Andy Oliver
@andywpoliver.bsky.social
Broken Frontier @brokenfrontier.bsky.social Editor-in-Chief, small press champion, Small Press Day co-organiser, multiple comics awards judge and recreational nihilist. He/Him "Last decades of his life" (Art by Francesca Cassavetti).
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Andy Oliver
@andywpoliver.bsky.social
· Jul 1
Saying it again. You do *not* have to be the most accomplished artist in the world to make an excellent comic that speaks to people and communicates your truths.
Here's a Kickstarter campaign pre-launch from a new creator whose work I've been looking at lately. It's their very first comic. Sign up for when it goes live! www.kickstarter.com/projects/sta...
Coming soon: Very Hungry Women #1
The first instalment of a queer horror comic about cannibals, superheroes, and being bad at letting go.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Here's a Kickstarter campaign pre-launch from a new creator whose work I've been looking at lately. It's their very first comic. Sign up for when it goes live! www.kickstarter.com/projects/sta...
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Reports that the upcoming Angoulême Fest is canceled. The autocratic president Franck Bondoux, & his equally disliked daughter, legally "own" the fest & agreed to step aside... but not just yet. This is unacceptable to publishers & authors, who are boycotting. This year's fest is dead. Sad.
Pourquoi le Festival d’Angoulême 2026 n’aura pas lieu
La direction du Festival d’Angoulême renonce à organiser l’édition de janvier, révèle le quotidien français « Libération ». Le boycott massif d’artistes, rejoint par éditeurs et syndicats, s’est inten...
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November 19, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Reports that the upcoming Angoulême Fest is canceled. The autocratic president Franck Bondoux, & his equally disliked daughter, legally "own" the fest & agreed to step aside... but not just yet. This is unacceptable to publishers & authors, who are boycotting. This year's fest is dead. Sad.
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Books With Pictures, one of America's Great Comic Book Stores needs your help. Donate if you can. Spread the word if you cannot. gofund.me/370c0f95a
Keep Books with Pictures Alive: Donate Now, organized by Katie Pryde
Dear friends: I need your help.
I’m proud of everything Books with Pictures… Katie Pryde needs your support for Keep Books with Pictures Alive: Donate Now
gofund.me
November 19, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Books With Pictures, one of America's Great Comic Book Stores needs your help. Donate if you can. Spread the word if you cannot. gofund.me/370c0f95a
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Reading that story from Edinburgh reminds me that I haven't set foot in a Waterstones since they sacked an employee for criticising a transphobe.
November 18, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Reading that story from Edinburgh reminds me that I haven't set foot in a Waterstones since they sacked an employee for criticising a transphobe.
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Our trad final THOUGHT BUBBLE MONTH piece...
@thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social Continues to Be an Intoxicating Comics Brew of Styles, Approaches, Subject Matter and Presentation” – BF’s @andywpoliver.bsky.social Looks Back on Another Memorable Weekend in Harrogate
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@thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social Continues to Be an Intoxicating Comics Brew of Styles, Approaches, Subject Matter and Presentation” – BF’s @andywpoliver.bsky.social Looks Back on Another Memorable Weekend in Harrogate
www.brokenfrontier.com/thought-bubb...
"Thought Bubble Continues to Be an Intoxicating Comics Brew of Styles, Approaches, Subject Matter and Presentation" - BF's Andy Oliver Looks Back on Another Memorable Weekend in Harrogate – Broken Fro...
Our annual look back at the comics phenomenon that is the Thought Bubble Festival, courtesy of BF's Andy Oliver.
www.brokenfrontier.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Our trad final THOUGHT BUBBLE MONTH piece...
@thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social Continues to Be an Intoxicating Comics Brew of Styles, Approaches, Subject Matter and Presentation” – BF’s @andywpoliver.bsky.social Looks Back on Another Memorable Weekend in Harrogate
www.brokenfrontier.com/thought-bubb...
@thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social Continues to Be an Intoxicating Comics Brew of Styles, Approaches, Subject Matter and Presentation” – BF’s @andywpoliver.bsky.social Looks Back on Another Memorable Weekend in Harrogate
www.brokenfrontier.com/thought-bubb...
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"Theft-Tech" is my new favourite term for generative AI.
November 17, 2025 at 2:59 PM
"Theft-Tech" is my new favourite term for generative AI.
