Simon Birks - comic/novel/screen writer & publisher
@simonbirks.com
Writer of Antarctica & The Thing on the Doorstep from @imagecomics.com & @topcowofficial.bsky.social. Co-founder of @bluefoxcomics.com with @mariellewrites.bsky.social
Also writes novels/games/gamebooks/screenplays.
Links at linktr.ee/simonbirks
Also writes novels/games/gamebooks/screenplays.
Links at linktr.ee/simonbirks
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Get ready for dread. 😱
@imagecomics.com / @topcowofficial.bsky.social's The Thing on the Doorstep is coming from Simon Birks & Willi Roberts — and we’ve got a preview of this haunting new Lovecraft adaptation.
#horror #comicbooks #preview
👉 Read it here:
@imagecomics.com / @topcowofficial.bsky.social's The Thing on the Doorstep is coming from Simon Birks & Willi Roberts — and we’ve got a preview of this haunting new Lovecraft adaptation.
#horror #comicbooks #preview
👉 Read it here:
Image/Top Cow resurrects a terrifying Lovecraft classic, but with a twist fans won’t see coming
'The Thing on the Doorstep' will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, February 11, 2026:
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Wanna find out more about my upcoming @imagecomics.com / @topcowofficial.bsky.social #lovecraft comic book adaptation of The Thing on the Doorstep - find out more below!
Art by @willirobertsart.bsky.social
Letters by @robjoneswrites.bsky.social
Alt cover @lyndondraws.bsky.social
Art by @willirobertsart.bsky.social
Letters by @robjoneswrites.bsky.social
Alt cover @lyndondraws.bsky.social
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New @bluefoxcomics.com tote bags!
Come and see us at any of our events this year, where they'll be available!
Come and see us at any of our events this year, where they'll be available!
January 10, 2026 at 7:29 PM
New @bluefoxcomics.com tote bags!
Come and see us at any of our events this year, where they'll be available!
Come and see us at any of our events this year, where they'll be available!
Don't miss out on this beautiful, heartfelt graphic novel!
Discounted early-bird rewards end in a few hours (at midnight GMT) so back now!⌛
@bluefoxcomics.com
@zorika.bsky.social
@bluefoxcomics.com
@zorika.bsky.social
Where No One Goes - A Graphic Novel by Zorika Gaeta
4 Interconnecting Stories of Emotions and the Relationships that Caused Them
www.kickstarter.com
January 9, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Don't miss out on this beautiful, heartfelt graphic novel!
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It's a beautifully haunting series that is perfect for any horror fan. Please check it out and pre-order via your favourite comic shop.
Story: @simonbirks.com
Art: @willirobertsart.bsky.social
Letters: @robjoneswrites.bsky.social
@topcowofficial.bsky.social @imagecomics.com
Story: @simonbirks.com
Art: @willirobertsart.bsky.social
Letters: @robjoneswrites.bsky.social
@topcowofficial.bsky.social @imagecomics.com
January 8, 2026 at 10:26 AM
It's a beautifully haunting series that is perfect for any horror fan. Please check it out and pre-order via your favourite comic shop.
Story: @simonbirks.com
Art: @willirobertsart.bsky.social
Letters: @robjoneswrites.bsky.social
@topcowofficial.bsky.social @imagecomics.com
Story: @simonbirks.com
Art: @willirobertsart.bsky.social
Letters: @robjoneswrites.bsky.social
@topcowofficial.bsky.social @imagecomics.com
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Stopped by your local comic shop to order issue 1 of ‘The Thing on the Doorstep’?
⏰The Final Order Cut-off for ordering is 19th January!
From @topcowofficial.bsky.social & @imagecomics.com by @bluefoxcomics.com team @simonbirks.com @willirobertsart.bsky.social @robjoneswrites.bsky.social.
⏰The Final Order Cut-off for ordering is 19th January!
From @topcowofficial.bsky.social & @imagecomics.com by @bluefoxcomics.com team @simonbirks.com @willirobertsart.bsky.social @robjoneswrites.bsky.social.
NEW HORROR SERIES BASED UPON CLASSIC H.P. LOVECRAFT SPINE TINGLER THE THING ON THE DOORSTEP TO LAUNCH FEBRUARY 2026
Award-winning writer Simon Birks ( Antarctica, One More Year, The Shadow Over Innsmouth ) and acclaimed artist Willi Roberts ( Antarctica, The Dark, The Blood Below ) join letterer Rob Jones ( Hitomi,...
imagecomics.com
January 7, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Stopped by your local comic shop to order issue 1 of ‘The Thing on the Doorstep’?
