Simon Birks - comic/novel/screen writer & publisher
@simonbirks.com
Writer of Antarctica & The Thing on the Doorstep from @imagecomics.com & @topcowofficial.bsky.social. Co-founder of @bluefoxcomics.com with @mariellewrites.bsky.social
Also writes novels/games/gamebooks/screenplays.
Links at linktr.ee/simonbirks
Also writes novels/games/gamebooks/screenplays.
Links at linktr.ee/simonbirks
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We've just launched the Kickstarter for my gamebook saga 'The Curse of Cthulhu Books 1 & 2'! Travel to a remote Scottish island, infiltrate a deadly cult and find the idol - or die trying!
Art by @willirobertsart.bsky.social & @lyndondraws.bsky.social
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sim...
Art by @willirobertsart.bsky.social & @lyndondraws.bsky.social
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sim...
We've just launched the Kickstarter for my gamebook saga 'The Curse of Cthulhu Books 1 & 2'! Travel to a remote Scottish island, infiltrate a deadly cult and find the idol - or die trying!
Art by @willirobertsart.bsky.social & @lyndondraws.bsky.social
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sim...
Art by @willirobertsart.bsky.social & @lyndondraws.bsky.social
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sim...
November 4, 2025 at 11:54 AM
We've just launched the Kickstarter for my gamebook saga 'The Curse of Cthulhu Books 1 & 2'! Travel to a remote Scottish island, infiltrate a deadly cult and find the idol - or die trying!
Art by @willirobertsart.bsky.social & @lyndondraws.bsky.social
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sim...
Art by @willirobertsart.bsky.social & @lyndondraws.bsky.social
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sim...
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November 2, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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Good morning from Day 2 of the Edinburgh @tagsfest weekend from me @bluefoxcomics.com @bluefoxtabletop.bsky.social
Huge thanks to the organisers for taking such good care of us all and making drinks easily accessible - makes a huge difference to be able to grab a brew when needed
Huge thanks to the organisers for taking such good care of us all and making drinks easily accessible - makes a huge difference to be able to grab a brew when needed
October 26, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Good morning from Day 2 of the Edinburgh @tagsfest weekend from me @bluefoxcomics.com @bluefoxtabletop.bsky.social
Huge thanks to the organisers for taking such good care of us all and making drinks easily accessible - makes a huge difference to be able to grab a brew when needed
Huge thanks to the organisers for taking such good care of us all and making drinks easily accessible - makes a huge difference to be able to grab a brew when needed
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At @tagsfest.co.uk this weekend at Edinburgh Fruit Market! If you're in town, stop by for @bluefoxcomics.com
October 25, 2025 at 10:39 AM
At @tagsfest.co.uk this weekend at Edinburgh Fruit Market! If you're in town, stop by for @bluefoxcomics.com
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In London today? Near Excel? Or already on the way to this weekend's @mcmcomiccon.bsky.social #London?
Stop by Artists Alley at table H07 and find this guy with @bluefoxcomics.com!
Stop by Artists Alley at table H07 and find this guy with @bluefoxcomics.com!
October 24, 2025 at 8:49 AM
In London today? Near Excel? Or already on the way to this weekend's @mcmcomiccon.bsky.social #London?
Stop by Artists Alley at table H07 and find this guy with @bluefoxcomics.com!
Stop by Artists Alley at table H07 and find this guy with @bluefoxcomics.com!
Proud to be the 39th backer 😎 on @backerkit.com Crowdfunding for @critkituk.bsky.social new Death Valley - A Horror Western TTRPG! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/c...
Death Valley - A Horror Western TTRPG
A multiplayer TTRPG where you take on the role of an undead resident of Bardo’s Bluff. Whether you desire to exist in peace or seek out revenge for your wrongful killing, there is always something or ...
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October 14, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Proud to be the 39th backer 😎 on @backerkit.com Crowdfunding for @critkituk.bsky.social new Death Valley - A Horror Western TTRPG! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/c...
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Had a spontaneous visit to Manchester and a sneaky visit to the awesome @travellingmanuk.bsky.social.
Also spotted Candles & Antarctica.
@simonbirks.com @willirobertsart.bsky.social @topcowofficial.bsky.social @imagecomics.com
Also spotted Candles & Antarctica.
@simonbirks.com @willirobertsart.bsky.social @topcowofficial.bsky.social @imagecomics.com
October 12, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Had a spontaneous visit to Manchester and a sneaky visit to the awesome @travellingmanuk.bsky.social.