Reading that story from Edinburgh reminds me that I haven't set foot in a Waterstones since they sacked an employee for criticising a transphobe.
November 18, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Reading that story from Edinburgh reminds me that I haven't set foot in a Waterstones since they sacked an employee for criticising a transphobe.
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We need your help.
@waterstones.bsky.social, without any direct communication with us, will be opening their 6th Edinburgh branch less than 100 metres from our front door at the Foot of the Walk in Leith.
Please read on for more information
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562908...
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@waterstones.bsky.social, without any direct communication with us, will be opening their 6th Edinburgh branch less than 100 metres from our front door at the Foot of the Walk in Leith.
Please read on for more information
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562908...
(1/2)
Anger as Waterstones snaps up prime site on doorstep of independent bookshop
UK's biggest bookselling chain under fire over plans for new store beside Edinburgh tram line.
www.heraldscotland.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:28 AM
We need your help.
@waterstones.bsky.social, without any direct communication with us, will be opening their 6th Edinburgh branch less than 100 metres from our front door at the Foot of the Walk in Leith.
Please read on for more information
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562908...
(1/2)
@waterstones.bsky.social, without any direct communication with us, will be opening their 6th Edinburgh branch less than 100 metres from our front door at the Foot of the Walk in Leith.
Please read on for more information
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562908...
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News! The Six Creators Shortlisted for the 2025 First Graphic Novel Competition Revealed!. @firstgraphicnovel.bsky.social @selfmadehero.bsky.social
www.brokenfrontier.com/first-graphi...
www.brokenfrontier.com/first-graphi...
The Six Creators Shortlisted for the 2025 First Graphic Novel Award Revealed! – Broken Frontier
The six names on the shortlist for the First Graphic Novel Competition are revealed to the world this week.
www.brokenfrontier.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:38 PM
News! The Six Creators Shortlisted for the 2025 First Graphic Novel Competition Revealed!. @firstgraphicnovel.bsky.social @selfmadehero.bsky.social
www.brokenfrontier.com/first-graphi...
www.brokenfrontier.com/first-graphi...
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The AI bubble may be about to bust.
Peter Thiel has sold all of his Nvidia stock.
We all need to say this very clearly:
NO BAILOUTS FOR THEFT-TECH!
Expropriate their asses instead.
They stole from all of us and fully plan to burn the planet.
They owe us - not the other way around. 1/3
Peter Thiel has sold all of his Nvidia stock.
We all need to say this very clearly:
NO BAILOUTS FOR THEFT-TECH!
Expropriate their asses instead.
They stole from all of us and fully plan to burn the planet.
They owe us - not the other way around. 1/3
November 17, 2025 at 6:37 AM
The AI bubble may be about to bust.
Peter Thiel has sold all of his Nvidia stock.
We all need to say this very clearly:
NO BAILOUTS FOR THEFT-TECH!
Expropriate their asses instead.
They stole from all of us and fully plan to burn the planet.
They owe us - not the other way around. 1/3
Peter Thiel has sold all of his Nvidia stock.
We all need to say this very clearly:
NO BAILOUTS FOR THEFT-TECH!
Expropriate their asses instead.
They stole from all of us and fully plan to burn the planet.
They owe us - not the other way around. 1/3
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Come Join the @goshcomics.bsky.social and Broken Frontier Drink and Draw ONLINE here on Bluesky on Thurs, November 20th.
Check Out Our Gallery of Recent D&D Art Here!
www.brokenfrontier.com/come-join-th... #GoshBFDD
Check Out Our Gallery of Recent D&D Art Here!
www.brokenfrontier.com/come-join-th... #GoshBFDD
Come Join the Gosh Comics and Broken Frontier Drink and Draw ONLINE on Thurs, November 20th – Check Out Our Gallery of Recent D&D Art Here! – Broken Frontier
It's fun! It's comics community-based! And it's online on Bluesky! The Gosh Comics and Broken Frontier Drink and Draw online is back.
www.brokenfrontier.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Come Join the @goshcomics.bsky.social and Broken Frontier Drink and Draw ONLINE here on Bluesky on Thurs, November 20th.
