Stiv2k
@stiv2k.bsky.social
🗓 Last @ Small Press Fair Travelling Man NCL 19/10
☆ General creator, art nerd, irrational optimist
☆ In charge at @sonicthecomic.bsky.social
☆ Cystic Fibrosis/Diabetes/ADHD/
ASD/CFS/Anx/Dep/Listophilia
☆ He/Him - PAN 🏳️🌈 💜💛💙
Critical thinking encouraged ❤️
☆ General creator, art nerd, irrational optimist
☆ In charge at @sonicthecomic.bsky.social
☆ Cystic Fibrosis/Diabetes/ADHD/
ASD/CFS/Anx/Dep/Listophilia
☆ He/Him - PAN 🏳️🌈 💜💛💙
Critical thinking encouraged ❤️
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Stiv here. I know Nik didn't work on STC/O but we've been friends for over 20 years.
Coupled with Nik's contributions to Sonic Retro and his work on UK mag Retro Gamer, it feels more than appropriate to share this news here and offer condolences to any others who will miss this inspirational dude 🌀⭐️
Coupled with Nik's contributions to Sonic Retro and his work on UK mag Retro Gamer, it feels more than appropriate to share this news here and offer condolences to any others who will miss this inspirational dude 🌀⭐️
It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that our colleague Nick Thorpe passed away on Monday. He was an incredibly lovely person, a talented writer and an essential part of the magazine.
Our thoughts go out to all his friends and family at this difficult time.
Rest in peace, friend.
Our thoughts go out to all his friends and family at this difficult time.
Rest in peace, friend.
December 3, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Stiv here. I know Nik didn't work on STC/O but we've been friends for over 20 years.
Coupled with Nik's contributions to Sonic Retro and his work on UK mag Retro Gamer, it feels more than appropriate to share this news here and offer condolences to any others who will miss this inspirational dude 🌀⭐️
Coupled with Nik's contributions to Sonic Retro and his work on UK mag Retro Gamer, it feels more than appropriate to share this news here and offer condolences to any others who will miss this inspirational dude 🌀⭐️
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It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that our colleague Nick Thorpe passed away on Monday. He was an incredibly lovely person, a talented writer and an essential part of the magazine.
Our thoughts go out to all his friends and family at this difficult time.
Rest in peace, friend.
Our thoughts go out to all his friends and family at this difficult time.
Rest in peace, friend.
December 3, 2025 at 11:04 AM
It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that our colleague Nick Thorpe passed away on Monday. He was an incredibly lovely person, a talented writer and an essential part of the magazine.
Our thoughts go out to all his friends and family at this difficult time.
Rest in peace, friend.
Our thoughts go out to all his friends and family at this difficult time.
Rest in peace, friend.
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mega starmie is one of the most “pokemon” pokemon designs when you realize it’s VERY classic sci fi
November 9, 2025 at 4:15 PM
mega starmie is one of the most “pokemon” pokemon designs when you realize it’s VERY classic sci fi
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November 4, 2025 at 3:09 AM
My first trip back to Alton Towers in over a decade and thoroughly enjoyed Scarefest and rides in the dark!!
October 29, 2025 at 5:58 PM
My first trip back to Alton Towers in over a decade and thoroughly enjoyed Scarefest and rides in the dark!!
Worcester is alright, actually. Never been before but made the trip and got a mini-tour from popular local guide Richard Elson ❤️
October 29, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Worcester is alright, actually. Never been before but made the trip and got a mini-tour from popular local guide Richard Elson ❤️
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Today at Travelling Man Newcastle! From 11.30ish till maybe 4ish!
Loads of quality small press comics, zines, prints, prose, etcetera from some of the finest creative minds in the North East!
Free to get in! Free comics!
Support local arts!
Loads of quality small press comics, zines, prints, prose, etcetera from some of the finest creative minds in the North East!
Free to get in! Free comics!
Support local arts!
October 19, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Today at Travelling Man Newcastle! From 11.30ish till maybe 4ish!
Loads of quality small press comics, zines, prints, prose, etcetera from some of the finest creative minds in the North East!
