Rich Johnston
@richjohnston.bsky.social
Founder of Bleeding Cool, now one of its many writers. The longest serving digital reporter in the world, since 1992. Political cartoonist, advertising copywriter, father of two daughters.
Almost all of the trouble in the world is down to the people with the most money wanting other people to think that they are funnier than they are.
January 30, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Almost all of the trouble in the world is down to the people with the most money wanting other people to think that they are funnier than they are.
My hot take tonight: People trying to do Absolute Batman with their own IP are missing the big thing that made Absolute Batman so epic. Lots of panels per page.
January 29, 2026 at 11:44 PM
My hot take tonight: People trying to do Absolute Batman with their own IP are missing the big thing that made Absolute Batman so epic. Lots of panels per page.
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@richjohnston.bsky.social Unbelievable Truth on Radio 4 last night has discussion about St Joseph of Cupertino. Sounded to me like someone had read your comic. (second item)
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The Unbelievable Truth - Series 32 - 5. Sugar, Saints, Spiders and Heavy Metal - BBC Sounds
Comedians try to smuggle truths past opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game.
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January 20, 2026 at 5:02 PM
@richjohnston.bsky.social Unbelievable Truth on Radio 4 last night has discussion about St Joseph of Cupertino. Sounded to me like someone had read your comic. (second item)
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I am weak at London Toy Fair 2026 #toyfair #playthatgoeswrong
January 20, 2026 at 1:08 PM
I am weak at London Toy Fair 2026 #toyfair #playthatgoeswrong
Because the Eisner Awards gave the Eisner to Heidi MacDonald at San Diego Comic-Con rather than to me last year, I am going to invade Portland.
January 19, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Because the Eisner Awards gave the Eisner to Heidi MacDonald at San Diego Comic-Con rather than to me last year, I am going to invade Portland.
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Comic Creators Bitchin', Snitchin' And Pitchin' On Absolute Batman #absolutebatman
Comic Creators Bitchin', Snitchin' And Pitchin' On Absolute Batman #absolutebatman
When talking smack about the absolute-ly most popular and well-reviewed comic being published right now, it might get back to the creators.
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January 19, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Comic Creators Bitchin', Snitchin' And Pitchin' On Absolute Batman #absolutebatman
Just written a Bleeding Cool headline for twenty minutes time... "Comic Creators Bitchin', Snitchin' And Pitchin' On Absolute Batman"
January 19, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Just written a Bleeding Cool headline for twenty minutes time... "Comic Creators Bitchin', Snitchin' And Pitchin' On Absolute Batman"
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You've chosen to publicly criticise one of the hardest-working, most supportive entities in the UK community because you're not getting the response you wanted. We are not a commercial operation. We are a small group of volunteers and BF runs every year at a massive loss. You are not owed anything.
January 18, 2026 at 3:55 PM
You've chosen to publicly criticise one of the hardest-working, most supportive entities in the UK community because you're not getting the response you wanted. We are not a commercial operation. We are a small group of volunteers and BF runs every year at a massive loss. You are not owed anything.
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It is totally entitled. What you're expecting from people giving up their time for free on top of day jobs is unreasonable. We cannot respond individually to 100+ requests for coverage/reviews every single week. Where do you honestly expect me to find the time for that?
January 18, 2026 at 3:55 PM
It is totally entitled. What you're expecting from people giving up their time for free on top of day jobs is unreasonable. We cannot respond individually to 100+ requests for coverage/reviews every single week. Where do you honestly expect me to find the time for that?
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You do realise Neil that we get over 100 requests a week for coverage, that we're all doing this around full-time day jobs, in our own time, and we may just have personal matters at any given time that take priority? There's only so much we can do and this is very entitled behaviour.
January 18, 2026 at 2:41 PM
You do realise Neil that we get over 100 requests a week for coverage, that we're all doing this around full-time day jobs, in our own time, and we may just have personal matters at any given time that take priority? There's only so much we can do and this is very entitled behaviour.
Is it just me or is Trump building up to making Scotland part of the USA instead of the UK?
January 17, 2026 at 11:13 PM
Is it just me or is Trump building up to making Scotland part of the USA instead of the UK?
Okay, so I’ve talked about going to a lot more stage shows with the Central Tickets app. If you wanted to go and see Hitch Hikers Guide To The Galaxy immersive at Hammersmith, it’s £15 rather than £52 on the app and they have just dropped a bunch of availability.
