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Jon Lock
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I write comics! | Tiny Hercules @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social‬ | Afterlife Inc. | 2000AD | Toxic Crusaders | Big Punch Studios | Repped by @rachelpmann.bsky.social

My website | https://www.jonlock.com
Afterlife Inc. | https://www.afterlife-inc.com
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Tiny Hercules has been selected by @waterstoneskids.bsky.social to be a part of their 25% off pre-order autumn promotion! We're in great company!

⚡ Offer runs until 23.59 on Friday 17 October
⚡ Enter “OCTOBER25” at checkout to receive 25% off RRP

Pre-order now:
www.waterstones.com/book/tiny-he...
October 15, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Get ready for legendary laughs with Tiny Hercules, a new series of children's graphic novels from @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social launching 5th February 2026 - written by me and illustrated by partner-in-crime Nich Angell!

Pre-order your copy today:
👉 www.panmacmillan.com/authors/jon-...
October 1, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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What a day! A massive thank you to @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social for inviting us to their Summer Launch event to announce Tiny Hercules to the world! An incredible opportunity to meet the wider Macmillan team and rub shoulders with literary greats.

Tiny Hercules book 1 launches Feb 2026. Be there!
June 26, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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A National Lottery Project Grant from @artscouncilengland.bsky.social gave me the incredible opportunity to produce an original 160-page graphic novel and deliver free comic-making workshops for children aged 8 to 11 in Gloucester. #ACESupported

Find out more:
👉 www.jonlock.com/arts-council
May 15, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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Currently reading Sleeper Beach and had to put together a chart detailing the comparative size of Titans following successive doses of T7, based on the assumption that each dose results in a 20% increase in height.

With apologies to @harkaway.bsky.social for any errors in calculation.
A graph showing the comparative heights of different users of the fictional drug Titanium-7 (T7) from the novels Titanium Noir and Sleeper Beach by Nich Harkaway.
April 18, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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Nich and I are delighted to announce that Tiny Hercules has made his international debut at Bologna Children's Book Fair thanks to our wonderful publishers at @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social

Tiny Hercules, a new graphic novel series, hits shelves in 2026! Be there! #kidlit #booksky #bcbf #bcbf25
A photo of the Macmillan Children's Books stand at Bologna Children's Book Fair 2025. People are gathered around tables in an open, well-lit space. Shelves covered in new children's books cover the wall, along with large posters advertising new series. Among the posters, is one for Tiny Hercules, a new series of graphic novels by Jon Lock and Nich Angell.
April 9, 2025 at 9:44 AM
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If there are any comic creators out there who are thinking of applying for @artscouncilengland.bsky.social funding, I've created a page on my website with info and guidance based on my National Lottery Project Grant application, which might be of use. #ACEsupported

www.jonlock.com/arts-council
March 24, 2025 at 7:57 AM
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I hope you'll grab your FREE tickets and come celebrate some the best comic creators working in the industry today, right in the heart of Gloucester!