Also spotted Candles & Antarctica.
@simonbirks.com @willirobertsart.bsky.social @topcowofficial.bsky.social @imagecomics.com
Also spotted Candles & Antarctica.
@simonbirks.com @willirobertsart.bsky.social @topcowofficial.bsky.social @imagecomics.com
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Super excited to see @simonbirks.com & Pietro's One More Year nominated for THREE(!) @selkieawards.org.
An absolutely wonderful book to letter, Simon's story is so poignant and touching, whilst also heartbreaking. Pietro's art is STELLAR! Such emotion and character. Made lettering it very easy.
An absolutely wonderful book to letter, Simon's story is so poignant and touching, whilst also heartbreaking. Pietro's art is STELLAR! Such emotion and character. Made lettering it very easy.
🦭 It's time to announce the shortlist for our 2025 Selkie Awards!🦭
Check out the link below for the details, and for information on how to sign up to our online award ceremony:
🦭 selkieawards.org/2025 🦭
Check out the link below for the details, and for information on how to sign up to our online award ceremony:
🦭 selkieawards.org/2025 🦭
October 11, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Super excited to see @simonbirks.com & Pietro's One More Year nominated for THREE(!) @selkieawards.org.
An absolutely wonderful book to letter, Simon's story is so poignant and touching, whilst also heartbreaking. Pietro's art is STELLAR! Such emotion and character. Made lettering it very easy.
An absolutely wonderful book to letter, Simon's story is so poignant and touching, whilst also heartbreaking. Pietro's art is STELLAR! Such emotion and character. Made lettering it very easy.
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Got an amazing day to visit Brantwood today! Those views 😍
September 25, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Got an amazing day to visit Brantwood today! Those views 😍
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Last 48 hours to pick up our dark fantasy/horror graphic novel 'Clodagh - Vengeance of the Witch' - now a @kickstarter.com 'Project We Love' - @simonbirks.com @willirobertsart.bsky.social @robjoneswrites.bsky.social
Check out Clodagh - Vengeance of the Witch - Graphic Novel
Story by @simonbirks.com
Art by @willirobertsart.bsky.social
Letters by @robjoneswrites.bsky.social
Just launched on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/sim...
Story by @simonbirks.com
Art by @willirobertsart.bsky.social
Letters by @robjoneswrites.bsky.social
Just launched on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/sim...
Clodagh - Vengeance of the Witch - Graphic Novel
As a witch destroys anyone who stands in her way, ex-warrior Clodagh must battle impossible odds to rescue her stolen family.
www.kickstarter.com
September 23, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Last 48 hours to pick up our dark fantasy/horror graphic novel 'Clodagh - Vengeance of the Witch' - now a @kickstarter.com 'Project We Love' - @simonbirks.com @willirobertsart.bsky.social @robjoneswrites.bsky.social
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CO-N-DO: written by @simonbirks.com (Antartica, The Thing on the Doorstep), art by Nina Poulston (Bats in the Attic, A Town by the Sea). 1 of 7 stories over 80 pages the new sci-fi anthology, Systemic, now LIVE on @kickstarter.com. Click here to back the campaign: www.kickstarter.com/projects/art...
September 22, 2025 at 3:50 PM
CO-N-DO: written by @simonbirks.com (Antartica, The Thing on the Doorstep), art by Nina Poulston (Bats in the Attic, A Town by the Sea). 1 of 7 stories over 80 pages the new sci-fi anthology, Systemic, now LIVE on @kickstarter.com. Click here to back the campaign: www.kickstarter.com/projects/art...
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CO-N-DO by @simonbirks.com and Nina Pouston. After fifty years, with the planet ready to ignore them and move on, the laborers who spent their lives clearing Earth's orbit of space junk decide they won't be forgotten so easily.
September 21, 2025 at 11:18 PM
CO-N-DO by @simonbirks.com and Nina Pouston. After fifty years, with the planet ready to ignore them and move on, the laborers who spent their lives clearing Earth's orbit of space junk decide they won't be forgotten so easily.
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WE ARE DOING A THING AT THOUGHT BUBBLE...
Calling all comic artists!! At this year's comic convention we are hosting drop-in portfolio reviews run by our amazing guests! Take advantage of this opportunity to speak one-on-one with an experienced comic book professional who'll review your work, give tips and personalised advice.
