Ben Smith
@mrbensmith.bsky.social
Books, Comics, Films, TV. Still stuff for when you're sitting down.
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The 2000 AD Writer Talent Search returns at Thought Bubble 2025, with the prize of paid work in The Galaxy's Greatest Comic!
Judges @robwilliams71.bsky.social, @leahmoore.bsky.social and @paulcornell.bsky.social will decide on Sunday 16th, 12:45-1:45pm!
More details: https://bit.ly/3SpPkg3
Judges @robwilliams71.bsky.social, @leahmoore.bsky.social and @paulcornell.bsky.social will decide on Sunday 16th, 12:45-1:45pm!
More details: https://bit.ly/3SpPkg3
November 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The 2000 AD Writer Talent Search returns at Thought Bubble 2025, with the prize of paid work in The Galaxy's Greatest Comic!
Judges @robwilliams71.bsky.social, @leahmoore.bsky.social and @paulcornell.bsky.social will decide on Sunday 16th, 12:45-1:45pm!
More details: https://bit.ly/3SpPkg3
Judges @robwilliams71.bsky.social, @leahmoore.bsky.social and @paulcornell.bsky.social will decide on Sunday 16th, 12:45-1:45pm!
More details: https://bit.ly/3SpPkg3
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The name's Bond.... Jane Bond!
Get your fix of espionage and swingin' spy action from the sixties for HALF PRICE in our sale! https://bit.ly/47zTUPX
Get your fix of espionage and swingin' spy action from the sixties for HALF PRICE in our sale! https://bit.ly/47zTUPX
November 11, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The name's Bond.... Jane Bond!
Get your fix of espionage and swingin' spy action from the sixties for HALF PRICE in our sale! https://bit.ly/47zTUPX
Get your fix of espionage and swingin' spy action from the sixties for HALF PRICE in our sale! https://bit.ly/47zTUPX
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“Red Dragon is doing so much that’s unexpected, so much that’s turning this into something very special. “
@thecomicon.bsky.social reviews this week’s @2000ad.bsky.social
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@thecomicon.bsky.social reviews this week’s @2000ad.bsky.social
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November 11, 2025 at 2:14 PM
“Red Dragon is doing so much that’s unexpected, so much that’s turning this into something very special. “
@thecomicon.bsky.social reviews this week’s @2000ad.bsky.social
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@thecomicon.bsky.social reviews this week’s @2000ad.bsky.social
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Christmas is cancelled and the Citizens are... moderately put out.
JUDGE CHRISTMAS is in tomorrow's 2000AD Annual 2026 by me and Joe Currie.
JUDGE CHRISTMAS is in tomorrow's 2000AD Annual 2026 by me and Joe Currie.
Have the Judges finally gone too far? The 2000 AD Annual 2026 is out TOMORROW!
Grab your copy now - before it's CANCELLED!! https://bit.ly/4prqPNw
Grab your copy now - before it's CANCELLED!! https://bit.ly/4prqPNw
November 11, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Christmas is cancelled and the Citizens are... moderately put out.
JUDGE CHRISTMAS is in tomorrow's 2000AD Annual 2026 by me and Joe Currie.
JUDGE CHRISTMAS is in tomorrow's 2000AD Annual 2026 by me and Joe Currie.
Six months late to say this when it would have had some effect Kier. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Racism returning to UK politics – and people are very scared, says Starmer
PM attacks ‘toxic division of Reform’ and gives strongest signal yet that two-child benefit cap will be lifted
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November 11, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Six months late to say this when it would have had some effect Kier. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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November 11, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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The Anderida special edition of the Terrible Worlds : Revolutions book, cover and interior art by Ian McQue, truly a thing of beauty.
I think this is now the most beautiful book I own. Yes, it’s Adrian’s text (as good as ever) and Anderida did amazing work here, from typography to binding, etc. but my lord, Ian McQue’s art goes f-ing hard.
@aptshadow.bsky.social @ianmcque.bsky.social #BookMail #BookSky
@aptshadow.bsky.social @ianmcque.bsky.social #BookMail #BookSky
November 11, 2025 at 10:11 AM
The Anderida special edition of the Terrible Worlds : Revolutions book, cover and interior art by Ian McQue, truly a thing of beauty.
I think this is now the most beautiful book I own. Yes, it’s Adrian’s text (as good as ever) and Anderida did amazing work here, from typography to binding, etc. but my lord, Ian McQue’s art goes f-ing hard.
