in stock at @goshcomics.bsky.social ! Round the corner from the Morning Glory cover, innit! @pjbond.offregister.press @offregisterhq.bsky.social

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James Corcoran @jamescorcoran78.bsky.social · Aug 20

Free link to Stramash issue 1 of the original series for no reason other than I still really like it.
1950’s Sweary Scottish gangsters, strange goings on and just what is in that hold-all.

www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/kxy80...

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Paul B. Rainey @pbrainey.bsky.social · Aug 12

The Draw.

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Paul B. Rainey @pbrainey.bsky.social · Aug 10

This is the first strip I successfully sold to VIZ 12 years ago.

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Paul B. Rainey @pbrainey.bsky.social · Jul 28

I understand that the big announcement at this year’s San Diego Comic Con over the weekend was made by Drawn & Quarterly of my next graphic novel, MURDER SCHOOL, out Autumn 2026.

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Paul B. Rainey @pbrainey.bsky.social · Jul 17

Thanks, Krent.

Paul B. Rainey @pbrainey.bsky.social · Jul 17

I’m thinking about colouring my next project after MURDER SCHOOL more properly. The problem is, I don’t really enjoy colouring and the process adds around another 4 hours per page. Here’s a test strip I did. What do you think?

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Paul B. Rainey @pbrainey.bsky.social · Jul 16

A French edition of THERE’S NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT is coming.

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Rob Jackson @robjacksoncomics.bsky.social · Jul 9

My latest comic has been on sale for two weeks today. Have you had a look yet? Its here robjacksoncomics.blogspot.com/2025/06/sile... cheers

'Silent Planet' Now on Sale

My new comic is now back from the printers and on sale at my new shop here . It's 24 pages, black and white and A5 sized. It's a wordles...

robjacksoncomics.blogspot.com

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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · Jul 8

UK bosses to be banned from using NDAs to cover up misconduct at work.

A welcome development to end harassment, bullying and silencing of victims.

NDAs used extensively to settle cases including sexual misconduct, racism, and pregnancy discrimination.

UK bosses to be banned from using NDAs to cover up misconduct at work

Exclusive: Changes to workers’ rights bill will prohibit the silencing of staff who suffer harassment or discrimination

www.theguardian.com

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Paul B. Rainey @pbrainey.bsky.social · Jul 6

Thanks, Matt.

Paul B. Rainey @pbrainey.bsky.social · Jul 6

My book, THERE’S NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT, is included in @seamas.bsky.social round up of the Best Graphic Novels of 2025 So Far for The Irish Times. www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...

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Paul B. Rainey @pbrainey.bsky.social · Jul 6

BTW, I’m telling you this so you know the order I worked on the books in. I’m chuffed it’s included in your best of the year so far.

Paul B. Rainey @pbrainey.bsky.social · Jul 6

Thanks, Seamas. I’m still very proud of it and delighted with the D&Q edition.

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Paul B. Rainey @pbrainey.bsky.social · Jul 5

Thanks, Seamas. FYI, in case you’re interested, I drew this before Why Don’t You Love Me. It was originally published by Escape Books in 2015 after ten years of working on it. This new version from D&Q is the optimum version in my mind.

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Paul B. Rainey @pbrainey.bsky.social · Jun 28

The Chase comic-strip I drew.

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Paul B. Rainey @pbrainey.bsky.social · Jun 18

I stumbled across this nice review of THERE’S NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT.