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After decades around and inside comics and art, finally worked out how I want to use the two!
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Julius Cesar has suffered 23 small knocks
January 22, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Julius Cesar has suffered 23 small knocks
I was imagining tech as a digital version of #PKD’s kipple but with “AI is the asbestos we are shoveling into the walls of our high tech society” Cory Doctorow spells out its malignancy much more pertinently
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Cory Doctorow's craphound.com | Cory Doctorow's Literary Works
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January 20, 2026 at 8:40 AM
I was imagining tech as a digital version of #PKD’s kipple but with “AI is the asbestos we are shoveling into the walls of our high tech society” Cory Doctorow spells out its malignancy much more pertinently
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/p...
@pluralistic.net.web.brid.gy
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/p...
@pluralistic.net.web.brid.gy
Horrible night for these passengers but a lifelong Story for them!
If this doesn’t form the basis for one movie, three books and at least a couple of small press autobio comics the world is not what it used to be
If this doesn’t form the basis for one movie, three books and at least a couple of small press autobio comics the world is not what it used to be
I just woke up from a nap and somehow while I was asleep, everyone on the bus has figured out we are not going to the right place
January 20, 2026 at 8:03 AM
Horrible night for these passengers but a lifelong Story for them!
If this doesn’t form the basis for one movie, three books and at least a couple of small press autobio comics the world is not what it used to be
If this doesn’t form the basis for one movie, three books and at least a couple of small press autobio comics the world is not what it used to be
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Anyone else here the comics work of Isabel Greenberg? I have a number of her 'fat comics' but I'd love to know more about her small press work. These are the titles I know about but I'd welcome any additional information.
boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2026/01/smal...
boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2026/01/smal...
Small press comics - Isabel Greenberg
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January 20, 2026 at 6:35 AM
Anyone else here the comics work of Isabel Greenberg? I have a number of her 'fat comics' but I'd love to know more about her small press work. These are the titles I know about but I'd welcome any additional information.
boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2026/01/smal...
boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2026/01/smal...
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One week left to back The Press Guardian! If you hate Nazis, disinformation and government with the help of big tech shutting down dissenting voices then you will love this comic!
You can get issue 4, or the Trade that collects all 4 issues!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/gre...
You can get issue 4, or the Trade that collects all 4 issues!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/gre...
January 19, 2026 at 7:15 PM
One week left to back The Press Guardian! If you hate Nazis, disinformation and government with the help of big tech shutting down dissenting voices then you will love this comic!
You can get issue 4, or the Trade that collects all 4 issues!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/gre...
You can get issue 4, or the Trade that collects all 4 issues!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/gre...
A #COYS thought but one you could apply to most #EPL clubs:
Football finances are discussed in £millions
Showing a manager or player who has had some success the door and THEN looking for an upgrade is more like the whim of a petulant corner shop owner than a big business
That’s how we get Franks
Football finances are discussed in £millions
Showing a manager or player who has had some success the door and THEN looking for an upgrade is more like the whim of a petulant corner shop owner than a big business
That’s how we get Franks
January 18, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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This has been an excellent series but Cadwalladr’s breakdown of social media, tech security & the UK government’s blindspot to the pitfalls is suitably unnerving.
Highly recommend listening to this episode of @boldpolitics.bsky.social
Highly recommend listening to this episode of @boldpolitics.bsky.social
"Peter Thiel... the founder of this company, does not believe in democracy"
January 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM
This has been an excellent series but Cadwalladr’s breakdown of social media, tech security & the UK government’s blindspot to the pitfalls is suitably unnerving.
Highly recommend listening to this episode of @boldpolitics.bsky.social
Highly recommend listening to this episode of @boldpolitics.bsky.social
I keep hearing that politicians and journalists have to stay on Twitter because that’s where the politicians and journalists are
Has anyone compiled a list of politicians and journalists on Twitter who are not also on BlueSky?
Has anyone compiled a list of politicians and journalists on Twitter who are not also on BlueSky?
January 18, 2026 at 2:21 PM
I keep hearing that politicians and journalists have to stay on Twitter because that’s where the politicians and journalists are
Has anyone compiled a list of politicians and journalists on Twitter who are not also on BlueSky?
Has anyone compiled a list of politicians and journalists on Twitter who are not also on BlueSky?
