ThirdBear Press
@thirdbearpress.bsky.social
Indie comics publisher based in Scotland run by @steveningramart.bsky.social
Get yer comics at thirdbearpress.com
BOXES Vol. 4 funding on Kickstarter now!: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thirdbearpress/boxes-comic-magazine-4
Get yer comics at thirdbearpress.com
BOXES Vol. 4 funding on Kickstarter now!: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thirdbearpress/boxes-comic-magazine-4
If you were hoping to pick up the new BOXES (or any of our other books) at Thought Bubble you can still order them here: thirdbearpress.com
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October 16, 2025 at 2:01 PM
If you were hoping to pick up the new BOXES (or any of our other books) at Thought Bubble you can still order them here: thirdbearpress.com
Thanks 📦📦📦
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An update on this: unfortunately I’ve had to pull out of Thought Bubble for much the same reason as LICAF.
I’m currently needed at home as my partner is ill.
I will still be at TAGS though on the 26th October, so hopefully see you there.
I’m currently needed at home as my partner is ill.
I will still be at TAGS though on the 26th October, so hopefully see you there.
October 16, 2025 at 2:01 PM
An update on this: unfortunately I’ve had to pull out of Thought Bubble for much the same reason as LICAF.
I’m currently needed at home as my partner is ill.
I will still be at TAGS though on the 26th October, so hopefully see you there.
I’m currently needed at home as my partner is ill.
I will still be at TAGS though on the 26th October, so hopefully see you there.
BOXES Vol. 4 is now in print! I’m in the middle of fulfilling the kickstarter pledges just now, but you can preorder at the link below to get it once it’s officially on sale.
thirdbearpress.com/shop/p/boxes...
I’m so proud of everyone’s work in this volume. I can’t wait for you all to read it!
thirdbearpress.com/shop/p/boxes...
I’m so proud of everyone’s work in this volume. I can’t wait for you all to read it!
October 3, 2025 at 2:14 PM
BOXES Vol. 4 is now in print! I’m in the middle of fulfilling the kickstarter pledges just now, but you can preorder at the link below to get it once it’s officially on sale.
thirdbearpress.com/shop/p/boxes...
I’m so proud of everyone’s work in this volume. I can’t wait for you all to read it!
thirdbearpress.com/shop/p/boxes...
I’m so proud of everyone’s work in this volume. I can’t wait for you all to read it!
These are the comic shows we have lined up for the rest of the year.
Unfortunately, we've had to pull out of LICAF this weekend due to a family illness, but we are very much looking forward to seeing you all at TAGS and Thought Bubble.
Unfortunately, we've had to pull out of LICAF this weekend due to a family illness, but we are very much looking forward to seeing you all at TAGS and Thought Bubble.
September 22, 2025 at 1:45 PM
These are the comic shows we have lined up for the rest of the year.
Unfortunately, we've had to pull out of LICAF this weekend due to a family illness, but we are very much looking forward to seeing you all at TAGS and Thought Bubble.
Unfortunately, we've had to pull out of LICAF this weekend due to a family illness, but we are very much looking forward to seeing you all at TAGS and Thought Bubble.
Incredible.
BOXES Vol. 4 is funded! Thanks so much to everyone who backed, shared and rallied round this project.
I'm looking forward to sharing all the creators hard work with you!
BOXES Vol. 4 is funded! Thanks so much to everyone who backed, shared and rallied round this project.
I'm looking forward to sharing all the creators hard work with you!
August 5, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Incredible.
BOXES Vol. 4 is funded! Thanks so much to everyone who backed, shared and rallied round this project.
I'm looking forward to sharing all the creators hard work with you!
BOXES Vol. 4 is funded! Thanks so much to everyone who backed, shared and rallied round this project.
I'm looking forward to sharing all the creators hard work with you!
20 hours remaining and just under £850 to be raised!
By my reckoning that’s around 40 backers. Can you be one of them? Do you know someone who could be?