⏰The Final Order Cut-off for ordering is 19th January!
From @topcowofficial.bsky.social & @imagecomics.com by @bluefoxcomics.com team @simonbirks.com @willirobertsart.bsky.social @robjoneswrites.bsky.social.
⏰The Final Order Cut-off for ordering is 19th January!
From @topcowofficial.bsky.social & @imagecomics.com by @bluefoxcomics.com team @simonbirks.com @willirobertsart.bsky.social @robjoneswrites.bsky.social.
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And we're off! 🎉
First #Kickstarter of 2026, with the haunting 'Where No One Goes', beautifully written, illustrated and lettered by @zorika.bsky.social
'Where no one Goes', a book of four interconnecting stories of emotions and the relationships that caused them, published by @bluefoxcomics.com
First #Kickstarter of 2026, with the haunting 'Where No One Goes', beautifully written, illustrated and lettered by @zorika.bsky.social
'Where no one Goes', a book of four interconnecting stories of emotions and the relationships that caused them, published by @bluefoxcomics.com
Where No One Goes - A Graphic Novel by Zorika Gaeta
4 Interconnecting Stories of Emotions and the Relationships that Caused Them
www.kickstarter.com
January 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM
And we're off! 🎉
First #Kickstarter of 2026, with the haunting 'Where No One Goes', beautifully written, illustrated and lettered by @zorika.bsky.social
'Where no one Goes', a book of four interconnecting stories of emotions and the relationships that caused them, published by @bluefoxcomics.com
First #Kickstarter of 2026, with the haunting 'Where No One Goes', beautifully written, illustrated and lettered by @zorika.bsky.social
'Where no one Goes', a book of four interconnecting stories of emotions and the relationships that caused them, published by @bluefoxcomics.com
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I’m so stoked that my original story Shifted is being published as part of this comic anthology, with artwork by Jody James Brenton. Seeing a piece of a story that’s only lived in my head and on the page for over a decade come to life to aid a dear cause was mind blowing! bit.ly/HorrorNotHate
January 3, 2026 at 5:55 AM
I’m so stoked that my original story Shifted is being published as part of this comic anthology, with artwork by Jody James Brenton. Seeing a piece of a story that’s only lived in my head and on the page for over a decade come to life to aid a dear cause was mind blowing! bit.ly/HorrorNotHate
Hi, I'm a <2ft high underground cave tunnel in Wales with zero light.
Introduce yourself as what almost killed you:
Hey! I'm a vestigial meaty organ that was on the wrong side of my body when it went time-bomby and the doctors didn't realise.
Hey! I'm a vestigial meaty organ that was on the wrong side of my body when it went time-bomby and the doctors didn't realise.
Introduce yourself as what almost killed you:
Greetings! I am a very, very dusty lamp with no bulb in my socket and I am turned on. Dust me?
Greetings! I am a very, very dusty lamp with no bulb in my socket and I am turned on. Dust me?
January 2, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Hi, I'm a <2ft high underground cave tunnel in Wales with zero light.
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GODFATHER FROM HELL has risen from the grave!
Earlier this year, we had to make the difficult decision to stop individual issues of our infernal neo-noir thriller but in 2026, @thevaultcomics.bsky.social will publish the entire story as an OGN with a new cover by @piusbak.bsky.social (1/3)
Earlier this year, we had to make the difficult decision to stop individual issues of our infernal neo-noir thriller but in 2026, @thevaultcomics.bsky.social will publish the entire story as an OGN with a new cover by @piusbak.bsky.social (1/3)
December 30, 2025 at 10:58 AM
GODFATHER FROM HELL has risen from the grave!
Earlier this year, we had to make the difficult decision to stop individual issues of our infernal neo-noir thriller but in 2026, @thevaultcomics.bsky.social will publish the entire story as an OGN with a new cover by @piusbak.bsky.social (1/3)
Earlier this year, we had to make the difficult decision to stop individual issues of our infernal neo-noir thriller but in 2026, @thevaultcomics.bsky.social will publish the entire story as an OGN with a new cover by @piusbak.bsky.social (1/3)
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“At long last, we have created the Bollock Kicking Robot from classic sci-fi novel Don't Create The Bollock Kicking Robot”
another robot highlight for 2025: man wearing humanoid mocap suit kicks himself in the balls
December 27, 2025 at 6:59 PM
“At long last, we have created the Bollock Kicking Robot from classic sci-fi novel Don't Create The Bollock Kicking Robot”
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This year, found me back at the library on Christmas eve (a tradition I love!) 😍📚 Its been a big year for me, personally, and it was nice to be back in the reading room, surrounded by books.