If Thomas Frank successfully turns the super-tanker away from an attacking, cup-winning course to be a better Brentford- would that be good?
If he gets replaced he will be payed off and employed again soon enough so patience for TF is unnecessary
Does patience WITH him have any benefit for us? #COYS
If he gets replaced he will be payed off and employed again soon enough so patience for TF is unnecessary
Does patience WITH him have any benefit for us? #COYS
January 18, 2026 at 9:52 AM
If Thomas Frank successfully turns the super-tanker away from an attacking, cup-winning course to be a better Brentford- would that be good?
If he gets replaced he will be payed off and employed again soon enough so patience for TF is unnecessary
Does patience WITH him have any benefit for us? #COYS
If he gets replaced he will be payed off and employed again soon enough so patience for TF is unnecessary
Does patience WITH him have any benefit for us? #COYS
Oh cool
Please subscribe to the YouTube channel @panelborders.bsky.social has set up
Even if you will join us in person or wait for the recording, it will help a lot if you do. Getting 50 or more subscribers means we can livestream for everyone else
Please subscribe to the YouTube channel @panelborders.bsky.social has set up
Even if you will join us in person or wait for the recording, it will help a lot if you do. Getting 50 or more subscribers means we can livestream for everyone else
All are welcome in the room at Cartoon County
Please join us
If you can’t make it in person we are hoping to livestream the chat on #comics #youtube - BUT WE NEED TOUR HELP
We can only stream if Alex’s channel gets 50+ subscribers
PLEASE help by signing up at www.youtube.com/@panelborder...
Please join us
If you can’t make it in person we are hoping to livestream the chat on #comics #youtube - BUT WE NEED TOUR HELP
We can only stream if Alex’s channel gets 50+ subscribers
PLEASE help by signing up at www.youtube.com/@panelborder...
January 17, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Oh cool
Please subscribe to the YouTube channel @panelborders.bsky.social has set up
Even if you will join us in person or wait for the recording, it will help a lot if you do. Getting 50 or more subscribers means we can livestream for everyone else
Please subscribe to the YouTube channel @panelborders.bsky.social has set up
Even if you will join us in person or wait for the recording, it will help a lot if you do. Getting 50 or more subscribers means we can livestream for everyone else
Ed/Ilya is one of the nicest and most knowledgeable talents in comics - this is going to be a brilliant way to kick off our 2026 meet-ups!
Please come along. First timers always welcome
Please come along. First timers always welcome
Our 1st meet-up of ‘26 has @ilyagraphic.bsky.social talking Romo the WolfBoy (out from @selfmadehero.bsky.social in Feb) with @panelborders.bsky.social Learn about the wonderful book and how #kickstarter meets the mass market
Mon 26 Jan
The Walrus
Ship St
Brighton
from 6.30pm
edilya.substack.com
Mon 26 Jan
The Walrus
Ship St
Brighton
from 6.30pm
edilya.substack.com
January 17, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Ed/Ilya is one of the nicest and most knowledgeable talents in comics - this is going to be a brilliant way to kick off our 2026 meet-ups!
Please come along. First timers always welcome
Please come along. First timers always welcome
I don’t like Frank’s tactics but he is the manager we hired so they are what we have. But his deployment is questionable- Palhinha would be better snuffing attacks and collecting our forwards’ headers around the centre circle with Archie deeper able to get the pass back and then progress it #COYS
January 12, 2026 at 10:11 AM
I don’t like Frank’s tactics but he is the manager we hired so they are what we have. But his deployment is questionable- Palhinha would be better snuffing attacks and collecting our forwards’ headers around the centre circle with Archie deeper able to get the pass back and then progress it #COYS
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BEANO artist Laura Howell is delivering a free online masterclass on Writing and Drawing for Kids Comics this Tuesday, 13th January 2026, as part of the Comics Youth “Comics Declassified” project
https://downthetubes.net/laura-howell-next-comics-declassified-guest-offering-comic-creation-tips/
https://downthetubes.net/laura-howell-next-comics-declassified-guest-offering-comic-creation-tips/
January 11, 2026 at 7:31 AM
BEANO artist Laura Howell is delivering a free online masterclass on Writing and Drawing for Kids Comics this Tuesday, 13th January 2026, as part of the Comics Youth “Comics Declassified” project
https://downthetubes.net/laura-howell-next-comics-declassified-guest-offering-comic-creation-tips/
https://downthetubes.net/laura-howell-next-comics-declassified-guest-offering-comic-creation-tips/
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January 10, 2026 at 2:44 PM
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Thanks to all of you amazing people, the final chapter of The Press Guardian was fully funded in less than 6 hours!
