SelfMadeHero
@selfmadehero.bsky.social
Award-winning publisher of graphic novels from the quirky and humorous to the political and profound #graphicnovels #comicbooks
First Graphic Novel Award submissions close on April 22nd 2025!
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First Graphic Novel Award submissions close on April 22nd 2025!
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OMGA! The circus is coming! #RomotheWolfBoy arrives in the UK on February 19th!
Come by the launch at @goshcomics.bsky.social on the big day to meet author/illustrator ILYA and grab yourself a signed copy!
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#selfmadehero #indiecomics #graphicnovel
Come by the launch at @goshcomics.bsky.social on the big day to meet author/illustrator ILYA and grab yourself a signed copy!
🔗 buff.ly/3pLAtpZ
#selfmadehero #indiecomics #graphicnovel
January 29, 2026 at 5:09 PM
OMGA! The circus is coming! #RomotheWolfBoy arrives in the UK on February 19th!
Come by the launch at @goshcomics.bsky.social on the big day to meet author/illustrator ILYA and grab yourself a signed copy!
🔗 buff.ly/3pLAtpZ
#selfmadehero #indiecomics #graphicnovel
Come by the launch at @goshcomics.bsky.social on the big day to meet author/illustrator ILYA and grab yourself a signed copy!
🔗 buff.ly/3pLAtpZ
#selfmadehero #indiecomics #graphicnovel
In one week, #EmmieArbel: The Colour of Memory will arrive in UK bookstores.
Through memory put to page by Barbara Yelin, this graphic novel stands as testament to Arbel's lifelong work as a living witness to one of humanity's darkest hours.
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#selfmadehero #graphicnovel
Through memory put to page by Barbara Yelin, this graphic novel stands as testament to Arbel's lifelong work as a living witness to one of humanity's darkest hours.
🔗 buff.ly/a57mA7h
#selfmadehero #graphicnovel
January 29, 2026 at 8:00 AM
In one week, #EmmieArbel: The Colour of Memory will arrive in UK bookstores.
Through memory put to page by Barbara Yelin, this graphic novel stands as testament to Arbel's lifelong work as a living witness to one of humanity's darkest hours.
🔗 buff.ly/a57mA7h
#selfmadehero #graphicnovel
Through memory put to page by Barbara Yelin, this graphic novel stands as testament to Arbel's lifelong work as a living witness to one of humanity's darkest hours.
🔗 buff.ly/a57mA7h
#selfmadehero #graphicnovel
#EmmieArbel: The Colour of Memory isn't just about the past; it embodies the modern friendship shared by Arbel and graphic novelist Barbara Yelin. How else could you bring someone back with you into your darkest memories, into grief itself?
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#selfmadehero #indiecomics #publishing
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#selfmadehero #indiecomics #publishing
January 28, 2026 at 5:09 PM
#EmmieArbel: The Colour of Memory isn't just about the past; it embodies the modern friendship shared by Arbel and graphic novelist Barbara Yelin. How else could you bring someone back with you into your darkest memories, into grief itself?
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#selfmadehero #indiecomics #publishing
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#selfmadehero #indiecomics #publishing
"We knew that we could die any day."
#EmmieArbel: The Colour of Memory by Barbara Yelin - a haunting portrayal of a historical atrocity, an inspiring account of a modern friendship, and a meditation on memory itself.
UK: February 5th
North America: March 17th
#selfmadehero
#EmmieArbel: The Colour of Memory by Barbara Yelin - a haunting portrayal of a historical atrocity, an inspiring account of a modern friendship, and a meditation on memory itself.
UK: February 5th
North America: March 17th
#selfmadehero
January 25, 2026 at 5:09 PM
"We knew that we could die any day."
#EmmieArbel: The Colour of Memory by Barbara Yelin - a haunting portrayal of a historical atrocity, an inspiring account of a modern friendship, and a meditation on memory itself.
UK: February 5th
North America: March 17th
#selfmadehero
#EmmieArbel: The Colour of Memory by Barbara Yelin - a haunting portrayal of a historical atrocity, an inspiring account of a modern friendship, and a meditation on memory itself.
UK: February 5th
North America: March 17th
#selfmadehero
The circus is coming to town!
More specifically, to @goshcomics.bsky.social, where we'll be launching ILYA's new Victorian-era mystery #RomotheWolfBoy on February 19th!
You can pre-order a signed copy of Romo the WolfBoy from Gosh! ahead of launch here:
🔗 buff.ly/3pLAtpZ
#comics #publishing
More specifically, to @goshcomics.bsky.social, where we'll be launching ILYA's new Victorian-era mystery #RomotheWolfBoy on February 19th!