Free to get in! Free comics!
Support local arts!
Loads of quality small press comics, zines, prints, prose, etcetera from some of the finest creative minds in the North East!
Free to get in! Free comics!
Support local arts!
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ooh well done
October 18, 2025 at 3:50 PM
ooh well done
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Ah, stuff like this is lovely to hear about!
Small Press Fair at @travellingmanuk.bsky.social Travelling Man Newcastle this Sunday, October 19th – The Paper Jam Comics Collective @paperjamcc.bsky.social Lead a Day of Self-Publishing Magic.
www.brokenfrontier.com/travelling-m...
Small Press Fair at @travellingmanuk.bsky.social Travelling Man Newcastle this Sunday, October 19th – The Paper Jam Comics Collective @paperjamcc.bsky.social Lead a Day of Self-Publishing Magic.
www.brokenfrontier.com/travelling-m...
Small Press Fair at Travelling Man Newcastle this Sunday, October 19th - The Paper Jam Comics Collective Lead a Day of Self-Publishing Magic – Broken Frontier
Yay! Another small press comics event. This weekend get to the Paper Jam Collective's Travelling Man Newcastle fair.
www.brokenfrontier.com
October 15, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Ah, stuff like this is lovely to hear about!
Small Press Fair at @travellingmanuk.bsky.social Travelling Man Newcastle this Sunday, October 19th – The Paper Jam Comics Collective @paperjamcc.bsky.social Lead a Day of Self-Publishing Magic.
www.brokenfrontier.com/travelling-m...
Small Press Fair at @travellingmanuk.bsky.social Travelling Man Newcastle this Sunday, October 19th – The Paper Jam Comics Collective @paperjamcc.bsky.social Lead a Day of Self-Publishing Magic.
www.brokenfrontier.com/travelling-m...
My next rare public appearance will be here:
And yes, although I say I'll be there, the basement will also be jam-packed with ACTUAL amazing artists, so come along and help local small press!
And yes, although I say I'll be there, the basement will also be jam-packed with ACTUAL amazing artists, so come along and help local small press!
Four days to go till PAPERJAMMENING #3, small press comics and zine (and other quality printed merch) fair! 19th October! 11.30-4ish! Travelling Man Newcastle basement! Be there or be square! paperjamcomics.blogspot.com/2025/09/smal...
Small Press Fair 19th October 2025 at Travelling Man
On Sunday 19th October, downstairs (sorry, only stair access) at Travelling Man Newcastle, 11.30-4.00ish, there will be a tremendous SMALL P...
paperjamcomics.blogspot.com
October 15, 2025 at 4:53 PM
My next rare public appearance will be here:
And yes, although I say I'll be there, the basement will also be jam-packed with ACTUAL amazing artists, so come along and help local small press!
And yes, although I say I'll be there, the basement will also be jam-packed with ACTUAL amazing artists, so come along and help local small press!
It's Mega Drive Way!!!
October 14, 2025 at 10:27 PM
It's Mega Drive Way!!!
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Small press fair Sunday 19th October! Newcastle Travelling Man basement! 11.30 till 4ish! Comics, zines, prints, poetry, prose, merch - from North East creators. Free in. Nice. Tell yer pals.
paperjamcomics.blogspot.com/2025/09/smal...
paperjamcomics.blogspot.com/2025/09/smal...
October 3, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Small press fair Sunday 19th October! Newcastle Travelling Man basement! 11.30 till 4ish! Comics, zines, prints, poetry, prose, merch - from North East creators. Free in. Nice. Tell yer pals.
paperjamcomics.blogspot.com/2025/09/smal...
paperjamcomics.blogspot.com/2025/09/smal...
October 3, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Why did Aquaman never have a sidekick called Buoy Boy?
September 20, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Why did Aquaman never have a sidekick called Buoy Boy?
"Pierre the Sad Penguin" collaborative comic with @paperjamcc.bsky.social
Each panel was written and drawn by a different creator -
See if you can figure out which panel was mine!
Sorry, again.
