Had a great time reading this!

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Just came across some artwork from SAORSA. On an artists page who had nothing to do with the project and clearly it wasn't made by human hands. Reported. They fed the released art into the machine, to colour it seems. Primary artist on SAORSA is the very human Wayne Lowden.

We live in a world where status and income often decide when decency applies. I try not to get lost in the big questions and stick to what I can actually control. Be kind. Be humble. Help where you can. Feels like things would shift pretty quickly if more of us did that.

One thing I didn’t expect from running a campaign was how good the conversations would be. A lot less noise, a lot more genuine chats than I imagined.

Thank you for having me on, had a great chat, and I look forward to catching up again in the future.

Day two of SAORSA being live. The unknown is always scary, but as usual, when we step into it, we can be surprised by what we find. The amount of messages, support, and even just curiosity really sat with me last night. Grateful and excited. The best combination.

The first Scottish Creator Spotlight is live. Huge thanks to @johnlees.bsky.social for such a generous and thoughtful conversation about craft, place, and longevity in comics. If you’re a Scottish creator and would like to take part, feel free to reach out. comicsbulletin.com/john-lees-ho...

SAORSA is live. My first creator-owned comic and Kickstarter. A supernatural-noir set in a post-collapse Scotland, focused on folklore, quiet horror, and what people carry on living with. Thanks to everyone who has been following along. www.kickstarter.com/projects/sao...

Post-collapse stories have always felt more honest to me than post-apocalypse ones. Less spectacle, more consequence.

Hello! I'm looking for a Colourist and Letterer for SAORSA (Kickstarter launching Feb 3.) This is not a superhero project, grounded, Noir, real-world colours. Lettering, we are looking to allow the tension to breathe. Comment or message with examples and page rate. Thank you.

SAORSA isn’t built around spectacle. It’s built around pacing, restraint, and trusting the reader.

SAORSA Page One.

Aimee Wilson doesn’t believe the world is finished. Even when it’s fractured. Even when it hurts.

Harley’s Books. A place built from old stories, stubborn care, and the belief that some things are worth preserving, even when the world starts to crack.

One week out from the launch of SAORSA. Grateful for everyone who's followed the process far. Excited to share more content over the next seven days.

I had a really good chat on the Indie Creator Podcast about SAORSA, indie comics, and what it’s actually like trying to build creator-owned work in public. Honest conversation about process, pressure, and persistence. youtu.be/YgQ4eB4IBgA #IndieComics #CreatorOwned #SAORSA #BlueskyCreators

Mission Log activated. Incoming Transmission....

Had to have extra coffee this morning. But all for good reasons. Had a great chat with Angel & John (Indie creator comics podcast) last night about SAORSA, the Kickstarter and Scottish actors being played by non Scots. Releases Wednesday, in the meantime here's the site. indiecreatorcomics.com

Also had the pleasure to check out Tomb Raider thanks to comics bulletin. I can tell, Lara is far from done with the field.

Thanks to comic book yeti for allowing me to review this. A great read with some must see art.

Key art reveal for SAORSA. A supernatural-noir comic set in post-collapse Scotland. Launches on Kickstarter February 3. Pre-launch page is live if you want to be notified.

A very different introduction than most (unless you hail from similar lands) but 13 year old me spent a lot of time at the But 'n' Ben

Thank you to Hilina & the team at Scatterhead comics for giving me an inside look at what they are building. It's pretty special.

Really grateful to Comics Bulletin for the chance to review this. A sharp, brutal opener that understands Cyberpunk as vulnerability, not power.

I’m working on a editorial piece and I’m hoping to connect with Scottish-based comic creators Nothing too formal. Just conversations about what people are working on and how the scene feels. If that’s you, or if you know someone who should see this, feel free to reach out or pass along. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Absolute Batman: Ark-M #1 A story about memory, fear, and the systems Gotham builds to feel safe. My spoiler-free review is live now, focusing on theme, tone, and intent rather than plot. comicsbulletin.com/absolute-bat... #batman #absolutebatman #comics

Some people survive what comes after. Others learn to live within it.

A few people have asked how to support SAORSA before it launches. The most helpful thing right now is clicking “Notify me on launch” on the Kickstarter pre-launch page. It doesn’t cost anything, but it genuinely makes a difference for indie projects. bit.ly/SAORSA

Midnight isn't a reset.

This is the Sidhe. They didn’t arrive with the Collapse. They were revealed by it. SAORSA is a post-collapse noir graphic novel set in Scotland.

Inks don’t lie. SAORSA is moving.

What’s the best comic book you’ve read in 2025?

It's been a great year for DC the creative risks paid off. Let me know your thoughts, It's a year where some series were so close in quality, really the top spot was a four way fight.

New piece for Comics Bulletin is now live: What DC Comics Can’t Abandon in 2026. #dccomics

Grateful for the chance to contribute, thanks for the support

A new essay of mine has been published by Bella Caledonia. It looks at how myths travel across cultures, change shape, and survive even when their names are forgotten, and why we still recognise them when they reappear. You can read it here: bellacaledonia.org.uk/2025/12/20/w...

A few projects slowly moving in the background just now. Submissions, recording plans, prep for a podcast. Feeling grateful for how welcoming these creative communities have been, it makes the uncertainty easier to sit with.

Thinking about why a post-collapse story. Not explosions or ruined skylines, the quieter aftermath. Places that still function. People that still stay. A Comic feels uniquely suited to that kind of storytelling. Slow. Fragmented. Human. Feels like the right medium for the moment we are in.

The SAORSA Kickstarter pre-launch is now live. It’s a strange mix of nerves and excitement seeing the project step out into the world like this. If you enjoy folklore, comics, or indie storytelling, here’s where the journey starts: www.kickstarter.com/projects/sao...

Just uploaded the first video in the SAORSA diary, finally putting this whole comic project out into the world. Weird mix of nerves and excitement, but nothing ventured, nothing gained. If you fancy following along, here’s the intro: youtu.be/JxLjZJX1f0U

Kicking off the SAORSA YouTube diary today. Got that strange mix of nerves and “right, let’s just do this.” Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Intro video will be up later today, excited to finally share the journey properly. #SAORSA #IndieComics #WritingCommunity #ScottishFolklore #ComicCreation

Write Comic ✅ Find an Artist ✅ Artwork Incoming 🔜 SAORSA is officially moving into the art phase, the part where everything starts feeling real. I can’t wait to show you what we’ve been building behind the scenes. Eyes peeled. Don’t glitch. #indiecomics #comicmaking #scottishwriter

Why does every action movie feature a house like this ? #movies #actionmovies #filmlocations

I’m writing a supernatural-noir story set in a broken Scotland, and sharing the journey here as I figure it all out. If you’re into worldbuilding, Scottish weirdness, or just like indie creators trying their best — hi 👋

Hello, I’m David — creator of SAORSA, a supernatural-noir graphic novel set in a post-collapse Scotland. Here to share my creative journey, explore human stories, and reflect on life, healing, and writing. Excited to connect with you all! #startingsomwherehonest This is Zeus (he is a good boy)