Liam Johnson
@liamjohnsontype.bsky.social
Writes television (ITV, BBC, CBBC) and comics (2000 AD & Judge Dredd Megazine - Cadet Dredd, Rico & Armitage. Dynamite - Vampirella) Reads a lot. Games when I can. Always thinking about pizza. BAFTA Connect. www.liamjohnsonwriter.com
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Liam Johnson
@liamjohnsontype.bsky.social
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I'm Liam and I write television and comic books. Here's a handful of previews of some of my published work below (with all my lovely collaborators names included) but it's growing all of the time. Lots of exciting stuff coming soon. Reach out if you want to talk!
I'm Liam and I write television and comic books. Here's a handful of previews of some of my published work below (with all my lovely collaborators names included) but it's growing all of the time. Lots of exciting stuff coming soon. Reach out if you want to talk!
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If you saw the sandstorm scene in Lazarus: Fallen #6 and are not sure how I created the balloon effects, I wrote out a tutorial for @rogue151.bsky.social in the thread below. Don't click if you don't want to know how I pull a rabbit out of a hat -- it's not that exciting once you see the technique.
Random comics thing that makes me happy: I’m rereading last week’s Lazarus and I love what I’m guessing @airy.bsky.social did with the speech bubbles here. It conveys in such a fun what the characters trying to talk and it getting jumbled in a sandstorm.
November 29, 2025 at 5:55 PM
If you saw the sandstorm scene in Lazarus: Fallen #6 and are not sure how I created the balloon effects, I wrote out a tutorial for @rogue151.bsky.social in the thread below. Don't click if you don't want to know how I pull a rabbit out of a hat -- it's not that exciting once you see the technique.
Duel is on Prime in the UK. If you’ve never seen it and love Jaws, I highly recommend it! Spielberg’s talents are undeniable.
November 29, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Duel is on Prime in the UK. If you’ve never seen it and love Jaws, I highly recommend it! Spielberg’s talents are undeniable.
Clash of the Comics is bonkers. But a laugh and that’s the point. Seemingly everyone is in it!
November 28, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Clash of the Comics is bonkers. But a laugh and that’s the point. Seemingly everyone is in it!
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Hey all, do I have any UK based concept artists following me (or who knows anyone) who would be up for a long term 22 month contract working on Dragonwilds at Jagex? Remote with a very occasional day in office in Cambridge. Development experience and fantasy genre work is a must. Mid level role.
November 27, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Hey all, do I have any UK based concept artists following me (or who knows anyone) who would be up for a long term 22 month contract working on Dragonwilds at Jagex? Remote with a very occasional day in office in Cambridge. Development experience and fantasy genre work is a must. Mid level role.
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A friend just returned from Antarctica, including a trip to Damoy Hut, a former British Antarctic Survey shelter that's preserved as a heritage site. And what were polar scientists reading in the 80s to pass time during a blizzard? Why, the Thrill Power of @2000ad.bsky.social of course!
November 27, 2025 at 12:01 PM
A friend just returned from Antarctica, including a trip to Damoy Hut, a former British Antarctic Survey shelter that's preserved as a heritage site. And what were polar scientists reading in the 80s to pass time during a blizzard? Why, the Thrill Power of @2000ad.bsky.social of course!
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Your occasional reminder that @bookshop.org is open for all of your Christmas book shopping needs. Every sale supports independent bookstores, the books arrive beautifully packaged, and they even have gift wrapping options.
Buy some great books and stop paying for Jeff's botox
uk.bookshop.org?next=t
Buy some great books and stop paying for Jeff's botox
uk.bookshop.org?next=t
Bookshop: Buy books online. Support local bookshops.
A better way to buy books online. Every purchase financially supports local independent bookshops.
uk.bookshop.org
November 27, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Your occasional reminder that @bookshop.org is open for all of your Christmas book shopping needs. Every sale supports independent bookstores, the books arrive beautifully packaged, and they even have gift wrapping options.
Buy some great books and stop paying for Jeff's botox
uk.bookshop.org?next=t
Buy some great books and stop paying for Jeff's botox
uk.bookshop.org?next=t
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Out next week!
Giant Size CRIMINAL #1 is a new story, a great refresher/intro to the Brubaker and Phillips world of crime stories, in anticipation of the new Pr!me show. If you get it from OK Comics you could win a piece of original art by @seanphillips.bsky.social .
okcomics.co.uk/products/pre...
