Matthew Hardy
@matthew-hardy.bsky.social
Writer of comic-books. CYBERARCHY, THUNDER CHILD, FANGWILD. Been through some shit. Still kind.
@robjoneswrites.bsky.social and I will have something a little special on sale at @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social this year.
A VERY limited run of Foil Embossed Hardcovers of each issue of Thunder Child.
These have come out amazingly.
I wonder if I'll get to keep a set for myself.
A VERY limited run of Foil Embossed Hardcovers of each issue of Thunder Child.
These have come out amazingly.
I wonder if I'll get to keep a set for myself.
November 13, 2025 at 8:21 AM
@robjoneswrites.bsky.social and I will have something a little special on sale at @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social this year.
A VERY limited run of Foil Embossed Hardcovers of each issue of Thunder Child.
These have come out amazingly.
I wonder if I'll get to keep a set for myself.
A VERY limited run of Foil Embossed Hardcovers of each issue of Thunder Child.
These have come out amazingly.
I wonder if I'll get to keep a set for myself.
So the advance reviews for CYBERARCHY #1 have started to pop up on-line. And they are VERY positive.
comicon.com/2025/11/04/a...
The cut off date for ordering CYERARCHY issue 1 is this Monday 10th November. So if you are in a comic shop over the weekend.......
comicon.com/2025/11/04/a...
The cut off date for ordering CYERARCHY issue 1 is this Monday 10th November. So if you are in a comic shop over the weekend.......
November 7, 2025 at 1:54 PM
So the advance reviews for CYBERARCHY #1 have started to pop up on-line. And they are VERY positive.
comicon.com/2025/11/04/a...
The cut off date for ordering CYERARCHY issue 1 is this Monday 10th November. So if you are in a comic shop over the weekend.......
comicon.com/2025/11/04/a...
The cut off date for ordering CYERARCHY issue 1 is this Monday 10th November. So if you are in a comic shop over the weekend.......
Need to promote my new book more - it’s weird, after years of promoting my self published books, I have a mental block about promoting my published work.
Here are both covers to Cyberarchy #1, Brilliant work by @clarkbintart.bsky.social and Andy Clarke.
Coming from @madcavestudios.com in December
Here are both covers to Cyberarchy #1, Brilliant work by @clarkbintart.bsky.social and Andy Clarke.
Coming from @madcavestudios.com in December
October 29, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Need to promote my new book more - it’s weird, after years of promoting my self published books, I have a mental block about promoting my published work.
Here are both covers to Cyberarchy #1, Brilliant work by @clarkbintart.bsky.social and Andy Clarke.
Coming from @madcavestudios.com in December
Here are both covers to Cyberarchy #1, Brilliant work by @clarkbintart.bsky.social and Andy Clarke.
Coming from @madcavestudios.com in December
So I have a book from @madcavestudios.com coming out soon and the cut off date for ordering issue #1 is 10th November
So if people on here like comics, if you like MY comics, are you able to order a copy of issue 1 from your comic book shop please? Please, please?
A genuine thank you!
So if people on here like comics, if you like MY comics, are you able to order a copy of issue 1 from your comic book shop please? Please, please?
A genuine thank you!
October 22, 2025 at 12:55 PM
So I have a book from @madcavestudios.com coming out soon and the cut off date for ordering issue #1 is 10th November
So if people on here like comics, if you like MY comics, are you able to order a copy of issue 1 from your comic book shop please? Please, please?
A genuine thank you!
So if people on here like comics, if you like MY comics, are you able to order a copy of issue 1 from your comic book shop please? Please, please?
A genuine thank you!
It's been a few years since I've done MCM London Comic Con - so I'm pleased to see Artists Alley is still a decent size.
Just had our table confirmed - G23 - right near one of the main entrances.
Come and find us 24th-26th October.
@robjoneswrites.bsky.social
Just had our table confirmed - G23 - right near one of the main entrances.
Come and find us 24th-26th October.
@robjoneswrites.bsky.social
October 3, 2025 at 9:56 AM
It's been a few years since I've done MCM London Comic Con - so I'm pleased to see Artists Alley is still a decent size.
Just had our table confirmed - G23 - right near one of the main entrances.
Come and find us 24th-26th October.
