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Rob 'B'ones @ MCM London 24-26th October @robjoneswrites.bsky.social · 2h

You took a Chance. Testing the depth of the community(s) chest of love for puns. I applaude you.

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Rob 'B'ones @ MCM London 24-26th October @robjoneswrites.bsky.social · 6h

Oh, hey! @theahmedraafat.bsky.social & @duanemurray.bsky.social & me will be signing the Power Pals trade from @darkhorse.com on Saturday.

On the Sunday, I'll be joining the Sara Keeney, Kid Acne, Sofie Dodgson and @kierangillen.bsky.social as we battle in teams to represent music in comics!

Thought Bubble Festival @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social · 7h

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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Rob 'B'ones @ MCM London 24-26th October @robjoneswrites.bsky.social · 5h

I completely agree, its like its set in Sweden or Denmark, rather than the US. From the architecture and scenery, to the fairy tale-esque nature of Lumen's history too. Makes you feel very off kilter.

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Rob 'B'ones @ MCM London 24-26th October @robjoneswrites.bsky.social · 6h

Incredibly proud to be involved in both events at what is my favourite convention. Can't wait to see my Power Pals chums, and then to try and convey MUSIC in a notoriously soundless medium...

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Rob 'B'ones @ MCM London 24-26th October @robjoneswrites.bsky.social · 6h

Oh, hey! @theahmedraafat.bsky.social & @duanemurray.bsky.social & me will be signing the Power Pals trade from @darkhorse.com on Saturday.

On the Sunday, I'll be joining the Sara Keeney, Kid Acne, Sofie Dodgson and @kierangillen.bsky.social as we battle in teams to represent music in comics!

Thought Bubble Festival @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social · 7h

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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Rob 'B'ones @ MCM London 24-26th October @robjoneswrites.bsky.social · 10h

Totally normal position for a dog to sit at...

Me, a middle aged, bearded man with a bad haircut and the physique of a walrus. With a small, furry Nero sat upon my left shoulder. This being Chidi, a black and brown with white belly Chihuahua/French Bulldog cross with big ears, big eyes and personality to match.

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Rob 'B'ones @ MCM London 24-26th October @robjoneswrites.bsky.social · 1d

I know! Hope he sings at the ghosts, then get pushed down a small hill or something like in the show.

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Rob 'B'ones @ MCM London 24-26th October @robjoneswrites.bsky.social · 1d

"Are friends electric?"... "No, Gary, those are poltergeist."

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Rob 'B'ones @ MCM London 24-26th October @robjoneswrites.bsky.social · 1d

Surprised he didn't do the click and collect and have you guys drop his order off to his boot. I mean, in his car, he feels safest of all...

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Rob 'B'ones @ MCM London 24-26th October @robjoneswrites.bsky.social · 1d

Is "Celebrity: HELP! My House is Haunted" a genuine, real show? Because, for UK peeps, it has Barry from Eastenders on it. And Steve McDonald from Corrie. And the, apparently new season, has Gary Fucking Numan??? What is this thing?

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Rob 'B'ones @ MCM London 24-26th October @robjoneswrites.bsky.social · 1d

You'd be surprised how many see it as a weakness and and a flaw. That quote from Ke Huy Quan in Everything, Everywhere All at Once really radicalized me when it comes to be kind.

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Rob 'B'ones @ MCM London 24-26th October @robjoneswrites.bsky.social · 1d

It's absolutely killing me. Drs cannot fathom what's caused it, so that's fun. So physio exercises and bathing in ibuprofen gel. Thanks for checking, Evan. Hopefully "the package" is well received at NYCC!

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Rob 'B'ones @ MCM London 24-26th October @robjoneswrites.bsky.social · 1d

Us that what you buy from Wimpy? Which Monopoly coloured street is that in?

Rob 'B'ones @ MCM London 24-26th October @robjoneswrites.bsky.social · 1d

I'm going to London on Monday morning, which as a resident of Doncaster, Yorkshire, is like sending a cow onto the International Space Station. It's been so long since I last went there, I feel like I am excited, bewildered and unsure of just how much Mooing I should do.

