Andy Oliver
@andywpoliver.bsky.social
Broken Frontier @brokenfrontier.bsky.social Editor-in-Chief, small press champion, Small Press Day co-organiser, multiple comics awards judge and recreational nihilist. He/Him "Last decades of his life" (Art by Francesca Cassavetti).
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Andy Oliver
@andywpoliver.bsky.social
· Jul 1
Saying it again. You do *not* have to be the most accomplished artist in the world to make an excellent comic that speaks to people and communicates your truths.
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I've managed to write just one review since Thought Bubble...
December 6, 2025 at 4:36 PM
I've managed to write just one review since Thought Bubble...
THE PHOENIX #727 - the best single periodical comics issue of 2025. Meta genius as the events of one strip invade the rest of the comic.
December 7, 2025 at 4:22 AM
THE PHOENIX #727 - the best single periodical comics issue of 2025. Meta genius as the events of one strip invade the rest of the comic.
I've managed to write just one review since Thought Bubble...
December 6, 2025 at 4:36 PM
I've managed to write just one review since Thought Bubble...
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Early 1980s Marvel UK Classified Ads page including one for the first ever comics shop I visited regularly. The very short-lived Metropolis Media Bookstore in Romford.
December 4, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Early 1980s Marvel UK Classified Ads page including one for the first ever comics shop I visited regularly. The very short-lived Metropolis Media Bookstore in Romford.
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Rewarding morning chatting with Staffs Uni students about @brokenfrontier.bsky.social, UK comics, and routes into publishing. Now off to spend the rest of my day off on a little outing to Jurassic World in London.
December 5, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Rewarding morning chatting with Staffs Uni students about @brokenfrontier.bsky.social, UK comics, and routes into publishing. Now off to spend the rest of my day off on a little outing to Jurassic World in London.
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Trump pardon for Frazer Brown surely imminent?
December 3, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Trump pardon for Frazer Brown surely imminent?
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My employer, Dartmouth College, today boasts it's 1st Ivy "to launch AI at an institutional scale." It is doing this by partnering--"more than a collaboration"--with Anthropic, a company that stole the books of many faculty, me included, which many of us are suing.
December 4, 2025 at 9:38 PM
My employer, Dartmouth College, today boasts it's 1st Ivy "to launch AI at an institutional scale." It is doing this by partnering--"more than a collaboration"--with Anthropic, a company that stole the books of many faculty, me included, which many of us are suing.
Rewarding morning chatting with Staffs Uni students about @brokenfrontier.bsky.social, UK comics, and routes into publishing. Now off to spend the rest of my day off on a little outing to Jurassic World in London.
December 5, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Rewarding morning chatting with Staffs Uni students about @brokenfrontier.bsky.social, UK comics, and routes into publishing. Now off to spend the rest of my day off on a little outing to Jurassic World in London.
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There's a great interview with the awesome Dominica Claribelle over on @brokenfrontier.bsky.social!
Dominica's book Finding Home will be out with us in 2027, and we can't wait!
www.brokenfrontier.com/dominica-cla...
Dominica's book Finding Home will be out with us in 2027, and we can't wait!
www.brokenfrontier.com/dominica-cla...
December 5, 2025 at 12:03 PM
There's a great interview with the awesome Dominica Claribelle over on @brokenfrontier.bsky.social!
Dominica's book Finding Home will be out with us in 2027, and we can't wait!
www.brokenfrontier.com/dominica-cla...
Dominica's book Finding Home will be out with us in 2027, and we can't wait!
www.brokenfrontier.com/dominica-cla...
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News! @zebko.bsky.social Olivia Sullivan’s ‘Oracles’ from Avery Hill Publishing Coming Early Next Year – Sign Up to the Kickstarter Pre-Launch Page Now. @averyhill.bsky.social www.brokenfrontier.com/olivia-sulli...
Olivia Sullivan's 'Oracles' from Avery Hill Publishing Coming Early Next Year - Sign Up to the Kickstarter Pre-Launch Page Now – Broken Frontier
Exciting news as the pre-launch Kickstarter page for Olivia Sullivan's 'Oracles' from Avery Hill Publishing is now live.
www.brokenfrontier.com
December 5, 2025 at 12:38 PM
News! @zebko.bsky.social Olivia Sullivan’s ‘Oracles’ from Avery Hill Publishing Coming Early Next Year – Sign Up to the Kickstarter Pre-Launch Page Now. @averyhill.bsky.social www.brokenfrontier.com/olivia-sulli...