You can pre-order a signed copy of Romo the WolfBoy from Gosh! ahead of launch here:
🔗 buff.ly/3pLAtpZ
#comics #publishing
January 23, 2026 at 5:09 PM
The circus is coming to town!
More specifically, to @goshcomics.bsky.social, where we'll be launching ILYA's new Victorian-era mystery #RomotheWolfBoy on February 19th!
You can pre-order a signed copy of Romo the WolfBoy from Gosh! ahead of launch here:
🔗 buff.ly/3pLAtpZ
#comics #publishing
More specifically, to @goshcomics.bsky.social, where we'll be launching ILYA's new Victorian-era mystery #RomotheWolfBoy on February 19th!
You can pre-order a signed copy of Romo the WolfBoy from Gosh! ahead of launch here:
🔗 buff.ly/3pLAtpZ
#comics #publishing
A tragic beginning to an inspirational life...
#EmmieArbel: The Colour of Memory arrives in the UK in 2 WEEKS - preorder your copy now!
(North America: March 17th)
🔗 buff.ly/a57mA7h
#selfmadehero #holocaustremembrance #WWII #indiecomics #graphicnovel
#EmmieArbel: The Colour of Memory arrives in the UK in 2 WEEKS - preorder your copy now!
(North America: March 17th)
🔗 buff.ly/a57mA7h
#selfmadehero #holocaustremembrance #WWII #indiecomics #graphicnovel
January 22, 2026 at 5:09 PM
A tragic beginning to an inspirational life...
#EmmieArbel: The Colour of Memory arrives in the UK in 2 WEEKS - preorder your copy now!
(North America: March 17th)
🔗 buff.ly/a57mA7h
#selfmadehero #holocaustremembrance #WWII #indiecomics #graphicnovel
#EmmieArbel: The Colour of Memory arrives in the UK in 2 WEEKS - preorder your copy now!
(North America: March 17th)
🔗 buff.ly/a57mA7h
#selfmadehero #holocaustremembrance #WWII #indiecomics #graphicnovel
Roll up, roll up! #RomotheWolfBoy, the supernatural extravaganza by ILYA, will be pitching its big top tent in UK bookshops on February 19th! 🎪🎪🐺
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#selfmadehero #indiecomics #victoriana #mystery #circus #graphicnovel #publishing
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#selfmadehero #indiecomics #victoriana #mystery #circus #graphicnovel #publishing
January 21, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Roll up, roll up! #RomotheWolfBoy, the supernatural extravaganza by ILYA, will be pitching its big top tent in UK bookshops on February 19th! 🎪🎪🐺
🔗 buff.ly/2wqsXZl
#selfmadehero #indiecomics #victoriana #mystery #circus #graphicnovel #publishing
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#selfmadehero #indiecomics #victoriana #mystery #circus #graphicnovel #publishing
You have until the end of today to cast your votes in the 2025 @brokenfrontier.bsky.social awards!
We're incredibly honoured to be nominated for Best Publisher, and even more proud to see Alex Taylor ( #BoneBroth) nominated for Breakout Talent!
🔗 www.brokenfrontier.com/introducing-...
We're incredibly honoured to be nominated for Best Publisher, and even more proud to see Alex Taylor ( #BoneBroth) nominated for Breakout Talent!
🔗 www.brokenfrontier.com/introducing-...
January 14, 2026 at 11:51 AM
You have until the end of today to cast your votes in the 2025 @brokenfrontier.bsky.social awards!
We're incredibly honoured to be nominated for Best Publisher, and even more proud to see Alex Taylor ( #BoneBroth) nominated for Breakout Talent!
🔗 www.brokenfrontier.com/introducing-...
We're incredibly honoured to be nominated for Best Publisher, and even more proud to see Alex Taylor ( #BoneBroth) nominated for Breakout Talent!
🔗 www.brokenfrontier.com/introducing-...
A very happy birthday from us at #SelfMadeHero to the man himself, #DavidBowie!
And, of course, #LOW and #STARMAN by @reinhardkleist.bsky.social are both an excellent way to look back on this musical icon... 🎙
#publishing #bandedessinee #graphicnovel #indiepublishing #reinhardkleist
And, of course, #LOW and #STARMAN by @reinhardkleist.bsky.social are both an excellent way to look back on this musical icon... 🎙
#publishing #bandedessinee #graphicnovel #indiepublishing #reinhardkleist
January 8, 2026 at 7:40 PM
A very happy birthday from us at #SelfMadeHero to the man himself, #DavidBowie!