Check Out Our Gallery of Recent D&D Art Here!
www.brokenfrontier.com/come-join-th... #GoshBFDD
Check Out Our Gallery of Recent D&D Art Here!
www.brokenfrontier.com/come-join-th... #GoshBFDD
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A quick thank you to everyone who came over at #ThoughtBubble to say how much they appreciate what we do @brokenfrontier.bsky.social. Our team deserve that recognition & I'm so grateful for their hard work. As some of you know it's personally been a very tough year for me so it really meant a lot.
November 17, 2025 at 7:15 PM
A quick thank you to everyone who came over at #ThoughtBubble to say how much they appreciate what we do @brokenfrontier.bsky.social. Our team deserve that recognition & I'm so grateful for their hard work. As some of you know it's personally been a very tough year for me so it really meant a lot.
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The Broken Frontier Hat has now been joined in BF accessorising by the Broken Frontier Stick and the Broken Frontier Boots.
managed to sneak away from my table to see the tour of the fantastic @averyhill.bsky.social exhibition led by @andywpoliver.bsky.social ✨
so cool to see the originals & process behind these comics !
so cool to see the originals & process behind these comics !
November 17, 2025 at 5:28 PM
The Broken Frontier Hat has now been joined in BF accessorising by the Broken Frontier Stick and the Broken Frontier Boots.
Reposted by Andy Oliver
The Inspirational Quindrie Press @quindriepress.com to Close at the End of 2026 – Read Publisher Eve Greenwood’s Statement Here. www.brokenfrontier.com/quindrie-pre...
The Inspirational Quindrie Press to Close at the End of 2026 - Read Publisher Eve Greenwood's Statement Here – Broken Frontier
Quindrie Press will shut its doors at the end of next year as the UK scene loses a much valued publishing force.
www.brokenfrontier.com
November 17, 2025 at 6:52 PM
The Inspirational Quindrie Press @quindriepress.com to Close at the End of 2026 – Read Publisher Eve Greenwood’s Statement Here. www.brokenfrontier.com/quindrie-pre...
A quick thank you to everyone who came over at #ThoughtBubble to say how much they appreciate what we do @brokenfrontier.bsky.social. Our team deserve that recognition & I'm so grateful for their hard work. As some of you know it's personally been a very tough year for me so it really meant a lot.
November 17, 2025 at 7:15 PM
A quick thank you to everyone who came over at #ThoughtBubble to say how much they appreciate what we do @brokenfrontier.bsky.social. Our team deserve that recognition & I'm so grateful for their hard work. As some of you know it's personally been a very tough year for me so it really meant a lot.
This one really hit hard.
The Inspirational Quindrie Press @quindriepress.com to Close at the End of 2026 – Read Publisher Eve Greenwood’s Statement Here. www.brokenfrontier.com/quindrie-pre...
The Inspirational Quindrie Press to Close at the End of 2026 - Read Publisher Eve Greenwood's Statement Here – Broken Frontier
Quindrie Press will shut its doors at the end of next year as the UK scene loses a much valued publishing force.
www.brokenfrontier.com
November 17, 2025 at 6:55 PM
This one really hit hard.
"Theft-Tech" is my new favourite term for generative AI.
November 17, 2025 at 2:59 PM
"Theft-Tech" is my new favourite term for generative AI.
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Me at Thought Bubble: “I’ve really got to have a major rest now after all the work on Thought Bubble Month at Broken Frontier.”
Also me at Thought Bubble: “Yes I’ll be in touch next week to set up that review/interview/feature.”
Also me at Thought Bubble: “Yes I’ll be in touch next week to set up that review/interview/feature.”
November 16, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Me at Thought Bubble: “I’ve really got to have a major rest now after all the work on Thought Bubble Month at Broken Frontier.”
Also me at Thought Bubble: “Yes I’ll be in touch next week to set up that review/interview/feature.”
Also me at Thought Bubble: “Yes I’ll be in touch next week to set up that review/interview/feature.”
Just remembered there was a press room kindly provided at Thought Bubble this year. I didn’t set foot in it once though. Ha!
November 17, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Just remembered there was a press room kindly provided at Thought Bubble this year. I didn’t set foot in it once though. Ha!
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So that was an amazing @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social. Finding new artists, seeing #BF6toWatch stars, leading the @averyhill.bsky.social exhibition tour, and just hanging out. Sublime! (Tour photo by @pigeonface.bsky.social.)
Also I guide tours now. Tour-guiding is cool.
Also I guide tours now. Tour-guiding is cool.
