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Hannah Berry
@streakofpith.bsky.social
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Mover. Shaker. Comic book maker. UK Comics Laureate for a while. Peaked too soon. (She/her)
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Hannah Berry @streakofpith.bsky.social · Sep 5
🌟 IT LIVES! 🌟 The UK Comics Creator Survey is BACK, baby!

Here to gather up, analyse and disseminate your data to help uplift the comics world, like if Robin Hood was a statistician or something.

ukcomicscreators.org.uk
A promotional image for the survey, reading “we’ve got questions; we need answers. Who’s in?” Above a series of illustrated raised hands in various styles. At the bottom is the url ukcomicscreators.org.uk
streakofpith.bsky.social
It’s almost December. Some of your relatives will be expecting greetings cards. Why not send them something fun, that shows you care but also acknowledges this season is a bit ridiculous?

I GOT YOU.

hannahberry.bigcartel.com/category/cards
A loving pastiche of Raymond Briggs’ beloved book The Snowman: an illustration of the boy flying next to the kind of crap snowman you actually make as a kid: with shonky face, twig arms and a flowerpot hat The phrase ‘underneath the mistletoe last night’, over a mummy (of the ancient Egyptian variety) kissing Santa Claus surrounded by Xmas lights. Underneath is written ‘seasons greetings’ At first glance a lovely nativity scene, but when you look closely you can see it’s in the manner of AI: everything is wrong. Animals have no heads or two many, the angels are lumpen doughballs, Mary’s face is shouting and Joseph has so many hands. Baby Jesus is a croissant. Overhead is written ‘AWAY IN AI MANGER’
November 25, 2025 at 11:02 AM
streakofpith.bsky.social
It happened again! This time the guy tried to tell me I could only get a proof of postage if I upgraded to a more expensive service.

OH REALLY, SIR.
streakofpith.bsky.social Hannah Berry @streakofpith.bsky.social · 3d
Right, proof of postage, IS a thing still…right?? Because the lady at the post office just looked me in the eye and told me it wasn’t a thing when you use stamps. And then I asked what do I do if something goes missing, and she smiled and told me “nothing goes missing”.
November 24, 2025 at 4:02 PM
streakofpith.bsky.social
@leahmoore.bsky.social Timing the drugs with tackling emails!! YES.
November 24, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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If you’d like to get your hand on “one of the most starkly affecting comics you’ll read this year” (Broken Frontier), 5 MORE MINUTES is now available from my online shop:

hannahberry.bigcartel.com/products
November 21, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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bylinesnetwork.co.uk
Austerity has a powerful impact on children’s mental health

The legacy of British austerity can’t be understood without considering the effects on mental health, especially childhood trauma | Dean Conway
@centralbylines.co.uk
Austerity has a powerful impact on children’s mental health
The legacy of British austerity can’t be understood without considering the effects on mental health, especially childhood trauma
centralbylines.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 12:16 PM
streakofpith.bsky.social
Right, proof of postage, IS a thing still…right?? Because the lady at the post office just looked me in the eye and told me it wasn’t a thing when you use stamps. And then I asked what do I do if something goes missing, and she smiled and told me “nothing goes missing”.
November 21, 2025 at 4:21 PM
streakofpith.bsky.social
If you’d like to get your hand on “one of the most starkly affecting comics you’ll read this year” (Broken Frontier), 5 MORE MINUTES is now available from my online shop:

