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Rachael Smith @ Thought Bubble - Comixology Hall D5
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Award-winning comic creator.
NAP COMIX now funding on Kickstarter:
tinyurl.com/napcomixks
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ONE WEEK TO GO on the NAP COMIX Kickstarter!

I thought I'd show you the three reward tiers we have – we've kept it very simple. Check out how Very Reasonably Priced they are!

Head over to: tinyurl.com/napcomixks to claim yours before it's too late!
The three Nap Comix Kickstarter Reward Tiers. Nap Comix – Digital £7 A PDF copy of Nap Comix sent straight to your email Nap Comix – Physical £13 A beautiful, physical, paperback copy of Nap Comix sent straight to your door. PLUS a digital copy sent to your email. Nap Comix – Signed & Sketched In £20 A beautiful, physical, paperback copy of Nap Comix that Rachael has lovingly signed and sketched in sent straight to your door. PLUS a digital copy sent to your email.
November 13, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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Nap Comix #343

We have 8 DAYS TO GO on our NAP COMIX Kickstarter! Please check it out here before it's too late!: tinyurl.com/napcomixks

Much love xxx
Panel 1) Rachael and Henry lying in the big bed together. Henry is eating a banana. Rachael: I love you, Henry Panel 2) Henry looks at Rachael Panel 3) Henry looks back at his banana Henry: I very like you, mummy. Panel 4) Rachael looks a bit put out. Henry eats his banana. Panel 5) Rachael looks calm again. Henry looks at her with a mouthful of banana. Rachael: Actually, you know what? I'll take it. 8 days to go on the Kickstarter!
November 12, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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"Throw all your parenting books away — Rachael Smith‘s Nap Comix will be your ideal guide to getting through everything parenthood throws at you."

What an opening line! Wow!

Read the rest of the article by the wonderful Richard Bruton here: comicon.com/2025/11/10/k...

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November 11, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Nap Comix #342

We have 10 DAYS TO GO on our NAP COMIX Kickstarter! Get involved here to avoid disappointment: tinyurl.com/napcomixks

Much love xxx
Panel 1) Henry in bed. Rachael: (offscreen) Do you want Simba? Duggee? Skeleton Bob? Henry: I want Stitch! Rachael: Ah, OK! Panel 2) Rachael has passed Stitch to Henry Henry: Cuddle with Stitch! Rachael: Aw! Panel 3) Henry strokes Stitch's cheek Panel 4) Henry: Your hair is bootiful. Rachael: (offscreen) Oh... Panel 5) Rachael: (offscreen) Sh...should I give you two some space? Henry: Night night, mummy!
November 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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OH MY GOSH folks I have been so poorly–I'm sorry this comic is a day late.

BUT I did manage to record a podcast last night & it has already been expertly edited & published here: geeksyndicate.libsyn.com/gsn-podcast-... I was so pleased to talk with pals Barry and Stace, please check it out!

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A five-panel comic Panel 1) Rachael is lying on the floor. Henry is running in. Henry: Mummy what are you doing?! Rachael: Mummy's a bit poorly, sweetheart. She's just having a minute. Panel 2) Henry looking at Rachael Henry: Which bit is poorly?? Rachael: My tummy is... Panel 3) Henry climbing on top of Rachael Rachael: Oh, baby, this really isn't a good time for you to jump on me- Panel 4) Henry has plopped himself down on Rachael to give her a cuddle Rachael: Oh... Panel 5) They cuddle.
November 8, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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I'm also a part of the @averyhill.bsky.social exhibition: 'Vision and Labour: Making Comics' at the Mercer Art Gallery. (Poster by the wonderful @kbaczynski.bsky.social) which will be running throughout the course of the show – please go take a look!

I am very excited!

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A beautiful poster for 'Vision & Labour: Making Comics, the art of Avery Hill Publishing', an exhibition at the Mercery Gallery. 18 OCT 2025 - 26 APR 2026
November 5, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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My last event of 2025 is the legendary THOUGHT BUBBLE FESTIVAL (@thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social) where I am delighted to be a special guest.

Find me at table D-5 Comixology Hall (I've made you a handy map, look!)