✏️ Jolt Studios, Gloucester
✏️ 15-21 March
✏️ Free entry

Find out more and book your place:
👉 afterlife-inc-volume-7.eventbrite.com
March 17, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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On a personal level, this project has been a tremendous opportunity to push myself as a writer. I'm immensely proud of everything we've achieved with this book, which feels like a culmination of a lifetime of learning and striving.
Photos from the Afterlife Inc. Volume 7 launch party at Jolt Studios, Gloucester showing people mingling in a gallery space decorated with pictures from the new graphic novel. People mingle and talk while examining the pictures on the walls, which depict the fantastical characters from the world of Afterlife Inc.
March 17, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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It was also an opportunity to work with new talent from the @uniofglos.bsky.social, providing emerging creators with paid, published work to add to their portfolios. It was wonderful to meet them all at the party and see their work blown up large in all its glory.
Photos from the Afterlife Inc. Volume 7 launch party at Jolt Studios, Gloucester showing people mingling in a gallery space decorated with pictures from the new graphic novel. People mingle and talk while examining the pictures on the walls, which depict the fantastical characters from the world of Afterlife Inc. Photos from the Afterlife Inc. Volume 7 launch party at Jolt Studios, Gloucester showing people mingling in a gallery space decorated with pictures from the new graphic novel. People mingle and talk while examining the pictures on the walls, which depict the fantastical characters from the world of Afterlife Inc. Photos from the Afterlife Inc. Volume 7 launch party at Jolt Studios, Gloucester showing people mingling in a gallery space decorated with pictures from the new graphic novel. People mingle and talk while examining the pictures on the walls, which depict the fantastical characters from the world of Afterlife Inc. Photos from the Afterlife Inc. Volume 7 launch party at Jolt Studios, Gloucester showing people mingling in a gallery space decorated with pictures from the new graphic novel. People mingle and talk while examining the pictures on the walls, which depict the fantastical characters from the world of Afterlife Inc.
March 17, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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This exhibition marks the end of a 13-month project to produce an original 160-page graphic novel, and provide free comic-making workshops and storytelling resources for children and young adults in Gloucester.
Photos from the Afterlife Inc. Volume 7 launch party at Jolt Studios, Gloucester showing people mingling in a gallery space decorated with pictures from the new graphic novel. People mingle and talk while examining the pictures on the walls, which depict the fantastical characters from the world of Afterlife Inc. Photos from the Afterlife Inc. Volume 7 launch party at Jolt Studios, Gloucester showing people mingling in a gallery space decorated with pictures from the new graphic novel. People mingle and talk while examining the pictures on the walls, which depict the fantastical characters from the world of Afterlife Inc. Photos from the Afterlife Inc. Volume 7 launch party at Jolt Studios, Gloucester showing people mingling in a gallery space decorated with pictures from the new graphic novel. People mingle and talk while examining the pictures on the walls, which depict the fantastical characters from the world of Afterlife Inc. Photos from the Afterlife Inc. Volume 7 launch party at Jolt Studios, Gloucester showing people mingling in a gallery space decorated with pictures from the new graphic novel. People mingle and talk while examining the pictures on the walls, which depict the fantastical characters from the world of Afterlife Inc.
March 17, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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A massive thank you to everyone who attended the Afterlife Inc. Volume 7 launch party at Jolt Studios, Gloucester. What a night! Hard to believe we've come to the end of an incredible year of hard work and amazing artwork, all made possible thanks to @artscouncilengland.bsky.social #ACEsupported
Photos from the Afterlife Inc. Volume 7 launch party at Jolt Studios, Gloucester showing people mingling in a gallery space decorated with pictures from the new graphic novel. Jon, the writer and series creator, delivers a speech at the front of the room, holding a drink. he stands in front of a large banner featuring the words 'Afterlife Inc.' in bold red font and the main character, Jack Fortune, flying towards us through the air. Photos from the Afterlife Inc. Volume 7 launch party at Jolt Studios, Gloucester showing people mingling in a gallery space decorated with pictures from the new graphic novel. People mingle and talk while examining the pictures on the walls, which depict the fantastical characters from the world of Afterlife Inc. Photos from the Afterlife Inc. Volume 7 launch party at Jolt Studios, Gloucester showing people mingling in a gallery space decorated with pictures from the new graphic novel. People mingle and talk while examining the pictures on the walls, which depict the fantastical characters from the world of Afterlife Inc. Photos from the Afterlife Inc. Volume 7 launch party at Jolt Studios, Gloucester showing people mingling in a gallery space decorated with pictures from the new graphic novel. People mingle and talk while examining the pictures on the walls, which depict the fantastical characters from the world of Afterlife Inc.
March 17, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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This is it, folks! After a year's hard work, we're about to launch our new book with one heck of an exhibition. Don't miss out: book your FREE place today! #ACEsupported

✏️ Jolt Studios, Gloucester
✏️ 15-21 March
✏️ Free entry

Find out more and book your place:
👉 afterlife-inc-volume-7.eventbrite.com
March 13, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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Day 2-3 of gallery renovation complete! Paint, paint, coffee, paint, art-boards and more paint - it's non-stop here! Hope to catch you all when we go live this Saturday!

✏️ Jolt Studios, Gloucester
✏️ 15-21 March
✏️ Free entry

Find out more and book your place:
👉 afterlife-inc-volume-7.eventbrite.com
March 10, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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To celebrate the completion of Afterlife Inc. Volume 7, you're invited to a FREE exhibition showcasing artwork from the new book and an amazing team of comic creators!

✏️ Jolt Studios, Gloucester
✏️ 15-21 March
✏️ Free entry

Find out more and book your place:
👉 afterlife-inc-volume-7.eventbrite.com
March 8, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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Day 1 of gallery renovation is complete! New blinds, walls sanded... roll on painting! With one week to go, don't forget to book your FREE place. Hope to see you there!

✏️ Jolt Studios, Gloucester
✏️ 15-21 March
✏️ Free entry

Find out more and book your place:
👉 afterlife-inc-volume-7.eventbrite.com
March 8, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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A massive thank you to @comicprintinguk.bsky.social for doing such an amazing job on this - and of course to Raffa, @jpjordan.bsky.social, Lucy, @anadapta.bsky.social and @willtempest.bsky.social for bringing my script to life in such beautiful fashion.

I couldn't ask for a better team!
A photo of the Afterlife Inc. Volume 7 graphic novel being opened by the hand of Jon, the writer! He's not in shot but it's definitely his hand.
March 5, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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Afterlife Inc. Volume 7 has arrived from the printers - and it looks amazing! If you want to see it in action, be sure to book your FREE place at the launch exhibition!

