John-Paul Bove AKA the wordmonger(er)
@wordmonger.bsky.social
Living the dual life as writer & colo(u)rist on titles like Transformers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Doctor Who, Judge Dredd, Godzilla & Gnasher and Gnipper for the Beano! I also teach Masters level Environmental & Public Health. Opinions are my own.
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With just over a week to go, here's my prices for colours at @tfnationltd.bsky.social! If you have an order in with @jlawrenceart.bsky.social @nickroche.bsky.social @andrewwildman.art @marcelomatere.bsky.social @edpirrie.bsky.social or @markerguru.bsky.social & want it coloured then let me know!
Perhaps one of my favourite commissions ever! Went back and made sure I copied as much colour detail from Time Wars as possible. Amazing lines as always by @nickroche.bsky.social #transformers #galvatron #timewars
Look what arrived @wordmonger.bsky.social really smashing the colours out of the park on this @nickroche.bsky.social art I got at @tfnationltd.bsky.social Reading. Yes that is Galvatron getting sucked off into the time vortex at the end of Time Wars.
February 7, 2026 at 10:57 AM
Perhaps one of my favourite commissions ever! Went back and made sure I copied as much colour detail from Time Wars as possible. Amazing lines as always by @nickroche.bsky.social #transformers #galvatron #timewars
Going to watch the SFA "love letter" to DS9 shortly... Never ever thought I'd be watching Star Trek with actual anxiety.
February 5, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Going to watch the SFA "love letter" to DS9 shortly... Never ever thought I'd be watching Star Trek with actual anxiety.
94 percent of the measles cases in the US are amongst those who have had no measles vaccine. If only there were some way to figure out what the possible reasons might be...
February 1, 2026 at 5:42 PM
94 percent of the measles cases in the US are amongst those who have had no measles vaccine. If only there were some way to figure out what the possible reasons might be...
Why is the lighting in Starfleet Academy done so it looks like a nuclear bomb is going off in the background of every daytime shot? As viewed through the lens of a man with glaucoma?
January 24, 2026 at 9:52 AM
Why is the lighting in Starfleet Academy done so it looks like a nuclear bomb is going off in the background of every daytime shot? As viewed through the lens of a man with glaucoma?
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Now in (stunning) colour thanks to the lovely @wordmonger.bsky.social
December 18, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Now in (stunning) colour thanks to the lovely @wordmonger.bsky.social
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These were actually a @tfnationltd.bsky.social Mini-Con Reading pick-up. Excellent stuff by @wordmonger.bsky.social and @edpirrie.bsky.social. Worlds collide and all that. (K)
December 10, 2025 at 10:41 PM
These were actually a @tfnationltd.bsky.social Mini-Con Reading pick-up. Excellent stuff by @wordmonger.bsky.social and @edpirrie.bsky.social. Worlds collide and all that. (K)
As expected I cried my heart out watching the final episode. Seen it literally hundreds of times and it always hits. First time watching it since Mira Furlan died though so that added even more to the power of it. More than 30 years later, still a masterpiece. #babylon5 #b5
November 29, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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Two MEGA art commissions too! The Classics Prime from the summer con recoloured by the magnificent @wordmonger.bsky.social as Ultra Magnus, and a Kup/Cliffjumper two-hander from inkmaster @nickroche.bsky.social! Extremely happy with these and especially grateful for their time just chatting 🔥
November 23, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Two MEGA art commissions too! The Classics Prime from the summer con recoloured by the magnificent @wordmonger.bsky.social as Ultra Magnus, and a Kup/Cliffjumper two-hander from inkmaster @nickroche.bsky.social! Extremely happy with these and especially grateful for their time just chatting 🔥
Come join me and Ed this weekend!
TFN:Mini-Con® Reading is right around the corner - but we've got time for another panel reveal!
@wordmonger.bsky.social & @edpirrie.bsky.social discuss their history with #Transformers comics & their new roles on "Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles"!
tfnation.com/mini-co...
#TMNT
@wordmonger.bsky.social & @edpirrie.bsky.social discuss their history with #Transformers comics & their new roles on "Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles"!
tfnation.com/mini-co...
#TMNT
November 18, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Come join me and Ed this weekend!
Now it's your turn! The shops are still open!
I have done my duty. Honour is satisfied @wordmonger.bsky.social @edpirrie.bsky.social @katcardy.bsky.social
November 16, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Now it's your turn! The shops are still open!
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This is a genuinely excellent book I can't recommend enough!
Wonderful to hear that more is coming!
Wonderful to hear that more is coming!
So, I got the rights back for SCARENTHOOD this year! I've been able to work away on Vol 2 since and should have BIG news about in in the next 6 months. Vol 1 (about Irish ghosthunting parents) is £10 (with sketch!) and helps recoup the costs of retreiving the rights. Also; it's really good! Jump on!
November 14, 2025 at 11:07 AM
This is a genuinely excellent book I can't recommend enough!
Wonderful to hear that more is coming!
Wonderful to hear that more is coming!
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I'll also have this Void Rivals/Transformers: The Movie print with EYE-POPPING colours from @wordmonger.bsky.social and a Spidey Vs Grimlock with the beautiful hues of @dyemooch.bsky.social, again £10 each! (Or any 5 for £40)
(Oh yeah, I'll have the Power Rangers Hallowe'en Special, fiver each!)