BOXES is an anthology that showcases exciting UK based cartoonists. Check it out here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...
By my reckoning that’s around 40 backers. Can you be one of them? Do you know someone who could be?
BOXES is an anthology that showcases exciting UK based cartoonists. Check it out here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...
August 4, 2025 at 2:21 PM
20 hours remaining and just under £850 to be raised!
By my reckoning that’s around 40 backers. Can you be one of them? Do you know someone who could be?
BOXES is an anthology that showcases exciting UK based cartoonists. Check it out here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...
By my reckoning that’s around 40 backers. Can you be one of them? Do you know someone who could be?
BOXES is an anthology that showcases exciting UK based cartoonists. Check it out here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...
August 2, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Just a few days left on the BOXES Vol. 4 Kickstarter!
Can you help us raise the £1500 still needed to bring this new issue of our anthology to print?
Back it here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...
#comics #publishing #indiecomics
Can you help us raise the £1500 still needed to bring this new issue of our anthology to print?
Back it here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...
#comics #publishing #indiecomics
August 1, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Just a few days left on the BOXES Vol. 4 Kickstarter!
Can you help us raise the £1500 still needed to bring this new issue of our anthology to print?
Back it here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...
#comics #publishing #indiecomics
Can you help us raise the £1500 still needed to bring this new issue of our anthology to print?
Back it here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...
#comics #publishing #indiecomics
Follow the frogs journey in The Sun and Moon Still Rule Our Lives by @willhudsoncomics.bsky.social in the volume 4 of BOXES Comic Magazine.
BOXES showcases comics from the most exciting talent in UK comics and is currently funding on Kickstarter.
Back it here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...
BOXES showcases comics from the most exciting talent in UK comics and is currently funding on Kickstarter.
Back it here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...
August 1, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Follow the frogs journey in The Sun and Moon Still Rule Our Lives by @willhudsoncomics.bsky.social in the volume 4 of BOXES Comic Magazine.
BOXES showcases comics from the most exciting talent in UK comics and is currently funding on Kickstarter.
Back it here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...
BOXES showcases comics from the most exciting talent in UK comics and is currently funding on Kickstarter.
Back it here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...
This Saturday (2nd August) we'll be at Sequential Scotland @sequential-scot.bsky.social in Glasgow! You'll find us at Table 26
Really looking forward to this show. Check the exhibitors list to see just how many great artists will be there!
sequentialscotland.co.uk#exhibitors
Really looking forward to this show. Check the exhibitors list to see just how many great artists will be there!
sequentialscotland.co.uk#exhibitors
July 31, 2025 at 2:50 PM
This Saturday (2nd August) we'll be at Sequential Scotland @sequential-scot.bsky.social in Glasgow! You'll find us at Table 26
Really looking forward to this show. Check the exhibitors list to see just how many great artists will be there!
sequentialscotland.co.uk#exhibitors
Really looking forward to this show. Check the exhibitors list to see just how many great artists will be there!
sequentialscotland.co.uk#exhibitors
I've just been reading through @pictiipaint.bsky.social's finished pages for their comic for BOXES Vol. 4.
It's excellent! A story with gorgeous art and a real emotional pay off.
Don't miss your chance to read it by backing BOXES Vol. 4 on Kickstarter here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...
It's excellent! A story with gorgeous art and a real emotional pay off.
Don't miss your chance to read it by backing BOXES Vol. 4 on Kickstarter here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...
July 31, 2025 at 11:11 AM
I've just been reading through @pictiipaint.bsky.social's finished pages for their comic for BOXES Vol. 4.
It's excellent! A story with gorgeous art and a real emotional pay off.
Don't miss your chance to read it by backing BOXES Vol. 4 on Kickstarter here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...
It's excellent! A story with gorgeous art and a real emotional pay off.
Don't miss your chance to read it by backing BOXES Vol. 4 on Kickstarter here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...
We’re sharing preview pages from Eleanor Sikorski’s gripping comic Runaway in the latest BOXES Vol. 4 campaign update.