@robjoneswrites.bsky.social
Just had our table confirmed - G23 - right near one of the main entrances.
Come and find us 24th-26th October.
@robjoneswrites.bsky.social
More comic news!
@comicstitan.bsky.social are collecting all issues of Thunder Child in an oversized hardback - comic and book store versions.
@robjoneswrites.bsky.social, Kevin Castaniero and @simongough2099.bsky.social and I are thrilled that this story and art will reach a new audience.
@comicstitan.bsky.social are collecting all issues of Thunder Child in an oversized hardback - comic and book store versions.
@robjoneswrites.bsky.social, Kevin Castaniero and @simongough2099.bsky.social and I are thrilled that this story and art will reach a new audience.
September 21, 2025 at 9:22 AM
More comic news!
@comicstitan.bsky.social are collecting all issues of Thunder Child in an oversized hardback - comic and book store versions.
@robjoneswrites.bsky.social, Kevin Castaniero and @simongough2099.bsky.social and I are thrilled that this story and art will reach a new audience.
@comicstitan.bsky.social are collecting all issues of Thunder Child in an oversized hardback - comic and book store versions.
@robjoneswrites.bsky.social, Kevin Castaniero and @simongough2099.bsky.social and I are thrilled that this story and art will reach a new audience.
My new Cyberarchy series from @madcavestudios.com has just been announced.
I'm gonna bang on about this one a bit - but for now I'll just post @clarkbintart.bsky.social cover in full (with our very cool new logo).
I'm gonna bang on about this one a bit - but for now I'll just post @clarkbintart.bsky.social cover in full (with our very cool new logo).
September 19, 2025 at 6:45 PM
My new Cyberarchy series from @madcavestudios.com has just been announced.
I'm gonna bang on about this one a bit - but for now I'll just post @clarkbintart.bsky.social cover in full (with our very cool new logo).
I'm gonna bang on about this one a bit - but for now I'll just post @clarkbintart.bsky.social cover in full (with our very cool new logo).
My copies of Fangwild and Foliate just arrived - seems like forever ago I wrote Fangwild.
I know the publisher has had trouble getting these out, I think they are going to restructure for the next release - I hope so as I was really pleased with my scripts for issues 2-5.
I know the publisher has had trouble getting these out, I think they are going to restructure for the next release - I hope so as I was really pleased with my scripts for issues 2-5.
August 18, 2025 at 11:13 AM
My copies of Fangwild and Foliate just arrived - seems like forever ago I wrote Fangwild.
I know the publisher has had trouble getting these out, I think they are going to restructure for the next release - I hope so as I was really pleased with my scripts for issues 2-5.
I know the publisher has had trouble getting these out, I think they are going to restructure for the next release - I hope so as I was really pleased with my scripts for issues 2-5.
VEHI-KILL Vol 1: Traffic is Murder releases from @markosia.bsky.social on the 29th August.
I don’t talk about this book enough - it was my chance to do Ghostbusters type stuff and I loved it.
The book’s artist @norrie.bsky.social did amazing work here - he draws an incredible possessed car.
I don’t talk about this book enough - it was my chance to do Ghostbusters type stuff and I loved it.
The book’s artist @norrie.bsky.social did amazing work here - he draws an incredible possessed car.
August 17, 2025 at 9:44 AM
VEHI-KILL Vol 1: Traffic is Murder releases from @markosia.bsky.social on the 29th August.
I don’t talk about this book enough - it was my chance to do Ghostbusters type stuff and I loved it.
The book’s artist @norrie.bsky.social did amazing work here - he draws an incredible possessed car.
I don’t talk about this book enough - it was my chance to do Ghostbusters type stuff and I loved it.
The book’s artist @norrie.bsky.social did amazing work here - he draws an incredible possessed car.
This turned up this morning from @rorydraws4.bsky.social
I cannot stress how glorious this book is. It just drips in love and joy and fun.
Rory has such a clear vision of the story and world he's created, and it gels perfectly with his expressive art.
This makes me smile so much.
I cannot stress how glorious this book is. It just drips in love and joy and fun.
Rory has such a clear vision of the story and world he's created, and it gels perfectly with his expressive art.
This makes me smile so much.
July 26, 2025 at 1:15 PM
This turned up this morning from @rorydraws4.bsky.social
I cannot stress how glorious this book is. It just drips in love and joy and fun.
