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Jon Lock @jonlock.com · 7d

You're a hero, David! Thank you so much!

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Jon Lock @jonlock.com · 9d

Get ready for legendary laughs with Tiny Hercules, a new series of children's graphic novels from @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social launching 5th February 2026 - written by me and illustrated by partner-in-crime Nich Angell!

Pre-order your copy today:
👉 www.panmacmillan.com/authors/jon-...

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Jon Lock @jonlock.com · 8d

Thanks Philli! It's tremendously exciting. We're currently planning our book 1 tour for February, and we're hoping to do something in Gloucester. Will keep you posted!

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Jon Lock @jonlock.com · 9d

Pre-order your copy today:
👉 www.panmacmillan.com/authors/jon-...

Tiny Hercules by Jon Lock

Find out more about Tiny Hercules by Jon Lock

www.panmacmillan.com

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Jon Lock @jonlock.com · 9d

He's brave! He's strong! He's the size of a jam jar! He's Tiny Hercules, the world's tiniest, mightiest hero - and he's winning his way back to Tiny Olympus, one legendary deed at a time!

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Jon Lock @jonlock.com · 9d

And to all our friends and family for supporting us over the years and for believing in us for so long. We honestly couldn't have done this without you.

We're so excited to introduce this little guy to the world and we hope you'll join us for his first (tiny) adventure!

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Jon Lock @jonlock.com · 9d

Tiny Hercules came about thanks to a chance encounter with our future editors at MCM London. A massive thank you to Cate, Louisa, Becky and everyone at Macmillan Children's Books for taking a chance on us...

To Ali and Lucy, the greatest creative partners in the world...

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Jon Lock @jonlock.com · 9d

Get ready for legendary laughs with Tiny Hercules, a new series of children's graphic novels from @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social launching 5th February 2026 - written by me and illustrated by partner-in-crime Nich Angell!

Pre-order your copy today:
👉 www.panmacmillan.com/authors/jon-...

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Jon Lock @jonlock.com · Jul 28

Thanks man! A long time coming!

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Jon Lock @jonlock.com · Jul 28

My sense of time is so distorted these days, I honestly couldn't tell you :) Feels like a lifetime ago!

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Jon Lock @jonlock.com · Jul 28

Shout out to the folks at @retroware.bsky.social for all their hard work. Been a joy seeing this come together.

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Jon Lock @jonlock.com · Jul 28

We have a launch date! TOXIC CRUSADERS releases 4th December on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox and Steam! Featuring the work of a truly amazing team (and a story/script by yours truly) it's the most Toxic Crusaders-related game you'll play this year, guaranteed!

Toxic Crusaders - Official Release Date Trailer | SDCC 2025

YouTube video by IGN

youtu.be

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Steve ‘Stevesie’ Gregson @roboticsteve.bsky.social · Jul 27

December 4th 2025:

TOXIC CRUSADERS!

The new beat ‘em up video game by @retroware.bsky.social (featuring comic artwork from your pal Stevesie!)

It’s CLEAN UP TIME!
(Wishlist on steam today!)

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Jon Lock @jonlock.com · Jul 6

10 seconds, rather than 15, and it's interesting what a difference it makes to flavour.

Thank you for your insight!

Jon Lock @jonlock.com · Jul 6

Thanks Serge. It's an electric blade grinder.

Thankfully, I only grind a scoop at a time, so the volume is relatively consistent, even if I'm not checking by weight.

I think the best course of action is to try different things and see what happens. I've experimented with only grinding for...

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Jon Lock @jonlock.com · Jul 5

over-grinding them. Could you recommend a suitable 'level' of grind?

Thank you for your time and insight. Also, we met once, way back in 2014, when my wife and I visited the Moonbase. You were kind enough to walk and chat with us for a bit when we left :)

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Jon Lock @jonlock.com · Jul 5

@sergeyager.bsky.social Hey Serge, a quick question for the master if you have time to answer it...

I use a pour-over with a metal filter, and an electric grinder. I always grind my beans for 15 seconds, as standard, but based on your latest Coffee with Serge video I'm starting to suspect I'm...

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Jamie Smart @jamiesmart.bsky.social · Jun 18

Excellent work Nich 🙌🙌🙌 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Gloucester comic book artist says AI is 'threat to livelihood' - BBC News

Illustrator Nich Angell fears advancing technology could soon "replace the artist entirely".

www.bbc.co.uk

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Jon Lock @jonlock.com · Jun 26

What a day! A massive thank you to @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social for inviting us to their Summer Launch event to announce Tiny Hercules to the world! An incredible opportunity to meet the wider Macmillan team and rub shoulders with literary greats.

Tiny Hercules book 1 launches Feb 2026. Be there!

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JP Jordan @jpjordan.bsky.social · Jun 3

And Comps Day continues with this amazing delivery from @jonlock.com just in the door!

Our volume of Afterlife Inc!

Loved working on this with Jon, Raffa, Lucy, @anadapta.bsky.social, as well as seeing all the extras too!

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Jon Lock @jonlock.com · Jun 3

Woo! Glad it reached you safely!

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Jon Lock @jonlock.com · May 15

A National Lottery Project Grant from @artscouncilengland.bsky.social gave me the incredible opportunity to produce an original 160-page graphic novel and deliver free comic-making workshops for children aged 8 to 11 in Gloucester. #ACESupported

Find out more:
👉 www.jonlock.com/arts-council

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Jon Lock @jonlock.com · May 15

Cheers JP, you legend!

Sorry for the silence of late. Been a manic month working on Tiny Hercules. I still owe you a copy of the book! Will be getting on that soon.

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Jon Lock @jonlock.com · May 15

Video editing by my amazing friend and colleague Alice Angell at Big Punch Studios.

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Jon Lock @jonlock.com · May 15

Thanks also to the team at Gloucester Culture Trust for helping to facilitate this project at every stage, and to teachers and participating pupils at Kingsholm Primary School and Gloucestershire College for participating in my workshops with such enthusiasm.

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