Read them here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...
Read them here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...
July 28, 2025 at 2:47 PM
We’re sharing preview pages from Eleanor Sikorski’s gripping comic Runaway in the latest BOXES Vol. 4 campaign update.
Read them here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...
Read them here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...
See new preview pages from BOXES Vol. 4 in our latest update!
These ones from @aimeelockwood.bsky.social & @jwmurraywritings.bsky.social Dance of the Trows
See them here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...
These ones from @aimeelockwood.bsky.social & @jwmurraywritings.bsky.social Dance of the Trows
See them here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...
July 21, 2025 at 2:43 PM
See new preview pages from BOXES Vol. 4 in our latest update!
These ones from @aimeelockwood.bsky.social & @jwmurraywritings.bsky.social Dance of the Trows
See them here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...
These ones from @aimeelockwood.bsky.social & @jwmurraywritings.bsky.social Dance of the Trows
See them here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...
Can you be our 100th backer?
Our comics anthology BOXES Vol. 4 showcases the most interesting and exciting creators in UK comics!
Back it here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...
Thanks 📦📦📦
Our comics anthology BOXES Vol. 4 showcases the most interesting and exciting creators in UK comics!
Back it here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...
Thanks 📦📦📦
July 18, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Can you be our 100th backer?
Our comics anthology BOXES Vol. 4 showcases the most interesting and exciting creators in UK comics!
Back it here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...
Thanks 📦📦📦
Our comics anthology BOXES Vol. 4 showcases the most interesting and exciting creators in UK comics!
Back it here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...
Thanks 📦📦📦
I’ve just read the finished comic “Runaway” that Eleanor Sikorski has made for BOXES Vol. 4. It’s *really* good! One that you’re not going to want to miss.
BOXES Vol. 4 is currently funding on Kickstarter. Back it here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...
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BOXES Vol. 4 is currently funding on Kickstarter. Back it here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...
Thanks! 📦📦📦
July 16, 2025 at 2:17 PM
I’ve just read the finished comic “Runaway” that Eleanor Sikorski has made for BOXES Vol. 4. It’s *really* good! One that you’re not going to want to miss.
BOXES Vol. 4 is currently funding on Kickstarter. Back it here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...
Thanks! 📦📦📦
BOXES Vol. 4 is currently funding on Kickstarter. Back it here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...
Thanks! 📦📦📦
There’s a preview of @mike-armstrong.com’s comic Drop in the latest update on the BOXES Vol. 4 Kickstarter!
Read it here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...
Read it here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...
July 14, 2025 at 1:17 PM
There’s a preview of @mike-armstrong.com’s comic Drop in the latest update on the BOXES Vol. 4 Kickstarter!
Read it here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...
Read it here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...
In their infinite wisdom, Kickstarter have made BOXES Vol. 4 a “Project We Love”!
See why (and help us bring it to life) here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...
See why (and help us bring it to life) here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...
July 9, 2025 at 9:36 AM
In their infinite wisdom, Kickstarter have made BOXES Vol. 4 a “Project We Love”!
See why (and help us bring it to life) here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...
See why (and help us bring it to life) here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...
BOXES VOL. 4 CONTRIBUTOR ANNOUNCEMENT!
@sna1l.bsky.social is an artist from Glasgow with a strong interest in print. They have published various comics most recently, A Very Fragile Release Coming Along as a Light Breath.
Their comic for BOXES Dare Not Speak is an abstract dream about bereavement.
@sna1l.bsky.social is an artist from Glasgow with a strong interest in print. They have published various comics most recently, A Very Fragile Release Coming Along as a Light Breath.
Their comic for BOXES Dare Not Speak is an abstract dream about bereavement.
June 16, 2025 at 10:50 AM
BOXES VOL. 4 CONTRIBUTOR ANNOUNCEMENT!
@sna1l.bsky.social is an artist from Glasgow with a strong interest in print. They have published various comics most recently, A Very Fragile Release Coming Along as a Light Breath.
