James Lawrence
@kingfridayjoe.bsky.social
(He/Him) Ignatz-nominated bare-knuckle cartoonist, perpetrator of The Legend of La Mariposa. (http://longlivelamariposa.tumblr.com) Opinions my own.
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James Lawrence
@kingfridayjoe.bsky.social
· Apr 15
Super excited to start work on the newest Legend of La Mariposa story ‘Scourge of the Squared Circle’!
This is gonna be a biggun and it’s shaping up to be my best work yet! Hope you’ll join me for the ride!
Watch this space! Why not check out the other books at longlivelamariposa.bigcartel.com? 🤼
This is gonna be a biggun and it’s shaping up to be my best work yet! Hope you’ll join me for the ride!
Watch this space! Why not check out the other books at longlivelamariposa.bigcartel.com? 🤼
Slow progress is still progress!
November 24, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Slow progress is still progress!
Got some hogs on my logs today!!
November 22, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Got some hogs on my logs today!!
This plus Hegseth’s whole “No Beardos” rant highlights the innate nature of the US’ current brand of fascism.
It’s all about appearances, not actual substance. These people are as hollow and gaudy as fabergé eggs.
It’s all about appearances, not actual substance. These people are as hollow and gaudy as fabergé eggs.
Trump's Transportation Secretary on how to improve air travel:
"People dress up like they're going to bed when they fly... We want to push people as we come into a really busy travel season, help people out, be in a good mood, dress up"
"People dress up like they're going to bed when they fly... We want to push people as we come into a really busy travel season, help people out, be in a good mood, dress up"
November 21, 2025 at 12:35 PM
This plus Hegseth’s whole “No Beardos” rant highlights the innate nature of the US’ current brand of fascism.
It’s all about appearances, not actual substance. These people are as hollow and gaudy as fabergé eggs.
It’s all about appearances, not actual substance. These people are as hollow and gaudy as fabergé eggs.
Remaining copies of Greb are up on my shop!
13 stories about weird little guys by 13 of the UK’s best cartoonists!
Only about five copies left so grab ‘em while you can!!
longlivelamariposa.bigcartel.com !!
13 stories about weird little guys by 13 of the UK’s best cartoonists!
Only about five copies left so grab ‘em while you can!!
longlivelamariposa.bigcartel.com !!
November 20, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Remaining copies of Greb are up on my shop!
13 stories about weird little guys by 13 of the UK’s best cartoonists!
Only about five copies left so grab ‘em while you can!!
longlivelamariposa.bigcartel.com !!
13 stories about weird little guys by 13 of the UK’s best cartoonists!
Only about five copies left so grab ‘em while you can!!
longlivelamariposa.bigcartel.com !!
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We need your help.
@waterstones.bsky.social, without any direct communication with us, will be opening their 6th Edinburgh branch less than 100 metres from our front door at the Foot of the Walk in Leith.
Please read on for more information
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562908...
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@waterstones.bsky.social, without any direct communication with us, will be opening their 6th Edinburgh branch less than 100 metres from our front door at the Foot of the Walk in Leith.
Please read on for more information
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562908...
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Anger as Waterstones snaps up prime site on doorstep of independent bookshop
UK's biggest bookselling chain under fire over plans for new store beside Edinburgh tram line.
www.heraldscotland.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:28 AM
We need your help.
@waterstones.bsky.social, without any direct communication with us, will be opening their 6th Edinburgh branch less than 100 metres from our front door at the Foot of the Walk in Leith.
Please read on for more information
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562908...
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@waterstones.bsky.social, without any direct communication with us, will be opening their 6th Edinburgh branch less than 100 metres from our front door at the Foot of the Walk in Leith.
Please read on for more information
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562908...
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Huge thanks to everyone who stopped by my table at Thought Bubble this weekend!!
The festival is the highlight of my year, and an important reminder, especially these days, that independent art has real value!
The festival is the highlight of my year, and an important reminder, especially these days, that independent art has real value!
November 17, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Huge thanks to everyone who stopped by my table at Thought Bubble this weekend!!
The festival is the highlight of my year, and an important reminder, especially these days, that independent art has real value!
The festival is the highlight of my year, and an important reminder, especially these days, that independent art has real value!
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Then I stopped by and had a chat with @kingfridayjoe.bsky.social then had to learn about “The legend of La mariposa”
November 16, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Then I stopped by and had a chat with @kingfridayjoe.bsky.social then had to learn about “The legend of La mariposa”
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@thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social
Day 2!!
Comixology Hall B17!!
Limited copies of Greb remaining!
Come get ‘em
Day 2!!
Comixology Hall B17!!
Limited copies of Greb remaining!
Come get ‘em
November 16, 2025 at 10:53 AM
@thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social
Day 2!!
Comixology Hall B17!!
Limited copies of Greb remaining!
Come get ‘em
Day 2!!
Comixology Hall B17!!
Limited copies of Greb remaining!
Come get ‘em
TOMORROW IT BEGINS
Gonna be flogging my wares at @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social this year at Table B17 in Comixology Hall!!
I’ll have books, including Greb, an awesome anthology assembled by @mdpenman.bsky.social that I’ve got a story in!