September 19, 2025 at 11:28 AM
WE ARE DOING A THING AT THOUGHT BUBBLE...
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Our early-bird rewards end tomorrow - don't miss out on these discounted offers! www.kickstarter.com/projects/sim...
Clodagh - Vengeance of the Witch - Graphic Novel
As a witch destroys anyone who stands in her way, ex-warrior Clodagh must battle impossible odds to rescue her stolen family.
www.kickstarter.com
September 18, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Our early-bird rewards end tomorrow - don't miss out on these discounted offers! www.kickstarter.com/projects/sim...
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Wow.
Went to the theatre tonight with the gorgeous @simonbirks.com, a treat after a lot of hard working.
Got to go to The Lady From the Sea at The Bridge Theatre. An amazing experience, absolutely incredible. Bit speechless.
Went to the theatre tonight with the gorgeous @simonbirks.com, a treat after a lot of hard working.
Got to go to The Lady From the Sea at The Bridge Theatre. An amazing experience, absolutely incredible. Bit speechless.
September 16, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Wow.
Went to the theatre tonight with the gorgeous @simonbirks.com, a treat after a lot of hard working.
Got to go to The Lady From the Sea at The Bridge Theatre. An amazing experience, absolutely incredible. Bit speechless.
Went to the theatre tonight with the gorgeous @simonbirks.com, a treat after a lot of hard working.
Got to go to The Lady From the Sea at The Bridge Theatre. An amazing experience, absolutely incredible. Bit speechless.
Myself, Nina Poulston and @robjoneswrites.bsky.social and a story in this excellent anthology! Check it out!
The SYSTEMIC #kickstarter has reached it's goal! What a way to start the week!!! Thank you to everyone who backed or shared!
Every penny of profit we make goes straight back to our creators (tagged below). Let's keep it going! #comics @artebuen.bsky.social www.kickstarter.com/projects/art...
Every penny of profit we make goes straight back to our creators (tagged below). Let's keep it going! #comics @artebuen.bsky.social www.kickstarter.com/projects/art...
September 16, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Myself, Nina Poulston and @robjoneswrites.bsky.social and a story in this excellent anthology! Check it out!
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The epic releases continue!
@bluefoxcomics.com we've just launched the Clodagh 'Vengence of the Witch' #kickstarter for the complete graphic novel! By @simonbirks.com @willirobertsart.bsky.social
@robjoneswrites.bsky.social
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sim...
@bluefoxcomics.com we've just launched the Clodagh 'Vengence of the Witch' #kickstarter for the complete graphic novel! By @simonbirks.com @willirobertsart.bsky.social
@robjoneswrites.bsky.social
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sim...
Clodagh - Vengeance of the Witch - Graphic Novel
As a witch destroys anyone who stands in her way, ex-warrior Clodagh must battle impossible odds to rescue her stolen family.
www.kickstarter.com
September 15, 2025 at 1:51 PM
The epic releases continue!
@bluefoxcomics.com we've just launched the Clodagh 'Vengence of the Witch' #kickstarter for the complete graphic novel! By @simonbirks.com @willirobertsart.bsky.social
@robjoneswrites.bsky.social
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sim...
@bluefoxcomics.com we've just launched the Clodagh 'Vengence of the Witch' #kickstarter for the complete graphic novel! By @simonbirks.com @willirobertsart.bsky.social
@robjoneswrites.bsky.social
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sim...
Incredibly proud of @mariellebirks.com - this is such a massive achievement, and her essays are genuinely full of genius and intelligence. Looking forward to going outside, too. 🌳
Dissertation submitted! 🎉🎉
Two years ago I started my MA in Victorian Studies @bbkhistorical.bsky.social and now its done. Lots of emotions but its been a fantastic, wonderful and amazing ride. Could not have done it without my incredible husband. Thank you @simonbirks.com Might go outside now.
Two years ago I started my MA in Victorian Studies @bbkhistorical.bsky.social and now its done. Lots of emotions but its been a fantastic, wonderful and amazing ride. Could not have done it without my incredible husband. Thank you @simonbirks.com Might go outside now.
September 15, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Incredibly proud of @mariellebirks.com - this is such a massive achievement, and her essays are genuinely full of genius and intelligence. Looking forward to going outside, too. 🌳
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No Wednesday would be complete without it - come and find out why I look so happy, and stay for the comic goodness!
