Excited to announce that our first event listing for 2026 is live! Come join Nich and me at the @waterstoneskids.bsky.social Children's Book Festival for a Tiny Hercules-themed comic draw-a-long! Fun definitely possible - if not guaranteed!

This is *hilarious*. I actually barked an angry, triumphant laugh.

Cheers, Rich. That's high praise indeed!

This whole thread. I’d been making different webcomics for 20 years before my debut. Had a *fascinating* conversation with a publisher a Thought Bubble - I was talking about how there’s an entire market out there traditional publishing had been ignoring (both comics & comic conventions). They said

Also, seeing as we're shouting about good news, here's Tiny Hercules on School Reading List's recommended titles for spring 2026. We're in amazing company. 👉 Read the full review here: schoolreadinglist.co.uk/childrens-bo...

It's honestly so surreal to see Tiny Hercules (and indeed Nich and I) named alongside these amazing new children's graphic novels for 2026. The last two years have been an absolutely whirlwind, with amazing news seemingly every day. We're so honoured to be able to bring these books to life.

Ooh! Is that Tiny Hercules I spy alongside some amazing new children's graphic novels? (SPOILERS: yes)

BY THE WAY If you've updated to Windows 11 recently, you're probably on version 25H2. There's a new setting in Settings: Privacy & Security. Scroll aaaaaaaalll the way to the bottom and you'll see "Text and Image Generation." TURN IT OFF.

Tiny Hercules has been selected by @waterstoneskids.bsky.social to be a part of their 25% off pre-order autumn promotion! We're in great company! ⚡ Offer runs until 23.59 on Friday 17 October ⚡ Enter “OCTOBER25” at checkout to receive 25% off RRP Pre-order now: www.waterstones.com/book/tiny-he...

Get ready for legendary laughs with Tiny Hercules, a new series of children's graphic novels from @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social launching 5th February 2026 - written by me and illustrated by partner-in-crime Nich Angell! Pre-order your copy today: 👉 www.panmacmillan.com/authors/jon-...

Get ready for legendary laughs with Tiny Hercules, a new series of children's graphic novels from @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social launching 5th February 2026 - written by me and illustrated by partner-in-crime Nich Angell! Pre-order your copy today: 👉 www.panmacmillan.com/authors/jon-...

We have a launch date! TOXIC CRUSADERS releases 4th December on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox and Steam! Featuring the work of a truly amazing team (and a story/script by yours truly) it's the most Toxic Crusaders-related game you'll play this year, guaranteed!

December 4th 2025: TOXIC CRUSADERS! The new beat ‘em up video game by @retroware.bsky.social (featuring comic artwork from your pal Stevesie!) It’s CLEAN UP TIME! (Wishlist on steam today!)

@sergeyager.bsky.social Hey Serge, a quick question for the master if you have time to answer it... I use a pour-over with a metal filter, and an electric grinder. I always grind my beans for 15 seconds, as standard, but based on your latest Coffee with Serge video I'm starting to suspect I'm...

Excellent work Nich 🙌🙌🙌 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

What a day! A massive thank you to @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social for inviting us to their Summer Launch event to announce Tiny Hercules to the world! An incredible opportunity to meet the wider Macmillan team and rub shoulders with literary greats. Tiny Hercules book 1 launches Feb 2026. Be there!

And Comps Day continues with this amazing delivery from @jonlock.com just in the door! Our volume of Afterlife Inc! Loved working on this with Jon, Raffa, Lucy, @anadapta.bsky.social, as well as seeing all the extras too!

A National Lottery Project Grant from @artscouncilengland.bsky.social gave me the incredible opportunity to produce an original 160-page graphic novel and deliver free comic-making workshops for children aged 8 to 11 in Gloucester. #ACESupported Find out more: 👉 www.jonlock.com/arts-council

A National Lottery Project Grant from @artscouncilengland.bsky.social gave me the incredible opportunity to produce an original 160-page graphic novel and deliver free comic-making workshops for children aged 8 to 11 in Gloucester. #ACESupported Find out more: 👉 www.jonlock.com/arts-council

@sfbdim.bsky.social Hey Adam. Just wanted to say thanks for such a great talk at Fine Lines yesterday, and to repeat my praise for Tangle Tower (which Lucy and I loved). Very much looking forward to The Mermaid Mask!