Their comic for BOXES Dare Not Speak is an abstract dream about bereavement.
@sna1l.bsky.social is an artist from Glasgow with a strong interest in print. They have published various comics most recently, A Very Fragile Release Coming Along as a Light Breath.
Their comic for BOXES Dare Not Speak is an abstract dream about bereavement.
BOXES VOL. 4 CONTRIBUTOR ANNOUNCEMENT!
Eleanor Sikorski is an multi-faceted artist with a background in performance and filmmaking. She published her first book, Oil Field, a meandering daydream of a comic, in 2024.
Her comic Runaway, is about a woman trying to take revenge for her brothers death.
Eleanor Sikorski is an multi-faceted artist with a background in performance and filmmaking. She published her first book, Oil Field, a meandering daydream of a comic, in 2024.
Her comic Runaway, is about a woman trying to take revenge for her brothers death.
June 16, 2025 at 10:01 AM
BOXES VOL. 4 CONTRIBUTOR ANNOUNCEMENT!
Eleanor Sikorski is an multi-faceted artist with a background in performance and filmmaking. She published her first book, Oil Field, a meandering daydream of a comic, in 2024.
Her comic Runaway, is about a woman trying to take revenge for her brothers death.
Eleanor Sikorski is an multi-faceted artist with a background in performance and filmmaking. She published her first book, Oil Field, a meandering daydream of a comic, in 2024.
Her comic Runaway, is about a woman trying to take revenge for her brothers death.
BOXES VOL. 4 CONTRIBUTOR ANNOUNCEMENT!
Our cover artist @aimeelockwood.bsky.social has collaborated with writer @jwmurraywritings.bsky.social to make Dance of the Trow, in which the mischievous creatures come to renew an ancient agreement.
Our cover artist @aimeelockwood.bsky.social has collaborated with writer @jwmurraywritings.bsky.social to make Dance of the Trow, in which the mischievous creatures come to renew an ancient agreement.
June 14, 2025 at 11:12 AM
BOXES VOL. 4 CONTRIBUTOR ANNOUNCEMENT!
Our cover artist @aimeelockwood.bsky.social has collaborated with writer @jwmurraywritings.bsky.social to make Dance of the Trow, in which the mischievous creatures come to renew an ancient agreement.
Our cover artist @aimeelockwood.bsky.social has collaborated with writer @jwmurraywritings.bsky.social to make Dance of the Trow, in which the mischievous creatures come to renew an ancient agreement.
BOXES VOL. 4 CONTRIBUTOR ANNOUNCEMENT!
@lucyfreemanart.bsky.social is an illustrator who created the digital series Rewind with Together Women. She has published the comic, Wander and is working on her first graphic novel.
Hooked is about two girls mucking about on a school trip the te art museum.
@lucyfreemanart.bsky.social is an illustrator who created the digital series Rewind with Together Women. She has published the comic, Wander and is working on her first graphic novel.
Hooked is about two girls mucking about on a school trip the te art museum.
June 14, 2025 at 11:03 AM
BOXES VOL. 4 CONTRIBUTOR ANNOUNCEMENT!
@lucyfreemanart.bsky.social is an illustrator who created the digital series Rewind with Together Women. She has published the comic, Wander and is working on her first graphic novel.
Hooked is about two girls mucking about on a school trip the te art museum.
@lucyfreemanart.bsky.social is an illustrator who created the digital series Rewind with Together Women. She has published the comic, Wander and is working on her first graphic novel.
Hooked is about two girls mucking about on a school trip the te art museum.
BOXES VOL. 4 CONTRIBUTOR ANNOUNCEMENT!
After appearances in BOXES 1 & 2, Enrico Ariis (@ariiscomics.bsky.social) returns with a new comic for BOXES Vol. 4.
In his latest story a new discovery flips a pseudo-feudal society on its head!