Giant Size CRIMINAL #1 is a new story, a great refresher/intro to the Brubaker and Phillips world of crime stories, in anticipation of the new Pr!me show. If you get it from OK Comics you could win a piece of original art by @seanphillips.bsky.social .
okcomics.co.uk/products/pre...
November 27, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Out next week!
Giant Size CRIMINAL #1 is a new story, a great refresher/intro to the Brubaker and Phillips world of crime stories, in anticipation of the new Pr!me show. If you get it from OK Comics you could win a piece of original art by @seanphillips.bsky.social .
okcomics.co.uk/products/pre...
Giant Size CRIMINAL #1 is a new story, a great refresher/intro to the Brubaker and Phillips world of crime stories, in anticipation of the new Pr!me show. If you get it from OK Comics you could win a piece of original art by @seanphillips.bsky.social .
okcomics.co.uk/products/pre...
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It’s rather apt that the website that gave me my start in comics journalism ten years ago ends up being the one to preview my debut at Marvel.
Get a sneak peak of what @marsisanartist.bsky.social and I have been working on below and grab a copy next week! monkeysfightingrobots.co/exclusive-pr...
Get a sneak peak of what @marsisanartist.bsky.social and I have been working on below and grab a copy next week! monkeysfightingrobots.co/exclusive-pr...
Exclusive Preview: MARVEL: BLACK, WHITE & BLOOD AND GUTS #3
MARVEL: BLACK, WHITE & BLOOD AND GUTS #3 hits your local comic book store on December 3rd, but thanks to Marvel Comics, Monkeys Fighting Robots has an e ...
monkeysfightingrobots.co
November 26, 2025 at 6:17 PM
It’s rather apt that the website that gave me my start in comics journalism ten years ago ends up being the one to preview my debut at Marvel.
Get a sneak peak of what @marsisanartist.bsky.social and I have been working on below and grab a copy next week! monkeysfightingrobots.co/exclusive-pr...
Get a sneak peak of what @marsisanartist.bsky.social and I have been working on below and grab a copy next week! monkeysfightingrobots.co/exclusive-pr...
Broken Sword 3 & 4 (Hated the new control scheme. Couldn't get through them)
The Saboteur
Stuntman
The Saboteur
Stuntman
November 26, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Broken Sword 3 & 4 (Hated the new control scheme. Couldn't get through them)
The Saboteur
Stuntman
The Saboteur
Stuntman
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I've written a big piece for the Observer about the Big C. Would be lovely if you find time to read it sometime and feel free to share.
observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
‘He suggested we go to a quiet room to talk. I knew that was not good news’ | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 2:11 PM
I've written a big piece for the Observer about the Big C. Would be lovely if you find time to read it sometime and feel free to share.
observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
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Zootopia 2 is coming in with fabulous reviews - can pair the movie nicely with our new comic series!
www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
‘Zootopia 2’ Review: Jason Bateman and Ginnifer Goodwin Return for a Blast of a Sequel Full of Delights Both Familiar and New
The long-awaited follow-up to the 2016 Oscar-winning animated hit about a rabbit-fox police partnership also features Idris Elba, Quinta Brunson and Ke Huy Quan in a sprawling voice cast.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Zootopia 2 is coming in with fabulous reviews - can pair the movie nicely with our new comic series!
www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
Gary's good people. Can't wait to read his first Marvel story!
I sat down with the bold Declan Shalvey over the weekend to have a chat about writing my first story for Marvel, our shared love of Daredevil, and my advice for up-and-coming writers!
Check it out at the link below and subscribe for more BTS goodness. open.substack.com/pub/declansh...
Check it out at the link below and subscribe for more BTS goodness. open.substack.com/pub/declansh...
#186: Whole lotta Dec
Dec Recs! Cover Dec! Interview Dec! Black Friday Dec? Who am I?!
open.substack.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Gary's good people. Can't wait to read his first Marvel story!
I’m weak. I caved. And I have no regrets.
November 25, 2025 at 3:47 PM
I’m weak. I caved. And I have no regrets.
You've been kidnapped. The characters from the last TV show you watched are trying to rescue you. Who's coming to save you?
Phew...
Phew...
November 25, 2025 at 2:36 PM
You've been kidnapped. The characters from the last TV show you watched are trying to rescue you. Who's coming to save you?
Phew...
Phew...
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Hey everyone!
Looking to fill some gaps in my schedule until the end of the year. Both comics (short stories, possibly single issues) and covers/pin-ups. Some samples below! And more in my portfolio here:
ahmedraafathussein.myportfolio.com
Looking to fill some gaps in my schedule until the end of the year. Both comics (short stories, possibly single issues) and covers/pin-ups. Some samples below! And more in my portfolio here:
ahmedraafathussein.myportfolio.com
November 21, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Hey everyone!
