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.
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.
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 One of 200 copies "From The Archive of Liam Sharp" previously unpublished work from his early days and discusses the panels and pages he created for Storm "The Armageddon Traveler."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 One of 200 copies "From The Archive of Liam Sharp" previously unpublished work from his early days and discusses the panels and pages he created for Storm "The Armageddon Traveler."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 One of 200 copies "From The Archive of Liam Sharp" previously unpublished work from his early days and discusses the panels and pages he created for Storm "The Armageddon Traveler."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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Italian edition of Declan Shalvey Old Dog TPB.
August 7, 2025 at 7:42 PM
The Italian edition of Declan Shalvey Old Dog TPB.
Comic related pick ups from last week's trip. Exhibition books, summer specials, new Tintin publications, new X Men TPBs which include Irish creator Declan Shalveys Mystique and the new Dutch publication of Ninan Nootje (Njna Peanut) from Irish creator Sarah Bowie.
August 5, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Comic related pick ups from last week's trip. Exhibition books, summer specials, new Tintin publications, new X Men TPBs which include Irish creator Declan Shalveys Mystique and the new Dutch publication of Ninan Nootje (Njna Peanut) from Irish creator Sarah Bowie.
I loved this history of comics in the Museum of Comic Art in Noordwijk, Netherlands. (3of3)
August 2, 2025 at 8:55 PM
I loved this history of comics in the Museum of Comic Art in Noordwijk, Netherlands. (3of3)
I loved this history of comics in the Museum of Comic Art in Noordwijk, Netherlands. (2of3)
August 2, 2025 at 8:55 PM
I loved this history of comics in the Museum of Comic Art in Noordwijk, Netherlands. (2of3)
I loved this history of comics in the Museum of Comic Art in Noordwijk, Netherlands. (1of3)
August 2, 2025 at 8:55 PM
I loved this history of comics in the Museum of Comic Art in Noordwijk, Netherlands. (1of3)
Another comic book holiday.
An exhausting but enjoyable week with visits to Comic Art Museum in Brussels (Belgium) and Museum of Comic Art in Noordwijk (Netherlands).
Two fantastic museums I'll probably go into more detail next week.
An exhausting but enjoyable week with visits to Comic Art Museum in Brussels (Belgium) and Museum of Comic Art in Noordwijk (Netherlands).
Two fantastic museums I'll probably go into more detail next week.
August 2, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Another comic book holiday.
An exhausting but enjoyable week with visits to Comic Art Museum in Brussels (Belgium) and Museum of Comic Art in Noordwijk (Netherlands).
Two fantastic museums I'll probably go into more detail next week.
An exhausting but enjoyable week with visits to Comic Art Museum in Brussels (Belgium) and Museum of Comic Art in Noordwijk (Netherlands).
Two fantastic museums I'll probably go into more detail next week.
Comics at the National Library of Ireland. Discovering Irish comic book history Friday, 8 August at 1pm:
www.nli.ie/exhibitions-... (1/2)
www.nli.ie/exhibitions-... (1/2)
July 25, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Comics at the National Library of Ireland. Discovering Irish comic book history Friday, 8 August at 1pm:
www.nli.ie/exhibitions-... (1/2)
www.nli.ie/exhibitions-... (1/2)