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Ahmed Raafat @theahmedraafat.bsky.social · 8h

The “Sunday Strips” from Who Are The Power Pals #2 was so much fun to do, would do a whole issue in that format!

TPB comes out end of this month, if you’ve missed the single issues now is your chance!

W: @duanemurray.bsky.social
A: me!
L: @robjoneswrites.bsky.social
From @darkhorse.com!

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Rob 'B'ones @ MCM London 24-26th October @robjoneswrites.bsky.social · 10h

My adventures in London. got directed onto the wrong train at Victoria. Cut to me running up and down Lewsisham High Street trying to find the rail replacement stop...

I'm built for comfort, not for frantic, panic ridden jaunts up and down unfamiliar high streets that are bigger than my whole town

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Climate News @climatenews.bsky.social · 14h

THE LONDON ECONOMIC

"We should all be angry that we had 14 years of Tory austerity. They shut our libraries, they shut our community centres. And then to say integration is a problem - how do you expect people to integrate if you've taken away their services?"

-ZACK POLANSKI, GREEN PARTY LEADER

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Dave Elliott @deevelliott.bsky.social · 1d

We have a DATE!

And the CLOCK is TICKING...

#A1deadline #Comics #Kickstarter

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Rob 'B'ones @ MCM London 24-26th October @robjoneswrites.bsky.social · 1d

Did you back Griff Gristle: The Boatman'sCall? If you did, then your digital rewards are now in your inbox!

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Rob 'B'ones @ MCM London 24-26th October @robjoneswrites.bsky.social · 1d

What are you waiting for?

Catholic Guilt. Examination of the human spirit. Werewolves.

This book should be 500% funded by now. GO GO GO!

Zack Quaintance -> NYCC @zackquaintance.bsky.social · 1d

With just 4 days left in our campaign, we’re less than $2K (and 29 backers) from our next stretch goal, a mini print of this STUNNER by Stipan Morian

Back the book now while you still can: www.kickstarter.com/projects/zac...

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Asa Wheatley @asawheatley.bsky.social · 1d

So close to 250% funding!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/asa...

Sagas of the Shield Maiden Book Five

The acclaimed Viking Western comic returns! Volumes #1-4 also available.

www.kickstarter.com

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Rob 'B'ones @ MCM London 24-26th October @robjoneswrites.bsky.social · 1d

Super excited to see @simonbirks.com & Pietro's One More Year nominated for THREE(!) @selkieawards.org.

An absolutely wonderful book to letter, Simon's story is so poignant and touching, whilst also heartbreaking. Pietro's art is STELLAR! Such emotion and character. Made lettering it very easy.

Selkie Comic Awards @selkieawards.org · 2d

🦭 It's time to announce the shortlist for our 2025 Selkie Awards!🦭

Check out the link below for the details, and for information on how to sign up to our online award ceremony:

🦭 selkieawards.org/2025 🦭

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Michael Tisserand @tisserand.bsky.social · 1d

if Obama had won an Eisner Award for best comics lettering Trump would be demanding an Eisner

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Christian DiBari( Uncool Horror Artist ) @christiandibari.bsky.social · 3d

NECROGEIST- A 30 page one-shot dark cyberpunk horror comic I've been working on with BadBug comics. Here's some panels shots - coming soon to Kickstarter!

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Adam Calfee ❌👑 @adamcalfee.bsky.social · 2d

After over five years in the making, Ms. Macabre's the ABCs of Nightmare Creatures is finally ready to launch on Kickstarter! Keep your eyes peeled this coming week!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ada...
@robjoneswrites.bsky.social

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Rob 'B'ones @ MCM London 24-26th October @robjoneswrites.bsky.social · 2d

You took a Chance. Testing the depth of the community(s) chest of love for puns. I applaude you.

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Rob 'B'ones @ MCM London 24-26th October @robjoneswrites.bsky.social · 2d

Oh, hey! @theahmedraafat.bsky.social & @duanemurray.bsky.social & me will be signing the Power Pals trade from @darkhorse.com on Saturday.

