25 years ago in a comic con at the Adelphi hotel in Liverpool I was fortunate enough to get this sketch of Jay & Silent Bob by the amazing @duncanfegredo.bsky.social. I and then I lost it. But now it’s found and now it’s framed! Finally!

New music from Social Distortion. Rarer than Hen's teeth. But, unmistakably Mike Ness: youtu.be/5kCv95gBJOk?...

The last issue of 'The Power Fantasy' is out today from @kierongillen.bsky.social, @casparw.bsky.social and @imagecomics.com! And so is my review: "One of the most existential, boldest and beautifully brutal comics out there": comicon.com/2026/02/25/t...

Check out your new favourite comics, Narco #1 from the criminally cool @dougwagner13.bsky.social Daniel Hilliard and @imagecomics.com. FOC this Monday 9th February.

How can we continue to do so well in the Champions League, but can't beat the likes of Bournemouth in the Prem? Asking for a friend. 😉

@ollymacnamee.bsky.social is interviews @ahoycomicmags.bsky.social EiC Tom Peyer and Writer Matt Bors at the link - tinyurl.com/2has6v9a

New Comic Book Day is tomorrow. Remember, the penultimate issue of 'The Power Fantasy' (for now) is out from @kierongillen.bsky.social, @casparw.bsky.social and @imagecomics.com. Here's a non-spoiler review for another epic and emotional issue over @thecomicon.bsky.social: tinyurl.com/4csbu2bb.

Read my interview with Garth Ennis, in which we discuss the return of the sword and sorcery satirical hero, Babs, in 'Babs: The Black Road South!' from @ahoycomicmags.bsky.social only on @thecomicon.bsky.social: tinyurl.com/3wsyb379

Reading 'Nemesis Forever' #5 and what a scorcher of an ending from @darkhorse.com? Both bombastic action and subtle horror. And wait till you get a load of the last page! Review in the link on @thecomicon.bsky.social: tinyurl.com/2nx7uakz

The multiple award-winning web-magazine and a comics community hub Broken Frontier has just announced the shortlists for their 22nd annual Broken Frontier Awards https://downthetubes.net/voting-opens-for-the-2025-broken-frontier-awards/

Check out #Comicon 's Best of 2025 Lists! tinyurl.com/mrb62ynr

Congratulations to @dougwagner13.bsky.social and Daniel Hillyard on the announcement of their newest black horror comedy with a Hitchcockian vibe. Read more about 'Narco' @thecomicon.bsky.social: tinyurl.com/jv858zkr

Our latest issue is out now for your viewing pleasure - WATCH via our lovely YouTube channel. While you're there why not check out all our other videos, like, comment and hit that subscribe button and maybe turn on notifications to never miss a new video ^KB www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jml...

The final panel I attended at this year's @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social was all about violence in comics. And who better to be on the panel than Garth Ennis, along with Si Spurrier and @al-ewing.bsky.social. Check out my write-up over @thecomicon.bsky.social: tinyurl.com/4u54xxe7

@thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social had some amazing and entertaining panels. One that stood out for me was the Batman panel with @cjward.bsky.social, @jockbsky.bsky.social and Declan Shavley, and hosted by Laura Jones. Here's hoping I got it down well enough. guys. tinyurl.com/2xna9k6z

It's a good week when a new issue of 'The Power Fantasy' by @kierongillen.bsky.social, @casparw.bsky.social and @imagecomics.com drops. Here's my advance review of one of the best comic book series on the shelves at the moment, only on @thecomicon.bsky.social: tinyurl.com/78htmbh6

Ultimate Oz Universe Vol.1: The Lost Land is a great expansion on a familiar favourite, well written by @cullenbunn.bsky.social and Larry King, and beautifully illustrated by Mike Deodato Jr. I just had to review it! Read it @thecomicon.bsky.social now! tinyurl.com/8j4dmunt

If you're going to your local comic book store, why not pick up DC K.O. #1 by @ssnyder1835.bsky.social, @javifernandez.bsky.social, and @xermanico.bsky.social? A knockout of a debut issue. Review in the link: tinyurl.com/74axvj9h

Have you picked up The Punisher #1 yet? It's a blood-soaked banger of a first issue from @jimmypalmiotti.bsky.social and @urbanbarbarian.bsky.social. Read my review @thecomicon.bsky.social and go get a copy: tinyurl.com/4sx479kt

If you aren’t reading The Power Fantasy yet, now is the chance with a new issue and a new story arc from @kierongillen.bsky.social @casparw.bsky.social and @imagecomics.com. Read my advance review and decide: comicon.com/2025/09/15/a...

@ollymacnamee.bsky.social says "I Was A Fashion School Serial Killer #5 delivers a killer conclusion as Rennie goes looking for revenge and her new best friend, Sofie." You can read his review of I Was A Fashion School Serial Killer #5 at the link >> tinyurl.com/bdz6jbcy

I must admit, I haven't been as on top of reviews for this second story-arc from @kierongillen.bsky.social and @casparw.bsky.social. But, if you read my revirew, you'll find out why.

