Simon Birch
@delargebc.bsky.social
Published comic book writer from Brighton.
I also write about music, football and random Wikipedia hole phenomena.
Links to my comics, music and other writing below:
https://linktr.ee/delargebc
I also write about music, football and random Wikipedia hole phenomena.
Links to my comics, music and other writing below:
https://linktr.ee/delargebc
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Simon Birch
@delargebc.bsky.social
· May 28
Simon Birch's Comics
Hello! I'm Simon, a writer from the UK. My work is inspired by local history, secret societies and folklore. This a selection of my self-published comics for you to check out.I've been published by Ve...
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All of my self-published comics can be seen here and read for free!
Finally, some proper journalism from this rag
Remember hedgehog flavour? Moon cheese? The weirdest, wildest, coolest crisp packet designs ever
From the Space Raiders cooked up by a 2000AD artist to Odduns with their Dark Side of the Moon style packet, we pop open a new 140-page celebration of crisps and the garishly beautiful bags they’re so...
www.theguardian.com
January 19, 2026 at 8:29 AM
Finally, some proper journalism from this rag
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It's time! The new #BF6toWatch are here!
Six Small Press Creators to Watch in 2026 – Spotlighting the Work of Daisy Crouch @starspilli.bsky.social, Francis Todd, Jua OK!, Shri Gunasekara, Skai Campbell AKA Skhoshbell @skhoshbell.bsky.social and Yu-Ching Chiu.
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Six Small Press Creators to Watch in 2026 – Spotlighting the Work of Daisy Crouch @starspilli.bsky.social, Francis Todd, Jua OK!, Shri Gunasekara, Skai Campbell AKA Skhoshbell @skhoshbell.bsky.social and Yu-Ching Chiu.
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Six Small Press Creators to Watch in 2026 – Spotlighting the Work of Daisy Crouch, Francis Todd, Jua OK!, Shri Gunasekara, Skai Campbell AKA Skhoshbell and Yu-Ching Chiu – Broken Frontier
It's that time of year again as we reveal the names of our Broken Frontier Six Small Press Creators to Watch in 2026.
www.brokenfrontier.com
January 17, 2026 at 4:37 PM
If you like what we do with initiatives like this supporting emerging creators, our community outreach, our platforming of socially conscious work, and our commitment to marginalised voices, please repost/spread the word about BF's work.
We're currently at about only half the followers we had on X.
We're currently at about only half the followers we had on X.
I want to write a Future Shock for 2000AD! I've not had the chance to pitch yet at Thought Bubble and I'm absolutely convinced that my pitches are good.
what is the biggest writerly goal you are willing to cop to publicly? I would like to be nominated for a Lammy
January 17, 2026 at 12:23 PM
I want to write a Future Shock for 2000AD! I've not had the chance to pitch yet at Thought Bubble and I'm absolutely convinced that my pitches are good.
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If you enjoy #comics chat and would like to help @cartooncounty.bsky.social’s monthly interviews reach a wider audience, please subscribe to m.youtube.com/@PanelBorder.... We need 50 subs before we can livestream!
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January 17, 2026 at 10:06 AM
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I am working on a pitch for a big 4 issue thing and I have noticed I love a secret society plot line. I think this is my favourite time I've done it
Unearthed
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January 16, 2026 at 7:07 PM
I am working on a pitch for a big 4 issue thing and I have noticed I love a secret society plot line. I think this is my favourite time I've done it
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"And we now have María on the line who would like to swap a Nobel Peace Prize for the presidency of Venezuela..."
January 16, 2026 at 10:29 AM
"And we now have María on the line who would like to swap a Nobel Peace Prize for the presidency of Venezuela..."
I'm hoping to make it to number 1 this year so I'm buying 2 tins of posh paprika in every big shop
January 15, 2026 at 6:51 PM
I'm hoping to make it to number 1 this year so I'm buying 2 tins of posh paprika in every big shop
Absolutely fascinating stuff. It confirms what people have long known anyway but interesting to see some actual numbers
Hundreds of Met officers and staff declare Freemasons links
Membership of the Freemasons or similar organisations became declarable in December.
share.google
January 13, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Absolutely fascinating stuff. It confirms what people have long known anyway but interesting to see some actual numbers
How many more times do I have to hear 'Have you seen Pluribus?'