@aptshadow.bsky.social @ianmcque.bsky.social #BookMail #BookSky
@aptshadow.bsky.social @ianmcque.bsky.social #BookMail #BookSky
November 11, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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2000 AD Prog 2458 is out on 12th November - featuring BRASS SUN: PAVANE, Part Nine by:
📝 Script: Ian Edginton
✏️ Art: @injculbard.bsky.social
💬 Letters: @simonbowland.bsky.social
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📝 Script: Ian Edginton
✏️ Art: @injculbard.bsky.social
💬 Letters: @simonbowland.bsky.social
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November 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
2000 AD Prog 2458 is out on 12th November - featuring BRASS SUN: PAVANE, Part Nine by:
📝 Script: Ian Edginton
✏️ Art: @injculbard.bsky.social
💬 Letters: @simonbowland.bsky.social
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📝 Script: Ian Edginton
✏️ Art: @injculbard.bsky.social
💬 Letters: @simonbowland.bsky.social
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Congratulations to David Szalay, but there is only one Flesh.
November 11, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Congratulations to David Szalay, but there is only one Flesh.
Boo, this film has failed to come to a cinema anywhere near me. Sounds exactly like my kind of film too.
November 10, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Boo, this film has failed to come to a cinema anywhere near me. Sounds exactly like my kind of film too.
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The flames of Judge Fire burn eternal! The Judge Death Mega-Special is on shelves now! https://bit.ly/3V5LLvL
November 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The flames of Judge Fire burn eternal! The Judge Death Mega-Special is on shelves now! https://bit.ly/3V5LLvL
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ALL HELL ON THE CURSED EARTH FRONT!
Prepare for all-out chaos in Judge Dredd Megazine 486, out 19th November with a wraparound cover by Keith Burns!
Subscribe here: https://bit.ly/2Ws04uc
Prepare for all-out chaos in Judge Dredd Megazine 486, out 19th November with a wraparound cover by Keith Burns!
Subscribe here: https://bit.ly/2Ws04uc
November 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
ALL HELL ON THE CURSED EARTH FRONT!
Prepare for all-out chaos in Judge Dredd Megazine 486, out 19th November with a wraparound cover by Keith Burns!
Subscribe here: https://bit.ly/2Ws04uc
Prepare for all-out chaos in Judge Dredd Megazine 486, out 19th November with a wraparound cover by Keith Burns!
Subscribe here: https://bit.ly/2Ws04uc
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This week’s Red Dragon. I mean, it’s difficult to argue with Siadwell I suppose.
November 10, 2025 at 1:13 PM
This week’s Red Dragon. I mean, it’s difficult to argue with Siadwell I suppose.
Rob knows exactly how substantial it is to claim something "might be the best thing Henry Flint’s ever done". This makes it a full FOUR KLAXXON ALERT! @henryflint.bsky.social is already one of the greatest comic book artists working now, but he keeps besting himself!
No spoilers but there’s a page in this week’s JUDGE DREDD: AND TO THE SEA RETURN which might be the best thing Henry Flint’s ever done, and puts the whole story in an entirely new light.
November 10, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Rob knows exactly how substantial it is to claim something "might be the best thing Henry Flint’s ever done". This makes it a full FOUR KLAXXON ALERT! @henryflint.bsky.social is already one of the greatest comic book artists working now, but he keeps besting himself!
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Who is Judge Anderson? We know what you're thinking - you want a primer on the life and times of Psi-Judge Cassandra Anderson!
Get the full briefing here: https://bit.ly/3XuXoxw
Get the full briefing here: https://bit.ly/3XuXoxw
Judge Anderson | 2000 AD
Introducing Judge Anderson One of the longest-tenured characters in the history of 2000 AD, Judge Cassandra Anderson has the power of telepathy and precognition – making her a perfect fit for Psi-Division. Created by John Wagner and Brian Bolland, Ander...
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November 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Who is Judge Anderson? We know what you're thinking - you want a primer on the life and times of Psi-Judge Cassandra Anderson!
Get the full briefing here: https://bit.ly/3XuXoxw
Get the full briefing here: https://bit.ly/3XuXoxw
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Did you LOVE @illumicrate.bsky.social 's edition of AN UNBREAKABLE WORLD by @voidcricket.bsky.social but weren't lucky enough to grab the subs box?
Well, have we got the opportunity for you?! Until 13th November, grab one of the last remaining copies for only £15: https://bit.ly/4qWvEze
Well, have we got the opportunity for you?! Until 13th November, grab one of the last remaining copies for only £15: https://bit.ly/4qWvEze
An Unbreakable World by Ren Hutchings (Starbright Exclusive)
A petty thief with no memory of her past is kidnapped by her next target. Forced to take part in a treasure heist, she has to rely on her captors to survive.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Did you LOVE @illumicrate.bsky.social 's edition of AN UNBREAKABLE WORLD by @voidcricket.bsky.social but weren't lucky enough to grab the subs box?