Detail from Arthur Rackham, 'Santa Claus' (1907)
Detail from Arthur Rackham, 'Santa Claus' (1907)
December 24, 2025 at 5:55 PM
This year, found me back at the library on Christmas eve (a tradition I love!) 😍📚 Its been a big year for me, personally, and it was nice to be back in the reading room, surrounded by books.
Detail from Arthur Rackham, 'Santa Claus' (1907)
Detail from Arthur Rackham, 'Santa Claus' (1907)
Very disappointing. Don't do it.
December 19, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Very disappointing. Don't do it.
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How to pick a favourite? But loving the verse and image pieces and presence of Georgiana Burne-Jones this week. Beautiful advent calendar this December from the @preraphaelitesoc.bsky.social
#ArtistAdventCalendar for Christmas 2025
December 7, 2025 at 10:14 AM
How to pick a favourite? But loving the verse and image pieces and presence of Georgiana Burne-Jones this week. Beautiful advent calendar this December from the @preraphaelitesoc.bsky.social
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Celebrating the Selkie Award Winning, Best Short Comic 'One More Year' with writer @simonbirks.com
One More Year Graphic Novella here: bluefoxbookstore.com/product/one-...
One More Year Graphic Novella here: bluefoxbookstore.com/product/one-...
December 6, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Celebrating the Selkie Award Winning, Best Short Comic 'One More Year' with writer @simonbirks.com
One More Year Graphic Novella here: bluefoxbookstore.com/product/one-...
One More Year Graphic Novella here: bluefoxbookstore.com/product/one-...
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Best Short Comic: One More Year, by Simon Birks, Pietro, and Rob Jones @simonbirks.com @robjoneswrites.bsky.social
December 5, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Best Short Comic: One More Year, by Simon Birks, Pietro, and Rob Jones @simonbirks.com @robjoneswrites.bsky.social
Humbled for my book 'One More Year' to win 'Best Short Comic' at the @selkieawards.org 2025 - so many fantastic Scottish creators - it was a privilege just to be nominated!
Story by @simonbirks.com (me!)
Art by Pietro
Letters by @robjoneswrites.bsky.social
Published by @bluefoxcomics.com
Story by @simonbirks.com (me!)
Art by Pietro
Letters by @robjoneswrites.bsky.social
Published by @bluefoxcomics.com
Congratulations to the amazing @simonbirks.com #Pietro & @robjoneswrites.bsky.social for their @selkieawards.org 'Best Short Comic' Award! Absolutely fantastic! Huge congratulations to all nominees & winners - who can be found at #labelleadventure bookshop exhibit or here: selkieawards.org/2025
December 5, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Humbled for my book 'One More Year' to win 'Best Short Comic' at the @selkieawards.org 2025 - so many fantastic Scottish creators - it was a privilege just to be nominated!
Story by @simonbirks.com (me!)
Art by Pietro
Letters by @robjoneswrites.bsky.social
Published by @bluefoxcomics.com
Story by @simonbirks.com (me!)
Art by Pietro
Letters by @robjoneswrites.bsky.social
Published by @bluefoxcomics.com
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Just two days left to back House Proud from @bluefoxcomics.com
Continue the journey of the strange house across the road...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sim...
@bluefoxcomics.com
@simonbirks.com
@rorydraws4.bsky.social
@robjoneswrites.bsky.social
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sim...
@bluefoxcomics.com
@simonbirks.com
@rorydraws4.bsky.social
@robjoneswrites.bsky.social
House Proud & House Bound - The Horror Comic Returns
Can a house be truly evil? Mrs Lane thinks so, and she'll do whatever it takes to prove it. Not for the faint-hearted.
www.kickstarter.com
December 2, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Just two days left to back House Proud from @bluefoxcomics.com
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Painting Lovecraftian horror.
My variant cover for The Thing on The Doorstep #1 from @topcowofficial.bsky.social & @imagecomics.com
Did I have to paint a library? No. Did I have an idea for a really atmospheric cover? Hell yes!
