Karrie Fransman
@karriefransman.bsky.social
Created comics for UN, Penguin Random House, Guardian, Times. Creative Director @posnegorg. Gender Swapped Fairy Tales/Greek Myths (Faber & Faber). Member of The Comics Cultural Impact Collective (CCIC). https://linktr.ee/karriefransman
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Hello New Followers. I’m Karrie Fransman👋 a comic creator who fits comics into books, newspapers, dolls houses, jewellery boxes and virtual reality. I’ve created comics for Penguin Random House, The Guardian, the United Nations, The Times etc. More here: linktr.ee/karriefransman
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my minicomic for #thoughtbubble ! i was super lucky to be taken by @karriefransman.bsky.social as an intern for running her Tale Spinner, and got a chance to make this!
November 25, 2025 at 3:57 PM
my minicomic for #thoughtbubble ! i was super lucky to be taken by @karriefransman.bsky.social as an intern for running her Tale Spinner, and got a chance to make this!
🤯 Wow. This is the strongest response I’ve ever had to any artwork I’ve made. Thank you everyone who came for a spin in The Tale Spinner @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social I’ve now got to work out how to tour this thing so if you’ve got any tips let me know. 🙏
November 21, 2025 at 8:20 AM
🤯 Wow. This is the strongest response I’ve ever had to any artwork I’ve made. Thank you everyone who came for a spin in The Tale Spinner @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social I’ve now got to work out how to tour this thing so if you’ve got any tips let me know. 🙏
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Thank you to @karriefransman.bsky.social @rikworth.bsky.social and @paulfisherdavies.bsky.social for the extremely insightful chat and thanks to everyone who came out in the characteristically inhospitable weather!
Has a great time chatting with Paul Davies and @karriefransman.bsky.social about comics and academia!
Special thanks to @miriamkent.bsky.social for putting it together
Special thanks to @miriamkent.bsky.social for putting it together
November 12, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Thank you to @karriefransman.bsky.social @rikworth.bsky.social and @paulfisherdavies.bsky.social for the extremely insightful chat and thanks to everyone who came out in the characteristically inhospitable weather!
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Dinner by Karrie Fransman is 1 of 25 limited edition comics in the first VERY TINY COMICS ANTHOLOGY: MONSTERS @karriefransman.bsky.social
🔵 Coming to @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social on Nov 15 and 16 in a shiny retro gumball machine and a flurry of 22mm (1 inch) comics
🟡 Find it at Bubbleboy Hall, F13
🔵 Coming to @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social on Nov 15 and 16 in a shiny retro gumball machine and a flurry of 22mm (1 inch) comics
🟡 Find it at Bubbleboy Hall, F13
November 13, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Dinner by Karrie Fransman is 1 of 25 limited edition comics in the first VERY TINY COMICS ANTHOLOGY: MONSTERS @karriefransman.bsky.social
🔵 Coming to @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social on Nov 15 and 16 in a shiny retro gumball machine and a flurry of 22mm (1 inch) comics
🟡 Find it at Bubbleboy Hall, F13
🔵 Coming to @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social on Nov 15 and 16 in a shiny retro gumball machine and a flurry of 22mm (1 inch) comics
🟡 Find it at Bubbleboy Hall, F13
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DO NOT MISS The Tale Spinner by @karriefransman.bsky.social, in Bubble Boy Hall at @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social. Gentle, warm, concerned, human, graceful, and so so essentially IRL. Actually, I think you just missed it. I'm so sorry!
#thoughtbubblefestival #thoughtbubble #harrogate
#thoughtbubblefestival #thoughtbubble #harrogate
November 16, 2025 at 4:33 PM
DO NOT MISS The Tale Spinner by @karriefransman.bsky.social, in Bubble Boy Hall at @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social. Gentle, warm, concerned, human, graceful, and so so essentially IRL. Actually, I think you just missed it. I'm so sorry!
#thoughtbubblefestival #thoughtbubble #harrogate
#thoughtbubblefestival #thoughtbubble #harrogate
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We had a good catch up with CCIC - @karriefransman.bsky.social @myfanwytristram.bsky.social , @streakofpith.bsky.social & @zaraslattery.bsky.social then went to ‘The Revolution Will Be Sequentialised’ panel which was inspiring and encouraging ✊
November 16, 2025 at 10:20 PM
We had a good catch up with CCIC - @karriefransman.bsky.social @myfanwytristram.bsky.social , @streakofpith.bsky.social & @zaraslattery.bsky.social then went to ‘The Revolution Will Be Sequentialised’ panel which was inspiring and encouraging ✊
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Near our table @karriefransman.bsky.social was working her incredible Tale Spinner machine, an “un-AI-able” comic.