Central Tickets
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January 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Okay, so I’ve talked about going to a lot more stage shows with the Central Tickets app. If you wanted to go and see Hitch Hikers Guide To The Galaxy immersive at Hammersmith, it’s £15 rather than £52 on the app and they have just dropped a bunch of availability.
I went to check when Pluribus episode 10 would be on. Bloody bastardssssss….
January 4, 2026 at 12:52 AM
I went to check when Pluribus episode 10 would be on. Bloody bastardssssss….
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The story of R.E. Burke being detained in the USA topped the Top 100 Most-Read Stories On Bleeding Cool In 2025 list #reburke
The story of R.E. Burke being detained in the USA topped the Top 100 Most-Read Stories On Bleeding Cool In 2025 list #reburke
The story of R.E. Burke being detained in the USA topped the Top 100 Most-Read Stories On Bleeding Cool In 2025 list
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December 30, 2025 at 4:03 PM
The story of R.E. Burke being detained in the USA topped the Top 100 Most-Read Stories On Bleeding Cool In 2025 list #reburke
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Absolute Wonder Woman, Absolute Superman and Absolute Batman lead the Top Ten Hottest Comics This Week for Bleeding Cool, but movie leaks push the first appearance of The Hand in Daredevil into the chart #hotcomics
Absolute Wonder Woman, Absolute Superman and Absolute Batman lead the Top Ten Hottest Comics This Week for Bleeding Cool, but movie leaks push the first appearance of The Hand in Daredevil into the chart #hotcomics
Absolute Wonder Woman, Absolute Superman and Absolute Batman lead the Top Ten Hottest Comics This Week for Bleeding Cool
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December 31, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Absolute Wonder Woman, Absolute Superman and Absolute Batman lead the Top Ten Hottest Comics This Week for Bleeding Cool, but movie leaks push the first appearance of The Hand in Daredevil into the chart #hotcomics
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Comic book creators react to the news about the US assault on Venezuela, including reactions from Venezuelan cartoonists #venezuela
Comic book creators react to the news about the US assault on Venezuela, including reactions from Venezuelan cartoonists #venezuela
Comic book creators react to the news about the US assault on Venezuela, including reactions from Venezuelan cartoonists
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January 3, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Comic book creators react to the news about the US assault on Venezuela, including reactions from Venezuelan cartoonists #venezuela
What are early examples of the trope where the bad guys' plan involves the expected response to their actions by authorities for the plan to work? Like Die Hard, making sure the FBI shut down the power to get into the safe, or Doctor Who's alien experts gathered in Number 10?
December 31, 2025 at 12:31 PM
What are early examples of the trope where the bad guys' plan involves the expected response to their actions by authorities for the plan to work? Like Die Hard, making sure the FBI shut down the power to get into the safe, or Doctor Who's alien experts gathered in Number 10?
My favourite is Brazil.
Mr. @superfanpr.bsky.social weighs in with a verifiable, cinematic advent calendar of criminology and your new guide to holiday crime films.
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Die Hard, My Lovely: Your New Guide to Holiday Crime Films
by David Hyde
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December 30, 2025 at 1:06 AM
My favourite is Brazil.
Matt Lucas recognised me in a Marks And Spencers.
Right folks. Feeling rather down at the moment so bringing back an oldie
Please Quote this with your most minor celebrity interaction
Please Quote this with your most minor celebrity interaction
December 29, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Matt Lucas recognised me in a Marks And Spencers.
Bought cheese in line with Helena Bonham Carter at a cheese shop. Five days ago.
Entered a service station urinal at the same time Morrisey was leaving it.
Quietly shared an elevator with Lyle Lovett.
December 29, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Bought cheese in line with Helena Bonham Carter at a cheese shop. Five days ago.
Merry Christmas all!
December 25, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Merry Christmas all!
Genuine story... I accidentally went shopping for Christmas cheese at Neal's Yard Dairy in London's Seven Dials with Helena Bonham Carter yesterday
When You Go Shopping For Christmas Cheese With Helena Bonham Carter And Absolute Martian Manhunter #christmas
When You Go Shopping For Christmas Cheese With Helena Bonham Carter And Absolute Martian Manhunter #christmas
When You Go Shopping For Christmas Cheese With Helena Bonham Carter And Absolute Martian Manhunter
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December 25, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Genuine story... I accidentally went shopping for Christmas cheese at Neal's Yard Dairy in London's Seven Dials with Helena Bonham Carter yesterday