@simonbirks.com @willirobertsart.bsky.social
#horror #lovecraft
My variant cover for The Thing on The Doorstep #1 from @topcowofficial.bsky.social & @imagecomics.com
Did I have to paint a library? No. Did I have an idea for a really atmospheric cover? Hell yes!
@simonbirks.com @willirobertsart.bsky.social
#horror #lovecraft
December 2, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Painting Lovecraftian horror.
My variant cover for The Thing on The Doorstep #1 from @topcowofficial.bsky.social & @imagecomics.com
Did I have to paint a library? No. Did I have an idea for a really atmospheric cover? Hell yes!
@simonbirks.com @willirobertsart.bsky.social
#horror #lovecraft
My variant cover for The Thing on The Doorstep #1 from @topcowofficial.bsky.social & @imagecomics.com
Did I have to paint a library? No. Did I have an idea for a really atmospheric cover? Hell yes!
@simonbirks.com @willirobertsart.bsky.social
#horror #lovecraft
We're at Dragonmeet today! Come say hi if you're here! Table J28. @bluefoxcomics.com @bluefoxtabletop.bsky.social @mariellewrites.bsky.social
November 29, 2025 at 10:34 AM
We're at Dragonmeet today! Come say hi if you're here! Table J28. @bluefoxcomics.com @bluefoxtabletop.bsky.social @mariellewrites.bsky.social
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It makes a world of difference to order titles from your local comic book shop; it lets publishers know the book is wanted and supports your local store.
If you’re able to order the link to the Image Comics press release is below - with the codes for the comics.
imagecomics.com/press-releas...
If you’re able to order the link to the Image Comics press release is below - with the codes for the comics.
imagecomics.com/press-releas...
NEW HORROR SERIES BASED UPON CLASSIC H.P. LOVECRAFT SPINE TINGLER THE THING ON THE DOORSTEP TO LAUNCH FEBRUARY 2026
Award-winning writer Simon Birks ( Antarctica, One More Year, The Shadow Over Innsmouth ) and acclaimed artist Willi Roberts ( Antarctica, The Dark, The Blood Below ) join letterer Rob Jones ( Hitomi,...
imagecomics.com
November 27, 2025 at 11:57 AM
It makes a world of difference to order titles from your local comic book shop; it lets publishers know the book is wanted and supports your local store.
If you’re able to order the link to the Image Comics press release is below - with the codes for the comics.
imagecomics.com/press-releas...
If you’re able to order the link to the Image Comics press release is below - with the codes for the comics.
imagecomics.com/press-releas...
Great news for Comics and Cthulhu fans alike - please read
www.bluefoxcomics.com/p/great-news...
www.bluefoxcomics.com/p/great-news...
Great news for Comics and Cthulhu fans alike - please read
My latest Top Cow/Image title is announced - I need your help
www.bluefoxcomics.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Great news for Comics and Cthulhu fans alike - please read
www.bluefoxcomics.com/p/great-news...
www.bluefoxcomics.com/p/great-news...
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HP Lovecraft's The Thing On The Doorstep by Simon Birks and Willi Roberts from Image Comics in 2026 #hplovecraft
HP Lovecraft's The Thing On The Doorstep by Simon Birks and Willi Roberts from Image Comics in 2026 #hplovecraft
HP Lovecraft's The Thing On The Doorstep by Simon Birks and Willi Roberts from Image Comics in 2026
dlvr.it
November 23, 2025 at 12:02 PM
HP Lovecraft's The Thing On The Doorstep by Simon Birks and Willi Roberts from Image Comics in 2026 #hplovecraft
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Continue the journey of the strange house across the road...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sim...
@bluefoxcomics.com
@simonbirks.com
@rorydraws4.bsky.social
@robjoneswrites.bsky.social
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sim...
@bluefoxcomics.com
@simonbirks.com
@rorydraws4.bsky.social
@robjoneswrites.bsky.social
House Proud & House Bound - The Horror Comic Returns
Can a house be truly evil? Mrs Lane thinks so, and she'll do whatever it takes to prove it. Not for the faint-hearted.
www.kickstarter.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Continue the journey of the strange house across the road...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sim...
@bluefoxcomics.com
@simonbirks.com
@rorydraws4.bsky.social
@robjoneswrites.bsky.social
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sim...
@bluefoxcomics.com
@simonbirks.com
@rorydraws4.bsky.social
@robjoneswrites.bsky.social
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Thank you, Rich! Looking forward getting it out there.
November 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Thank you, Rich! Looking forward getting it out there.