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Destination Venus sells comics in Harrogate!
@destinationvenus.bsky.social
The big little comics store hanging out under the stairs at Harrogate's Everyman Cinema. We love everything Comics, Sci-Fi and Fantasy. Likely to re-post about comics we like the look of. Posting mostly by Regie, store owner.
www.destinationvenus.co.uk
INDEPENDENT TERRITORY! Discover the gloriously untrue adventures of Sapphira. Is she sitting alone in her flat, or is she searching for her cat on the Moon? Reading this is the only way to find out... Quirky, fun storytelling & deliciously original art. A very welcome addition to our indie racks!
December 4, 2025 at 12:11 AM
INDEPENDENT TERRITORY! HOW TO WATCH WILDLIFE
A beautifully illustrated comic playing how to watch the UK's incredible wildlife. A useful guide for beginners & a fun read for even the most experienced wildlife watcher, this pocket sized primer is perfect for those heading to the great outdoors!
December 4, 2025 at 12:08 AM
INDEPENDENT TERRITORY: TOTAL RECALL OF THE HEART
In an all too plausible dystopian near future Skunk is drawn into a grimy romantic mystery that will grip you harder than a super-glued vice. Heart & romantic rebellion abound! Don't miss this devastating debut from two astonishing creatives.
December 3, 2025 at 11:50 AM
That's another brilliant @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social done. Destination Venus is opening from 10am, under the stairs at Harrogate's Everyman Cinema, just in case any of you lovely Thought Bubblers want to drop in and say "hi" before you head home. Otherwise we'll see you next year!

#thoughtbubble
November 16, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Huge thanks to all the wonderful people who came to our private viewing of the @averyhill.bsky.social exhibition at the Mercer Art Gallery last night. It was great to see everyone!

If you missed it the Exhibition continues until April, and there will be guided tours during Thought Bubble.
November 1, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Don't forget - @rachaelsmith.bsky.social's Nap Comic Kickstarter is ongoing - funny, moving,honest and profound, you don't want to miss this! Find it here: kickstarter.com/projects/flimseykitten/nap-comix
October 22, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Are you over 16, based in the UK and make comics - or intend to make comics - for public consumption. If so, the UK Comics Creator Survey has some questions for you. All responses to the survey are completely anonymous and will help advocate for better support and more funding in comics.
September 4, 2025 at 8:30 AM
We stole this from @uncannyxcerpts.bsky.social, but we haven't read their list yet so any matches are coincidental.

And yes, since you ask, I should indeed be working on our third quarter VAT return, which is why I'm doing this instead...
September 3, 2025 at 8:47 PM
August 11, 2025 at 12:44 PM
We've been meaning to do this for aaaaaaaaaaages! Yes, we are finally bringing some order to the back issue section - and getting some more exciting and affordable back issues out of storage and into the shop come down and have a browse!

#Comics #Harrogate
August 2, 2025 at 9:06 PM
PICKS OF THE WEEK: GHOST PEPPER
Loloi's food truck makes the best damn noodles in the wasteland left after the Great Bataar (GLORY TO BATAAR!) vanquished the evil Cinder. But she is drawn into an epic conflict, because the truth and the history the world has been taught are not entirely the same...
July 17, 2025 at 10:28 AM
We are excited to support the Kickstarter for "Total Recall of the Heart" - a cyberpunk story that understands what punk is all about. Check it out at kickstarter.com/projects/1903462600/total-recall-of-the-heart-1
July 16, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Nice surprise in our inbox this morning, a review copy of WHO KILLED NESSIE by @paulcornell.bsky.social & @rachaelsmith.bsky.social. A great whodunnit in the finest tradition of the genre with a cryptozoological twist. As you'd expect from Rachael and Paul, it's an utter delight. Pre-Order now!
May 30, 2025 at 8:46 AM
PICKS OF THE WEEK: GBBO - KILL OR BE QUILT
Shauna just wanted a quiet canal holiday. But when she takes a job in a quilting shop to pay for some accidental damage to her boat she becomes embroiled in romance, murder and some seriously hard core crafting...
Cosy crime with a gentle sense of humour.
April 9, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Alice and Regie had great fun at The Geek Pub Quiz last night and even managed to grab a selfie with Quizsters Chris and Steve! TGPQ is back at The Everyman Cinema on Thursday (20th March) for the Geeky Movie Quiz - Don't miss it!
March 17, 2025 at 8:31 PM
The stance appears to be catching...
March 11, 2025 at 8:35 PM
PICKS OF THE WEEK: USAGI YOJIMBO - TEN THOUSAND PLUMS
Usagi, Yukichi and Gen are arrested amongst the Shogun's prized plum trees. Strange things are afoot, the locals are in fear - can Usagi and his friends sort out this mess? A richly enthralling USAGI adventure starts here!

#Comics #Harrogate
March 5, 2025 at 3:05 PM
After hosting The Battle of the Books last week, Regie is back having too much fun at King James's School library in Knaresborough with a series of Comics making workshops with Year 8 students as part of their World Book Day celebrations. Want to get kids in your school reading more? Get in touch!
March 4, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Regie had a fantastic time last night hosting The Battle of the Books at King James's School in Knaresborough! 14 teams from schools not just from Harrogate and Knaresborough, but from as far away as Thirsk all keen to show off their bookish knowledge. 1/2
February 26, 2025 at 1:36 PM
PICKS OF THE WEEK: ZATANNA
DC's mighty mistress of magic returns! As she preps for her new "legit" magic show ZATANNA and her team are dragged into a dangerous battle with a once great magic user with a deadly agenda.
Spectacular art and storytelling from he brilliant Jamal Campbell - don't miss it!
February 22, 2025 at 8:08 AM
PICKS OF THE WEEK: THOSE NOT AFRAID
A deadly contest develops between two serial killers, each one within a few murders away from the record set decades ago by the "Murder Hole Killer". A washed up former Sheriff and a true crime podcaster might be all that stands in their way....
January 11, 2025 at 5:03 PM
PICKS OF THE WEEK: AQUAMAN

The King of Atlantis is back on his throne, more powerful than ever. But a new threat lurks beneath the waves, threaten4 both Atlantis and the surface world. Is Aquaman up to the challenge of saving the World again?

High octane aquatic action!

#Comics #Harrogate
January 11, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

DAY 19
January 2, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

DAY 18 (Forgot to post this yesterday...)
January 1, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

DAY 17
December 30, 2024 at 9:52 AM