And, of course, #LOW and #STARMAN by @reinhardkleist.bsky.social are both an excellent way to look back on this musical icon... 🎙
#publishing #bandedessinee #graphicnovel #indiepublishing #reinhardkleist
And, of course, #LOW and #STARMAN by @reinhardkleist.bsky.social are both an excellent way to look back on this musical icon... 🎙
#publishing #bandedessinee #graphicnovel #indiepublishing #reinhardkleist
Arrested, deported, imprisoned, and orphaned - all before the age of seven...
#EmmieArbel: The Colour of Memory, the graphic biography by Barbara Yelin, will arrive in the UK on February 5th, and in North America on March 17th.
🔗 buff.ly/4HHQ6Su
#selfmadehero #holocausthistory #graphicnovel
#EmmieArbel: The Colour of Memory, the graphic biography by Barbara Yelin, will arrive in the UK on February 5th, and in North America on March 17th.
🔗 buff.ly/4HHQ6Su
#selfmadehero #holocausthistory #graphicnovel
January 7, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Arrested, deported, imprisoned, and orphaned - all before the age of seven...
#EmmieArbel: The Colour of Memory, the graphic biography by Barbara Yelin, will arrive in the UK on February 5th, and in North America on March 17th.
🔗 buff.ly/4HHQ6Su
#selfmadehero #holocausthistory #graphicnovel
#EmmieArbel: The Colour of Memory, the graphic biography by Barbara Yelin, will arrive in the UK on February 5th, and in North America on March 17th.
🔗 buff.ly/4HHQ6Su
#selfmadehero #holocausthistory #graphicnovel
"A calming salve in turbulent political times" - as put in this new review by the International Journal of Comic Art, 2025's #TheCompleatAngler by Gareth Brookes might be a good way to start off your 2026!
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#selfmadehero #indiecomics #fishing
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#selfmadehero #indiecomics #fishing
January 1, 2026 at 5:09 PM
"A calming salve in turbulent political times" - as put in this new review by the International Journal of Comic Art, 2025's #TheCompleatAngler by Gareth Brookes might be a good way to start off your 2026!
🔗 buff.ly/5IJUxmg
#selfmadehero #indiecomics #fishing
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#selfmadehero #indiecomics #fishing
Just in time to announce before the New Year kicks in - #LOW: Bowie's Berlin Years has been named by Teddy Jamieson of The Herald as one of the best graphic novels of 2025!
🎉 🎉 🎉
And, of course, congratulations to @reinhardkleist.bsky.social!
#selfmadehero #davidbowie #indiecomics #reinhardkleist
🎉 🎉 🎉
And, of course, congratulations to @reinhardkleist.bsky.social!
#selfmadehero #davidbowie #indiecomics #reinhardkleist
December 31, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Just in time to announce before the New Year kicks in - #LOW: Bowie's Berlin Years has been named by Teddy Jamieson of The Herald as one of the best graphic novels of 2025!
🎉 🎉 🎉
And, of course, congratulations to @reinhardkleist.bsky.social!
#selfmadehero #davidbowie #indiecomics #reinhardkleist
🎉 🎉 🎉
And, of course, congratulations to @reinhardkleist.bsky.social!
#selfmadehero #davidbowie #indiecomics #reinhardkleist
Need any more gift ideas for the holidays? This week, two of our latest graphic novels reached bookstore shelves in North America: #BoneBroth by Alex Taylor , and #TheMostAmazingSaturdayMorningRubbishClub by Francisco de la Mora and Bill Tuckey!
#selfmadehero #indiecomics
#selfmadehero #indiecomics
December 5, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Need any more gift ideas for the holidays? This week, two of our latest graphic novels reached bookstore shelves in North America: #BoneBroth by Alex Taylor , and #TheMostAmazingSaturdayMorningRubbishClub by Francisco de la Mora and Bill Tuckey!
#selfmadehero #indiecomics
#selfmadehero #indiecomics
"A landscape of cruelty and plenty in a meditative book of subtle carp, malicious frogs and dainty eels."
We're extremely proud to share that #TheCompleatAngler by Gareth Brookes has been named among the best graphic novels of 2025 by James Smart of @theguardian.com!
🎣🎣🎣
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We're extremely proud to share that #TheCompleatAngler by Gareth Brookes has been named among the best graphic novels of 2025 by James Smart of @theguardian.com!
