Paul Byrne
@paulbyrnewexford.bsky.social
Crohns can't stop this history buff from exploring museums across Ireland. Official tourism rep/Historian for Enniscorthy Castle and The National 1798 Rebellion Centre. Studying Museum Practice & Management at Ulster University. Comic Book Reader/Collector
Tintin as Gaeilge. Eachtrai Tintin.
Two of the best Tintin books have just been released in Irish by @daleneireann.bsky.social when I saw @littledeercomics.bsky.social get them in stock I just had to get them for my Tintin collection.
Two of the best Tintin books have just been released in Irish by @daleneireann.bsky.social when I saw @littledeercomics.bsky.social get them in stock I just had to get them for my Tintin collection.
November 19, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Tintin as Gaeilge. Eachtrai Tintin.
Two of the best Tintin books have just been released in Irish by @daleneireann.bsky.social when I saw @littledeercomics.bsky.social get them in stock I just had to get them for my Tintin collection.
Two of the best Tintin books have just been released in Irish by @daleneireann.bsky.social when I saw @littledeercomics.bsky.social get them in stock I just had to get them for my Tintin collection.
I'll be in Gorey Library on Thursday Night talking about Wexford Author/Illustrator Harry Furniss.
For any comic book fans.comic book history, fans of Charles Dickens especially Oliver Twist and Christmas Carol and also Lewis Caroll's Alice In Wonderland.
wexfordcoco.libcal.com/event/4456190
For any comic book fans.comic book history, fans of Charles Dickens especially Oliver Twist and Christmas Carol and also Lewis Caroll's Alice In Wonderland.
wexfordcoco.libcal.com/event/4456190
November History Talks - Remembering Harry Furniss with Historian in Residence Paul Byrne
On the 100th anniversary of the death of Wexford born comic book artist, cartoonist, caricaturist and illustrator Harry Furniss. This presentation looks back on his career from his...
wexfordcoco.libcal.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:52 PM
I'll be in Gorey Library on Thursday Night talking about Wexford Author/Illustrator Harry Furniss.
For any comic book fans.comic book history, fans of Charles Dickens especially Oliver Twist and Christmas Carol and also Lewis Caroll's Alice In Wonderland.
wexfordcoco.libcal.com/event/4456190
For any comic book fans.comic book history, fans of Charles Dickens especially Oliver Twist and Christmas Carol and also Lewis Caroll's Alice In Wonderland.
wexfordcoco.libcal.com/event/4456190
Reposted by Paul Byrne
It's kind of cool that I get to give a comic book history lecture on Wexford Artist born artist/illustrator Harry Furniss. Also a few other topics but talking about comic book history that's another level.
wexfordcoco.libcal.com/event/4456190
wexfordcoco.libcal.com/event/4456190
November History Talks - Remembering Harry Furniss with Historian in Residence Paul Byrne
On the 100th anniversary of the death of Wexford born comic book artist, cartoonist, caricaturist and illustrator Harry Furniss. This presentation looks back on his career from his...
wexfordcoco.libcal.com
November 8, 2025 at 10:22 PM
It's kind of cool that I get to give a comic book history lecture on Wexford Artist born artist/illustrator Harry Furniss. Also a few other topics but talking about comic book history that's another level.
wexfordcoco.libcal.com/event/4456190
wexfordcoco.libcal.com/event/4456190
The X-Universe From The Ashes Era trade paperback collection. 26 in total and I estimated another 10 to 12 to be released by the end of Januaey 2026. Maybe more? Could be 40 in total depending if some mini series are included.
November 17, 2025 at 2:29 PM
The X-Universe From The Ashes Era trade paperback collection. 26 in total and I estimated another 10 to 12 to be released by the end of Januaey 2026. Maybe more? Could be 40 in total depending if some mini series are included.
