Paul B. Rainey
@pbrainey.bsky.social
My graphic novel Why Don't You Love Me? is out now from Drawn and Quarterly. Winner of the Observer Graphic Short Story Prize 2020. Cartoonist for Viz.
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I’ve updated my online shop! These are but four comics I made that you can buy directly from me via my website, including the optimum editions of THERE’S NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT and WHY DIN’T YOU LOVE ME. pbrainey.bigcartel.com
Truman Capote sketch. Pen and brush, no pencils, straight down.
November 2, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Truman Capote sketch. Pen and brush, no pencils, straight down.
I’ve updated my online shop! These are but four comics I made that you can buy directly from me via my website, including the optimum editions of THERE’S NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT and WHY DIN’T YOU LOVE ME. pbrainey.bigcartel.com
October 26, 2025 at 3:05 PM
I’ve updated my online shop! These are but four comics I made that you can buy directly from me via my website, including the optimum editions of THERE’S NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT and WHY DIN’T YOU LOVE ME. pbrainey.bigcartel.com
The MK Lit Fest Indie Book Fair is happening this Saturday. It’s free to get in. I hope to see you there.
October 23, 2025 at 8:08 AM
The MK Lit Fest Indie Book Fair is happening this Saturday. It’s free to get in. I hope to see you there.
Scrappy sketch of Susan Sarandon as Bette Davis. Drawn straight down using pen, brush and ink, no pencil. Obviously, I’m quite pleased with how it’s turned out, which is why I’m sharing it.
October 18, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Scrappy sketch of Susan Sarandon as Bette Davis. Drawn straight down using pen, brush and ink, no pencil. Obviously, I’m quite pleased with how it’s turned out, which is why I’m sharing it.
Thanks to John Freeman and Down The Tubes for this downthetubes.net/upcoming-mil...
Upcoming Milton Keynes Indie Book Fair offers huge author lineup, including comic creator Paul B. Rainey
An opportunity to meet. Madonna not expected.
downthetubes.net
October 17, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Thanks to John Freeman and Down The Tubes for this downthetubes.net/upcoming-mil...
I’m exhibiting at the Milton Keynes Indie Book Fair in the City Centre on Sat 25 Oct. Bring along copies of my comics to sign if you want. I’ll also be selling, signing and sketching copies of my graphic novels and comics too.
October 15, 2025 at 12:29 PM
I’m exhibiting at the Milton Keynes Indie Book Fair in the City Centre on Sat 25 Oct. Bring along copies of my comics to sign if you want. I’ll also be selling, signing and sketching copies of my graphic novels and comics too.
The original JOG ON strips that were the basis of a long-lasting mural I drew in The Centre MK. It ended up lasting for far longer than imagined thanks to the pandemic.
October 9, 2025 at 7:08 AM
The original JOG ON strips that were the basis of a long-lasting mural I drew in The Centre MK. It ended up lasting for far longer than imagined thanks to the pandemic.
The French edition of WHY DON’T YOU LOVE ME? has been nominated for the Festival of Colomiers ‘First Time Award’. Yum yum!
www.bdcolomiers.com/les-evenemen...
www.bdcolomiers.com/les-evenemen...
Prix Toute Première Fois
Lancé en 2022, ce prix récompense un·e auteur·ice pour son premier livre.
www.bdcolomiers.com
October 3, 2025 at 4:28 PM
The French edition of WHY DON’T YOU LOVE ME? has been nominated for the Festival of Colomiers ‘First Time Award’. Yum yum!
www.bdcolomiers.com/les-evenemen...
www.bdcolomiers.com/les-evenemen...
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Essential stuff!
These are four comics I made that you can buy directly from me via my website, including the optimum editions of THERE’S NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT and WHY DIN’T YOU LOVE ME. pbrainey.bigcartel.com
September 16, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Essential stuff!
Reposted by Paul B. Rainey
These are four comics I made that you can buy directly from me via my website, including the optimum editions of THERE’S NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT and WHY DIN’T YOU LOVE ME. pbrainey.bigcartel.com
March 31, 2025 at 8:29 AM
These are four comics I made that you can buy directly from me via my website, including the optimum editions of THERE’S NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT and WHY DIN’T YOU LOVE ME. pbrainey.bigcartel.com
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My book on Elon Musk is being launched at Gosh this Thursday. I’ll be there. Will you? @goshcomics.bsky.social @sevenstories.bsky.social
September 6, 2025 at 6:09 PM
My book on Elon Musk is being launched at Gosh this Thursday. I’ll be there. Will you? @goshcomics.bsky.social @sevenstories.bsky.social
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Elon Musk: American Oligarch. Preorder it now.