Well, have we got the opportunity for you?! Until 13th November, grab one of the last remaining copies for only £15: https://bit.ly/4qWvEze
Well, have we got the opportunity for you?! Until 13th November, grab one of the last remaining copies for only £15: https://bit.ly/4qWvEze
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As I’ve wrapped up Red Dragon recently, I’ve listed some of the earlier pages for sale for anyone interested. Thanks for looking 😁
As I’ve wrapped up Red Dragon recently, I’ve listed some of the earlier pages for sale for anyone interested. Thanks for looking 😁
November 10, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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As I’ve wrapped up Red Dragon recently, I’ve listed some of the earlier pages for sale for anyone interested. Thanks for looking 😁
As I’ve wrapped up Red Dragon recently, I’ve listed some of the earlier pages for sale for anyone interested. Thanks for looking 😁
I'm joining a number of comics publishers for at Leeds Central Library this Friday for a panel on 'Comics and the UK Industrial Strategy'. comicsforum.org/comics-forum...
Comics Forum 2025
13-14 November | Leeds Art Gallery and Central Library (UK) When David Kunzle asserted in his 1973 magnum opus The Early Comic Strip, that it was by definition ‘a mass medium,’ he pointed to comics…
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November 10, 2025 at 10:59 AM
I'm joining a number of comics publishers for at Leeds Central Library this Friday for a panel on 'Comics and the UK Industrial Strategy'. comicsforum.org/comics-forum...
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2000 AD Prog 2458 is out on 12th November - featuring ROGUE TROOPER: GHOST PATROL, Part Nine by:
📝 Script: @alexdecampi.bsky.social
✏️ Art: @thebristolboard.bsky.social
🎨 Colours: Matt Soffe
💬 Letters: Jim Campbell
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📝 Script: @alexdecampi.bsky.social
✏️ Art: @thebristolboard.bsky.social
🎨 Colours: Matt Soffe
💬 Letters: Jim Campbell
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November 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM
2000 AD Prog 2458 is out on 12th November - featuring ROGUE TROOPER: GHOST PATROL, Part Nine by:
📝 Script: @alexdecampi.bsky.social
✏️ Art: @thebristolboard.bsky.social
🎨 Colours: Matt Soffe
💬 Letters: Jim Campbell
Subscribe now and get zarjaz free gifts ➡️ bit.ly/2Ws04uc
📝 Script: @alexdecampi.bsky.social
✏️ Art: @thebristolboard.bsky.social
🎨 Colours: Matt Soffe
💬 Letters: Jim Campbell
Subscribe now and get zarjaz free gifts ➡️ bit.ly/2Ws04uc
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November 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM
I find myself reminded of one of the all time great scenes in films. Michael Caine faces off against Richard Widmark in The Swarm. You never see someone start the scene as angry as Caine, so where he takes it is off the scale. I pity Widmark facing this. www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzUv...
Great Acting Performances: 1. Michael Caine - The Swarm 1978 - Airdrop Idea Scene
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November 10, 2025 at 9:10 AM
I find myself reminded of one of the all time great scenes in films. Michael Caine faces off against Richard Widmark in The Swarm. You never see someone start the scene as angry as Caine, so where he takes it is off the scale. I pity Widmark facing this. www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzUv...
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Fumettomania Factory APS will be charting the story of Peter O’Donnell’s international avenger, Modesty Blaise – and contributions in the form of articles, interviews, analyses, and new stories or…
https://downthetubes.net/fumettomania-factory-announce-new-in-depth-comics-study-modesty-blaise/
https://downthetubes.net/fumettomania-factory-announce-new-in-depth-comics-study-modesty-blaise/
November 10, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Fumettomania Factory APS will be charting the story of Peter O’Donnell’s international avenger, Modesty Blaise – and contributions in the form of articles, interviews, analyses, and new stories or…
https://downthetubes.net/fumettomania-factory-announce-new-in-depth-comics-study-modesty-blaise/
https://downthetubes.net/fumettomania-factory-announce-new-in-depth-comics-study-modesty-blaise/
Hello stylish Croatian editions
November 10, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Hello stylish Croatian editions
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Moore rather gave the game away on Today just now when he mentioned climate change as one of the things on which the BBC should be impartial. Treating the truth and lies as though they are equal isn't impartiality, it's an abdication of the most basic journalistic responsibility
November 10, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Moore rather gave the game away on Today just now when he mentioned climate change as one of the things on which the BBC should be impartial. Treating the truth and lies as though they are equal isn't impartiality, it's an abdication of the most basic journalistic responsibility