It's kind of cool that I get to give a comic book history lecture on Wexford Artist born artist/illustrator Harry Furniss. Also a few other topics but talking about comic book history that's another level.
wexfordcoco.libcal.com/event/4456190
wexfordcoco.libcal.com/event/4456190
November History Talks - Remembering Harry Furniss with Historian in Residence Paul Byrne
On the 100th anniversary of the death of Wexford born comic book artist, cartoonist, caricaturist and illustrator Harry Furniss. This presentation looks back on his career from his...
wexfordcoco.libcal.com
November 8, 2025 at 10:22 PM
It's kind of cool that I get to give a comic book history lecture on Wexford Artist born artist/illustrator Harry Furniss. Also a few other topics but talking about comic book history that's another level.
wexfordcoco.libcal.com/event/4456190
wexfordcoco.libcal.com/event/4456190
Comic of The Day/Strip van de dag.
In the post from Netherlands 🇳🇱 via France 🇫🇷 . One of 200 copies "From The Archive of Liam Sharp" previously unpublished work from his early days and discusses the panels and pages he created for Storm "The Armageddon Traveler."
In the post from Netherlands 🇳🇱 via France 🇫🇷 . One of 200 copies "From The Archive of Liam Sharp" previously unpublished work from his early days and discusses the panels and pages he created for Storm "The Armageddon Traveler."
October 15, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Comic of The Day/Strip van de dag.
In the post from Netherlands 🇳🇱 via France 🇫🇷 . One of 200 copies "From The Archive of Liam Sharp" previously unpublished work from his early days and discusses the panels and pages he created for Storm "The Armageddon Traveler."
In the post from Netherlands 🇳🇱 via France 🇫🇷 . One of 200 copies "From The Archive of Liam Sharp" previously unpublished work from his early days and discusses the panels and pages he created for Storm "The Armageddon Traveler."
So an AI comic that will look for crowdfunding to fund it . I can't see it happening downthetubes.net/striker-goes...
Striker goes AI for upcoming Fortieth Anniversary football tale
You thought it was all over…
downthetubes.net
October 4, 2025 at 6:29 PM
So an AI comic that will look for crowdfunding to fund it . I can't see it happening downthetubes.net/striker-goes...
@nickroche.bsky.social package arrived today. Thanks allot for the sketch at the front much appreciated. I'll give the book a good look through when I get the chance.
September 12, 2025 at 7:34 PM
@nickroche.bsky.social package arrived today. Thanks allot for the sketch at the front much appreciated. I'll give the book a good look through when I get the chance.
Comic of The Day (01.09.25)
The oldest in my collection
Beano Issue 583 from 1953.
The first appearance of General Jumbo drawn by Irish comic artist Paddy Brennan. Some classic early Dennis The Menance and Rodger The Dodger alongside an old favourite of mine Pansy Potter.
The oldest in my collection
Beano Issue 583 from 1953.
The first appearance of General Jumbo drawn by Irish comic artist Paddy Brennan. Some classic early Dennis The Menance and Rodger The Dodger alongside an old favourite of mine Pansy Potter.
September 2, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Comic of The Day (01.09.25)
The oldest in my collection
Beano Issue 583 from 1953.
The first appearance of General Jumbo drawn by Irish comic artist Paddy Brennan. Some classic early Dennis The Menance and Rodger The Dodger alongside an old favourite of mine Pansy Potter.
The oldest in my collection
Beano Issue 583 from 1953.
The first appearance of General Jumbo drawn by Irish comic artist Paddy Brennan. Some classic early Dennis The Menance and Rodger The Dodger alongside an old favourite of mine Pansy Potter.
😆 Great introduction to Nick Roche from PJ Holden
IN THE BLUE CORNER 130* POUNDS OF PULSE POUNDING PENCILLING PANDEMONIUM THE WEXFORD WIZARD THE TERROR OF THE TRANFORMERS THE PARENTHOOD OF SCARENTHOOD NIIIIICCCCCCCKKKKK RRRROOOOCCCHHHHEEEEE!!!!!! (*i don’t really understand weight so sorry if this is stupidly heavy/light)
August 26, 2025 at 8:47 PM
😆 Great introduction to Nick Roche from PJ Holden
Great to see fellow Wexfordian Nick Roche in this week's @2000ad.bsky.social 👏
The Bumper-Sized 2000 AD Prog 2447 is out TOMORROW!