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Rachael's guest announcement on the Thought Bubble website. There's an image of the front cover of Rachael's book WHO KILLED NESSIE? A map of the Comixology Hall at Thought Bubble. Rachael will be at table D-5.
November 5, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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NAP COMIX! #340

If you haven't already, please check out the Kickstarter here: tinyurl.com/napcomixks

Thank you, everyone, for your support so far!
R xxx
A 4-panel comic Panel 1) Henry is pointing at his potty, Rachael and Rob are looking. Henry: Mummy! Daddy! My poo looks like a house! Panel 2) Rachael and Rob look into the potty. Rachael: It...does? (*it did not) Rob: A house? Who lives there? Panel 3) Henry thinks. Henry: Mmm...a TRUMP! Panel 4) Rachael laughing, Rob looking sarcastic. Rachael: Hahaha! Rob: Wow, Henry. Scathing political dialogue there.
November 5, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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My new book NAP COMIX is available to pre-order on Kickstarter!

It includes the first year's worth of comics from the webcomic, as well as LOADS of exclusive content.

Please take a look here: tinyurl.com/napcomixks

It's the perfect book for any new parent/experienced parent/parent-to-be! 💗
What's in the book? -Every comic from the first year of Henry's life -An intro and outro* -Comics about pregnancy* -Advice I would give myself if I could travel back in time* -Comics about giving birth* -Comics from the first 4 months of Henry's life* -Comics from the current day as Henry is about to turn 3!* 200 pages of wonder, sleep deprivation, heartbreak, joy, surviving and thriving. *Content exclusive to the book Please visit tinyurl.com/napcomixks for more info! A 5-panel comic Panel 1) Capton: the 4am feed with Henry can be very lonely. Rachael breastfeeding Henry in front of a pitch black window. Henry: Sip sip sip Panel 2) Caption: I try to think of others that are also awake at that time like...nocturnal animals? Two mice are looking for food. Mouse 1: Found a berry Mouse 2: Nice Panel 3) Caption: Students studying for a test? A student is studying a maths textbook. Panel 4) Caption: And of course...people doing the same thing as me. A parent gives a baby a bottle in front of a pitch black window. Baby: Sip sip sip Panel 5) Caption: When I think about them, I feel much less alone. Rachael breastfeeding Henry in front on a window filled with stars. A 4-panel comic Panel 1) Caption: Since having a baby, my world has become much smaller. Rachael sits with Henry, she is talking to someone on her laptop Laptop: Are you going to New York Comic Con? Rachael: Sorry, no! Panel 2) Caption: But in other ways... Rachael looking at Henry's face Panel 3) Caption: It has never felt... Close up on Henry's face Panel 4) Caption: So huge. Close up on Henry's big blue eye. A 2-panel comic Panel 1) Caption: A few months ago: Henry is gently stroking Rachael's face Rachael: Aaaaa Rob he's stroking my face! Rob: (Off-screen) Aw! Panel 2) Caption: Now Same shot but Rachael looks non-plussed as Henry is not pulling at her eyelids, nostrils and mouth.
November 4, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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NAP COMIX! #339

If you haven't already, please check out the Kickstarter here: tinyurl.com/napcomixks

Thank you, everyone, for your support so far!
R xxx

p.s. Sorry I'm posting this one so late in the day. I've been super ill! AGAIN!
A 7-panel comic Panel 1) Caption: Henry was a pumpkin for his first trick-or-treating experience. Henry dressed as a pumpkin Panel 2) Caption: We went round the neighbourhood with our next-door-neighbours, who have two kids, who are a bit older than Henry, and both of whom Henry is a bit in awe of. Three kids excitedly walking together while the grown ups keep a happy eye on them behind. Panel 3) Caption: At home we had practised what Henry was supposed to say... Henry chatting excitedly to Rachael Henry: Trick-or-treat! Happy Halloween! Thank you! Panel 4) Caption: But, at every single door... A woman is answering the door with a bowl of sweets in her arms Woman: Well, hello there! Panel 5) Caption: SILENCE The three kids are looking up with vacant expresions. Panel 6) A closer shot of the woman with the sweets, she's getting some sweets out ready to give to the kids. Woman: Well, here you are... Panel 7) The kids scuttle away back to the grown ups, who are shouting back to the woman. Grown up: Thank you! Grown up 2: Sorry! Grown up 3: Happy Halloween!
November 3, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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This is today!
Come see us!
Paul Cornell & Rachael Smith will be signing copies of WHO KILLED NESSIE? at Close Encounters, Bedford on Saturday 1st November 12:00pm - 15:30pm
November 1, 2025 at 5:36 AM
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Nap Comix #338