hannahberry.bigcartel.com/products
November 21, 2025 at 9:41 AM
streakofpith.bsky.social
I was truly spoiled with this panel! 💚 And thanks to everyone who came along to get a sneaky early glimpse of the survey findings at Thought Bubble. #dataclub
pondi.bsky.social Faye Stacey @pondi.bsky.social · 7d
I’m still in my pyjamas, but thank you everyone for such a nice Thought Bubble 🥰
Big shout to @streakofpith.bsky.social for organising the panel with myself @markbradley.bsky.social and @dapsdraws.bsky.social
Interesting chat with lovely people! 💖
November 20, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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myfanwytristram.bsky.social
Anyone local to #Epsom, here’s your chance to hear @zaraslattery.bsky.social @notanotheralex.bsky.social @streakofpith.bsky.social in conversation with @panelborders.bsky.social ! #comics
November 19, 2025 at 8:15 AM
streakofpith.bsky.social
I am looking forward to passing judgement with my esteemed fellow judges @shazleenmkhan.bsky.social & MD Penman
selkieawards.org Selkie Comic Awards @selkieawards.org · 5d
Our awards ceremony is fast approaching! We're very excited to announce our judging panel, who have been hard at work reading through our shortlists...

Check out their full bios at the following link:
selkieawards.org/2025#judges
November 19, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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zaraslattery.bsky.social
I'm tabling with the fabulousO @streakofpith.bsky.social & the #CCIC crew @myfanwytristram.bsky.social @karriefransman.bsky.social & #sarakenney @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social BUBBLEBOY G3 & G4 💚❤️🩵
November 13, 2025 at 5:11 PM
streakofpith.bsky.social
I missed off @jamesspackman73.bsky.social!! My very own agent!! (I swear I did type his name out…)
streakofpith.bsky.social Hannah Berry @streakofpith.bsky.social · 12d
Also on the topic of delivering big news, on Saturday @ 4.15pm I'm v proud to be chairing the @firstgraphicnovel.bsky.social panel (feat. Emma Hayley of @selfmadehero.bsky.social, @karriefransman.bsky.social & @zaraslattery.bsky.social) as we announce the shortlist!
Event info from the Thought Bubble programme: FIRST GRAPHIC NOVEL AWARD 2025 SHORTLIST - QUICK STRIPS! SATURDAY 15 NOVEMBER 2025 4:15 PM 5:15 PM PANEL ROOM 1, QUEEN'S SUITE (MAP) Who will be on the shortlist of the First Graphic Novel Award?! Join us as we reveal and celebrate the 2025 shortlist, whose works have been selected from the 30-strong longlist to go forward to the final
November 13, 2025 at 3:34 PM
streakofpith.bsky.social
THOUGHT BUBBLE, IS IT?

Well Sunday @ 1.30pm I'll be presenting an early preview of the UK Comics Creator Survey results and…

Fuh. king. hell, do I have a bombshell to drop on you…!

I’ll be joined by expert panelists @dapsdraws.bsky.social @pondi.bsky.social & @markbradley.bsky.social
Event description from the Thought Bubble programme: COMICS CREATOR SURVEY 2025 RESULTS: SUPER SPECIAL ADVANCE PREVIEW SUNDAY 16 NOVEMBER 2025 1:30 PM 2:30 PM DEAD NORTHERN STAGE, COMIXOLOGY HALL (MAP) The UK Comics Creator Survey of 2025 is done and dusted and the results have been analysed by professional researchers, so what are the headline findings?
November 13, 2025 at 10:50 AM
streakofpith.bsky.social
Bloody hell. The first review of my new comic ‘5 More Minutes’ just dropped and…bloody hell. I don't think I could've hoped for better?!
November 5, 2025 at 1:59 PM
streakofpith.bsky.social
Got our @societyofauthors.bsky.social Comics Creators Network meeting tomorrow evening! See you there maybe? 🥳