November 18, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Near our table @karriefransman.bsky.social was working her incredible Tale Spinner machine, an “un-AI-able” comic.
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And then it was time to host the Revolution Will Be Sequentialised panel with @karriefransman.bsky.social Joe Sacco and @reburked.bsky.social. This was such good times! A topic I love to discuss, and people with unique and useful insights to share. We had a full audience and within it were…
November 18, 2025 at 7:56 AM
And then it was time to host the Revolution Will Be Sequentialised panel with @karriefransman.bsky.social Joe Sacco and @reburked.bsky.social. This was such good times! A topic I love to discuss, and people with unique and useful insights to share. We had a full audience and within it were…
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Vol. 1 of our graphic novel SWEENEY'S PROGRESS is finished. An ecological fable set in C7th Ireland, from one of the great medieval poems. Script by me, art by @zaraslattery.bsky.social.
To read the book online & help with the making of Volume 2, visit our Patreon: www.patreon.com/c/sweeneyspr...
To read the book online & help with the making of Volume 2, visit our Patreon: www.patreon.com/c/sweeneyspr...
October 17, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Vol. 1 of our graphic novel SWEENEY'S PROGRESS is finished. An ecological fable set in C7th Ireland, from one of the great medieval poems. Script by me, art by @zaraslattery.bsky.social.
To read the book online & help with the making of Volume 2, visit our Patreon: www.patreon.com/c/sweeneyspr...
To read the book online & help with the making of Volume 2, visit our Patreon: www.patreon.com/c/sweeneyspr...
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I won't be able to make it to this excellent panel discussion with @karriefransman.bsky.social @paulfisherdavies.bsky.social and my boy Rik, but some of my art will be part of the exhibition alongsides greats like @nsousanis.bsky.social @kaysohini.bsky.social @cartoonkate.bsky.social !
If any of you lovely people are in Leeds for the @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social The Comics Research Group at Leeds University is hosting a roundtable and exhibition event on Comics Theory and Practice on Nov 12.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/comics-pra...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/comics-pra...
Comics Practice and Theory: Roundtable & Exhibition Launch
An exploration of comics, research and creative practice. Part of Thought Bubble Comic Arts Festival.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 8, 2025 at 9:18 AM
I won't be able to make it to this excellent panel discussion with @karriefransman.bsky.social @paulfisherdavies.bsky.social and my boy Rik, but some of my art will be part of the exhibition alongsides greats like @nsousanis.bsky.social @kaysohini.bsky.social @cartoonkate.bsky.social !
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repeat broadcast: Alex Fitch talks to @karriefransman.bsky.social, @zaraslattery.bsky.social & Sabba Khan re: their comics based on Canterbury Cathedral, & to NormKonyu re: @comicstitan.bsky.social's graphic novel Downlands. 11am Sun 5th Oct, 104.4 Resonance FM panelborders.wordpress.com/2025/09/29
September 29, 2025 – Panel Borders and other podcasts
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October 3, 2025 at 3:32 PM
repeat broadcast: Alex Fitch talks to @karriefransman.bsky.social, @zaraslattery.bsky.social & Sabba Khan re: their comics based on Canterbury Cathedral, & to NormKonyu re: @comicstitan.bsky.social's graphic novel Downlands. 11am Sun 5th Oct, 104.4 Resonance FM panelborders.wordpress.com/2025/09/29
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broadcast: Alex Fitch talks to @karriefransman.bsky.social, @zaraslattery.bsky.social & Sabba Khan about their comics based on Canterbury Cathedral, and to NormKonyu re: @comicstitan.bsky.social' graphic novel Downlands. 5pm Weds 1st Oct, 104.4 Resonance FM panelborders.wordpress.com/2025/09/29/t...
This week’s show: Atmospheric Locations
Starting a new series of Panel Borders, Alex Fitch talks to a trio of graphic novelists about stained glass inspired strips, and to an animator turned comic creator about his ghostly titles. Sabba …
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September 29, 2025 at 9:00 PM
broadcast: Alex Fitch talks to @karriefransman.bsky.social, @zaraslattery.bsky.social & Sabba Khan about their comics based on Canterbury Cathedral, and to NormKonyu re: @comicstitan.bsky.social' graphic novel Downlands. 5pm Weds 1st Oct, 104.4 Resonance FM panelborders.wordpress.com/2025/09/29/t...