So cosy :3

Thank you to everyone who's backed the Kickstarter so far – we need £393 more to reach our first stretch goal...so exciting! tinyurl.com/napcomixks
Rachael, Rob, Henry, and Rufus are all snuggled in bed reading books. Caption: Slow mornings with you are my favourite.
October 31, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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I'm doing a signing this Saturday 1st November!

It's at Close Encounters in Bedford from 12pm - 3.30pm with the wonderful Paul Cornell. We'll be signing copies of our book WHO KILLED NESSIE? (and other books of ours too, if you like!)

Come see us! xxx
Paul Cornell & Rachael Smith will be signing copies od WHO KILLED NESSIE? at Close Encounters, Beford on Saturday 1st November 12:00 - 15:30pm
October 30, 2025 at 6:27 AM
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Nap Comix #337

Stories are hard.

Thank you to everyone who's backed the Kickstarter so far – we need £513 more to reach our first stretch goal...do you think we'll make it?? So exciting! tinyurl.com/napcomixks
Panel 1) Henry coming over to Rachael with something small in his hand. Henry: Mummy can you read DIS? Panel 2) A closer look at what's in Henry's hand. It's a jigsaw piece that has three flowers on it. Panel 3) Rachael taking the jigsaw piece and looking unsure. Rachael: Uhhhh sure! Panel 4) Rachael sitting on the floor with Henry to tell the story. Rachael: Once upon a time there were three flowers called...uh...Lily, Daisy and...Minty. Lily said: “Let's grow really big!” and Daisy said: “Let's grow really small”, and Minty said: “Let's grow however we want!” And then they all said: “Yaaaaaay!” Panel 5) Rachael looks worried as Henry thinks about the story. Rachael: (thinking) Wow...that was a shit story... Panel 6) Same shot but Henry is happily shouting and Rachael looks relieved. Henry: Tell it again! Rachael: (thinking) Oh!
October 29, 2025 at 6:27 AM
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Hi friends,

I thought it might be useful to take a closer look at what is actually IN the NAP COMIX book!

So I made this little graphic about it 🙂

For more info, and to pre-order the book, please visit: tinyurl.com/napcomixks

Thank you!
Rachael xxx
What's in the book? Every comic from the first year of Henry's life An intro and outro* Comics about pregnancy* Advice I would give myself if I could travel back in time* Comics about giving birth* Comics about the first 4 months of Henry's life* Comics about the current day as Henry is about to turn 3!* 200 pages of wonder, sleep deprivation, heartbreak, joy, surviving and thriving. *Content exclusive to the book Please visit tinyurl.com/napcomixks for more info!
October 28, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Nap Comix #336

Answers on a postcard please!

Thank you to everyone who came to see me at MCM London Comic Con! I had such an amazing time!

ALSO thank you to everyone who's backed the Kickstarter so far - do you think we'll make the £8000 stretchgoal?? So exciting! tinyurl.com/napcomixks
Panel 1) Some of my favourite recent Henry Questions... Panel 2) Henry sitting on the sofa looking at Rachael Henry: Does superman have feet? Panel 3) Henry feeling Rachael's face Henry: What's in your nostrils?* *said in a weird demon voice Panel 4) Henry face down on the floor. Rufus (a cat) is looking at him Henry: WHERE MY YOGA GO?? Panel 5) Rachael and Henry in the bathroom. Henry is pointing at the toilet Henry: Is Santa in da toilet?
October 27, 2025 at 6:30 AM
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I'm also on a panel today called 'Things That Go Bump In The Night: Cryptids & Creepy Crawlies In Comics' at 14:15 on the Artist Alley Stage.