On the Sunday, I'll be joining the Sara Keeney, Kid Acne, Sofie Dodgson and @kierangillen.bsky.social as we battle in teams to represent music in comics!

Thought Bubble Festival @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social · 2d

The Thought Bubble Comic Convention full programme is LIVE!!

Two days rammed with panels, workshops, guest signings, and loads, loads more. Why not start planning your weekend schedule?

Take a look: thoughtbubblefestival.com/conventionprogramme

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Rob 'B'ones @ MCM London 24-26th October @robjoneswrites.bsky.social · 2d

I completely agree, its like its set in Sweden or Denmark, rather than the US. From the architecture and scenery, to the fairy tale-esque nature of Lumen's history too. Makes you feel very off kilter.

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Rob 'B'ones @ MCM London 24-26th October @robjoneswrites.bsky.social · 2d

Incredibly proud to be involved in both events at what is my favourite convention. Can't wait to see my Power Pals chums, and then to try and convey MUSIC in a notoriously soundless medium...

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Rob 'B'ones @ MCM London 24-26th October @robjoneswrites.bsky.social · 2d

Oh, hey! @theahmedraafat.bsky.social & @duanemurray.bsky.social & me will be signing the Power Pals trade from @darkhorse.com on Saturday.

On the Sunday, I'll be joining the Sara Keeney, Kid Acne, Sofie Dodgson and @kierangillen.bsky.social as we battle in teams to represent music in comics!

Thought Bubble Festival @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social · 2d

The Thought Bubble Comic Convention full programme is LIVE!!

Two days rammed with panels, workshops, guest signings, and loads, loads more. Why not start planning your weekend schedule?

Take a look: thoughtbubblefestival.com/conventionprogramme

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Rob 'B'ones @ MCM London 24-26th October @robjoneswrites.bsky.social · 2d

Totally normal position for a dog to sit at...

Me, a middle aged, bearded man with a bad haircut and the physique of a walrus. With a small, furry Nero sat upon my left shoulder. This being Chidi, a black and brown with white belly Chihuahua/French Bulldog cross with big ears, big eyes and personality to match.

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Rob 'B'ones @ MCM London 24-26th October @robjoneswrites.bsky.social · 3d

I know! Hope he sings at the ghosts, then get pushed down a small hill or something like in the show.

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Rob 'B'ones @ MCM London 24-26th October @robjoneswrites.bsky.social · 3d

"Are friends electric?"... "No, Gary, those are poltergeist."

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Rob 'B'ones @ MCM London 24-26th October @robjoneswrites.bsky.social · 3d

Surprised he didn't do the click and collect and have you guys drop his order off to his boot. I mean, in his car, he feels safest of all...

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Rob 'B'ones @ MCM London 24-26th October @robjoneswrites.bsky.social · 3d

Is "Celebrity: HELP! My House is Haunted" a genuine, real show? Because, for UK peeps, it has Barry from Eastenders on it. And Steve McDonald from Corrie. And the, apparently new season, has Gary Fucking Numan??? What is this thing?

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Rob 'B'ones @ MCM London 24-26th October @robjoneswrites.bsky.social · 3d

You'd be surprised how many see it as a weakness and and a flaw. That quote from Ke Huy Quan in Everything, Everywhere All at Once really radicalized me when it comes to be kind.

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Rob 'B'ones @ MCM London 24-26th October @robjoneswrites.bsky.social · 3d

It's absolutely killing me. Drs cannot fathom what's caused it, so that's fun. So physio exercises and bathing in ibuprofen gel. Thanks for checking, Evan. Hopefully "the package" is well received at NYCC!

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Rob 'B'ones @ MCM London 24-26th October @robjoneswrites.bsky.social · 3d

Us that what you buy from Wimpy? Which Monopoly coloured street is that in?

Rob 'B'ones @ MCM London 24-26th October @robjoneswrites.bsky.social · 3d

I'm going to London on Monday morning, which as a resident of Doncaster, Yorkshire, is like sending a cow onto the International Space Station. It's been so long since I last went there, I feel like I am excited, bewildered and unsure of just how much Mooing I should do.

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