January 13, 2026 at 12:45 PM
How many more times do I have to hear 'Have you seen Pluribus?'
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NEW: Tottenham Hotspur Women 1 Leicester City Women 0 - Neville’s devilish debut
#LCFC
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#LCFC
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Tottenham Hotspur Women 1 Leicester City Women 0: Neville’s devilish debut
The tubs of Twiglets have been eaten, the darts is done, you’ve got some weird booze left over, and you’ve probably been back at work a while now. We are back in capital R reality and back to the s…
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January 12, 2026 at 8:34 AM
NEW: Tottenham Hotspur Women 1 Leicester City Women 0 - Neville’s devilish debut
#LCFC
✍️ @delargebc.bsky.social
#LCFC
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I've got something coming in this anthology, launching soon! I'm starting to build up a little shelf of books I've been in and it's terribly exciting
January 10, 2026 at 10:56 PM
I've got something coming in this anthology, launching soon! I'm starting to build up a little shelf of books I've been in and it's terribly exciting
I release music on Bluesky now m8
January 8, 2026 at 8:33 PM
I release music on Bluesky now m8
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January 8, 2026 at 6:20 PM
I've bought a box of 100 old school beer mats for table settings at my wedding and there are some real beauties
January 8, 2026 at 1:04 PM
I've bought a box of 100 old school beer mats for table settings at my wedding and there are some real beauties
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Another beautiful page from Author Immortal #4 from @morganbeem.bsky.social. In stores 1/28 from @imagecomics.com!
January 7, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Another beautiful page from Author Immortal #4 from @morganbeem.bsky.social. In stores 1/28 from @imagecomics.com!
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There are no less than six nominations for work about the genocide in Gaza in this year’s @brokenfrontier.bsky.social Awards. Vote here. www.brokenfrontier.com/introducing-...
Introducing the Broken Frontier Awards 2025 – Events in Gaza Make Their Presence Felt in Another Eclectic Set of BF Nominations – Broken Frontier
The Broken Frontier Awards 2025 are here and you get to play a part in deciding who the winners are for the last twelve months.
www.brokenfrontier.com
January 7, 2026 at 10:43 AM
There are no less than six nominations for work about the genocide in Gaza in this year’s @brokenfrontier.bsky.social Awards. Vote here. www.brokenfrontier.com/introducing-...
I buy my Nanna a Cliff Richard calendar every year and she no longer recognises him as an old fella. I got her one of him in 1959 heartthrob mode and she does recognise him, but she is missing out on this:
January 6, 2026 at 6:43 PM
I buy my Nanna a Cliff Richard calendar every year and she no longer recognises him as an old fella. I got her one of him in 1959 heartthrob mode and she does recognise him, but she is missing out on this:
Real talk, just doing my own research, how much would I have to pay you to drink my dehumidifier water?
January 6, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Real talk, just doing my own research, how much would I have to pay you to drink my dehumidifier water?
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Hello! A reminder that this is out NEXT MONTH! Get your orders in because you won't want to miss it. I promise!!
PERIL OF THE BRUTAL DARK: AN EZRA CAIN MYSTERY is out in February. A VERTIGO book by @thatjacobphillips.bsky.social, Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, and yours truly.
January 5, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Hello! A reminder that this is out NEXT MONTH! Get your orders in because you won't want to miss it. I promise!!
Beer that can give you brain freeze
January 4, 2026 at 12:44 AM
Beer that can give you brain freeze
I actually made myself laugh with this
January 2, 2026 at 4:24 PM
I actually made myself laugh with this
Working on January 2nd
January 2, 2026 at 11:58 AM
Working on January 2nd
Post Christmas update, I am now a stainless steel pan guy along with cast iron and my liver hurts
December 30, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Post Christmas update, I am now a stainless steel pan guy along with cast iron and my liver hurts