Let's do this!

xxx

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Ad advert about the panel that Rachael will be on. 'Things That Go Bump In The Night: Cryptids & Creepy Crawlies In Comics' at 14:15 on the Artist Alley Stage.
October 26, 2025 at 7:23 AM
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Today is the last day of MCM London Comic Con!

Find me at table A-16 in Artist Alley and if you've pledged to the Kickstarter come grab a FREE SKETCH from me at my table! (while stocks last!)
Check out the Kickstarter here: tinyurl.com/napcomixks

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Rachael's table at MCM Comic Con. It is full of books!
October 26, 2025 at 7:22 AM
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If you're going don't forget you can come grab your FREE SKETCH* from me at my table if you've pledged to the Kickstarter!

Check out the Kickstarter here: tinyurl.com/napcomixks

Thanks so much for all the support so far,
Rachael xxx

*while stocks last!

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October 24, 2025 at 5:13 AM
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Nap Comix #335

“Hey, dad, I know I'm meant to be eating my peas but could I just have an existential crisis real quick?”

I'm posting early this morning before I leave for the first day of MCM London Comic Con!
Find me at table A-16 in Artist Alley!

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Panel 1) Henry: Daddy...I look like Henry Rob: Uhh, that's 'cause you ARE Henry. Panel 2) Henry: ...WAT Rob: Shall I...get you a mirror? Henry: YEH Panel 3) And so... Rob: Here you go – look Panel 4) Henry looking in the mirror, happily Henry: Hah! Panel 5) Henry hi-fiving the mirror Henry: HI-FIVE! Rob: (off-screen, as Henry knocks the mirror) Oop!
October 24, 2025 at 5:12 AM
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Hi everyone,

I have two things to tell you!

Thing one:
I'll be at MCM London Comic Con from tomorrow until Sunday!
Come see me at A-16 in Artist Alley!
Pledge to the Kickstarter (tinyurl.com/napcomixks) and get a free, original sketch from my table!*
I'm excited!
(*while stocks last!)
An advert for Artist Alley at MCM London Comic Con featuring Rachael Smith Rachael's MCM London Comic Con schedule A photo of a section of Rachael's table at MCM London Comic Con
October 23, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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SO! We made our funding target after, uh, two days! I'm absolutely flabbergasted! Thank you so much everyone!

A wrote a little thank you post on the Kickstarter in which I talk about STRETCH GOALS! Read it here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/fli...
£8,000 = spot varnish and french flaps added to the wraparound cover. £10,000 = All physical reward tiers will come with an exclusive hand-signed and numbered bookplate. £12,000 = All physical reward tiers will come with stickers and colouring sheets.
October 23, 2025 at 5:43 AM
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WE DID IT!

WE'RE GOING TO MAKE A BOOK, FOLKS!

You have no idea what your support means to me. I'm so grateful to you all. Thank you xxx

I'll post a proper update in the morning with some stretch goal news but for now I'm stuffing my face with celebratory pizza!

tinyurl.com/napcomixks

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A photo of the Nap Comix Kickstarter which has now funded! It stands at £6023
October 22, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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Nap Comix #334

I thought he was whining but really he just wanted some connection ^_^;

Thank you everyone who's looked at the Kickstarter campaign so far! Please check it out if you haven't already (there's a video Rob made with my face in it and everything):
tinyurl.com/napcomixks

Rachael xxx
Panel 1) Henry: Mummy are we going to do something today? Rachael: Henry...mate... Panel 2) Rachael: We went to dance class, then we went out to that fancy cafe for breakfast, then we went into town and you went on the merry-go-round and we bought you that popping bubbles toy from the toy shop, then mummy made you your favourite pasta for lunch, then you went for a walk with daddy and came home and played in the garden and now I'm cooking dinner... Panel 3) Rachael: So we've done quite a bit already, is what I'm saying! Panel 4) Henry: <sigh> Panel 5) Rachael: Shall I read a book with you while the rice cooks, Henry. Henry: YES! A BOOK!
October 22, 2025 at 5:21 AM
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I wrote a quick update on the Kickstarter after our amazing first day, which you can read here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/fli...

But basically: THANK YOU!

Rachael xxx
Rachael reading with Henry
October 21, 2025 at 6:25 AM