Featuring Judge Dredd, Herne & Shuck, Azimuth, Tharg's Future Shocks, The Ravilious Pact, Scarlet Traces, Nu Earth War Tales and more!
Subscribe now: shop.2000ad.com/catalogue/su...
Featuring Judge Dredd, Herne & Shuck, Azimuth, Tharg's Future Shocks, The Ravilious Pact, Scarlet Traces, Nu Earth War Tales and more!
Subscribe now: shop.2000ad.com/catalogue/su...
August 26, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Great to see fellow Wexfordian Nick Roche in this week's @2000ad.bsky.social 👏
Comic of The Day (25.08.25)
Beano Issue 4300 with a free Puzzle Book.
The enjoyable and excellent weekly Lol-A-Day Summer Fun continues with The Mystery of The Creepy Crawler where poor Smiffy is still confused. Elsewhere we meet the Spirt of The Crystal Skull and the Serious Banana.
Beano Issue 4300 with a free Puzzle Book.
The enjoyable and excellent weekly Lol-A-Day Summer Fun continues with The Mystery of The Creepy Crawler where poor Smiffy is still confused. Elsewhere we meet the Spirt of The Crystal Skull and the Serious Banana.
August 25, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Comic of The Day (25.08.25)
Beano Issue 4300 with a free Puzzle Book.
The enjoyable and excellent weekly Lol-A-Day Summer Fun continues with The Mystery of The Creepy Crawler where poor Smiffy is still confused. Elsewhere we meet the Spirt of The Crystal Skull and the Serious Banana.
Beano Issue 4300 with a free Puzzle Book.
The enjoyable and excellent weekly Lol-A-Day Summer Fun continues with The Mystery of The Creepy Crawler where poor Smiffy is still confused. Elsewhere we meet the Spirt of The Crystal Skull and the Serious Banana.
Comic of The Day (22.08.25)
Suke en Wiske Collectie Willy Vandersteen.
The first Suske en Wiske Collection from 1986 which has the first 4 stories numbers 67 to 70. Its starts at 67 (four-coloured series) the previous older 66 were reworked into the series. An essential book for comic book fans
Suke en Wiske Collectie Willy Vandersteen.
The first Suske en Wiske Collection from 1986 which has the first 4 stories numbers 67 to 70. Its starts at 67 (four-coloured series) the previous older 66 were reworked into the series. An essential book for comic book fans
August 22, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Comic of The Day (22.08.25)
Suke en Wiske Collectie Willy Vandersteen.
The first Suske en Wiske Collection from 1986 which has the first 4 stories numbers 67 to 70. Its starts at 67 (four-coloured series) the previous older 66 were reworked into the series. An essential book for comic book fans
Suke en Wiske Collectie Willy Vandersteen.
The first Suske en Wiske Collection from 1986 which has the first 4 stories numbers 67 to 70. Its starts at 67 (four-coloured series) the previous older 66 were reworked into the series. An essential book for comic book fans
Comic of The Day(20.08.25)
Irish Conflict in Comics: Rebellion, Nazi Spies and the Troubles by James Bacon
Not a comic book but a history of comics. The depiction of Ireland in comics from the USA, the UK and Europe. It has some great details of history of comics in Ireland & on Irish creators
Irish Conflict in Comics: Rebellion, Nazi Spies and the Troubles by James Bacon
Not a comic book but a history of comics. The depiction of Ireland in comics from the USA, the UK and Europe. It has some great details of history of comics in Ireland & on Irish creators
August 20, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Comic of The Day(20.08.25)
Irish Conflict in Comics: Rebellion, Nazi Spies and the Troubles by James Bacon
Not a comic book but a history of comics. The depiction of Ireland in comics from the USA, the UK and Europe. It has some great details of history of comics in Ireland & on Irish creators
Irish Conflict in Comics: Rebellion, Nazi Spies and the Troubles by James Bacon
Not a comic book but a history of comics. The depiction of Ireland in comics from the USA, the UK and Europe. It has some great details of history of comics in Ireland & on Irish creators
Comic of The Day(19.08.25)
Commando 5881 The Longest War
Story by Paul Cornell & Art by Steve Yeowell. A Korean man who fought in three different armies, on three different sides, over the course of one war that is based on the story of Yang Kyoungjong. A great debut from Cornell & Yeowell.
