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MDPenman
@mdpenman.bsky.social
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Comic artist/writer based in the UK
Senior lecturer BA Hons Comic and Concept Art at Leeds Arts Uni
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MDPenman @mdpenman.bsky.social · Nov 9
Hello all you lovely new folks! Thank you for following and taking an interest in my work.

I'm Mark, an illustrator, comic writer/artist and educator from the UK.

I like fantasy, horror, storytelling and stylised artwork so if you dig those things you are in the right place.
Page from Gawain and the Green Knight where the Green Knight introduces himself. A page from a comic about a silly little guy walking through a dungeon. Comic page from a short story called The Poacher of Men that featured in The Book of Fuligin A skinned figure in faux religious garbs inspired by the song SKINFATHER by Dismember.
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writnelson.bsky.social
We don’t use generative AI at Strange Scaffold and I can confirm that a *lot* of other studios are not—whether indie or AAA.

Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
November 12, 2025 at 3:25 AM
mdpenman.bsky.social
Folks! GREB the Little Guys Anthology lives! We are releasing @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social this weekend and to celebrate we are hosting a limited edition sticker rally! Find the Grebs, get your pamphlet then HARASS THEM FOR STICKERS!
Cover to a comic book A small pamphlet cover The back of a small pamphlet Stickers of slimy comic creators
November 12, 2025 at 8:06 AM
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comicprintinguk.bsky.social
GREB is excellent comics.
toadlett.bsky.social a toad at TBubs, B14 2000AD hall! @toadlett.bsky.social · 2d
Honestly very proud of my story in this book! If you like it come by my table this weekend and ill draw a bug in it for you
brokenfrontier.bsky.social Broken Frontier @brokenfrontier.bsky.social · 2d
THOUGHT BUBBLE MONTH review! GREB: The Little Guys Anthology – A Collection of Short Comics Stories from MD Penman, Will Morris, Flo Woolley, April Newton and More. @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social @mdpenman.bsky.social #ThoughtBubbleatBF25 www.brokenfrontier.com/greb-the-lit...
November 10, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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THOUGHT BUBBLE MONTH review! GREB: The Little Guys Anthology – A Collection of Short Comics Stories from MD Penman, Will Morris, Flo Woolley, April Newton and More. @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social @mdpenman.bsky.social #ThoughtBubbleatBF25 www.brokenfrontier.com/greb-the-lit...
GREB: The Little Guys Anthology - A Collection of Short Comics Stories from MD Penman, Will Morris, Flo Woolley, April Newton and More – Broken Frontier
'GREB: THE Little Guys Anthology' is another strongly curate comics anthology coming to Thought Bubble 2025.
www.brokenfrontier.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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hellomizk.bsky.social
Just pulled together the powerpoint for the “Olde Bokes” panel at @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social and WOW am I excited for this conversation with @scarygorgon.bsky.social , @mdpenman.bsky.social , @johnreppion.bsky.social , and @zaraslattery.bsky.social !! www.thoughtbubblefestival.com/programme/ol...
Cover slide for a panel presentation listing title and participants; background image from a medieval manuscript.
November 6, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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johnreppion.bsky.social
An Allhallowstide Journey to The Green Chapel - @mdpenman.bsky.social and I visit Lud's Church
www.moorereppion.com/ludchurch/
An Allhallowstide Journey to The Green Chapel | moorereppion
In November 2021, myself and M. D. Penman released our adaptation of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight at the Thought Bubble comics convention. When we were working on the book, one of the things we alw...
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November 3, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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hellomizk.bsky.social
Panel guests include @scarygorgon.bsky.social , @mdpenman.bsky.social , @johnreppion.bsky.social and @zaraslattery.bsky.social . Based on our introductory zoom chat, it is going to be a LOT of fun! www.thoughtbubblefestival.com/programme/ol...
Out of Olde Bokes: Adapting Comics from Medieval Sources — Thought Bubble Comic Art Festival
Enduring interest in the medieval world runs deep throughout our popular media, its ideals and aesthetics touching everything from film and fashion, to games and graphic novels. With creators Sarah G...
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November 2, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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📢 Exhibitor announcement: MDPENMAN (@mdpenman.bsky.social)

“MDPenman is an illustrator, comic writer/artist and lecturer based in Leeds. He likes fantasy, myths, horror and enjoys nothing more than drawing weird little guys."

🏷️ Learn more about TAGS Fest at tagsfest.co.uk
September 9, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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ramonkey.bsky.social
Hey all!

I'm making a weird pulp sci-fantasy epic releasing this October and I need your help.

Seems like I'm struggling getting on track on bsky compared to that other site... So do follow and share for more info soon!!

Thanks bye!🔥
August 20, 2025 at 10:09 PM
mdpenman.bsky.social
Here's the original illustrations for ya too!
An illustration of a buck naked guy with a large mask on his head. Text says THESE VIBES ONLY An illustration of a buck naked guy with a large mask on his head. Text says BIG TIME EMPATHY An illustration of a buck naked guy with a large mask on his head. Text says THIS IS THE ENERGY
July 29, 2025 at 5:52 PM
mdpenman.bsky.social
Yooooo anyone remember my tackle out vibes warriors? Well I made some more and had them done up as spangly stickers courtesy of the fine folks at No Fuss Printing in Leeds they did a bang up job and I highly recommend them!
A collection of three stickers all of buck naked guys with large masks on their heads and affirmations to accompany each. A sticker of a buck naked guy with a large mask on his head. Text says BIG TIME EMPATHY A sticker of a buck naked guy with a large mask on his head. Text says THIS IS THE ENERGY A sticker of a buck naked guy with a large mask on his head. Text says THESE VIBES ONLY
July 29, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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rsbenedict.bsky.social
I wrote about how art is work and AI art is fascist bullshit rs-benedict.com/2025/07/27/a...
Art is work
Art is work and making choices. AI takes those choices away.
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July 27, 2025 at 11:39 PM
mdpenman.bsky.social
Oh, forgot to share some new tattoos I got! Without our rituals and traditions what are we?

