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Dark & Golden Books @darkandgolden.bsky.social · 23h

The cartoons of Kevin Woodcock are an unnerving trip to a place that is just not quite right. In these glimpses of unease the funny bone is always exposed and the widest grin belongs to a skull. Discover one of the most distinctive voices in British cartooning.
darkandgolden.bigcartel.com

A big mouse, ignoring the mousetrap, coming through the window.

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simonrussell.website @simonrussell.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you!

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simonrussell.website @simonrussell.bsky.social · 1d

Just found a box of the out-of-print Marriage of Njord & Skadi comics, so if you want to read the only real Norse myth where the woman has all the agency, they’ll be on the table on Saturday

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ies or no zines @iesornozines.bsky.social · 1d

As with all these things, I am up in London away from this amazing event.

You should go though as it will be awesome!!

Cartoon County @cartooncounty.bsky.social · 2d

This Saturday October 18, Cartoon County is in residence at the undercover Open Market on London Road, Brighton
Meet over 20 great cartoonists and comickers and pick up some great reading
10am till 5:30pm
#comics #brighton

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simonrussell.website @simonrussell.bsky.social · 1d

@sturdyalex.bsky.social thank you for the Podyssey zoom today - a nice way to get a feel of what's coming up in Season 2 of a treasured podcast

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simonrussell.website @simonrussell.bsky.social · 1d

(I always thought it looked more like the cat’s arse end)

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simonrussell.website @simonrussell.bsky.social · 1d

Not surprised. Back when I started working in newspapers the Compositing Room called ! a dog’s dick

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Hannah Berry @streakofpith.bsky.social · 1d

YES MYF! 🙌

Fans of activism and community spirit, you need this book in your life

Myfanwy Tristram @myfanwytristram.bsky.social · 2d

I am DELIGHTED to say that Noisy Valley has found a home with the graphic novel publishers @selfmadehero.bsky.social 🎉 - it will be out on May 14 next year. But here’s the important part: you can pre-order it now at www.waterstones.com/book/noisy-v...

SelfMadeHero @selfmadehero.bsky.social · 2d

Stories true and fantastical, new and old - take a look at our Spring 2026 lineup!

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Rob Jackson @robjacksoncomics.bsky.social · 1d

Anyone want a comic? Why not have a look in my comics shop rob-jackson-comics.sumupstore.com and at my blog to see what they are robjacksoncomics.blogspot.com cheers. My latest one got reviewed here www.brokenfrontier.com/silent-planet/ by Broken Frontier.

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simonrussell.website @simonrussell.bsky.social · 2d

What a great weekend of #comics. I hope I can tick two of these three events off!

Cartoon County @cartooncounty.bsky.social · 2d

You’re spoiled for choice this weekend #comics folk
If you can’t come to Brighton, #Inkblot Festival is happening on Saturday in Manchester
And on Saturday South London has the first #Goblin Market
Both look absolutely amazing

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simonrussell.website @simonrussell.bsky.social · 2d

I’ll be selling my own comics at this and I found a box of friends’ comix from a previous event so will be selling them on the community table (and sending the money to the creators of course)
There really are some great comics to discover

Cartoon County @cartooncounty.bsky.social · 2d

This Saturday October 18, Cartoon County is in residence at the undercover Open Market on London Road, Brighton
Meet over 20 great cartoonists and comickers and pick up some great reading
10am till 5:30pm
#comics #brighton

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A Wolfgang Crowe @awolfgangcrowe.bsky.social · 2d

FRACTURES WIP'S

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Avery Hill Publishing @averyhill.bsky.social · 5d

Was That Normal? by @avpotts.bsky.social is funding on Kickstarter soon!
If you're a long-term Avery Hill follower, you'll recognise the character, Philip, from A Quiet Disaster! One of my favourite releases from when we could make shorter comics.
Follow the KS www.kickstarter.com/projects/ave...

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Brad Brooks 💬 @ninthart.bsky.social · 4d

The ECHR was Britain’s response to WW2 fascist regimes. With authoritarianism on the rise again, we’d be mad to give up the protections it provides. Tell your MP we won’t let that happen! actionstorm.org/petitions/pr...

actionstorm.org

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Danny Noble @mundymorn.bsky.social · 4d

I'll be here too. Hope to see you all there!

Hannah Berry @streakofpith.bsky.social · 4d

Do you like comics? Are you in Brighton? (Or can you get to Brighton?) The inaugural CARTOON COUNTY AUTUMN FAIR is next Saturday, 10am-5pm!

Just a bunch of your favourite local creators (and me!) selling comics/zines/graphic novels/prints 🥳

A poster for the Cartoon county autumn fair, Saturday 18th October at the Open Market, London Road, Brighton BN1 4JU

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Myfanwy Tristram @myfanwytristram.bsky.social · 4d

I am very excited to be chairing this panel, with what I consider to be the best title ever (not to mention some superb panellists, of course)

The revolution will be sequentialised
Sunday Nov 16 1:30-2:30.
Myfanwy Tristram in conversation with Joe Sacco, Becky Burke, Michael D Kennedy and Karrie Fransman

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Alan Henderson (Penned Guin) @pennedguin.bsky.social · 6d

S860 - Mirror

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simonrussell.website @simonrussell.bsky.social · 6d

Look. It’s already transforming industry. Why, she’s head a reference to it being used in a transcription app… that’s a mind boggling advance in just 8 years with only billions of dollars and 24/7 media promotion to help it along

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Extracellular Polysaccharide Matrix @tom-mcnally.bsky.social · 6d

I'm exhibiting at the very first Cartoon County Fair at the #Brighton Open Market on the 18th of October, alongside some very distinguished company.

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Brad Guigar — Follow my #HaHaHaHalloween Countdown 🎃 @bradguigar.com · 6d

Book a 30- or 60-minute session, and we'll sit down and discuss the best ways to improve your comic, its publishing, and promotion. Doing a Kickstarter? We'll do a pre-flight, and you can add the cost of the session into your goal so it pays for itself!

Comics consultations

Schedule a one-on-one talk with Brad Guigar. We'll talk comics, social media, crowdfunding, merchandising — or whatever else is on your mind!

buff.ly

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simonrussell.website @simonrussell.bsky.social · 7d

Body double hand actors

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Tim Pilcher @timpilcher.bsky.social · 7d

A reminder that there's a massive #cartoon #comics fair at #BrightonOpenMarket in 10 days on Sat. 18 October! LOADS of creators including @streakofpith.bsky.social @zaraslattery.bsky.social @frasergeesin.bsky.social Sara Kenney, Danny Noble, Dan Locke, Paul Garner, Ilya & many more! #Brighton

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John Freeman @johnfreeman.bsky.social · 9d

Banned Books Week has just launched in the United States, an annual event with international support that unites the book community in support of the freedom to read.

https://downthetubes.net/banned-books-week-spotlights-most-challenged-books-star-treks-george-takei-honorary-chair/

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Martin Simpson - Buy Rasp Bk. 1 NOW! @simoart.bsky.social · 9d

NEWSFLASH!

'Rasp: Book One' is now available from my Etsy store!!🔥

More info in my bio or the thread below!👇

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Green Archer Comics @greenarcher.io · 11d

The @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social’s #BannedBooksWeek is October 5th-11th this year and over on our Instagram channel we are highlighting banned comics.

For every like the videos get, we’ll donate $1 (up to $1000) to @cbldf.bsky.social!

Check out the videos and buy some banned comics!

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Create an account or log in to Instagram - Share what you're into with the people who get you.

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