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And round 2 of tonight’s online Gosh BF Drink and Draw takes inspiration from Lara Pickle’s I FEEL AWFUL, THANKS. You have 30 minutes on the theme of ‘Witch‘s Potion’. #GoshBFDD
December 4, 2025 at 8:14 PM
And round 2 of tonight’s online Gosh BF Drink and Draw takes inspiration from Lara Pickle’s I FEEL AWFUL, THANKS. You have 30 minutes on the theme of ‘Witch‘s Potion’. #GoshBFDD
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If you're looking to find a copy of THE PEDESTRIAN Vol. 1 and can't, believe me, I share your frustration. The bad news is that your shop probably can't order it for you right now.
The good news is you can get it directly from me in my web shop:
ko-fi.com/s/e22c1a097b
The good news is you can get it directly from me in my web shop:
ko-fi.com/s/e22c1a097b
The Pedestrian Vol. 1 TPB - Joey Esposito's Ko-fi Shop
Behold, The Pedestrian! A strange visitor speedwalks into Summer City and silently changes the lives of its residents. But not all is quiet in this sl...
ko-fi.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM
If you're looking to find a copy of THE PEDESTRIAN Vol. 1 and can't, believe me, I share your frustration. The bad news is that your shop probably can't order it for you right now.
The good news is you can get it directly from me in my web shop:
ko-fi.com/s/e22c1a097b
The good news is you can get it directly from me in my web shop:
ko-fi.com/s/e22c1a097b
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December 4, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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for my MA thesis someone had the GREAT idea to write and pencil a 380pg OGN.
i’m probably 70% of the way through but it’s had to take a backseat to some INCREDIBLE opportunities the last 2 yrs.
very much using the end of this year to tie up some loose ends and retool/format/do...
#art #comics
i’m probably 70% of the way through but it’s had to take a backseat to some INCREDIBLE opportunities the last 2 yrs.
very much using the end of this year to tie up some loose ends and retool/format/do...
#art #comics
December 3, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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You have half an hour to draw on each theme and we'll announce a winner at the end of each round. Please note winners will be announced tonight from this account so make sure you're following BF! Don't forget to use the hashtag #GoshBFDD
December 4, 2025 at 7:15 PM
You have half an hour to draw on each theme and we'll announce a winner at the end of each round. Please note winners will be announced tonight from this account so make sure you're following BF! Don't forget to use the hashtag #GoshBFDD
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Welcome to tonight's Gosh Comics & Broken Frontier
Drink and Draw ONLINE. Woohoo! If you're new to D&D we have 3 themed drawing rounds at 7.30, 8.15 & 9.00. Please repost if you can so we reach as many people as possible! #GoshBFDD
Drink and Draw ONLINE. Woohoo! If you're new to D&D we have 3 themed drawing rounds at 7.30, 8.15 & 9.00. Please repost if you can so we reach as many people as possible! #GoshBFDD
December 4, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Welcome to tonight's Gosh Comics & Broken Frontier
Drink and Draw ONLINE. Woohoo! If you're new to D&D we have 3 themed drawing rounds at 7.30, 8.15 & 9.00. Please repost if you can so we reach as many people as possible! #GoshBFDD
Drink and Draw ONLINE. Woohoo! If you're new to D&D we have 3 themed drawing rounds at 7.30, 8.15 & 9.00. Please repost if you can so we reach as many people as possible! #GoshBFDD
Early 1980s Marvel UK Classified Ads page including one for the first ever comics shop I visited regularly. The very short-lived Metropolis Media Bookstore in Romford.
December 4, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Early 1980s Marvel UK Classified Ads page including one for the first ever comics shop I visited regularly. The very short-lived Metropolis Media Bookstore in Romford.
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Tonight!!
And I'm missing it again 😞
Will miss the 18th too 😭
My diary is a barren wasteland, EXCEPT for every Thurs with a D&D!
Counting on everyone else to step up, fill that void of badly drawn hands, and enter the fun tonight.
Will enjoy looking later. Enjoy
#GoshBFDD #art #comics
And I'm missing it again 😞
Will miss the 18th too 😭
My diary is a barren wasteland, EXCEPT for every Thurs with a D&D!
Counting on everyone else to step up, fill that void of badly drawn hands, and enter the fun tonight.