September 2, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Elon Musk: American Oligarch. Preorder it now.
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London! Geezer #1, 2 and 3 are now in stock at @goshcomics.bsky.social ! Round the corner from the Morning Glory cover, innit! @pjbond.offregister.press @offregisterhq.bsky.social
August 29, 2025 at 3:22 PM
London! Geezer #1, 2 and 3 are now in stock at @goshcomics.bsky.social ! Round the corner from the Morning Glory cover, innit! @pjbond.offregister.press @offregisterhq.bsky.social
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Free link to Stramash issue 1 of the original series for no reason other than I still really like it.
1950’s Sweary Scottish gangsters, strange goings on and just what is in that hold-all.
www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/kxy80...
1950’s Sweary Scottish gangsters, strange goings on and just what is in that hold-all.
www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/kxy80...
August 20, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Free link to Stramash issue 1 of the original series for no reason other than I still really like it.
1950’s Sweary Scottish gangsters, strange goings on and just what is in that hold-all.
www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/kxy80...
1950’s Sweary Scottish gangsters, strange goings on and just what is in that hold-all.
www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/kxy80...
This is the first strip I successfully sold to VIZ 12 years ago.
August 10, 2025 at 1:25 PM
This is the first strip I successfully sold to VIZ 12 years ago.
I understand that the big announcement at this year’s San Diego Comic Con over the weekend was made by Drawn & Quarterly of my next graphic novel, MURDER SCHOOL, out Autumn 2026.
July 28, 2025 at 8:12 AM
I understand that the big announcement at this year’s San Diego Comic Con over the weekend was made by Drawn & Quarterly of my next graphic novel, MURDER SCHOOL, out Autumn 2026.
I’m thinking about colouring my next project after MURDER SCHOOL more properly. The problem is, I don’t really enjoy colouring and the process adds around another 4 hours per page. Here’s a test strip I did. What do you think?
July 17, 2025 at 8:15 AM
I’m thinking about colouring my next project after MURDER SCHOOL more properly. The problem is, I don’t really enjoy colouring and the process adds around another 4 hours per page. Here’s a test strip I did. What do you think?
A French edition of THERE’S NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT is coming.
July 16, 2025 at 6:51 AM
A French edition of THERE’S NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT is coming.
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My latest comic has been on sale for two weeks today. Have you had a look yet? Its here robjacksoncomics.blogspot.com/2025/06/sile... cheers
'Silent Planet' Now on Sale
My new comic is now back from the printers and on sale at my new shop here . It's 24 pages, black and white and A5 sized. It's a wordles...
robjacksoncomics.blogspot.com
July 9, 2025 at 5:47 AM
My latest comic has been on sale for two weeks today. Have you had a look yet? Its here robjacksoncomics.blogspot.com/2025/06/sile... cheers
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UK bosses to be banned from using NDAs to cover up misconduct at work.
A welcome development to end harassment, bullying and silencing of victims.
NDAs used extensively to settle cases including sexual misconduct, racism, and pregnancy discrimination.
A welcome development to end harassment, bullying and silencing of victims.
NDAs used extensively to settle cases including sexual misconduct, racism, and pregnancy discrimination.
UK bosses to be banned from using NDAs to cover up misconduct at work
Exclusive: Changes to workers’ rights bill will prohibit the silencing of staff who suffer harassment or discrimination
www.theguardian.com
July 8, 2025 at 6:42 AM
UK bosses to be banned from using NDAs to cover up misconduct at work.
A welcome development to end harassment, bullying and silencing of victims.
NDAs used extensively to settle cases including sexual misconduct, racism, and pregnancy discrimination.
A welcome development to end harassment, bullying and silencing of victims.
NDAs used extensively to settle cases including sexual misconduct, racism, and pregnancy discrimination.
My book, THERE’S NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT, is included in @seamas.bsky.social round up of the Best Graphic Novels of 2025 So Far for The Irish Times. www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
July 6, 2025 at 8:13 AM
My book, THERE’S NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT, is included in @seamas.bsky.social round up of the Best Graphic Novels of 2025 So Far for The Irish Times. www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
The Chase comic-strip I drew.
June 28, 2025 at 8:04 AM
The Chase comic-strip I drew.
I stumbled across this nice review of THERE’S NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT.
June 18, 2025 at 6:34 AM
I stumbled across this nice review of THERE’S NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT.
My pitch for the reinvention of The Chocolate Milk Tray Man didn’t take.
June 15, 2025 at 1:01 PM
My pitch for the reinvention of The Chocolate Milk Tray Man didn’t take.