#Depressioncomics
Each panel was written and drawn by a different creator -
See if you can figure out which panel was mine!
Sorry, again.
#Depressioncomics
August 21, 2025 at 2:37 PM
"Pierre the Sad Penguin" collaborative comic with @paperjamcc.bsky.social
Each panel was written and drawn by a different creator -
See if you can figure out which panel was mine!
Sorry, again.
#Depressioncomics
Each panel was written and drawn by a different creator -
See if you can figure out which panel was mine!
Sorry, again.
#Depressioncomics
August 21, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Finally got the surgery after 4/5 years of steroid injections and a year on the waiting list! ❤️
August 21, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Finally got the surgery after 4/5 years of steroid injections and a year on the waiting list! ❤️
3 of the visible drawings here are by me - See if you can spot which.
Also... THAT'S RIGHT! I went out and did art with people! I left the house! The people were nice! I ate some Haribo!
Also... THAT'S RIGHT! I went out and did art with people! I left the house! The people were nice! I ate some Haribo!
Here's what we made on #smallpressday: about a hundred pages of (small, variable quality) comics! i.e. SUCCESS! Some surprisingly good! Cheers to everyone that popped in! Check @smallpressday.bsky.social for what other folk got up to round the UK!
July 23, 2025 at 2:07 PM
3 of the visible drawings here are by me - See if you can spot which.
Also... THAT'S RIGHT! I went out and did art with people! I left the house! The people were nice! I ate some Haribo!
Also... THAT'S RIGHT! I went out and did art with people! I left the house! The people were nice! I ate some Haribo!
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BRICKMAN No.1 is back in stock and ready to order. Here's the link:
ko-fi.com/lewstringer/...
ko-fi.com/lewstringer/...
July 11, 2025 at 8:27 AM
BRICKMAN No.1 is back in stock and ready to order. Here's the link:
ko-fi.com/lewstringer/...
ko-fi.com/lewstringer/...
Hey you:
Do the thing.
Don't wait. Don't avoid.
Don't fear.
Take a deep breath...
And do it.
Do the thing.
Don't wait. Don't avoid.
Don't fear.
Take a deep breath...
And do it.
July 16, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Hey you:
Do the thing.
Don't wait. Don't avoid.
Don't fear.
Take a deep breath...
And do it.
Do the thing.
Don't wait. Don't avoid.
Don't fear.
Take a deep breath...
And do it.
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🎨 #ENGELBAUM #art upload master-post. I'll be adding my finished #comic pages to this thread regularly. So please enjoy my life project as it unfolds. Shares deeply appreciated. Recommended for ages 18+ due to occasional adult themes.
🌈🧵A love letter to all creatives and dreamers - Engelbaum.
🌈🧵A love letter to all creatives and dreamers - Engelbaum.
February 2, 2025 at 1:55 PM
🎨 #ENGELBAUM #art upload master-post. I'll be adding my finished #comic pages to this thread regularly. So please enjoy my life project as it unfolds. Shares deeply appreciated. Recommended for ages 18+ due to occasional adult themes.
🌈🧵A love letter to all creatives and dreamers - Engelbaum.
🌈🧵A love letter to all creatives and dreamers - Engelbaum.
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Gosh lies sure do age a fella.
2025: Keir Starmer suggests that pressure on housing and public services is because of migrants
2020: Keir Starmer, "Poor housing, poor public services are not the fault of the migrants, they're political failure"
2020: Keir Starmer, "Poor housing, poor public services are not the fault of the migrants, they're political failure"
May 12, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Gosh lies sure do age a fella.
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I've said this before but it's still true....Starmer's Labour's job was to destroy the left. They've made them powerless within Labour. Mission accomplished. So it doesn't matter to them if they lose to the right. There's a way of showing them the left isn't dead outside the party.
May 12, 2025 at 10:55 AM
I've said this before but it's still true....Starmer's Labour's job was to destroy the left. They've made them powerless within Labour. Mission accomplished. So it doesn't matter to them if they lose to the right. There's a way of showing them the left isn't dead outside the party.