Commando 5881 The Longest War
Story by Paul Cornell & Art by Steve Yeowell. A Korean man who fought in three different armies, on three different sides, over the course of one war that is based on the story of Yang Kyoungjong. A great debut from Cornell & Yeowell.
August 19, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Comic of The Day(19.08.25)
Commando 5881 The Longest War
Story by Paul Cornell & Art by Steve Yeowell. A Korean man who fought in three different armies, on three different sides, over the course of one war that is based on the story of Yang Kyoungjong. A great debut from Cornell & Yeowell.
Commando 5881 The Longest War
Story by Paul Cornell & Art by Steve Yeowell. A Korean man who fought in three different armies, on three different sides, over the course of one war that is based on the story of Yang Kyoungjong. A great debut from Cornell & Yeowell.
Comic of The Day(15.08.25)
Mystique Most Wanted
The latest X-Verse 'From The Ashes' trade Irish creator Declan Shalvey. Picked it up a few weeks ago in Mechanik Strip Antwerp.
A limited series that re introduces Mystique for this new era in the X-Verse.
Mystique Most Wanted
The latest X-Verse 'From The Ashes' trade Irish creator Declan Shalvey. Picked it up a few weeks ago in Mechanik Strip Antwerp.
A limited series that re introduces Mystique for this new era in the X-Verse.
August 15, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Comic of The Day(15.08.25)
Mystique Most Wanted
The latest X-Verse 'From The Ashes' trade Irish creator Declan Shalvey. Picked it up a few weeks ago in Mechanik Strip Antwerp.
A limited series that re introduces Mystique for this new era in the X-Verse.
Mystique Most Wanted
The latest X-Verse 'From The Ashes' trade Irish creator Declan Shalvey. Picked it up a few weeks ago in Mechanik Strip Antwerp.
A limited series that re introduces Mystique for this new era in the X-Verse.
Comic of The Day(14.08.25)
Popeye - Enuffs Fisticuffs
Popeye Sunday Newspaper Strips from Randy Milholland 'Enuffs Fisticuffs!' has all 11 parts where all fighting is banned town & an epilogue. All compiled in a A4 comic from Tasq Art & Lighting Strikes Comics. An enjoyable pleasant read.
Popeye - Enuffs Fisticuffs
Popeye Sunday Newspaper Strips from Randy Milholland 'Enuffs Fisticuffs!' has all 11 parts where all fighting is banned town & an epilogue. All compiled in a A4 comic from Tasq Art & Lighting Strikes Comics. An enjoyable pleasant read.
August 14, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Comic of The Day(14.08.25)
Popeye - Enuffs Fisticuffs
Popeye Sunday Newspaper Strips from Randy Milholland 'Enuffs Fisticuffs!' has all 11 parts where all fighting is banned town & an epilogue. All compiled in a A4 comic from Tasq Art & Lighting Strikes Comics. An enjoyable pleasant read.
Popeye - Enuffs Fisticuffs
Popeye Sunday Newspaper Strips from Randy Milholland 'Enuffs Fisticuffs!' has all 11 parts where all fighting is banned town & an epilogue. All compiled in a A4 comic from Tasq Art & Lighting Strikes Comics. An enjoyable pleasant read.