Back this project to see amazing internal art from @tiffkath.bsky.social, @takojiyt.bsky.social and others!
Support great artists, back the project today.
Back this project to see amazing internal art from @tiffkath.bsky.social, @takojiyt.bsky.social and others!
Support great artists, back the project today.
The Press Guardian: The Final Chapter
A badass, press freedom defending, Nazi-punching redhead. Perri Chase takes on big tech, Russians, Nazis and her own Government!
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January 9, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Thanks to all of you amazing people, the final chapter of The Press Guardian was fully funded in less than 6 hours!
Back this project to see amazing internal art from @tiffkath.bsky.social, @takojiyt.bsky.social and others!
Support great artists, back the project today.
Back this project to see amazing internal art from @tiffkath.bsky.social, @takojiyt.bsky.social and others!
Support great artists, back the project today.
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A wonderful tribute to the late 2000AD writer Alan Grant by David Roach, with a nod to his relationship and friendship with Massimo Belardinelli, too. Beautiful work!
January 9, 2026 at 8:18 AM
A wonderful tribute to the late 2000AD writer Alan Grant by David Roach, with a nod to his relationship and friendship with Massimo Belardinelli, too. Beautiful work!
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We're overjoyed to announce that our 72nd Colossive Cartography is Blue and Orange by peerless investigator/interventor/innovator Eszter Simavari.
“When you’re not sure what to do next: sketchbook.”
Get the #zine for £2 at bit.ly/colossive72
#colossivecartographies #bookarts
“When you’re not sure what to do next: sketchbook.”
Get the #zine for £2 at bit.ly/colossive72
#colossivecartographies #bookarts
January 9, 2026 at 8:25 AM
We're overjoyed to announce that our 72nd Colossive Cartography is Blue and Orange by peerless investigator/interventor/innovator Eszter Simavari.
“When you’re not sure what to do next: sketchbook.”
Get the #zine for £2 at bit.ly/colossive72
#colossivecartographies #bookarts
“When you’re not sure what to do next: sketchbook.”
Get the #zine for £2 at bit.ly/colossive72
#colossivecartographies #bookarts
The Wrong Trousers exoskeleton being controlled by a phone app just sounds like Murder Jeans from a modern version of Columbo
Here's Part 6 of Better Offline's CES Coverage - I'm joined by @chloebadcliffe.bsky.social @edwardongwesojr.com @devindra.bsky.social and @mattbinder.bsky.social to talk about how anti-consumer the Consumer Electronics Show has become. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
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CES 2026: Part Six (Thursday)
Podcast Episode · Better Offline · 01/08/2026 · 2h 2m
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January 9, 2026 at 8:20 AM
The Wrong Trousers exoskeleton being controlled by a phone app just sounds like Murder Jeans from a modern version of Columbo
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This isn't me, lads. I'm not selling this guy anywhere at the moment (I'd like to find a company to work with, but a million other things to sort out rn).
Please don't send them money.
Please don't send them money.
January 8, 2026 at 1:56 PM
This isn't me, lads. I'm not selling this guy anywhere at the moment (I'd like to find a company to work with, but a million other things to sort out rn).
Please don't send them money.
Please don't send them money.
