Olly MacNamee
@ollymacnamee.bsky.social
Teacher, Co-Director of High Vis Street Art Festival (www.instagram.com/highvisfestival/), Birmingham, and Senior Editor at www.comicon.com
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November 19, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Our latest issue is out now for your viewing pleasure - WATCH via our lovely YouTube channel. While you're there why not check out all our other videos, like, comment and hit that subscribe button and maybe turn on notifications to never miss a new video ^KB www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jml...
The final panel I attended at this year's @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social was all about violence in comics. And who better to be on the panel than Garth Ennis, along with Si Spurrier and @al-ewing.bsky.social. Check out my write-up over @thecomicon.bsky.social: tinyurl.com/4u54xxe7
November 19, 2025 at 6:36 PM
The final panel I attended at this year's @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social was all about violence in comics. And who better to be on the panel than Garth Ennis, along with Si Spurrier and @al-ewing.bsky.social. Check out my write-up over @thecomicon.bsky.social: tinyurl.com/4u54xxe7
@thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social had some amazing and entertaining panels. One that stood out for me was the Batman panel with @cjward.bsky.social, @jockbsky.bsky.social and
Declan Shavley, and hosted by Laura Jones. Here's hoping I got it down well enough. guys. tinyurl.com/2xna9k6z
Declan Shavley, and hosted by Laura Jones. Here's hoping I got it down well enough. guys. tinyurl.com/2xna9k6z
November 18, 2025 at 7:09 PM
@thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social had some amazing and entertaining panels. One that stood out for me was the Batman panel with @cjward.bsky.social, @jockbsky.bsky.social and
Declan Shavley, and hosted by Laura Jones. Here's hoping I got it down well enough. guys. tinyurl.com/2xna9k6z
Declan Shavley, and hosted by Laura Jones. Here's hoping I got it down well enough. guys. tinyurl.com/2xna9k6z
It's a good week when a new issue of 'The Power Fantasy' by @kierongillen.bsky.social, @casparw.bsky.social and @imagecomics.com drops. Here's my advance review of one of the best comic book series on the shelves at the moment, only on @thecomicon.bsky.social: tinyurl.com/78htmbh6
November 10, 2025 at 7:02 PM
It's a good week when a new issue of 'The Power Fantasy' by @kierongillen.bsky.social, @casparw.bsky.social and @imagecomics.com drops. Here's my advance review of one of the best comic book series on the shelves at the moment, only on @thecomicon.bsky.social: tinyurl.com/78htmbh6
Ultimate Oz Universe Vol.1: The Lost Land is a great expansion on a familiar favourite, well written by @cullenbunn.bsky.social and Larry King, and beautifully illustrated by Mike Deodato Jr. I just had to review it! Read it @thecomicon.bsky.social now!
tinyurl.com/8j4dmunt
tinyurl.com/8j4dmunt
October 30, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Ultimate Oz Universe Vol.1: The Lost Land is a great expansion on a familiar favourite, well written by @cullenbunn.bsky.social and Larry King, and beautifully illustrated by Mike Deodato Jr. I just had to review it! Read it @thecomicon.bsky.social now!
tinyurl.com/8j4dmunt
tinyurl.com/8j4dmunt
If you're going to your local comic book store, why not pick up DC K.O. #1 by
@ssnyder1835.bsky.social, @javifernandez.bsky.social, and
@xermanico.bsky.social? A knockout of a debut issue. Review in the link:
tinyurl.com/74axvj9h
@ssnyder1835.bsky.social, @javifernandez.bsky.social, and
@xermanico.bsky.social? A knockout of a debut issue. Review in the link:
tinyurl.com/74axvj9h
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October 11, 2025 at 7:14 PM
If you're going to your local comic book store, why not pick up DC K.O. #1 by
@ssnyder1835.bsky.social, @javifernandez.bsky.social, and
@xermanico.bsky.social? A knockout of a debut issue. Review in the link:
tinyurl.com/74axvj9h
@ssnyder1835.bsky.social, @javifernandez.bsky.social, and
@xermanico.bsky.social? A knockout of a debut issue. Review in the link:
tinyurl.com/74axvj9h
Have you picked up The Punisher #1 yet? It's a blood-soaked banger of a first issue from @jimmypalmiotti.bsky.social and @urbanbarbarian.bsky.social. Read my review @thecomicon.bsky.social and go get a copy:
tinyurl.com/4sx479kt
tinyurl.com/4sx479kt
October 9, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Have you picked up The Punisher #1 yet? It's a blood-soaked banger of a first issue from @jimmypalmiotti.bsky.social and @urbanbarbarian.bsky.social. Read my review @thecomicon.bsky.social and go get a copy:
tinyurl.com/4sx479kt
tinyurl.com/4sx479kt
If you aren’t reading The Power Fantasy yet, now is the chance with a new issue and a new story arc from @kierongillen.bsky.social @casparw.bsky.social and @imagecomics.com. Read my advance review and decide: comicon.com/2025/09/15/a...