Rory has such a clear vision of the story and world he's created, and it gels perfectly with his expressive art.
This makes me smile so much.
I cannot stress how glorious this book is. It just drips in love and joy and fun.
Rory has such a clear vision of the story and world he's created, and it gels perfectly with his expressive art.
This makes me smile so much.
Just a reminder that I'm at the London Comic Festival today signing copies of THUNDER CHILD.
I look this cheesey in real life as well.
I look this cheesey in real life as well.
July 5, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Just a reminder that I'm at the London Comic Festival today signing copies of THUNDER CHILD.
I look this cheesey in real life as well.
I look this cheesey in real life as well.
Final THUNDER CHILD print - this one by the master of horror and suspense that is @christiandibari.bsky.social.
No escaping this mechanical nightmare.
Thank you to everyone who has liked & shared these posts - if you liked what you saw, please follow & support the artists tagged.
kck.st/4kHvrMl
No escaping this mechanical nightmare.
Thank you to everyone who has liked & shared these posts - if you liked what you saw, please follow & support the artists tagged.
kck.st/4kHvrMl
July 1, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Final THUNDER CHILD print - this one by the master of horror and suspense that is @christiandibari.bsky.social.
No escaping this mechanical nightmare.
Thank you to everyone who has liked & shared these posts - if you liked what you saw, please follow & support the artists tagged.
kck.st/4kHvrMl
No escaping this mechanical nightmare.
Thank you to everyone who has liked & shared these posts - if you liked what you saw, please follow & support the artists tagged.
kck.st/4kHvrMl
I'm a guest at London Film and Comic Con this weekend. First London Con I've done for a few years.
Find me on the SHIFT stand with copies of THUNDER CHILD and a fixed smile as I repeatedly explain to the con attendees that I'm not the wrestler, Matt Hardy.
theshift.store
Find me on the SHIFT stand with copies of THUNDER CHILD and a fixed smile as I repeatedly explain to the con attendees that I'm not the wrestler, Matt Hardy.
theshift.store
July 1, 2025 at 12:14 PM
I'm a guest at London Film and Comic Con this weekend. First London Con I've done for a few years.
Find me on the SHIFT stand with copies of THUNDER CHILD and a fixed smile as I repeatedly explain to the con attendees that I'm not the wrestler, Matt Hardy.
theshift.store
Find me on the SHIFT stand with copies of THUNDER CHILD and a fixed smile as I repeatedly explain to the con attendees that I'm not the wrestler, Matt Hardy.
theshift.store
Final day for THUNDER CHILD and we are sitting at £17K (nearly $24K).
We are genuinely grateful for the support that let us complete the story that Rob and I started 5 years ago - finally tell the full tragic tale of the HMS Thunder Child.
This series has meant a lot to everyone who worked on it.
We are genuinely grateful for the support that let us complete the story that Rob and I started 5 years ago - finally tell the full tragic tale of the HMS Thunder Child.
This series has meant a lot to everyone who worked on it.
July 1, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Final day for THUNDER CHILD and we are sitting at £17K (nearly $24K).
We are genuinely grateful for the support that let us complete the story that Rob and I started 5 years ago - finally tell the full tragic tale of the HMS Thunder Child.
This series has meant a lot to everyone who worked on it.
We are genuinely grateful for the support that let us complete the story that Rob and I started 5 years ago - finally tell the full tragic tale of the HMS Thunder Child.
This series has meant a lot to everyone who worked on it.
Trying to get through all the THUNDER CHILD prints before the campaign ends tomorrow.
Next up is this action packed image by @norrie.bsky.social
We've got graphic novel coming out in September. There seems to be a trend in comics towards NORRIE's type of bombastic, kinetic style.
kck.st/4kHvrMl
Next up is this action packed image by @norrie.bsky.social
We've got graphic novel coming out in September. There seems to be a trend in comics towards NORRIE's type of bombastic, kinetic style.
kck.st/4kHvrMl
June 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Trying to get through all the THUNDER CHILD prints before the campaign ends tomorrow.