After appearances in BOXES 1 & 2, Enrico Ariis (@ariiscomics.bsky.social) returns with a new comic for BOXES Vol. 4.
In his latest story a new discovery flips a pseudo-feudal society on its head!
June 13, 2025 at 1:44 PM
BOXES VOL. 4 CONTRIBUTOR ANNOUNCEMENT!
After appearances in BOXES 1 & 2, Enrico Ariis (@ariiscomics.bsky.social) returns with a new comic for BOXES Vol. 4.
In his latest story a new discovery flips a pseudo-feudal society on its head!
After appearances in BOXES 1 & 2, Enrico Ariis (@ariiscomics.bsky.social) returns with a new comic for BOXES Vol. 4.
In his latest story a new discovery flips a pseudo-feudal society on its head!
BOXES VOL. 4 CONTRIBUTOR ANNOUNCEMENT!
@domduongart.bsky.social Dominique Duong is the author and artist of the graphic novel The Dog and the Cat as well as the forthcoming Patchwork.
She has written on article for BOXES about the importance of taking care of your body as an artist.
@domduongart.bsky.social Dominique Duong is the author and artist of the graphic novel The Dog and the Cat as well as the forthcoming Patchwork.
She has written on article for BOXES about the importance of taking care of your body as an artist.
June 12, 2025 at 3:16 PM
BOXES VOL. 4 CONTRIBUTOR ANNOUNCEMENT!
@domduongart.bsky.social Dominique Duong is the author and artist of the graphic novel The Dog and the Cat as well as the forthcoming Patchwork.
She has written on article for BOXES about the importance of taking care of your body as an artist.
@domduongart.bsky.social Dominique Duong is the author and artist of the graphic novel The Dog and the Cat as well as the forthcoming Patchwork.
She has written on article for BOXES about the importance of taking care of your body as an artist.
BOXES VOL. 4 CONTRIBUTOR ANNOUNCMENT!
Michelle Freeman is an author-illustrator based in Liverpool. She creates stories with a strong sense of social justice that explore big themes in accessible ways.
Her comic The Lottery is a wordless story focusing on urban life, slavery and inequality.
Michelle Freeman is an author-illustrator based in Liverpool. She creates stories with a strong sense of social justice that explore big themes in accessible ways.
Her comic The Lottery is a wordless story focusing on urban life, slavery and inequality.
June 12, 2025 at 11:15 AM
BOXES VOL. 4 CONTRIBUTOR ANNOUNCMENT!
Michelle Freeman is an author-illustrator based in Liverpool. She creates stories with a strong sense of social justice that explore big themes in accessible ways.
Her comic The Lottery is a wordless story focusing on urban life, slavery and inequality.
Michelle Freeman is an author-illustrator based in Liverpool. She creates stories with a strong sense of social justice that explore big themes in accessible ways.
Her comic The Lottery is a wordless story focusing on urban life, slavery and inequality.
BOXES VOL. 4 CONTRIBUTOR ANNOUNCEMENT!
@pictiipaint.bsky.social is a comics creator whose work often explores the fantastical and spiritual. They are the creator of the webcomic Gods in the Wind.
Their comic for BOXES - A Place to Rest, deals with coming home after a long time away.
@pictiipaint.bsky.social is a comics creator whose work often explores the fantastical and spiritual. They are the creator of the webcomic Gods in the Wind.
Their comic for BOXES - A Place to Rest, deals with coming home after a long time away.
June 11, 2025 at 2:42 PM
BOXES VOL. 4 CONTRIBUTOR ANNOUNCEMENT!
@pictiipaint.bsky.social is a comics creator whose work often explores the fantastical and spiritual. They are the creator of the webcomic Gods in the Wind.
Their comic for BOXES - A Place to Rest, deals with coming home after a long time away.
@pictiipaint.bsky.social is a comics creator whose work often explores the fantastical and spiritual. They are the creator of the webcomic Gods in the Wind.
Their comic for BOXES - A Place to Rest, deals with coming home after a long time away.