I’m also involved with like three stamp/sticker rallies!
Come on by and say hi!
I’ll have books, including Greb, an awesome anthology assembled by @mdpenman.bsky.social that I’ve got a story in!
I’m also involved with like three stamp/sticker rallies!
Come on by and say hi!
November 14, 2025 at 4:12 PM
TOMORROW IT BEGINS
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Let’s take a look at this year’s Unofficial Sticker Clubs stickers and members!
Theme Gotta Stick em All!
Today’s member:
@kingfridayjoe.bsky.social
Be sure to track em all done at this years
@thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social
Partnered with
@decalempire.bsky.social
#utbsc25 #thoughtbubble
Theme Gotta Stick em All!
Today’s member:
@kingfridayjoe.bsky.social
Be sure to track em all done at this years
@thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social
Partnered with
@decalempire.bsky.social
#utbsc25 #thoughtbubble
November 14, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Let’s take a look at this year’s Unofficial Sticker Clubs stickers and members!
Theme Gotta Stick em All!
Today’s member:
@kingfridayjoe.bsky.social
Be sure to track em all done at this years
@thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social
Partnered with
@decalempire.bsky.social
#utbsc25 #thoughtbubble
Theme Gotta Stick em All!
Today’s member:
@kingfridayjoe.bsky.social
Be sure to track em all done at this years
@thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social
Partnered with
@decalempire.bsky.social
#utbsc25 #thoughtbubble
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OK Comics is a tiny little bookshop in Leeds specialising in comics, graphic novels and manga, in a Victorian shopping arcade, off Briggate, main street in Leeds.
Our Thought Bubble weekend opening times are...
Fri/Sat/Sun/Mon from 9am to 5pm.
OK Comics, 19 Thornton's Arcade, Leeds, LS1 6LQ
Our Thought Bubble weekend opening times are...
Fri/Sat/Sun/Mon from 9am to 5pm.
OK Comics, 19 Thornton's Arcade, Leeds, LS1 6LQ
November 13, 2025 at 1:06 PM
OK Comics is a tiny little bookshop in Leeds specialising in comics, graphic novels and manga, in a Victorian shopping arcade, off Briggate, main street in Leeds.
Our Thought Bubble weekend opening times are...
Fri/Sat/Sun/Mon from 9am to 5pm.
OK Comics, 19 Thornton's Arcade, Leeds, LS1 6LQ
Our Thought Bubble weekend opening times are...
Fri/Sat/Sun/Mon from 9am to 5pm.
OK Comics, 19 Thornton's Arcade, Leeds, LS1 6LQ
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If you're passing through Leeds on your way to @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social in Harrogate this week, why not pop into OK Comics.
We have comics, graphic novels and manga.
OK Comics, 19 Thornton's Arcade, Leeds, LS1 6LQ
We have comics, graphic novels and manga.
OK Comics, 19 Thornton's Arcade, Leeds, LS1 6LQ
November 12, 2025 at 9:13 AM
If you're passing through Leeds on your way to @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social in Harrogate this week, why not pop into OK Comics.
We have comics, graphic novels and manga.
OK Comics, 19 Thornton's Arcade, Leeds, LS1 6LQ
We have comics, graphic novels and manga.
OK Comics, 19 Thornton's Arcade, Leeds, LS1 6LQ
Some preview pages from my story in GREB: The Little Guys Anthology, launching at @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social THIS WEEKEND!!
Come grab a tasty tome of tales about terrible teeny terrors by a gang of twelve talented technical technicians while stocks last!
Come grab a tasty tome of tales about terrible teeny terrors by a gang of twelve talented technical technicians while stocks last!
November 13, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Some preview pages from my story in GREB: The Little Guys Anthology, launching at @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social THIS WEEKEND!!
Come grab a tasty tome of tales about terrible teeny terrors by a gang of twelve talented technical technicians while stocks last!
Come grab a tasty tome of tales about terrible teeny terrors by a gang of twelve talented technical technicians while stocks last!
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Following from our announcement that Quindrie Press will be closing at the end of 2026, I want to make people aware that in Spring 2026 we will be opening a one-off comic fund for UK creators. More details will be released next year.
Sign up to our newsletter: quindriepress.com/newsletter
Sign up to our newsletter: quindriepress.com/newsletter
November 12, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Following from our announcement that Quindrie Press will be closing at the end of 2026, I want to make people aware that in Spring 2026 we will be opening a one-off comic fund for UK creators. More details will be released next year.
Sign up to our newsletter: quindriepress.com/newsletter
Sign up to our newsletter: quindriepress.com/newsletter
I’ll have a few copies of this at my table too!
If you like mutant skateboarders, horrible little thieves and bugs having existential crises, you’ll like this book!
If you like mutant skateboarders, horrible little thieves and bugs having existential crises, you’ll like this book!
Folks! GREB the Little Guys Anthology lives! We are releasing @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social this weekend and to celebrate we are hosting a limited edition sticker rally! Find the Grebs, get your pamphlet then HARASS THEM FOR STICKERS!
November 12, 2025 at 12:31 PM
I’ll have a few copies of this at my table too!