Thomas Frank’s options
1) send this squad out with these tactics, convinced it will work eventually
2) change his squad to make them work
3) change his tactics
1 seems far-fetched 2 is unworkable (even if he had Conte level credentials) 3 could actually work but he’s not shown any interest
#coys
1) send this squad out with these tactics, convinced it will work eventually
2) change his squad to make them work
3) change his tactics
1 seems far-fetched 2 is unworkable (even if he had Conte level credentials) 3 could actually work but he’s not shown any interest
#coys
January 2, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Thomas Frank’s options
1) send this squad out with these tactics, convinced it will work eventually
2) change his squad to make them work
3) change his tactics
1 seems far-fetched 2 is unworkable (even if he had Conte level credentials) 3 could actually work but he’s not shown any interest
#coys
1) send this squad out with these tactics, convinced it will work eventually
2) change his squad to make them work
3) change his tactics
1 seems far-fetched 2 is unworkable (even if he had Conte level credentials) 3 could actually work but he’s not shown any interest
#coys
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25 writers and artists from the Awesome Comics Podcast community have produced the latest edition of Drawn Under the Influence, a collection of new comics on the theme…
https://downthetubes.net/latest-drawn-under-the-influence-anthology-offers-new-strips-from-the-awesome-comics-podcast-community/
https://downthetubes.net/latest-drawn-under-the-influence-anthology-offers-new-strips-from-the-awesome-comics-podcast-community/
January 2, 2026 at 7:31 AM
25 writers and artists from the Awesome Comics Podcast community have produced the latest edition of Drawn Under the Influence, a collection of new comics on the theme…
https://downthetubes.net/latest-drawn-under-the-influence-anthology-offers-new-strips-from-the-awesome-comics-podcast-community/
https://downthetubes.net/latest-drawn-under-the-influence-anthology-offers-new-strips-from-the-awesome-comics-podcast-community/
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Here’s everything we published in 2025 - plus the #CroydonSpaceport CD with @tcfsr.bsky.social, of course, and our #ColossiveCartographies 5th birthday party @goshcomics.bsky.social.
Thank you all for being part of it. Have a Colossive 2026!
Thank you all for being part of it. Have a Colossive 2026!
December 31, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Here’s everything we published in 2025 - plus the #CroydonSpaceport CD with @tcfsr.bsky.social, of course, and our #ColossiveCartographies 5th birthday party @goshcomics.bsky.social.
Thank you all for being part of it. Have a Colossive 2026!
Thank you all for being part of it. Have a Colossive 2026!
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An interesting year with a few cool commissions along the way.
Thanks for continuing to like & buy my work during 2025 and I hope you still dig my stuff in '26. You can't beat human-made art and I'll do it til I drop! Cheers all. 👻🥂😈
#illustration #caricature #portrait #artwork #horrorart
Thanks for continuing to like & buy my work during 2025 and I hope you still dig my stuff in '26. You can't beat human-made art and I'll do it til I drop! Cheers all. 👻🥂😈
#illustration #caricature #portrait #artwork #horrorart
December 30, 2025 at 11:25 PM
An interesting year with a few cool commissions along the way.
Thanks for continuing to like & buy my work during 2025 and I hope you still dig my stuff in '26. You can't beat human-made art and I'll do it til I drop! Cheers all. 👻🥂😈
#illustration #caricature #portrait #artwork #horrorart
Thanks for continuing to like & buy my work during 2025 and I hope you still dig my stuff in '26. You can't beat human-made art and I'll do it til I drop! Cheers all. 👻🥂😈
#illustration #caricature #portrait #artwork #horrorart
Stars!
We've just made our latest donation to St Christopher's hospice - £104.35 - from sales of our books and #zines, bringing our running total up to £5,629.36.
Colossive thanks to everyone who's helped us get this far. And if you'd like to help us raise even MORE, head to bit.ly/ourhospice ❤️
Colossive thanks to everyone who's helped us get this far. And if you'd like to help us raise even MORE, head to bit.ly/ourhospice ❤️
December 29, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Stars!
Top 3 results for 2025:
-Organising the first Cartoon County Open Market day (hoping for three in 26)
-Editing the great anthology DUI 4
-Helping 5 different comic artists with production issues
For 26 My own shizzle:
-Finish drawing Herakles
-Start painting The Mabinogion
-Firm up a How To project
-Organising the first Cartoon County Open Market day (hoping for three in 26)
-Editing the great anthology DUI 4
-Helping 5 different comic artists with production issues
For 26 My own shizzle:
-Finish drawing Herakles
-Start painting The Mabinogion
-Firm up a How To project
December 29, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Top 3 results for 2025:
-Organising the first Cartoon County Open Market day (hoping for three in 26)
-Editing the great anthology DUI 4
-Helping 5 different comic artists with production issues
For 26 My own shizzle:
-Finish drawing Herakles
-Start painting The Mabinogion
-Firm up a How To project
-Organising the first Cartoon County Open Market day (hoping for three in 26)
-Editing the great anthology DUI 4
-Helping 5 different comic artists with production issues
For 26 My own shizzle:
-Finish drawing Herakles
-Start painting The Mabinogion
-Firm up a How To project