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MDPenman
@mdpenman.bsky.social
Comic artist/writer based in the UK
Senior lecturer BA Hons Comic and Concept Art at Leeds Arts Uni
https://linktr.ee/mdpenman
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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.
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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
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!
November 12, 2025 at 8:06 AM
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GREB is excellent comics.
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
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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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...
November 6, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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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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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
Here's the original illustrations for ya too!
July 29, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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!
July 29, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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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.
rs-benedict.com
July 27, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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
July 28, 2025 at 8:22 AM
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.
June 21, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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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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Some Swan Boy characters as their favorite One Piece characters
June 4, 2025 at 5:17 AM
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Teachers Are Not OK

🔗 www.404media.co/teachers-are...
Teachers Are Not OK
AI, ChatGPT, and LLMs "have absolutely blown up what I try to accomplish with my teaching."
www.404media.co
June 2, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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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 ...
www.darkhorse.com
May 26, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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🌞 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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Some process pics for my @nytimes.com for kids cover:

1. Sketchbook doodles
2. Various rough ideas
3. Pencil drawing
4. Ink drawing
May 27, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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This loser continues to suck shit
May 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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/
May 24, 2025 at 12:58 AM
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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