If you like mutant skateboarders, horrible little thieves and bugs having existential crises, you’ll like this book!
If you like mutant skateboarders, horrible little thieves and bugs having existential crises, you’ll like this book!
THE anthology to grab this weekend!!
Folks! GREB the Little Guys Anthology lives! We are releasing @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social this weekend and to celebrate we are hosting a limited edition sticker rally! Find the Grebs, get your pamphlet then HARASS THEM FOR STICKERS!
November 12, 2025 at 8:07 AM
THE anthology to grab this weekend!!
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We've had reports of scam emails relating to hotels booked for this weekend and wanted to send out a warning; please be vigilant! If you receive an email relating to a booking we suggest you call your hotel directly, through a number found independently, to verify its authenticity.
November 11, 2025 at 7:37 PM
We've had reports of scam emails relating to hotels booked for this weekend and wanted to send out a warning; please be vigilant! If you receive an email relating to a booking we suggest you call your hotel directly, through a number found independently, to verify its authenticity.
Reposted by James Lawrence
THOUGHT BUBBLE MONTH review! GREB: The Little Guys Anthology – A Collection of Short Comics Stories from MD Penman, Will Morris, Flo Woolley, April Newton and More. @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social @mdpenman.bsky.social #ThoughtBubbleatBF25 www.brokenfrontier.com/greb-the-lit...
GREB: The Little Guys Anthology - A Collection of Short Comics Stories from MD Penman, Will Morris, Flo Woolley, April Newton and More – Broken Frontier
'GREB: THE Little Guys Anthology' is another strongly curate comics anthology coming to Thought Bubble 2025.
www.brokenfrontier.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:24 PM
THOUGHT BUBBLE MONTH review! GREB: The Little Guys Anthology – A Collection of Short Comics Stories from MD Penman, Will Morris, Flo Woolley, April Newton and More. @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social @mdpenman.bsky.social #ThoughtBubbleatBF25 www.brokenfrontier.com/greb-the-lit...
THIS WEEKEND!!
Gonna be flogging my wares at @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social this year at Table B17 in Comixology Hall!!
I’ll have books, including Greb, an awesome anthology assembled by @mdpenman.bsky.social that I’ve got a story in!
I’m also involved with like three stamp/sticker rallies!
Come on by and say hi!
I’ll have books, including Greb, an awesome anthology assembled by @mdpenman.bsky.social that I’ve got a story in!
I’m also involved with like three stamp/sticker rallies!
Come on by and say hi!
November 11, 2025 at 1:38 PM
THIS WEEKEND!!
Worse still than the actual ad itself is just the naked dishonesty of cooking up a fake making-of video for it.
Actively misleading people, creating a false idea of a workflow that doesn’t actually exist, all as a gaslighting defence of the indefensible.
This kind of deception should be illegal.
Actively misleading people, creating a false idea of a workflow that doesn’t actually exist, all as a gaslighting defence of the indefensible.
This kind of deception should be illegal.
Mirroring the video here if you don't want to even humor going onto Twitter, but when it gets into the "process" section, there's so many red flags of them lying about the work they put into the commercial that reveal how much of this video is them trying and lying after the fact.
November 11, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Worse still than the actual ad itself is just the naked dishonesty of cooking up a fake making-of video for it.
Actively misleading people, creating a false idea of a workflow that doesn’t actually exist, all as a gaslighting defence of the indefensible.
This kind of deception should be illegal.
Actively misleading people, creating a false idea of a workflow that doesn’t actually exist, all as a gaslighting defence of the indefensible.
This kind of deception should be illegal.
I’m in this! Alongside about a dozen other absolute BEASTS!!
Very limited copies will be available at @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social next weekend!
Very limited copies will be available at @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social next weekend!
THOUGHT BUBBLE MONTH review! GREB: The Little Guys Anthology – A Collection of Short Comics Stories from MD Penman, Will Morris, Flo Woolley, April Newton and More. @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social @mdpenman.bsky.social #ThoughtBubbleatBF25 www.brokenfrontier.com/greb-the-lit...
GREB: The Little Guys Anthology - A Collection of Short Comics Stories from MD Penman, Will Morris, Flo Woolley, April Newton and More – Broken Frontier
'GREB: THE Little Guys Anthology' is another strongly curate comics anthology coming to Thought Bubble 2025.
www.brokenfrontier.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:50 PM
I’m in this! Alongside about a dozen other absolute BEASTS!!
Very limited copies will be available at @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social next weekend!
Very limited copies will be available at @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social next weekend!
Sad day, this. Quindrie has been such a valuable presence in the indie comics scene in the last few years and has put out some incredible works that have elevated the UK indie comics scene on a global stage.
I have made the incredibly difficult decision to close down Quindrie Press at the end of 2026. Please read my full statement, along with information about what's next at Quindrie and an FAQ, here: quindriepress.com/closing
November 10, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Sad day, this. Quindrie has been such a valuable presence in the indie comics scene in the last few years and has put out some incredible works that have elevated the UK indie comics scene on a global stage.
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lol she got his ass and he knows it
November 9, 2025 at 3:36 PM
lol she got his ass and he knows it