Paul B. Rainey
@pbrainey.bsky.social
My graphic novel Why Don't You Love Me? is out now from Drawn and Quarterly. Winner of the Observer Graphic Short Story Prize 2020. Cartoonist for Viz.
Truman Capote sketch. Pen and brush, no pencils, straight down.
November 2, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Truman Capote sketch. Pen and brush, no pencils, straight down.
I’ve updated my online shop! These are but four comics I made that you can buy directly from me via my website, including the optimum editions of THERE’S NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT and WHY DIN’T YOU LOVE ME. pbrainey.bigcartel.com
October 26, 2025 at 3:05 PM
I’ve updated my online shop! These are but four comics I made that you can buy directly from me via my website, including the optimum editions of THERE’S NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT and WHY DIN’T YOU LOVE ME. pbrainey.bigcartel.com
The MK Lit Fest Indie Book Fair is happening this Saturday. It’s free to get in. I hope to see you there.
October 23, 2025 at 8:08 AM
The MK Lit Fest Indie Book Fair is happening this Saturday. It’s free to get in. I hope to see you there.
Scrappy sketch of Susan Sarandon as Bette Davis. Drawn straight down using pen, brush and ink, no pencil. Obviously, I’m quite pleased with how it’s turned out, which is why I’m sharing it.
October 18, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Scrappy sketch of Susan Sarandon as Bette Davis. Drawn straight down using pen, brush and ink, no pencil. Obviously, I’m quite pleased with how it’s turned out, which is why I’m sharing it.
I’m exhibiting at the Milton Keynes Indie Book Fair in the City Centre on Sat 25 Oct. Bring along copies of my comics to sign if you want. I’ll also be selling, signing and sketching copies of my graphic novels and comics too.
October 15, 2025 at 12:29 PM
I’m exhibiting at the Milton Keynes Indie Book Fair in the City Centre on Sat 25 Oct. Bring along copies of my comics to sign if you want. I’ll also be selling, signing and sketching copies of my graphic novels and comics too.
The original JOG ON strips that were the basis of a long-lasting mural I drew in The Centre MK. It ended up lasting for far longer than imagined thanks to the pandemic.
October 9, 2025 at 7:08 AM
The original JOG ON strips that were the basis of a long-lasting mural I drew in The Centre MK. It ended up lasting for far longer than imagined thanks to the pandemic.
This is the first strip I successfully sold to VIZ 12 years ago.
August 10, 2025 at 1:25 PM
This is the first strip I successfully sold to VIZ 12 years ago.
I understand that the big announcement at this year’s San Diego Comic Con over the weekend was made by Drawn & Quarterly of my next graphic novel, MURDER SCHOOL, out Autumn 2026.
July 28, 2025 at 8:12 AM
I understand that the big announcement at this year’s San Diego Comic Con over the weekend was made by Drawn & Quarterly of my next graphic novel, MURDER SCHOOL, out Autumn 2026.
I’m thinking about colouring my next project after MURDER SCHOOL more properly. The problem is, I don’t really enjoy colouring and the process adds around another 4 hours per page. Here’s a test strip I did. What do you think?
July 17, 2025 at 8:15 AM
I’m thinking about colouring my next project after MURDER SCHOOL more properly. The problem is, I don’t really enjoy colouring and the process adds around another 4 hours per page. Here’s a test strip I did. What do you think?
A French edition of THERE’S NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT is coming.
July 16, 2025 at 6:51 AM
A French edition of THERE’S NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT is coming.
My book, THERE’S NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT, is included in @seamas.bsky.social round up of the Best Graphic Novels of 2025 So Far for The Irish Times. www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
July 6, 2025 at 8:13 AM
My book, THERE’S NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT, is included in @seamas.bsky.social round up of the Best Graphic Novels of 2025 So Far for The Irish Times. www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
The Chase comic-strip I drew.
June 28, 2025 at 8:04 AM
The Chase comic-strip I drew.
I stumbled across this nice review of THERE’S NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT.
June 18, 2025 at 6:34 AM
I stumbled across this nice review of THERE’S NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT.
My pitch for the reinvention of The Chocolate Milk Tray Man didn’t take.
June 15, 2025 at 1:01 PM
My pitch for the reinvention of The Chocolate Milk Tray Man didn’t take.
A photo I took of THERE’S NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT in the wild recently.
June 10, 2025 at 7:48 AM
A photo I took of THERE’S NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT in the wild recently.
12 years ago today, my first VIZ strip was published.
May 25, 2025 at 9:45 AM
12 years ago today, my first VIZ strip was published.
I have a very limited quantity of the signed and sketched French edition of WHY DON’T YOU LOVE ME? available to buy on my website if you like. There’s the English language version there too. pbrainey.bigcartel.com
May 16, 2025 at 3:32 PM
I have a very limited quantity of the signed and sketched French edition of WHY DON’T YOU LOVE ME? available to buy on my website if you like. There’s the English language version there too. pbrainey.bigcartel.com
My author copies of the French edition of WHY DON’T YOU LOVE ME have just arrived. They look the business! pbrainey.com
May 13, 2025 at 8:30 AM
My author copies of the French edition of WHY DON’T YOU LOVE ME have just arrived. They look the business! pbrainey.com
A review of the French edition of WHY DON’T YOU LOVE ME. I think they liked it. pbrainey.com
May 10, 2025 at 6:48 AM
A review of the French edition of WHY DON’T YOU LOVE ME. I think they liked it. pbrainey.com
The original covers for the new print of THERE’S NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT with the current cover. We changed our mind only a couple of days before going to print. pbrainey.com
May 9, 2025 at 8:03 AM
The original covers for the new print of THERE’S NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT with the current cover. We changed our mind only a couple of days before going to print. pbrainey.com
Blah blah blah. Star Wars. I do like that new show on Disney +, though. What’s it called? Nando’s?
May 4, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Blah blah blah. Star Wars. I do like that new show on Disney +, though. What’s it called? Nando’s?
I was interviewed about THERE’S NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT by Ed Needham for the new issue of @strongwordsmag.bsky.social
April 19, 2025 at 2:09 PM
I was interviewed about THERE’S NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT by Ed Needham for the new issue of @strongwordsmag.bsky.social
My new Good Friday tradition - Ricky Gervais loves hot cross buns.
April 18, 2025 at 7:01 AM
My new Good Friday tradition - Ricky Gervais loves hot cross buns.