Comic of The Day(13.08.25)
Spirou Weekly
A special Smurfs film tie in with the Smurfs taking over with a new strip and the latest strips from the new series 'Pym et la forêt éternelle' and the latest strip from the 2nd series of 'Tannis'. Also the latwst from the new 'Les Tuniques Bleues' story.
Spirou Weekly
A special Smurfs film tie in with the Smurfs taking over with a new strip and the latest strips from the new series 'Pym et la forêt éternelle' and the latest strip from the 2nd series of 'Tannis'. Also the latwst from the new 'Les Tuniques Bleues' story.
August 13, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Comic of The Day(13.08.25)
Spirou Weekly
A special Smurfs film tie in with the Smurfs taking over with a new strip and the latest strips from the new series 'Pym et la forêt éternelle' and the latest strip from the 2nd series of 'Tannis'. Also the latwst from the new 'Les Tuniques Bleues' story.
Spirou Weekly
A special Smurfs film tie in with the Smurfs taking over with a new strip and the latest strips from the new series 'Pym et la forêt éternelle' and the latest strip from the 2nd series of 'Tannis'. Also the latwst from the new 'Les Tuniques Bleues' story.
Some 30 years later after my my first Roche purchase I've gone and ordered Nick's latest book.
Well wouldn't you know... I've updated the Online store with the spares I kept behind from TFNation. This is LITERALLY all I have left! So, if you want a copy of ARTOBOT, head to nickrocheart.bigcartel.com/products
(And the original 1985 Autobot vs Decepticons artwork is available to buy too!)
(And the original 1985 Autobot vs Decepticons artwork is available to buy too!)
August 13, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Some 30 years later after my my first Roche purchase I've gone and ordered Nick's latest book.
Quite like this Tintin inspired homage cover B for Detective Kaiju Issue. Though if I buy issue 2 I'll need to get Issue 1.
August 12, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Quite like this Tintin inspired homage cover B for Detective Kaiju Issue. Though if I buy issue 2 I'll need to get Issue 1.
Looking at this weeks new comic book releases this made me look twice as I genuinely thought it was a new Thundercats release.
August 12, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Looking at this weeks new comic book releases this made me look twice as I genuinely thought it was a new Thundercats release.
Very good Dennis The Menace over the years including the USA version that I spotted on reddit.
August 11, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Very good Dennis The Menace over the years including the USA version that I spotted on reddit.
The graphic novel collection has been a popular form of partwork in the UK/Ireland for the past decade and I have to wonder why a UK publisher hasn't brought out a fortnightly manga partwork. 🤔 Anyway in France 🇫🇷 there is a new My Hero Academia newsagent collection.
youtu.be/QW965CzZM6g?...
youtu.be/QW965CzZM6g?...
My Hero Academia Collection N°1 – L’édition grand format collector enfin là !
YouTube video by Chriscollection
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August 11, 2025 at 8:05 PM
The graphic novel collection has been a popular form of partwork in the UK/Ireland for the past decade and I have to wonder why a UK publisher hasn't brought out a fortnightly manga partwork. 🤔 Anyway in France 🇫🇷 there is a new My Hero Academia newsagent collection.
youtu.be/QW965CzZM6g?...
youtu.be/QW965CzZM6g?...
Comic Books in Ireland got a great recognition today from the National Library of Ireland discussion/presentation "Discovering Irish Comic Book History" . A bonus for me Declan Shalvey signed my Italian edition of his comic Old Dogs.
August 8, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Comic Books in Ireland got a great recognition today from the National Library of Ireland discussion/presentation "Discovering Irish Comic Book History" . A bonus for me Declan Shalvey signed my Italian edition of his comic Old Dogs.
In the National Library of Ireland for Discovering Irish Comic Book History discussion.
August 8, 2025 at 11:45 AM
In the National Library of Ireland for Discovering Irish Comic Book History discussion.