Will enjoy looking later. Enjoy
#GoshBFDD #art #comics
Tonight! Here on Bluesky. The Gosh/Broken Frontier Drink and Draw ONLINE. We give you 3 drawing themes at 7.30, 8.15 and 9.00pm GMT. You have 30 minutes to draw your interpretation and then post it here with the hashtag #GoshBFDD. Details on how to join in: www.brokenfrontier.com/drink-draw-o...
Come Join the Gosh Comics and Broken Frontier Drink and Draw ONLINE on Thurs, December 4th – Check Out Our Gallery of Recent D&D Art Here! – Broken Frontier
The Gosh! Comics and Broken Frontier Drink and Draw Online is back again this week and we’re inviting you to join in the fun with a little reminder of some...
www.brokenfrontier.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Dusting off the @brokenfrontier.bsky.social presentation as I'm talking to students about our work tomorrow.
December 4, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Dusting off the @brokenfrontier.bsky.social presentation as I'm talking to students about our work tomorrow.
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Tonight! Here on Bluesky. The Gosh/Broken Frontier Drink and Draw ONLINE. We give you 3 drawing themes at 7.30, 8.15 and 9.00pm GMT. You have 30 minutes to draw your interpretation and then post it here with the hashtag #GoshBFDD. Details on how to join in: www.brokenfrontier.com/drink-draw-o...
Come Join the Gosh Comics and Broken Frontier Drink and Draw ONLINE on Thurs, December 4th – Check Out Our Gallery of Recent D&D Art Here! – Broken Frontier
The Gosh! Comics and Broken Frontier Drink and Draw Online is back again this week and we’re inviting you to join in the fun with a little reminder of some...
www.brokenfrontier.com
December 4, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Tonight! Here on Bluesky. The Gosh/Broken Frontier Drink and Draw ONLINE. We give you 3 drawing themes at 7.30, 8.15 and 9.00pm GMT. You have 30 minutes to draw your interpretation and then post it here with the hashtag #GoshBFDD. Details on how to join in: www.brokenfrontier.com/drink-draw-o...
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Next year we'll have 6 residency spots for the new Part Time Kuš! Residency in Rīga! We'll announce the open call in the next week or so, watch this space! komikss.lv/residency/
December 4, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Next year we'll have 6 residency spots for the new Part Time Kuš! Residency in Rīga! We'll announce the open call in the next week or so, watch this space! komikss.lv/residency/
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I may come to regret this decision, but...
SCARF! Sheffield Comic ARts Fair! Next October! Liam "Pais" Hill drew our mascot! Exhibitor application form will be out soon, tables will cost as little as I can get away with!
Please remember to apply so this isn't a terrible decision on my part 🙏
SCARF! Sheffield Comic ARts Fair! Next October! Liam "Pais" Hill drew our mascot! Exhibitor application form will be out soon, tables will cost as little as I can get away with!
Please remember to apply so this isn't a terrible decision on my part 🙏
December 3, 2025 at 8:21 PM
I may come to regret this decision, but...
SCARF! Sheffield Comic ARts Fair! Next October! Liam "Pais" Hill drew our mascot! Exhibitor application form will be out soon, tables will cost as little as I can get away with!
Please remember to apply so this isn't a terrible decision on my part 🙏
SCARF! Sheffield Comic ARts Fair! Next October! Liam "Pais" Hill drew our mascot! Exhibitor application form will be out soon, tables will cost as little as I can get away with!
Please remember to apply so this isn't a terrible decision on my part 🙏
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Everyone at 2000 AD is deeply saddened to hear that artist Adam Stone has passed away. Adam was the winner of 2024's @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social Talent Search and his first work in 2000 AD was only just published in July.
Our thoughts go out to his family & friends https://adamstone.muchloved.com/
Our thoughts go out to his family & friends https://adamstone.muchloved.com/
December 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Everyone at 2000 AD is deeply saddened to hear that artist Adam Stone has passed away. Adam was the winner of 2024's @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social Talent Search and his first work in 2000 AD was only just published in July.
Our thoughts go out to his family & friends https://adamstone.muchloved.com/
Our thoughts go out to his family & friends https://adamstone.muchloved.com/
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For any of you artists out there who are at a loss with the way things are going right now, just remember Mr. Rogers' words of wisdom.
I think, more than ever, these words from Mr. Rogers hold as true as the day he spoke them.
December 4, 2025 at 11:13 AM
For any of you artists out there who are at a loss with the way things are going right now, just remember Mr. Rogers' words of wisdom.