September 16, 2025 at 1:15 PM
If you aren’t reading The Power Fantasy yet, now is the chance with a new issue and a new story arc from @kierongillen.bsky.social @casparw.bsky.social and @imagecomics.com. Read my advance review and decide: comicon.com/2025/09/15/a...
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@ollymacnamee.bsky.social says "I Was A Fashion School Serial Killer #5 delivers a killer conclusion as Rennie goes looking for revenge and her new best friend, Sofie."
You can read his review of I Was A Fashion School Serial Killer #5 at the link >> tinyurl.com/bdz6jbcy
You can read his review of I Was A Fashion School Serial Killer #5 at the link >> tinyurl.com/bdz6jbcy
August 20, 2025 at 5:38 PM
@ollymacnamee.bsky.social says "I Was A Fashion School Serial Killer #5 delivers a killer conclusion as Rennie goes looking for revenge and her new best friend, Sofie."
You can read his review of I Was A Fashion School Serial Killer #5 at the link >> tinyurl.com/bdz6jbcy
You can read his review of I Was A Fashion School Serial Killer #5 at the link >> tinyurl.com/bdz6jbcy
I must admit, I haven't been as on top of reviews for this second story-arc from @kierongillen.bsky.social and @casparw.bsky.social. But, if you read my revirew, you'll find out why.
@ollymacnamee.bsky.social says "Tension only ramped up as we learn more about Dev and Eliza’s plans to take down Etienne once and for all."
You can find his review of The Power Fantasy #11 at the link >> tinyurl.com/yt6395tn
You can find his review of The Power Fantasy #11 at the link >> tinyurl.com/yt6395tn
August 21, 2025 at 12:52 AM
I must admit, I haven't been as on top of reviews for this second story-arc from @kierongillen.bsky.social and @casparw.bsky.social. But, if you read my revirew, you'll find out why.
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@ollymacnamee.bsky.social gave Huck : Big Bad World’ #2 a 10 out of 10.
Find out why at the link >> tinyurl.com/3k9cb374
Find out why at the link >> tinyurl.com/3k9cb374
July 1, 2025 at 1:59 AM
@ollymacnamee.bsky.social gave Huck : Big Bad World’ #2 a 10 out of 10.
Find out why at the link >> tinyurl.com/3k9cb374
Find out why at the link >> tinyurl.com/3k9cb374
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@ollymacnamee.bsky.social says "The Magic Order 5 #6 marks the end to another series of magical meddling and mayhem."
You can read his review at the link >> tinyurl.com/4sej7wyu
You can read his review at the link >> tinyurl.com/4sej7wyu
July 11, 2025 at 1:12 AM
@ollymacnamee.bsky.social says "The Magic Order 5 #6 marks the end to another series of magical meddling and mayhem."
You can read his review at the link >> tinyurl.com/4sej7wyu
You can read his review at the link >> tinyurl.com/4sej7wyu
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Join us as we head to head to Kings Heath, tour the locations with @ollymacnamee.bsky.social
and tell you all about Hi Vis Comic Con! Coming 21st June 2025 ^KB geekybrummie.com/issues/geeky...
and tell you all about Hi Vis Comic Con! Coming 21st June 2025 ^KB geekybrummie.com/issues/geeky...
Year 09 – Hi Vis Comic Con – 21st June 2025 – Preview
Happening on 21st June 2025 in Kings Heath Birmingham – We speak to co-founder Olly MacNamee look at the the guests, activities on offer and more at the first large-scale Hi Vis Comic Con. Th…
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June 4, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Join us as we head to head to Kings Heath, tour the locations with @ollymacnamee.bsky.social
and tell you all about Hi Vis Comic Con! Coming 21st June 2025 ^KB geekybrummie.com/issues/geeky...
and tell you all about Hi Vis Comic Con! Coming 21st June 2025 ^KB geekybrummie.com/issues/geeky...
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Join us as we head to head to Kings Heath, tour the locations with @ollymacnamee.bsky.social and tell you all about Hi Vis Comic Con! Coming 21st June 2025 ^KB
Year 09 – Hi Vis Comic Con – 21st June 2025 – Preview
Happening on 21st June 2025 in Kings Heath Birmingham – We speak to co-founder Olly MacNamee look at the the guests, activities on offer and more at the first large-scale Hi Vis Comic Con. Th…
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May 28, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Join us as we head to head to Kings Heath, tour the locations with @ollymacnamee.bsky.social and tell you all about Hi Vis Comic Con! Coming 21st June 2025 ^KB
"John Hughes Meets Tobe Hooper". Read my review for 'I Was a Fashion School Serial Killer' #2 out now from @imagecomics.com @dougwagner13.bsky.social and Daniel Hillyard: comicon.com/2025/05/13/a...
May 14, 2025 at 5:32 PM
"John Hughes Meets Tobe Hooper". Read my review for 'I Was a Fashion School Serial Killer' #2 out now from @imagecomics.com @dougwagner13.bsky.social and Daniel Hillyard: comicon.com/2025/05/13/a...