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🚨FINAL FEW DAYS!🚨
The UK Comics Creator Survey will close forever at midnight on Monday 6th! Have you submitted your response yet? Or were you, like me*, waiting for the last minute? The last minute is now, lads! Get in there!
ukcomicscreators.org.uk
*I thrive** on pressure
**Exist painfully
The UK Comics Creator Survey will close forever at midnight on Monday 6th! Have you submitted your response yet? Or were you, like me*, waiting for the last minute? The last minute is now, lads! Get in there!
ukcomicscreators.org.uk
*I thrive** on pressure
**Exist painfully
October 2, 2025 at 10:55 AM
🚨FINAL FEW DAYS!🚨
The UK Comics Creator Survey will close forever at midnight on Monday 6th! Have you submitted your response yet? Or were you, like me*, waiting for the last minute? The last minute is now, lads! Get in there!
ukcomicscreators.org.uk
*I thrive** on pressure
**Exist painfully
The UK Comics Creator Survey will close forever at midnight on Monday 6th! Have you submitted your response yet? Or were you, like me*, waiting for the last minute? The last minute is now, lads! Get in there!
ukcomicscreators.org.uk
*I thrive** on pressure
**Exist painfully
Please fill this in if you want to advocate for better funding for comics.
June 27, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Please fill this in if you want to advocate for better funding for comics.
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By the way this is an 800 seater and I heard about 3/4 of the tickets have gone already, so if you fancy coming along do jump in 🤯
🔥Bunny Vs Monkey fans! I’m doing my biggest show EVER to celebrate the release of BVM book 11!
🚀 I’ll be on stage at Union Chapel, London, on Sat 11th October, drawing LIVE with suggestions from the audience. Tickets here, some include this one-off A2 gig poster! www.waterstones.com/events/bunny...
🚀 I’ll be on stage at Union Chapel, London, on Sat 11th October, drawing LIVE with suggestions from the audience. Tickets here, some include this one-off A2 gig poster! www.waterstones.com/events/bunny...
June 5, 2025 at 3:09 PM
By the way this is an 800 seater and I heard about 3/4 of the tickets have gone already, so if you fancy coming along do jump in 🤯
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Check this animation for a taste of Majid's style m.youtube.com/watch?v=j8y1...)
Then @karriefransman.bsky.social and @daniellocke.bsky.social talked about using comics in animation and physical spaces with Positive Negative (positivenegatives.org) the Red Cross etc
2/3
Then @karriefransman.bsky.social and @daniellocke.bsky.social talked about using comics in animation and physical spaces with Positive Negative (positivenegatives.org) the Red Cross etc
2/3
May 5, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Check this animation for a taste of Majid's style m.youtube.com/watch?v=j8y1...)
Then @karriefransman.bsky.social and @daniellocke.bsky.social talked about using comics in animation and physical spaces with Positive Negative (positivenegatives.org) the Red Cross etc
2/3
Then @karriefransman.bsky.social and @daniellocke.bsky.social talked about using comics in animation and physical spaces with Positive Negative (positivenegatives.org) the Red Cross etc
2/3
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Here are details of the launch event, with AFLO the poet, @karriefransman.bsky.social talking about her work with @posnegorg.bsky.social, photographer/activist Natasa Leoni & me - chaired by Amber Massie-Blomfield. Live music from a band I can't find much about but am looking forward to discovering!
April 30, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Here are details of the launch event, with AFLO the poet, @karriefransman.bsky.social talking about her work with @posnegorg.bsky.social, photographer/activist Natasa Leoni & me - chaired by Amber Massie-Blomfield. Live music from a band I can't find much about but am looking forward to discovering!
Best cosplay yet. 🤠
The best thing about the @brokenfrontier.bsky.social Yearbook/Anthology launch in 2016 coming up in FB memories is that it gives me the chance every year to remind you of @karriefransman.bsky.social cosplaying as me in @goshcomics.bsky.social.
This never stops being funny. Much like me.
This never stops being funny. Much like me.
May 1, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Best cosplay yet. 🤠
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#free #comics event @uniofbrighton.bsky.social - 5pm, Sat May 3rd, hear @posnegorg.bsky.social's @karriefransman.bsky.social + @daniellocke.bsky.social, & graphic novelists Florian Grosset + Majid Adin talk Refugee Comics and Animation. Doors 4.45pm, BN2 0JY book free tix via timyurl.com/gb25tix
April 30, 2025 at 1:31 PM
#free #comics event @uniofbrighton.bsky.social - 5pm, Sat May 3rd, hear @posnegorg.bsky.social's @karriefransman.bsky.social + @daniellocke.bsky.social, & graphic novelists Florian Grosset + Majid Adin talk Refugee Comics and Animation. Doors 4.45pm, BN2 0JY book free tix via timyurl.com/gb25tix
A huge thanks from The Comics Cultural Impact Collective (CCIC) to the 1001 members of the UK comics community who signed & shared our report asking DCMS to fund comics. We ❤️ you! It’s available to read, share & use (with credits please). www.thecomicsculturalimpactcollective.org/CCIC%20DCMS%...