@ollymacnamee.bsky.social gave Huck : Big Bad World’ #2 a 10 out of 10. Find out why at the link >> tinyurl.com/3k9cb374

@ollymacnamee.bsky.social says "The Magic Order 5 #6 marks the end to another series of magical meddling and mayhem." You can read his review at the link >> tinyurl.com/4sej7wyu

Join us as we head to head to Kings Heath, tour the locations with @ollymacnamee.bsky.social ‬ and tell you all about Hi Vis Comic Con! Coming 21st June 2025 ^KB geekybrummie.com/issues/geeky...

Join us as we head to head to Kings Heath, tour the locations with @ollymacnamee.bsky.social‬ and tell you all about Hi Vis Comic Con! Coming 21st June 2025 ^KB

"John Hughes Meets Tobe Hooper". Read my review for 'I Was a Fashion School Serial Killer' #2 out now from @imagecomics.com @dougwagner13.bsky.social and Daniel Hillyard: comicon.com/2025/05/13/a...

I have a few comic book reviews out this week. First up, and out now from @dccomicsreal.bsky.social @jason-aaron.bsky.social and Carmine Di Giandomenico, is 'Absolute Superman' #7. Read it on @thecomicon.bsky.social now: comicon.com/2025/05/12/a...

Hey! I've just put three item in Genre Creators for Trans Rights in the UK and SA auction which is going on this month. Spread the word on these, as they're all pretty rare, I think. Firstly, this promotional invite to the second Hellfire Gala Marvel sent me. From Emma Frost Herself, apparently.

Another great issue of The Power Fantasy from @kierongillen.bsky.social and @casparw.bsky.social coming this week to a comic book store near you. Reviewed, as ever, on @thecomicon.bsky.social:

A great new indie graphic novel that certainly emphasises the graphic. From Hardline Comics and debuting at this year’s High Vis Comic Con. Review in the link.

Redcoat #11 - out today from @ghostmachinepro.bsky.social, Geoff Johns and @bryanhitch.bsky.social. Reviewed in the link: comicon.com/2025/04/15/a...

Morning all! What better way to start this sunny Spring weekend with our final guest announcement. We have @casparw.bsky.social Phil Winslade, Christian Ward, Hunt Emerson and @willcud.bsky.social all joining us in Kings Heath this June 21st in a FREE comic con with a twist.

HIGH VIS COMIC CON - JUNE 21st - KINGS HEATH - BHM: New guest announcements: @al-ewing.bsky.social @sonialeong.bsky.social, Paul McCaffery and Kevin F Sutherland. Read more now: downthetubes.net/more-comic-b...

It's amazing that a comedian has stood up to the dictator-in-chief more than any other career politician. How can I apply for Ukrainian citizenship? www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...

“Put the glasses on! Put 'em on!” cinephiliabeyond.org/live-john-ca...

A great ending to an entertaining series. Bloody teenagers and their raging hormones... leads to all kinds of trouble. Check out my advance review of @darkhorse.com Mark Millar and @juananramirez.bsky.social. Out tomorrow! tinyurl.com/4b6bx2ft

Having spent the best part of this week thinking and doing nothing but comic con stuff, it's been amazing to see the outpour of support from the good people of Kings Heath. I'm feeling very upbeat. Trying to break the norm and hopefully creating something that people will enjoy. Fingers crossed.

It wasn't a long break, but long enough, but I am glad @imagecomics.com, @kierongillen.bsky.social, @casparw.bsky.social's 'The Power Fantasy' is back! How glad? Read my review and find out more about this stimulating new issue at @thecomicon.bsky.social:

I always enjoy catching up with @dougwagner13.bsky.social and Daniel Hillyard to talk serial killers. So why not check out my latest chat discussing @imagecomics.com new series 'I Was A Fashion School Serial Killer': tinyurl.com/mu4v2jnf

We've announced our first wave of comic book creators who will be appearing at this year's inaugural High Vis Comic Con. Not bad. Not bad at all. Thoughts?

So... I'm doing a thing. High Vis Comic Con, Saturday, June 21st in Kings Heath, Birmingham. A free family-friendly comic con with creator guests: Charlie Adlard, @martinsimmonds.bsky.social , Laura Howell & @2000ad.bsky.social legend and Judge Dredd co-creator John Wagner. More announcements soon.

Boy, I must be good. I've picked up a few new followers, and they all look like supermodels. Nothing suss, right?

Another great finale. Art imitating life, and then putting a bloody hole through its head! Out tomorrow from @darkhorse.com.

A fine issue and more historical horror. Read my review in the link.

Another great issue. From @kierongillen.bsky.social, @casparw.bsky.social and @imagecomics.bsky.social. one of my favourite series of the year.

youtube.com/watch?v=uhUh... Simply amazing. All the feels.

Out this week! Absolute Superman #2 is dynamite! From @dccomicsreal.bsky.social @jason-aaron.bsky.social and Rafa Sandoval! Read my review on @thecomicon.bsky.social!

I'm loving this series from @kierongillen.bsky.social and @casparw.bsky.social. It's one I look forward to each month. What's top of your pull list?