🎣🎣🎣
🔗 buff.ly/88kHWI3
December 4, 2025 at 5:09 PM
"A landscape of cruelty and plenty in a meditative book of subtle carp, malicious frogs and dainty eels."
We're extremely proud to share that #TheCompleatAngler by Gareth Brookes has been named among the best graphic novels of 2025 by James Smart of @theguardian.com!
🎣🎣🎣
🔗 buff.ly/88kHWI3
We're extremely proud to share that #TheCompleatAngler by Gareth Brookes has been named among the best graphic novels of 2025 by James Smart of @theguardian.com!
🎣🎣🎣
🔗 buff.ly/88kHWI3
@scenemag.co.uk has compliments for the chef! See their review of #BoneBroth by Alex Taylor here:
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@firstgraphicnovel.bsky.social
#selfmadehero #bookreview #indiecomics #publishing #graphicnovel
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@firstgraphicnovel.bsky.social
#selfmadehero #bookreview #indiecomics #publishing #graphicnovel
December 3, 2025 at 5:09 PM
@scenemag.co.uk has compliments for the chef! See their review of #BoneBroth by Alex Taylor here:
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@firstgraphicnovel.bsky.social
#selfmadehero #bookreview #indiecomics #publishing #graphicnovel
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@firstgraphicnovel.bsky.social
#selfmadehero #bookreview #indiecomics #publishing #graphicnovel
A belated thank you to everyone who came to see us at @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social, along with our friends @rickardsisters.com, Gareth Brookes, Alex Taylor, @abbiebsart.bsky.social, and @firstgraphicnovel.bsky.social! And whether you made it or not, we hope to see you all next time!
#indiecomics
#indiecomics
November 25, 2025 at 5:09 PM
A belated thank you to everyone who came to see us at @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social, along with our friends @rickardsisters.com, Gareth Brookes, Alex Taylor, @abbiebsart.bsky.social, and @firstgraphicnovel.bsky.social! And whether you made it or not, we hope to see you all next time!
#indiecomics
#indiecomics
Now that the whole #SelfMadeHero lineup for Autumn 2025 has reached UK shelves, who fancies a look back at Autumn 2024?
#TheyShotthePianoPlayer
#MadameChoiandtheMonsters
#AdieuBirkenau
#Edifice
#indiecomics #graphicnovels #publishing
#TheyShotthePianoPlayer
#MadameChoiandtheMonsters
#AdieuBirkenau
#Edifice
#indiecomics #graphicnovels #publishing
November 21, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Now that the whole #SelfMadeHero lineup for Autumn 2025 has reached UK shelves, who fancies a look back at Autumn 2024?
#TheyShotthePianoPlayer
#MadameChoiandtheMonsters
#AdieuBirkenau
#Edifice
#indiecomics #graphicnovels #publishing
#TheyShotthePianoPlayer
#MadameChoiandtheMonsters
#AdieuBirkenau
#Edifice
#indiecomics #graphicnovels #publishing
Want to know more about the story behind #TheMostAmazingSaturdayMorningRubbishClub? We just released an exclusive Q&A with Bill Tuckey and Francisco de la Mora on our website!
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#selfmadehero #indiecomics #publishing #disabilityrepresentation
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#selfmadehero #indiecomics #publishing #disabilityrepresentation
November 20, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Want to know more about the story behind #TheMostAmazingSaturdayMorningRubbishClub? We just released an exclusive Q&A with Bill Tuckey and Francisco de la Mora on our website!
🔗 buff.ly/1bJGrKI
#selfmadehero #indiecomics #publishing #disabilityrepresentation
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#selfmadehero #indiecomics #publishing #disabilityrepresentation
We call the first meeting of #TheMostAmazingSaturdayMorningRubbishClub to order!
Pick up your copy today for a touching, funny, and beautiful story about creativity, community, and determination!
#selfmadehero #indiecomics #publishing #neurodiversity #disabilityrepresentation
Pick up your copy today for a touching, funny, and beautiful story about creativity, community, and determination!
#selfmadehero #indiecomics #publishing #neurodiversity #disabilityrepresentation
November 20, 2025 at 8:00 AM
We call the first meeting of #TheMostAmazingSaturdayMorningRubbishClub to order!
Pick up your copy today for a touching, funny, and beautiful story about creativity, community, and determination!
#selfmadehero #indiecomics #publishing #neurodiversity #disabilityrepresentation
Pick up your copy today for a touching, funny, and beautiful story about creativity, community, and determination!
#selfmadehero #indiecomics #publishing #neurodiversity #disabilityrepresentation
Look high, look low - in just 1 DAY we'll convene #TheMostAmazingSaturdayMorningRubbishClub!