I have a few comic book reviews out this week. First up, and out now from @dccomicsreal.bsky.social @jason-aaron.bsky.social and Carmine Di Giandomenico, is 'Absolute Superman' #7. Read it on @thecomicon.bsky.social now: comicon.com/2025/05/12/a...
May 12, 2025 at 7:09 PM
I have a few comic book reviews out this week. First up, and out now from @dccomicsreal.bsky.social @jason-aaron.bsky.social and Carmine Di Giandomenico, is 'Absolute Superman' #7. Read it on @thecomicon.bsky.social now: comicon.com/2025/05/12/a...
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Hey! I've just put three item in Genre Creators for Trans Rights in the UK and SA auction which is going on this month. Spread the word on these, as they're all pretty rare, I think.
Firstly, this promotional invite to the second Hellfire Gala Marvel sent me. From Emma Frost Herself, apparently.
Firstly, this promotional invite to the second Hellfire Gala Marvel sent me. From Emma Frost Herself, apparently.
X-Men Promo invitation to The 2nd Hellfire Gala
Auction item 'X-Men Promo invitation to The 2nd Hellfire Gala' hosted online at 32auctions.
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April 22, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Hey! I've just put three item in Genre Creators for Trans Rights in the UK and SA auction which is going on this month. Spread the word on these, as they're all pretty rare, I think.
Firstly, this promotional invite to the second Hellfire Gala Marvel sent me. From Emma Frost Herself, apparently.
Firstly, this promotional invite to the second Hellfire Gala Marvel sent me. From Emma Frost Herself, apparently.
Another great issue of The Power Fantasy from @kierongillen.bsky.social and @casparw.bsky.social coming this week to a comic book store near you. Reviewed, as ever, on @thecomicon.bsky.social:
"A bitter-sweet tale that still has a lot more tragedy to come, methinks." says @ollymacnamee.bsky.social
You can read his full #advance review of The Power Fantasy #8 at the link >> tinyurl.com/5rszhvk3
You can read his full #advance review of The Power Fantasy #8 at the link >> tinyurl.com/5rszhvk3
April 22, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Another great issue of The Power Fantasy from @kierongillen.bsky.social and @casparw.bsky.social coming this week to a comic book store near you. Reviewed, as ever, on @thecomicon.bsky.social:
A great new indie graphic novel that certainly emphasises the graphic. From Hardline Comics and debuting at this year’s High Vis Comic Con. Review in the link.
@ollymacnamee.bsky.social says "If Hammer horror film were made today but produced by Playboy."
Check out Olly's review of Vermley Keep at the link >> tinyurl.com/495wf4zf
Check out Olly's review of Vermley Keep at the link >> tinyurl.com/495wf4zf
April 18, 2025 at 11:35 AM
A great new indie graphic novel that certainly emphasises the graphic. From Hardline Comics and debuting at this year’s High Vis Comic Con. Review in the link.
Redcoat #11 - out today from @ghostmachinepro.bsky.social, Geoff Johns and @bryanhitch.bsky.social. Reviewed in the link:
comicon.com/2025/04/15/a...
comicon.com/2025/04/15/a...
April 16, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Redcoat #11 - out today from @ghostmachinepro.bsky.social, Geoff Johns and @bryanhitch.bsky.social. Reviewed in the link:
comicon.com/2025/04/15/a...
comicon.com/2025/04/15/a...
Morning all! What better way to start this sunny Spring weekend with our final guest announcement. We have @casparw.bsky.social Phil Winslade, Christian Ward, Hunt Emerson and @willcud.bsky.social all joining us in Kings Heath this June 21st in a FREE comic con with a twist.
April 5, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Morning all! What better way to start this sunny Spring weekend with our final guest announcement. We have @casparw.bsky.social Phil Winslade, Christian Ward, Hunt Emerson and @willcud.bsky.social all joining us in Kings Heath this June 21st in a FREE comic con with a twist.
HIGH VIS COMIC CON - JUNE 21st - KINGS HEATH - BHM: New guest announcements: @al-ewing.bsky.social @sonialeong.bsky.social, Paul McCaffery and Kevin F Sutherland. Read more now:
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More Comic Book Creators added to Birmingham’s High Vis Comic Con in June
Al Ewing, Sonia Leong join Charlie Adlard and more
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March 1, 2025 at 11:26 AM
HIGH VIS COMIC CON - JUNE 21st - KINGS HEATH - BHM: New guest announcements: @al-ewing.bsky.social @sonialeong.bsky.social, Paul McCaffery and Kevin F Sutherland. Read more now:
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It's amazing that a comedian has stood up to the dictator-in-chief more than any other career politician. How can I apply for Ukrainian citizenship?
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
Zelenskyy leaves White House early after furious meeting where Trump claims he ‘disrespected US’ and is not ready for peace – live
Press conference between US and Ukraine leaders cancelled and no minerals deal signed after angry scenes in White House
www.theguardian.com
February 28, 2025 at 8:22 PM
It's amazing that a comedian has stood up to the dictator-in-chief more than any other career politician. How can I apply for Ukrainian citizenship?
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
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February 24, 2025 at 11:22 PM