✏️ Jolt Studios, Gloucester
✏️ 15-21 March
✏️ Free entry

Find out more and book your place:
👉 afterlife-inc-volume-7.eventbrite.com
A photo of the new Afterlife Inc. Volume 7 graphic novel. The cover depicts the main cast of characters standing on a surreal, ruined landscape, beneath the Afterlife Inc. logo (a giant red stylised 'A'). A promotional image for the upcoming Afterlife Inc. Volume 7 launch exhibition depicting the character Rich Fire standing on a rooftop, framed beneath a clockwork moon and a vibrant blue sky. The back cover of the Afterlife Inc. Volume 7 graphic novel. The words 'I met myself tonight and I'm still me' are depicted in bold, red and black letters. A photo of a page from the Afterlife Inc. Volume 7 graphic novel showing comic panels depicting the main characters interacting.
March 5, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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This exhibition marks the end of a year-long project supported by a National Lottery Project Grant from Arts Council England, which has also funded free comic-making workshops for children and young adults in Gloucester.

I hope you'll join us in seeing off the project in style!
An image from the upcoming Afterlife Inc. Volume 7 showing the characters Anahel and Hatshepsut embracing, framed against an orange sky and a field of blue flowers. The air is full of petals.
March 3, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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The prints for the Afterlife Inc. comic art exhibition have arrived - and they look spectacular! If you want to see them in action, don't forget to book your FREE place!

✏️ Jolt Studios, Gloucester
✏️ 15-21 March
✏️ Free entry

Find out more and book your place:
👉 afterlife-inc-volume-7.eventbrite.com
A photo showing a large print of artwork from Afterlife Inc. Volume 7 lying on a wooden tabletop. The image shows couple of pages from the comic, depicting a dystopian city. There are speech bubbles showing dialogue between characters but the text is indistinct and too far away to make out. A promotional image for the upcoming Afterlife Inc. comic art exhibition at Jolt Studios, Gloucester showcasing artwork from Volume 7. The image shows the main character Jack Fortune - a man in a white suit with a six-foot prehensile red tie - framed against a blue background, surrounded by multiple duplicates of himself. A photo showing a large print of artwork from Afterlife Inc. Volume 7 lying on a wooden tabletop. The image shows a surreal picture of the main character Jack Fortune - a man in a white suit with a six-foot prehensile red tie - standing against a surreal landscape of a city. The city is cast in shades of blue, and cracked like a mirror. A photo showing a large print of artwork from Afterlife Inc. Volume 7 lying on a wooden tabletop. The image shows the character Anahel - a tall man in green robes and a wide-brimmed hat - sitting on a rock, holding a glowing blue flower.
March 3, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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This exhibition marks the end of a year-long project to make the book AND deliver free comic-making workshops to children in Gloucester - all made possible thanks to a National Lottery Project Grant from @artscouncilengland.bsky.social #ACESupported
An image from Afterlife Inc. Volume 7 showing a surreal, verdant landscape dotted with white sarcophagi. A high fence runs across the landscape, dividing one side from the other, while a giant tree dominates the background.
March 1, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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Are you ready for a near life experience? To celebrate the completion of Afterlife Inc. Volume 7, you're invited to a FREE exhibition showcasing artwork from the new book!

✏️ Jolt Studios, Gloucester
✏️ 15-21 March
✏️ Free entry

Grab your free tickets:
👉 afterlife-inc-volume-7.eventbrite.com
A promotional image for Afterlife Inc. Volume 7 showing the character Rich Fire standing on a rooftop, framed against a giant clockwork moon and a neon blue sky.
March 1, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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This marks the end of an incredible year-long project supported by @artscouncilengland.bsky.social, which has also helped fund the delivery of free comic-making workshops to children and young adults in Gloucester.

I hope to see you there!
An image from the upcoming Afterlife Inc. graphic novel Imitation of Life, featuring the characters Anahel and Hatshepsut embracing against an orange sky and a field of blue flowers.
February 28, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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Hey folks! Afterlife Inc. is coming to life with a FREE exhibition showcasing artwork from our new book - and some truly amazing comic creators! #ACESupported

✏️ Jolt Studios, Gloucester
✏️ 15-21 March
✏️ Free entry

Find out more and book your place:
👉 afterlife-inc-volume-7.eventbrite.com
A promotional image for the upcoming Afterlife Inc. comic art exhibition featuring the main character Jack Fortune (a man in a white suit with an oversized red tie) standing against a blue background, surrounded by multiple identical copies of him.
February 28, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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It's unreal, JP. Couldn't be happier with what you and Raffa have put together. Honestly, as soon as the practical side of exhibition-planning is out of the way it's all I'll be shouting about.

The colour palette on this book is just wild. Thanks so much for the great work.
An image from Afterlife Inc. Volume 7 showing the character Rich Fire standing atop a rooftop, framed against a giant clockwork moon.
February 26, 2025 at 11:34 AM