♻️🌳🗑️
(Our North American chapter opens on December 2nd!)
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#selfmadehero #indiecomics #publishing #disabilityrepresentation
♻️🌳🗑️
(Our North American chapter opens on December 2nd!)
🔗 buff.ly/SJoxday
#selfmadehero #indiecomics #publishing #disabilityrepresentation
November 19, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Look high, look low - in just 1 DAY we'll convene #TheMostAmazingSaturdayMorningRubbishClub!
♻️🌳🗑️
(Our North American chapter opens on December 2nd!)
🔗 buff.ly/SJoxday
#selfmadehero #indiecomics #publishing #disabilityrepresentation
♻️🌳🗑️
(Our North American chapter opens on December 2nd!)
🔗 buff.ly/SJoxday
#selfmadehero #indiecomics #publishing #disabilityrepresentation
Sometimes it's hard to set good boundaries, especially when everyone communicates a little differently!
But there's no confusion here: #TheMostAmazingSaturdayMorningRubbishClub is only 2 DAYS away!
#selfmadehero #indiecomics #disabilityrepresentation
But there's no confusion here: #TheMostAmazingSaturdayMorningRubbishClub is only 2 DAYS away!
#selfmadehero #indiecomics #disabilityrepresentation
November 18, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Sometimes it's hard to set good boundaries, especially when everyone communicates a little differently!
But there's no confusion here: #TheMostAmazingSaturdayMorningRubbishClub is only 2 DAYS away!
#selfmadehero #indiecomics #disabilityrepresentation
But there's no confusion here: #TheMostAmazingSaturdayMorningRubbishClub is only 2 DAYS away!
#selfmadehero #indiecomics #disabilityrepresentation
Heads up - there's only 3 DAYS until you can meet #TheMostAmazingSaturdayMorningRubbishClub!
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#selfmadehero #indiecomics #disability #publishing #graphicnovel
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#selfmadehero #indiecomics #disability #publishing #graphicnovel
November 17, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Heads up - there's only 3 DAYS until you can meet #TheMostAmazingSaturdayMorningRubbishClub!
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#selfmadehero #indiecomics #disability #publishing #graphicnovel
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#selfmadehero #indiecomics #disability #publishing #graphicnovel
Have you met Uma? You might think she's an 8 year old with PVL, but sometimes she does resemble a tiger...
#TheMostAmazingSaturdayMorningRubbishClub - out in the UK in 4 DAYS!
#selfmadehero #indiecomics #graphicnovel #disabilityrepresentation
#TheMostAmazingSaturdayMorningRubbishClub - out in the UK in 4 DAYS!
#selfmadehero #indiecomics #graphicnovel #disabilityrepresentation
November 16, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Have you met Uma? You might think she's an 8 year old with PVL, but sometimes she does resemble a tiger...
#TheMostAmazingSaturdayMorningRubbishClub - out in the UK in 4 DAYS!
#selfmadehero #indiecomics #graphicnovel #disabilityrepresentation
#TheMostAmazingSaturdayMorningRubbishClub - out in the UK in 4 DAYS!
#selfmadehero #indiecomics #graphicnovel #disabilityrepresentation
After deliberating over an amazing longlist, the much-anticipated FGNA 2025 shortlist is finally here!
We and the @firstgraphicnovel.bsky.social judges are proud to present...
We and the @firstgraphicnovel.bsky.social judges are proud to present...
November 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM
After deliberating over an amazing longlist, the much-anticipated FGNA 2025 shortlist is finally here!
We and the @firstgraphicnovel.bsky.social judges are proud to present...
We and the @firstgraphicnovel.bsky.social judges are proud to present...
Arthur has ASD and Finn has cerebral palsy. Normally, that just makes their races through the park a little more interesting, but sometimes the park isn't as welcoming as it should be...
#TheMostAmazingSaturdayMorningRubbishClub - out in the UK in 5 DAYS!
#selfmadehero
#TheMostAmazingSaturdayMorningRubbishClub - out in the UK in 5 DAYS!
#selfmadehero
November 15, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Arthur has ASD and Finn has cerebral palsy. Normally, that just makes their races through the park a little more interesting, but sometimes the park isn't as welcoming as it should be...
#TheMostAmazingSaturdayMorningRubbishClub - out in the UK in 5 DAYS!
#selfmadehero
#TheMostAmazingSaturdayMorningRubbishClub - out in the UK in 5 DAYS!
#selfmadehero