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Colleen Douglas PhD

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Comic book writer and editor. RINGO! 2023 NOM/GLYPH 2025 WINNER SILK COTTON at Waterstones. SHAKESPEARE'S VAMPIRES at Comic Con! Editor:SHOOK! Songs of the Dark Sirens. OLD FADAMA (WIP) https://www.instagram.com/colleendouglas0/ https://zeecomeeks.com

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Colleen Douglas PhD @collyd.bsky.social · 4h

#DVpit Graphic Novel Pitch:
OLD FADAMA
Harriet is an Albino born in Nothern Ghana, living in the most polluted place: Agbogbloshie, evading hunters who want her body parts for rituals...

Genre: non fiction/adult thriller
More info: zeecomeeks.com/comics/w-i-p/
Contact: [email protected]

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Melissa F. Olson @mfolson.bsky.social · 9h

It’s finally here!
You can now buy the trade paperback of ARCHAIC, about a badass single mom who’s put in charge of a sentient island and its mythological Inhabitants. Come for the Mesopotamian goddess of the dead, stay for the 9-yr-old who saves the day w/birdwatching skills.
bit.ly/Demonde

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Colleen Douglas PhD @collyd.bsky.social · 9h

#DVpit Graphic Novel Pitch:
OLD FADAMA based on true events of an Albino friend, growing up on e-waste dump Agbogbloshie,avoiding sacrificial hunters and her ultimate escape via dumped US e-waste.

Genre: non fiction/adult thriller
More info: zeecomeeks.com/comics/w-i-p/
Contact:[email protected]

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Colleen Douglas PhD @collyd.bsky.social · Jul 8

Very welcome! Thank you for your support!😊

Colleen Douglas PhD @collyd.bsky.social · Jul 4

All set for the jump off @showmasters.bsky.social this weekend for London Comic Festival at London Film & Comic Con. Come find me at Table 23 in the South Zone!

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Colleen Douglas PhD @collyd.bsky.social · Jul 3

This weekend I will be a guest at London Film & Comic Con the London Comic Festival! Come find me at Table 23 in the South Zone! Deets here:

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London Film And Comic Con - 5-7 July

Showmasters London Film & Comic Con returns to Olympia London in 2025!

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Colleen Douglas PhD @collyd.bsky.social · Jun 20

There is now an online version of the exhibition In the Grip of Change: the Caribbean and its British diaspora, in celebration of the upcoming Windrush Day 2025 on Sunday, 22 June. Including Comic Book Your [email protected] @salinajaneart.bsky.social
www.london.ac.uk/about/servic...

In the Grip of Change: the Caribbean and its British Diaspora

Trace the journey from colony to independence and diaspora through Senate House Library’s Caribbean and Black history collections - now available as an online exhibition

www.london.ac.uk

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Colleen Douglas PhD @collyd.bsky.social · Jun 9

Hey @fabricesapolsky.bsky.social and @ichigomaniac.bsky.social we are chatting vampires and supernaturals for the upcoming Hastings Comic Con over at @bleedingcool.com! Many thanks to @davidbaillie.bsky.social

bleedingcool.com/comics/dr-co...

Dr Colleen Douglas Bringing Shakespeare's Vampires To Hastings

Dr Colleen Douglas is bringing Shakespeare's Vampires to Hastings Comic Con this weekend

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Colleen Douglas PhD @collyd.bsky.social · Jun 7

My panel schedule for Hastings Comic Con!

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Colleen Douglas PhD @collyd.bsky.social · May 25

Thank you to all who came out and supported me at MCMLondon, much love ❤️ and gratitude to you, thank you 😊. See you in the dropzone!

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Cavan Scott @cavan.bsky.social · May 25

On my newsletter today: writer @collyd.bsky.social shares her PERFECT SUNDAY — Chicken and split yellow peas, retro reads and problem-solving in nature!

👉 www.cavletter.com/a-perfect-su...

A perfect Sunday with... Colleen Douglas

Chicken and split yellow peas, retro reads and problem-solving in nature

www.cavletter.com

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Colleen Douglas PhD @collyd.bsky.social · May 22

Come On, It's ON! MCM LONDON!!