Toad tattoo by Daryl Watson at Tower of Hearts, Leeds

Knee tattoo done by GoblynCrew of Florence Black, Manchester
A tattoo of a toad with an eye on its back and flames coming off it. A tattoo of stylised skulls and thorns circling a knee.
July 28, 2025 at 8:22 AM
mdpenman.bsky.social
Okay so, I can't look at boobz and kawks anymore on this thing in England so if you could stop posting them so I don't feel left out that would be amazing.
July 25, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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Here's how you remove Google AI from your mobile devices.
amongussexgif ... Instead of being in settings its in the google app. Also, google, not chrome. Icon is a G, not the circle thing. Click on your pfp to open a menu From there, go Settings > Gemini > Digital Assistants > Switch to Google Assistant. This disables Gemini, google's Al assistant, and switches you back to the old one. We aren't done yet. Go back to Settings. From there, we go Settings > Google Assistant > scroll to find General > Google Assitant on/off > turn it off They really tried their best to make it a pain, but you can eventually disable it. Holding the power button on your phone still pulls up a menu and asks you to turn it back on, but this is the least intrusive you can make it. Applies to all non-apple phones afaik. For sure Samsungs and Pixels but idrk about others Edit: thank you my friend @/teeth-kid for confirming that this also works on Motorola
June 21, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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ednewtonrex.bsky.social
The UK government was just defeated in the House of Lords for a *fifth* time over AI training data transparency.

Please watch the electrifying end to Baroness Kidron's closing speech ahead of the vote. Creators have no greater champion.

🧵 1/2
June 4, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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bransonreese.bsky.social
Some Swan Boy characters as their favorite One Piece characters
Swan Boy as Bon Clay, Noel as Trafalgar D. Water Law, Rona as Nico Robin, Cassie as Perona, and Baptiste as Donquixote Doflamingo. Chris Shagwell as Crocodile, Brümhilde Van Wilder as Kizaru, Shannon Hospital as Franky, Hector Centurion as Eustass Kid, Thomas Jefferson as a Celestial Dragon, Sean Boogerhammer as Sabo, and the Naked Mole Rat as Whitebeard
June 4, 2025 at 5:17 AM
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Teachers Are Not OK

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Teachers Are Not OK
AI, ChatGPT, and LLMs "have absolutely blown up what I try to accomplish with my teaching."
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June 2, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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johnreppion.bsky.social
If you're a fan of Harry Potter who'd like something new to read but who doesn't want to give JKR any more money, you might very much enjoy CONSPIRACY OF RAVENS. British boarding school bird-themed magic for kids & adults alike #BookSky #Magic #Fantasy #GraphicNovel
www.darkhorse.com/Books/3000-4...
Conspiracy of Ravens HC :: Profile :: Dark Horse Comics
Teen schoolgirl Anne unexpectedly inherits a mysterious locket and a crumbling English mansion estate from her long-lost aunt. She unearths ...
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May 26, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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docgeraud.bsky.social
🌞 SOL CESTO - OUT NOW ON STEAM 🌞

After 2 years of hard work, Sol Cesto is finally out in Early Access! A roguelite where the eerie charm of Inscryption collides with the high-stakes thrill and explosive combos of Balatro.

Please help us spread the word 🙌
May 27, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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tomgauld.bsky.social
Some process pics for my @nytimes.com for kids cover:

1. Sketchbook doodles
2. Various rough ideas
3. Pencil drawing
4. Ink drawing
Scribbly sketchbook drawings of vacations, children, suitcases, overloaded cars, anthropomorphic bucket and spade, shorts etc Six rough concepts for the cover of the New York Times For Kids summer vacation issue. Pencil drawing: A large illustration of a family in a car, absurdly overloaded with luggage on the roof and in a trailer, arriving in the countryside from a city that we can see in the distance. We look out at them from a lush green forest filled with children playing, painting, swimming, climbing, reading, camping, exploring, making music and enjoying the wildlife. Ink Drawing: A large illustration of a family in a car, absurdly overloaded with luggage on the roof and in a trailer, arriving in the countryside from a city that we can see in the distance. We look out at them from a lush green forest filled with children playing, painting, swimming, climbing, reading, camping, exploring, making music and enjoying the wildlife.
May 27, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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marcellerby.bsky.social
This loser continues to suck shit
May 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Got a new tattoo, and since it has become my own Bluesky tradition to share them, here it is! A lovely trad shoulder dagger piece from the excellent Mors at Easy Tiger Tattoo Leeds www.instagram.com/morstattoo/
The poster sporting shades and some sweet fresh ink of a dagger going through his neck. The flash sheet of the dagger through neck tattoo
May 24, 2025 at 12:58 AM
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schweizercomics.bsky.social
I set a comic in the woods because I wasn't good at drawing trees.
Struggle with cars? Write a car chase! Struggle with horses? Put horses in your book. Eventually you'll have no barriers!
May 23, 2025 at 12:42 PM