Looking to fill some gaps in my schedule until the end of the year. Both comics (short stories, possibly single issues) and covers/pin-ups. Some samples below! And more in my portfolio here:
ahmedraafathussein.myportfolio.com
Looking to fill some gaps in my schedule until the end of the year. Both comics (short stories, possibly single issues) and covers/pin-ups. Some samples below! And more in my portfolio here:
ahmedraafathussein.myportfolio.com
People *do* judge books by covers.
I’m begging novel writers to hire an artist for their covers. At least someone who can do graphic design at a minimum. I see the worst book covers on here everyday and you’re all doing such a disservice to yourself to put in the effort to write a whole book only to turn people away with a bad cover.
November 25, 2025 at 10:38 AM
People *do* judge books by covers.
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Comics artists who work with writers, I am doing a class for young comics writers and I would like to include some ANONYMOUS quotes from artists about things they hate getting in scripts. More "17-panel pages and cross dialogue" than "horses and bicycles". My DMS are open. SECRECY ASSURED.
November 24, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Comics artists who work with writers, I am doing a class for young comics writers and I would like to include some ANONYMOUS quotes from artists about things they hate getting in scripts. More "17-panel pages and cross dialogue" than "horses and bicycles". My DMS are open. SECRECY ASSURED.
I am ready for this.
(EXCLUSIVE) 'Scrubs' first look: See JD and Turk back in action i the new 2026 fevival
(EXCLUSIVE) 'Scrubs' first look: See JD and Turk back in action i the new 2026 fevival
"A hospital can sometimes feel like a magical place..."
decider.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:14 PM
I am ready for this.
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Writers — the ones you know and love, the ones you think of as successful — have sources of income outside that book you read. Most of us are a half-step ahead of the landlord at best, and struggling to maintain health insurance. We figure out other ways to make a buck.
I wrote 12 novels.
Hit #2 on the NYT bestseller list.
Optioned three works for film and TV.
Have close to 20 short fiction works in anthos.
I have 35,000 BSky followers.
Have you seen my jewelry shop that keeps my lights on.
www.peculiarityshop.com
Hit #2 on the NYT bestseller list.
Optioned three works for film and TV.
Have close to 20 short fiction works in anthos.
I have 35,000 BSky followers.
Have you seen my jewelry shop that keeps my lights on.
www.peculiarityshop.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Writers — the ones you know and love, the ones you think of as successful — have sources of income outside that book you read. Most of us are a half-step ahead of the landlord at best, and struggling to maintain health insurance. We figure out other ways to make a buck.
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A reminder that Marvel: Black, White & Blood and Guts #3 is out next week and it features an all-new Hit-Monkey story from myself and @marsisanartist.bsky.social (both making our debut at the House of Ideas).
Check out the stunning incentive variant from Paco Medina below!
Check out the stunning incentive variant from Paco Medina below!
November 24, 2025 at 3:06 PM
A reminder that Marvel: Black, White & Blood and Guts #3 is out next week and it features an all-new Hit-Monkey story from myself and @marsisanartist.bsky.social (both making our debut at the House of Ideas).
Check out the stunning incentive variant from Paco Medina below!
Check out the stunning incentive variant from Paco Medina below!
I usually don't care but it really bugs me they're calling it Jumanji 3 as that implies the *first* first one isn't canon and that film rips!
November 24, 2025 at 2:49 PM
I usually don't care but it really bugs me they're calling it Jumanji 3 as that implies the *first* first one isn't canon and that film rips!
Every comic collector has got the same text this weekend; a jovial but still semi-genuine question about if they own a mint copy of Action Comics #1.
November 24, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Every comic collector has got the same text this weekend; a jovial but still semi-genuine question about if they own a mint copy of Action Comics #1.
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A lot of people genuinely don’t realize authors are paid when libraries get ebook licenses
We do get paid so please request our books from libraries
We do get paid so please request our books from libraries
Do not steal books, I beg. Borrow from a library. Libraries lend e-books!
November 24, 2025 at 7:33 AM
A lot of people genuinely don’t realize authors are paid when libraries get ebook licenses
We do get paid so please request our books from libraries
We do get paid so please request our books from libraries
It takes every ounce of self restraint I have not to buy the Criminal Deluxe Editions…
November 23, 2025 at 5:31 PM
It takes every ounce of self restraint I have not to buy the Criminal Deluxe Editions…