Colleen Douglas PhD @collyd.bsky.social · May 16

In honour of Mental Health Awareness month I will be the Q&A Panelist for The New Black Film Collective on 30th May 2025 reviewing Joker: Foile a Deux at Newham Community Cinema. Details here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/newham-com...

NEWHAM COMMUNITY CINEMA: JOKER - FOLIE À DEUX + Q&A

Struggling with his dual identity, failed comedian Arthur meets the love of his life, Harley Quinn, while incarcerated in Arkham Hospital.

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Colleen Douglas PhD @collyd.bsky.social · May 14

Comic Con season continues: I will be a guest at London Film & Comic Con 5th -7th July at Kensington Olympia.
londonfilmandcomiccon.com/guest/collee...

Colleen Douglas - London Film And Comic Con

Colleen Douglas is a 2023 Ringo! Award nominee and a comic book creator, editor, and writer. She served as Editor-in-Chief for Amigo Comics and edited for Sally Books in Malaga from 2017 to 2020. Coll...

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Colleen Douglas PhD @collyd.bsky.social · May 10

SILK COTTON has WON the GLYPH AWARD for Best Male Character! I am truly grateful, today my heart is full.🥰

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Colleen Douglas PhD @collyd.bsky.social · May 6

Comic Con Season Exclusive: Today I am excited to say myself and @fabricesapolsky.bsky.social are proud to announce that our Light Novel SHAKESPEARE'S VAMPIRES will be at MCM London Comic Con where I will be signing exclusive copies. More at @bleedingcool.com!
bleedingcool.com/comics/shake...

Shakespeare's Vampires To Launch at MCM Comic Con London This Month

Shakespeare's Vampires by Colleen Douglas is to launch from FairSquare Graphics at MCM Comic Con in London this month

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Colleen Douglas PhD @collyd.bsky.social · Apr 17

I’ve added my signature to the Comics Cultural Impact Collective’s report, asking DCMS for investment in comics.
Read at www.thecomicsculturalimpactcollective.org/The-Power-of... to see how government support may provide new opportunities for everyone in comics -sign at forms.gle/mk6iTZK9yUDV....

The Comics Cultural Impact Collective

We believe comics have an important place in our culture, one worthy of celebration and support, and we're here to prove it.

www.thecomicsculturalimpactcollective.org

Colleen Douglas PhD @collyd.bsky.social · Apr 13

Thank you to all who have supported Silk Cotton in the Fan Award category for the Glyphs, voting ends today. Very humbled, thanks again.
For those who are curious, details here:
www.ecbacc.com/gca-fan-awar...

Glyph Comics Awards Fan Award Voting

Submit your vote for the Glyph Comics Awards Fan Award!

www.ecbacc.com

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Colleen Douglas PhD @collyd.bsky.social · Apr 10

It's truly lovely, very much worth attending.

Colleen Douglas PhD @collyd.bsky.social · Apr 3

Comic Con parade 2) The Royal Grand Dame for Comic creators in the UK (to me anyway)! THOUGHTBUBBLE!!!

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Colleen Douglas PhD @collyd.bsky.social · Apr 3

Comic Con parade! 1) MCM London 23rd-25th May at Excel London!

Colleen Douglas PhD @collyd.bsky.social · Apr 1

Today I woke up to find SILK COTTON, a book that is very personal and dear to me nominated in 3 categories (Best cover, Best Character and Fan Award) of the prestigious GLYPH awards. I am much humbled, with gratitude I thank you.

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Colleen Douglas PhD @collyd.bsky.social · Mar 29

Thank You!!!

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Colleen Douglas PhD @collyd.bsky.social · Mar 27

Comic Con kicks off. I will be a guest at Hastings Comic Con 14th -15th June! More details here: www.instagram.com/p/DHqWxZTuotB/

Colleen Douglas PhD @collyd.bsky.social · Mar 20

Thank you for coming along, glad you enjoyed it!