Next up is this action packed image by @norrie.bsky.social
We've got graphic novel coming out in September. There seems to be a trend in comics towards NORRIE's type of bombastic, kinetic style.
kck.st/4kHvrMl
Next up is this action packed image by @norrie.bsky.social
We've got graphic novel coming out in September. There seems to be a trend in comics towards NORRIE's type of bombastic, kinetic style.
kck.st/4kHvrMl
I’ve submitted the promotional copy listing text for CYBERARCHY #1 to the publisher - it should be announced shortly.
They also wanted the blurb for the back of the collected edition - these things have to be sorted so far in advance!
Anyway here is @clarkbintart.bsky.social's cover for Issue 1.
They also wanted the blurb for the back of the collected edition - these things have to be sorted so far in advance!
Anyway here is @clarkbintart.bsky.social's cover for Issue 1.
June 30, 2025 at 11:29 AM
I’ve submitted the promotional copy listing text for CYBERARCHY #1 to the publisher - it should be announced shortly.
They also wanted the blurb for the back of the collected edition - these things have to be sorted so far in advance!
Anyway here is @clarkbintart.bsky.social's cover for Issue 1.
They also wanted the blurb for the back of the collected edition - these things have to be sorted so far in advance!
Anyway here is @clarkbintart.bsky.social's cover for Issue 1.
I bought this cover for my kid.
TOTALLY for my kid.
Not for me.
....
How cool does Sonic look as the Flash?
TOTALLY for my kid.
Not for me.
....
How cool does Sonic look as the Flash?
June 30, 2025 at 9:30 AM
I bought this cover for my kid.
TOTALLY for my kid.
Not for me.
....
How cool does Sonic look as the Flash?
TOTALLY for my kid.
Not for me.
....
How cool does Sonic look as the Flash?
Next up in my virtual tour of THUNDER CHILD prints is this highly inventive image by Warwick Fraser-Coombe.
Warwick has one of the most unique styles in comics - and this is a spectacular interpretation of a Martain Tripod.
kck.st/4kHvrMl
Warwick has one of the most unique styles in comics - and this is a spectacular interpretation of a Martain Tripod.
kck.st/4kHvrMl
June 30, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Next up in my virtual tour of THUNDER CHILD prints is this highly inventive image by Warwick Fraser-Coombe.
Warwick has one of the most unique styles in comics - and this is a spectacular interpretation of a Martain Tripod.
kck.st/4kHvrMl
Warwick has one of the most unique styles in comics - and this is a spectacular interpretation of a Martain Tripod.
kck.st/4kHvrMl
Having completed my review of THUNDER CHILD covers - it's time to move onto the pin-ups - all from a line-up of highly talented artists.
Starting with this aggressive, brutal image from @philthepage.bsky.social - one of the rewards from the current campaign.
kck.st/4kHvrMl
Starting with this aggressive, brutal image from @philthepage.bsky.social - one of the rewards from the current campaign.
kck.st/4kHvrMl
June 29, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Having completed my review of THUNDER CHILD covers - it's time to move onto the pin-ups - all from a line-up of highly talented artists.
Starting with this aggressive, brutal image from @philthepage.bsky.social - one of the rewards from the current campaign.
kck.st/4kHvrMl
Starting with this aggressive, brutal image from @philthepage.bsky.social - one of the rewards from the current campaign.
kck.st/4kHvrMl
Next up in my parade of THUNDER CHILD covers is this wonderfully dramatic image by @danmcdaid.bsky.social
Dan is currently wowing everyone with his work on some of DC Comics most iconic characters - but to my mind, this is one of the best covers he has done.
kck.st/4kHvrMl
Dan is currently wowing everyone with his work on some of DC Comics most iconic characters - but to my mind, this is one of the best covers he has done.
kck.st/4kHvrMl
June 29, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Next up in my parade of THUNDER CHILD covers is this wonderfully dramatic image by @danmcdaid.bsky.social
Dan is currently wowing everyone with his work on some of DC Comics most iconic characters - but to my mind, this is one of the best covers he has done.
kck.st/4kHvrMl
Dan is currently wowing everyone with his work on some of DC Comics most iconic characters - but to my mind, this is one of the best covers he has done.
kck.st/4kHvrMl
So the Kickstarter for Thunder Child is now counting down in hours.