April 24, 2025 at 5:46 PM
A huge thanks from The Comics Cultural Impact Collective (CCIC) to the 1001 members of the UK comics community who signed & shared our report asking DCMS to fund comics. We ❤️ you! It’s available to read, share & use (with credits please). www.thecomicsculturalimpactcollective.org/CCIC%20DCMS%...
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It's a comics themed day today....
Very much looking forward to Caption Comic Festival after a 8 yr hiatus. Caption holds a special place in my heart as I was on the committee for 6 yrs.
captionfestival.co.uk
A surreal intro to Caption from @andy-luke.bsky.social
youtu.be/kuQo8HL1aGw?...
Very much looking forward to Caption Comic Festival after a 8 yr hiatus. Caption holds a special place in my heart as I was on the committee for 6 yrs.
captionfestival.co.uk
A surreal intro to Caption from @andy-luke.bsky.social
youtu.be/kuQo8HL1aGw?...
Caption: The UK's Weirdest Comics Festival
YouTube video by Andrew Luke
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April 22, 2025 at 6:56 PM
It's a comics themed day today....
Very much looking forward to Caption Comic Festival after a 8 yr hiatus. Caption holds a special place in my heart as I was on the committee for 6 yrs.
captionfestival.co.uk
A surreal intro to Caption from @andy-luke.bsky.social
youtu.be/kuQo8HL1aGw?...
Very much looking forward to Caption Comic Festival after a 8 yr hiatus. Caption holds a special place in my heart as I was on the committee for 6 yrs.
captionfestival.co.uk
A surreal intro to Caption from @andy-luke.bsky.social
youtu.be/kuQo8HL1aGw?...
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WHY YES! Are you a member of the @societyofauthors.bsky.social? Rhiannon Griffiths (fellow CCIC-er & funding guru) is doing this in a few weeks time: societyofauthors.org/event/fundin... (it’s free to members but very much open to non-members too)
Funding Week | Professional Development - The nuts and bolts of funding applications - The Society of Authors
Grab a cuppa and find out more about English novelist and game writer Naomi Alderman. Best known for her speculative science fiction novel The Power, which won the Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction in...
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April 23, 2025 at 7:12 PM
WHY YES! Are you a member of the @societyofauthors.bsky.social? Rhiannon Griffiths (fellow CCIC-er & funding guru) is doing this in a few weeks time: societyofauthors.org/event/fundin... (it’s free to members but very much open to non-members too)
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‼️🚨‼️ The deadline for anyone wanting to support this important initiative - investment in independent comics creators in the UK as a solid business and cultural endeavour - is TOMORROW, 23rd April.
I’m proud to be a co-sign on this worthy proposal, join the movement today!
I’m proud to be a co-sign on this worthy proposal, join the movement today!
News! The Comics Cultural Impact Collective Makes the Case to the UK Government for £1.5 Million Funding for Comics. www.brokenfrontier.com/comics-cultu...
The Comics Cultural Impact Collective Makes the Case to the UK Government for £1.5 Million Funding for Comics – Broken Frontier
More news of the work of the Comics Cultural Impact Collective who are pushing for adequate funding for comics in the UK.
www.brokenfrontier.com
April 22, 2025 at 5:05 AM
‼️🚨‼️ The deadline for anyone wanting to support this important initiative - investment in independent comics creators in the UK as a solid business and cultural endeavour - is TOMORROW, 23rd April.
I’m proud to be a co-sign on this worthy proposal, join the movement today!
I’m proud to be a co-sign on this worthy proposal, join the movement today!
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This is super easy to fill out, takes a minute. Please lend your support 🫡
✍️🚨 FINAL DAY TO ADD YOUR SIGNATURE!* ✍️🚨
If you believe UK comics deserves a £1.5m investment, sign here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
*We’ll be collecting signatures for a while actually, but we’re sending it to DCMS tomorrow so today is the last day to let them know you’re behind the proposal!
If you believe UK comics deserves a £1.5m investment, sign here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
*We’ll be collecting signatures for a while actually, but we’re sending it to DCMS tomorrow so today is the last day to let them know you’re behind the proposal!
April 23, 2025 at 9:04 AM
This is super easy to fill out, takes a minute. Please lend your support 🫡