November 16, 2025 at 4:39 PM
So that was an amazing @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social. Finding new artists, seeing #BF6toWatch stars, leading the @averyhill.bsky.social exhibition tour, and just hanging out. Sublime! (Tour photo by @pigeonface.bsky.social.)
Also I guide tours now. Tour-guiding is cool.
Also I guide tours now. Tour-guiding is cool.
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Unlike other services that try to remove access to books you’ve bought from them, 2000 AD allows you to download your purchases – so you’ll never go offline with your favourite comics! https://bit.ly/4h2csdj
Keep what you buy...forever! Download copies of your digital comics from 2000 AD, DRM-free! | 2000 AD
Dive into the thrilling worlds of 2000 AD -- anytime and anywhere -- with digital downloads you get to keep forever! When you buy digital comics from 2000 AD you can download and keep your files, with no ‘DRM‘ software or restrictions. Unlike other serv...
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November 16, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Unlike other services that try to remove access to books you’ve bought from them, 2000 AD allows you to download your purchases – so you’ll never go offline with your favourite comics! https://bit.ly/4h2csdj
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I don’t know how I missed this! Thank you so much, @andywpoliver.bsky.social! ❤️
THOUGHT BUBBLE MONTH review! The Last Day of Rain #3 and #4 – @claudiamatosa.com Claudia Matosa’s Environmental Thriller Reaches the Penultimate Instalment. www.brokenfrontier.com/the-last-day... @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social #ThoughtBubbleatBF25
The Last Day of Rain #3 and #4 - Claudia Matosa's Environmental Thriller Reaches the Penultimate Instalment – Broken Frontier
BF's Andy Oliver takes a look at 'The Last Day of Rain' #3 and #4 as Claudia Matosa's sci-fi story moves towards its end.
www.brokenfrontier.com
November 16, 2025 at 8:04 PM
I don’t know how I missed this! Thank you so much, @andywpoliver.bsky.social! ❤️
Me at Thought Bubble: “I’ve really got to have a major rest now after all the work on Thought Bubble Month at Broken Frontier.”
Also me at Thought Bubble: “Yes I’ll be in touch next week to set up that review/interview/feature.”
Also me at Thought Bubble: “Yes I’ll be in touch next week to set up that review/interview/feature.”
November 16, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Me at Thought Bubble: “I’ve really got to have a major rest now after all the work on Thought Bubble Month at Broken Frontier.”
Also me at Thought Bubble: “Yes I’ll be in touch next week to set up that review/interview/feature.”
Also me at Thought Bubble: “Yes I’ll be in touch next week to set up that review/interview/feature.”
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Congrats to the @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social team for another OUTSTANDING event!
After our Thought Bubble Month efforts we might be a little quieter on the posting front this week but once our batteries are recharged we‘ll be back to normal and doing what we do best.
After our Thought Bubble Month efforts we might be a little quieter on the posting front this week but once our batteries are recharged we‘ll be back to normal and doing what we do best.
Still a few more @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social Month 2025 pieces to go up at BF but apologies to everyone we didn't get to. None of us managed to cover everything we wanted to but current projection is 71 TB articles will have been published this year. www.brokenfrontier.com
Broken Frontier - Exploring The Comics Universe
Broken Frontier is a comic book and graphic novel news site with a penchant for independent and creator-owned material.
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November 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Congrats to the @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social team for another OUTSTANDING event!
After our Thought Bubble Month efforts we might be a little quieter on the posting front this week but once our batteries are recharged we‘ll be back to normal and doing what we do best.
After our Thought Bubble Month efforts we might be a little quieter on the posting front this week but once our batteries are recharged we‘ll be back to normal and doing what we do best.
So that was an amazing @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social. Finding new artists, seeing #BF6toWatch stars, leading the @averyhill.bsky.social exhibition tour, and just hanging out. Sublime! (Tour photo by @pigeonface.bsky.social.)
Also I guide tours now. Tour-guiding is cool.
Also I guide tours now. Tour-guiding is cool.
November 16, 2025 at 4:39 PM
So that was an amazing @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social. Finding new artists, seeing #BF6toWatch stars, leading the @averyhill.bsky.social exhibition tour, and just hanging out. Sublime! (Tour photo by @pigeonface.bsky.social.)
Also I guide tours now. Tour-guiding is cool.
Also I guide tours now. Tour-guiding is cool.