societyofauthors.org/event/comics...
Comics Creators Network Meeting - The Society of Authors
Join members of the Comics Creators Network (CCN) Steering Committee at our next all networking meeting. This is a chance for current SoA Members (or those of you that maybe wish to join us in the fut...
societyofauthors.org
November 4, 2025 at 11:58 AM
streakofpith.bsky.social
What’s this? A new comic? From Hannah Berry? Surely not…
A box of freshly printed comics: 5 More Minutes, by Hannah Berry. The covers feature a little girl crouching down to pick up a snail and her (presumably) mother crouching down next to her, distracted
October 30, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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brokenfrontier.bsky.social
THOUGHT BUBBLE MONTH feature! The Tale Spinner – @karriefransman.bsky.social Karrie Fransman’s Immersive Peepshow/3D Comic that Can’t Be Replicated by Al Comes to Thought Bubble. @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social #ThoughtBubbleatBF25 www.brokenfrontier.com/fransman-tal...
The Tale Spinner - Karrie Fransman's Immersive Peepshow/3D Comic that Can't Be Replicated by Al Comes to Thought Bubble – Broken Frontier
More experimental comics magic from UK graphic novelist Karrie Fransman as the 'Tale Spinner' comes to Thought Bubble 2025.
www.brokenfrontier.com
October 28, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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alisonsampson.bsky.social
www.thoughtbubblefestival.com/programme/tb...
This year there's going to be accessible and inclusive portfolio reviews at the Thought Bubble comic convention, with the artist guests. These are for absolutely anyone who makes comics from kids to professionals. You should take advantage... Thread. 1/?
Artist Portfolio Reviews With Thought Bubble Guests — Thought Bubble Comic Art Festival
Drop-in comic artist portfolio review sessions with a selection of excellent Thought Bubble guests.
www.thoughtbubblefestival.com
October 21, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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mckelvie.bsky.social
The main achievement of the tech industry has been increasing the flow of money from people who make or do things to people who already have more money than they could spend in a hundred lifetimes
bjornlarssen.com Bjørn Larssen (he/him) @bjornlarssen.com · Oct 19
“Average musician makes $12 a month on Spotify. The fact that they are not even able to sell a record and it’s taken from them by rich motherfuckers on streaming platforms who get paid royally by record labels,Ticketmaster, merch companies. They’re all fucking getting paid, except for the musician.”
Garbage’s Shirley Manson Speaks Out Against Music Industry Economics: “This Is An Alarm Call”
Just before they kicked off their current run of dates, the ’90s alt-rock greats Garbage announced that it would be their final North American headline tour. When the band played at Denver’s Mission B...
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October 19, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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katrionachapman.bsky.social
Last year we started organising the @averyhill.bsky.social exhibition… this spring I was in the midst of detailed planning (like this wall space plan I made.) It’s unbelievable to see it all come together and look so good. 🥲 (Swipe to see a photo of it looked on opening day this weekend!)
October 19, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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gregorynorminton.bsky.social
Vol. 1 of our graphic novel SWEENEY'S PROGRESS is finished. An ecological fable set in C7th Ireland, from one of the great medieval poems. Script by me, art by @zaraslattery.bsky.social.

To read the book online & help with the making of Volume 2, visit our Patreon: www.patreon.com/c/sweeneyspr...
October 17, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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myfanwytristram.bsky.social
Up early for a Saturday to get my stuff together for this. See you there #Brighton - your chance to chat with and buy from our city’s many talented #comics creators.

Like @zaraslattery.bsky.social @michimathias.bsky.social @simonrussell.bsky.social @streakofpith.bsky.social
Cartoon County autumn fair at Brighton’s open market
October 18, 2025 at 6:30 AM
streakofpith.bsky.social
Absolutely everyone connected with literacy: the enjoyment of reading crisis is a travesty! Above all else children must be encouraged to enjoy reading again!

The government: let’s test the little pricks, that’ll make them love it
thebookseller.com The Bookseller @thebookseller.com · Oct 16
The government has announced a mandatory reading test for all children aged 13 in a bid to “drive up reading standards” 👇 #BookSky
Government to bring in mandatory reading test for 13 year olds
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October 16, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Do you like comics? Are you in Brighton? (Or can you get to Brighton?) The inaugural CARTOON COUNTY AUTUMN FAIR is next Saturday, 10am-5pm!

Just a bunch of your favourite local creators (and me!) selling comics/zines/graphic novels/prints 🥳
A poster for the Cartoon county autumn fair, Saturday 18th October at the Open Market, London Road, Brighton BN1 4JU
October 11, 2025 at 4:08 PM