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magdaloween visaggio 🏳️‍⚧️ @magsvisaggio.com · 1d

DAMN!
i bet that you're surprised
to see this vision starry-eyed
but you should know by now that i'm a keeper

DONT!
you get all weak in the knees
leash your deepening unease
cuz you should know by now
you're both believers

WHO IS FRANK FUTURE?

find out in Bride of Rocky Horror!

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John Lees @johnlees.bsky.social · 1d

SINK: Halloween Special has just passed 300% funded, with over 350 backers! And we've still got 3 weeks to go! Whether you're a veteran SINK reader or a newcomer wanting to get caught up, there are tiers available for you. Pledge your support today!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/com...

SINK: Halloween Special #1 | Crime Horror Deluxe Edition

It's HALLOWEEN night in Glasgow! Kids, crooks, clowns & killers collide in a terrifying new 48-page Glow-in-the-Dark one-shot!

www.kickstarter.com

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Chloë Green @okaychloegreen.bsky.social · 1d

You know what I think we should all do? Just start reply to stuff with positive comments.

Dickheads are so quick to comment, how about we tell people they look good? Their art is cool? The event sounds excellent. Whatever. Fucking hell, let’s just be openly nice for once.

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Rob 'B'ones @ MCM London 24-26th October @robjoneswrites.bsky.social · 1d

This is a great idea. I think others may have said it, but kindness may well be the new punk, the new form of fighting back against the arseholes and the bastards.

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Rob 'B'ones @ MCM London 24-26th October @robjoneswrites.bsky.social · 1d

Trying to work properly today following the crippling back pain I've had. Listening to the LPOTL series on the Manhattan Project because it is one of the most compelling, misguided, terrifying endeavors of Science that we as a species have ever embarked on.

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Rob 'B'ones @ MCM London 24-26th October @robjoneswrites.bsky.social · 2d

My whole comics career, my sole basis of income, some of my best ever friends and acceptance of my own fallibility

It has been a blessing. Mostly.

Conrad Hackett @conradhackett.bsky.social · 2d

Has anything great happened in your life because of social media?

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Dan Schkade @danschkade.bsky.social · 2d

All right, just turned in the last strips of my second year on FLASH GORDON. That's 730 installments in the bag -- appearing in a rough average of 1.5 panels per strip, I've drawn Flash about 1,095 times. Still takes me a couple tries to get his hair right. Tomorrow we start on year three ⚡

Flash Gordon and Prince Thun take on a squad of green-skinned Shark Men

And old man looks up at a mural of Flash Gordon crossing swords with Ming the Merciless.

Flash Gordon frees Edda from her locked helmet, and the mechanic can't help herself from laying a smooch on him.

Flash Gordon negotiates with Empress Aura. "Tch. Fine," she sneers, conciliating. "Savior of the Universe..."

He smiles back. "You love it."

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Avery Hill Publishing @averyhill.bsky.social · 2d

“Acid Box is a hectic adventure as club culture turns into an odyssey through space & time in order to save the world. It’s as if Doctor Who was all about the music, but it’s also all about the relationships. Enormous, heartfelt, fun!” - @PaulCornell.bsky.social (Doctor Who, The Witches of Lychford)

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Adam Calfee ❌👑 @adamcalfee.bsky.social · 5d

www.kickstarter.com/projects/ada...

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Adam Calfee ❌👑 @adamcalfee.bsky.social · 8d

I've got something brewing:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ada...

Coming soon: Ms. Macabre's The ABCs of Nightmare Creatures

An otherworldly librarian guides a group of school children through the ABCs of Nightmare Creatures at the Library of Shadows.

www.kickstarter.com

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Rob 'B'ones @ MCM London 24-26th October @robjoneswrites.bsky.social · 2d

Hey peeps! My buddy @adamcalfee.bsky.social has a kickstarter coming soon for this All Ages spookfest of fun, learning all things ooky! It would mean the world if you could share this or drop a follow if 200 pages of ABC's of the Otherworldy takes your fancy!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/ada...

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