@simonbirks.com @mariellewrites.bsky.social @artebuen.bsky.social @bencranewrites.com
Blue Fox VIP Mid-Week Update 10/09/25
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@simonbirks.com @mariellewrites.bsky.social @artebuen.bsky.social @bencranewrites.com
Blue Fox VIP Mid-Week Update 10/09/25
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Blue Fox VIP Mid-Week Update 10/09/25
Tabletop Scotland Recap, fulfilment update, Comic Scene Awards ... and more!
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September 10, 2025 at 1:12 PM
No Wednesday would be complete without it - come and find out why I look so happy, and stay for the comic goodness!
@simonbirks.com @mariellewrites.bsky.social @artebuen.bsky.social @bencranewrites.com
Blue Fox VIP Mid-Week Update 10/09/25
www.bluefoxcomics.com/p/blue-fox-v...
@simonbirks.com @mariellewrites.bsky.social @artebuen.bsky.social @bencranewrites.com
Blue Fox VIP Mid-Week Update 10/09/25
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We're serialising our amazing new comic 'Hexes: Daybreak' to our Blue Fox VIP Newsletter paid subscribers - get on board!
Story - @simonbirks.com
Art - @normkonyu.bsky.social
Publisher - @bluefoxcomics.com
Follow here:
www.bluefoxcomics.com/p/hexes-dayb...
Story - @simonbirks.com
Art - @normkonyu.bsky.social
Publisher - @bluefoxcomics.com
Follow here:
www.bluefoxcomics.com/p/hexes-dayb...
Hexes: Daybreak - Starts Here
A new comic by Simon Birks and Norm Konyu - serialised for paid subscribers
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September 8, 2025 at 5:24 PM
We're serialising our amazing new comic 'Hexes: Daybreak' to our Blue Fox VIP Newsletter paid subscribers - get on board!
Story - @simonbirks.com
Art - @normkonyu.bsky.social
Publisher - @bluefoxcomics.com
Follow here:
www.bluefoxcomics.com/p/hexes-dayb...
Story - @simonbirks.com
Art - @normkonyu.bsky.social
Publisher - @bluefoxcomics.com
Follow here:
www.bluefoxcomics.com/p/hexes-dayb...
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Coming soon from Blue Fox Comics - Clodagh: Vengeance of the Witch - collecting all 5 issues in this explosive and emotional story. Story by @simonbirks.com, art by @willirobertsart.bsky.social, letters by @robjoneswrites.bsky.social
Get notified on launch below:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sim...
Get notified on launch below:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sim...
Coming soon: Clodagh - Vengeance of the Witch - Graphic Novel
As a witch destroys anyone who stands in her way, ex-warrior Clodagh must battle impossible odds to rescue her stolen family.
www.kickstarter.com
September 3, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Coming soon from Blue Fox Comics - Clodagh: Vengeance of the Witch - collecting all 5 issues in this explosive and emotional story. Story by @simonbirks.com, art by @willirobertsart.bsky.social, letters by @robjoneswrites.bsky.social
Get notified on launch below:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sim...
Get notified on launch below:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sim...
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This is a superb book - highly recommend backing! @robjoneswrites.bsky.social @rorydraws4.bsky.social Mike Sam rook
Check out GRIFF GRISTLE: THE BOATMAN'S CALL Graphic Novel by Robin Jones on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/169...
Check out GRIFF GRISTLE: THE BOATMAN'S CALL Graphic Novel by Robin Jones on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/169...
GRIFF GRISTLE: THE BOATMAN'S CALL Graphic Novel
The supernatural seadog in an action packed 140 page extended HARDBACK! For fans of Hellboy, BRPD, Hellblazer and SEA SHANTIES!
www.kickstarter.com
September 3, 2025 at 10:33 AM
This is a superb book - highly recommend backing! @robjoneswrites.bsky.social @rorydraws4.bsky.social Mike Sam rook
Check out GRIFF GRISTLE: THE BOATMAN'S CALL Graphic Novel by Robin Jones on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/169...
Check out GRIFF GRISTLE: THE BOATMAN'S CALL Graphic Novel by Robin Jones on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/169...
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With stories from: @andyalvesart.bsky.social, #KevinBetou, @simonbirks.com, @bencranewrites.com, #AdamDouglas, @richardfairgray.bsky.social, @valhal.bsky.social, @thatnormdude.bsky.social, @chill.raptureburgers.com, @davelawart.bsky.social, #Pepper, #NinaPoulston, @stephwilliams.bsky.social
September 2, 2025 at 3:01 PM