It’s made the money needed to pay the creative team, so at this stage all @robjoneswrites.bsky.social and I actually want is more people to jump on board and read the book - even just a digital copy
Find it here - kck.st/4kHvrMl
It’s made the money needed to pay the creative team, so at this stage all @robjoneswrites.bsky.social and I actually want is more people to jump on board and read the book - even just a digital copy
Find it here - kck.st/4kHvrMl
June 29, 2025 at 8:17 AM
So the Kickstarter for Thunder Child is now counting down in hours.
It’s made the money needed to pay the creative team, so at this stage all @robjoneswrites.bsky.social and I actually want is more people to jump on board and read the book - even just a digital copy
Find it here - kck.st/4kHvrMl
It’s made the money needed to pay the creative team, so at this stage all @robjoneswrites.bsky.social and I actually want is more people to jump on board and read the book - even just a digital copy
Find it here - kck.st/4kHvrMl
Next THUNDER CHILD cover is this amazing feat of perspective by @gustaffovargas.bsky.social.
Gustavo is one of the most versatile and talented creators I know - his Peruvian Cyberpunk comics are superb.
The cover came to be known as "Towering Tripod".
kck.st/4kHvrMl
Gustavo is one of the most versatile and talented creators I know - his Peruvian Cyberpunk comics are superb.
The cover came to be known as "Towering Tripod".
kck.st/4kHvrMl
June 28, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Next THUNDER CHILD cover is this amazing feat of perspective by @gustaffovargas.bsky.social.
Gustavo is one of the most versatile and talented creators I know - his Peruvian Cyberpunk comics are superb.
The cover came to be known as "Towering Tripod".
kck.st/4kHvrMl
Gustavo is one of the most versatile and talented creators I know - his Peruvian Cyberpunk comics are superb.
The cover came to be known as "Towering Tripod".
kck.st/4kHvrMl
I can’t quite put my finger on why I love DEPT. Q so much.
There is inherently nothing new being done here - and yet, I’ve never seen things done this way.
I’m utterly gripped. I adore each miserable, angry, messed up character so much.
And Alexej Manvelov needs an award for his Akram.
There is inherently nothing new being done here - and yet, I’ve never seen things done this way.
I’m utterly gripped. I adore each miserable, angry, messed up character so much.
And Alexej Manvelov needs an award for his Akram.
June 27, 2025 at 11:55 AM
I can’t quite put my finger on why I love DEPT. Q so much.
There is inherently nothing new being done here - and yet, I’ve never seen things done this way.
I’m utterly gripped. I adore each miserable, angry, messed up character so much.
And Alexej Manvelov needs an award for his Akram.
There is inherently nothing new being done here - and yet, I’ve never seen things done this way.
I’m utterly gripped. I adore each miserable, angry, messed up character so much.
And Alexej Manvelov needs an award for his Akram.
Next up in my tour de force of THUNDER CHILD covers is this burning terror from @lyndondraws.bsky.social.
Easily one of our more popular covers - this became known as the 'City on Fire' cover.
kck.st/4kHvrMl
Easily one of our more popular covers - this became known as the 'City on Fire' cover.
kck.st/4kHvrMl
June 27, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Next up in my tour de force of THUNDER CHILD covers is this burning terror from @lyndondraws.bsky.social.
Easily one of our more popular covers - this became known as the 'City on Fire' cover.
kck.st/4kHvrMl
Easily one of our more popular covers - this became known as the 'City on Fire' cover.
kck.st/4kHvrMl
Any phone screen you are viewing this on is unlikely to do justice to @martinsimmonds.bsky.social's incredible Thunder Child cover.
It conveys the gravitas we wanted. The HMS Thunder Child, battered & struggling, dominated by the overwhelming power of the Martian War Machine.
I adore this.
It conveys the gravitas we wanted. The HMS Thunder Child, battered & struggling, dominated by the overwhelming power of the Martian War Machine.
I adore this.
June 26, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Any phone screen you are viewing this on is unlikely to do justice to @martinsimmonds.bsky.social's incredible Thunder Child cover.
It conveys the gravitas we wanted. The HMS Thunder Child, battered & struggling, dominated by the overwhelming power of the Martian War Machine.
I adore this.
It conveys the gravitas we wanted. The HMS Thunder Child, battered & struggling, dominated by the overwhelming power of the Martian War Machine.
I adore this.