(Oh yeah, I'll have the Power Rangers Hallowe'en Special, fiver each!)
November 14, 2025 at 11:12 AM
I'll also have this Void Rivals/Transformers: The Movie print with EYE-POPPING colours from @wordmonger.bsky.social and a Spidey Vs Grimlock with the beautiful hues of @dyemooch.bsky.social, again £10 each! (Or any 5 for £40)
(Oh yeah, I'll have the Power Rangers Hallowe'en Special, fiver each!)
(Oh yeah, I'll have the Power Rangers Hallowe'en Special, fiver each!)
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Released today in the UK is issue 2 of Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, featuring a strip written by @wordmonger.bsky.social and drawn by myself!
Please feel free to pick it up, I'm hoping I do better each time!
Please feel free to pick it up, I'm hoping I do better each time!
November 12, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Released today in the UK is issue 2 of Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, featuring a strip written by @wordmonger.bsky.social and drawn by myself!
Please feel free to pick it up, I'm hoping I do better each time!
Please feel free to pick it up, I'm hoping I do better each time!
Out today is issue 2 of Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Written by me, illustrated by @edpirrie.bsky.social & coloured by @katcardy.bsky.social. As well as an original story there is also a very rare TMNT trading card. Check it out and tag me when you snag yours! #tmnt #turtles #comics
November 12, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Out today is issue 2 of Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Written by me, illustrated by @edpirrie.bsky.social & coloured by @katcardy.bsky.social. As well as an original story there is also a very rare TMNT trading card. Check it out and tag me when you snag yours! #tmnt #turtles #comics
It may look like I'm listening but in my head this is all there is www.facebook.com/share/r/1CWt... #deepspacenine #ds9 #startrek
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November 3, 2025 at 8:53 PM
It may look like I'm listening but in my head this is all there is www.facebook.com/share/r/1CWt... #deepspacenine #ds9 #startrek
If you haven't seen the comic out in the wild in the UK you can also order it online direct from Panini! There's a discount if you sign up to the newsletter too! #tmnt #turtles www.panini.co.uk/shp_gbr_en/t...
Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: issue 1
Welcome to the totally tubular, action-stuffed, OFFICIAL Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles magazine! Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, and Michelangelo threw down with Superfly in a battle so...
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October 14, 2025 at 1:14 PM
If you haven't seen the comic out in the wild in the UK you can also order it online direct from Panini! There's a discount if you sign up to the newsletter too! #tmnt #turtles www.panini.co.uk/shp_gbr_en/t...
Another in the wild Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles sighting! This time in the local Co-Op! Make sure you snag your copy!
October 13, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Another in the wild Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles sighting! This time in the local Co-Op! Make sure you snag your copy!
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Jumped out for Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. VERY excited by the free Ball Launcher and also happy to see @wordmonger.bsky.social - @edpirrie.bsky.social and @katcardy.bsky.social in the credits! A great creative team! Even Toby is impressed. Get out there and grab it!
October 10, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Jumped out for Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. VERY excited by the free Ball Launcher and also happy to see @wordmonger.bsky.social - @edpirrie.bsky.social and @katcardy.bsky.social in the credits! A great creative team! Even Toby is impressed. Get out there and grab it!
Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles issue 1 is out in the wild! Please share, pick it up and let me know what you think! Written by me, drawn by @edpirrie.bsky.social and colours by @katcardy.bsky.social
October 10, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles issue 1 is out in the wild! Please share, pick it up and let me know what you think! Written by me, drawn by @edpirrie.bsky.social and colours by @katcardy.bsky.social
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Some extremely exciting news to share today!
October 7, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Some extremely exciting news to share today!
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This week there's a NEW #Turtles comic book on shelves, from the creative talents of John-Paul Bove (Writer), Ed Pirrie (Artist) and Kat Cardy (Colours)!
@wordmonger.bsky.social & @edpirrie.bsky.social will both be at TFN:Mini-Con® Reading - come armed with questions! TURTLE POWER!!!
#TMNT
@wordmonger.bsky.social & @edpirrie.bsky.social will both be at TFN:Mini-Con® Reading - come armed with questions! TURTLE POWER!!!
#TMNT
October 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
This week there's a NEW #Turtles comic book on shelves, from the creative talents of John-Paul Bove (Writer), Ed Pirrie (Artist) and Kat Cardy (Colours)!
@wordmonger.bsky.social & @edpirrie.bsky.social will both be at TFN:Mini-Con® Reading - come armed with questions! TURTLE POWER!!!
#TMNT
@wordmonger.bsky.social & @edpirrie.bsky.social will both be at TFN:Mini-Con® Reading - come armed with questions! TURTLE POWER!!!
#TMNT
In case you missed it, a new monthly comic launches next week from Panini - written by me, pencilled & inked by @edpirrie.bsky.social & coloured by Kat Cardy. Lots of fun, action & humour to be had plus free gifts every issue! It's turtley up your street!*
*Sorry.
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New Tales of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles title launches in the UK this week
The Turtles are back, and your local TG Jones should have them!
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October 4, 2025 at 8:49 AM
In case you missed it, a new monthly comic launches next week from Panini - written by me, pencilled & inked by @edpirrie.bsky.social & coloured by Kat Cardy. Lots of fun, action & humour to be had plus free gifts every issue! It's turtley up your street!*
*Sorry.
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*Sorry.
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