Currently reading Sleeper Beach and had to put together a chart detailing the comparative size of Titans following successive doses of T7, based on the assumption that each dose results in a 20% increase in height. With apologies to @harkaway.bsky.social for any errors in calculation.

Nich and I are delighted to announce that Tiny Hercules has made his international debut at Bologna Children's Book Fair thanks to our wonderful publishers at @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social Tiny Hercules, a new graphic novel series, hits shelves in 2026! Be there! #kidlit #booksky #bcbf #bcbf25

If there are any comic creators out there who are thinking of applying for @artscouncilengland.bsky.social funding, I've created a page on my website with info and guidance based on my National Lottery Project Grant application, which might be of use. #ACEsupported www.jonlock.com/arts-council

Had a great time at the Afterlife Inc. launch party, if you're in or around Gloucester be sure to go check out the exhibition!

A massive thank you to everyone who attended the Afterlife Inc. Volume 7 launch party at Jolt Studios, Gloucester. What a night! Hard to believe we've come to the end of an incredible year of hard work and amazing artwork, all made possible thanks to @artscouncilengland.bsky.social #ACEsupported

Anyway, I had a marvellous time at the launch party for Afterlife Inc. Vol. 7 last night. Such a sublime achievement for @jonlock.com and all the artistic talent involved in these brilliantly weird comics. Congrats again, Jon!!

Bloody lovely evening at @jonlock.com’s Afterlife Inc. exhibition opening tonight. Been a while since I’ve just hung out with creative people like that. It was much needed. Tired now though. It’s way passed my bedtime.

Afterlife, and indeed everything Big Punch does, is one of the big success stories of the last decade of indies in the UK and I’m really pleased for them. Wish I could make this, but it’s a little too far from York on a school night.

This is it, folks! After a year's hard work, we're about to launch our new book with one heck of an exhibition. Don't miss out: book your FREE place today! #ACEsupported ✏️ Jolt Studios, Gloucester ✏️ 15-21 March ✏️ Free entry Find out more and book your place: 👉 afterlife-inc-volume-7.eventbrite.com

A massive congratulations to @jonlock.com for the completion of their comic book, Afterlife Inc. Volume 7 🥳 We can't wait to see the exhibition! This project is proudly #ACESupported thanks to #NationalLottery players🤞

Day 2-3 of gallery renovation complete! Paint, paint, coffee, paint, art-boards and more paint - it's non-stop here! Hope to catch you all when we go live this Saturday! ✏️ Jolt Studios, Gloucester ✏️ 15-21 March ✏️ Free entry Find out more and book your place: 👉 afterlife-inc-volume-7.eventbrite.com

Day 1 of gallery renovation is complete! New blinds, walls sanded... roll on painting! With one week to go, don't forget to book your FREE place. Hope to see you there! ✏️ Jolt Studios, Gloucester ✏️ 15-21 March ✏️ Free entry Find out more and book your place: 👉 afterlife-inc-volume-7.eventbrite.com

Look at our beautiful book! Another masterful job by @comicprintinguk.bsky.social

Afterlife Inc. Volume 7 has arrived from the printers - and it looks amazing! If you want to see it in action, be sure to book your FREE place at the launch exhibition! ✏️ Jolt Studios, Gloucester ✏️ 15-21 March ✏️ Free entry Find out more and book your place: 👉 afterlife-inc-volume-7.eventbrite.com

The prints for the Afterlife Inc. comic art exhibition have arrived - and they look spectacular! If you want to see them in action, don't forget to book your FREE place! ✏️ Jolt Studios, Gloucester ✏️ 15-21 March ✏️ Free entry Find out more and book your place: 👉 afterlife-inc-volume-7.eventbrite.com

The prints for the Afterlife Inc. comic art exhibition have arrived - and they look spectacular! If you want to see them in action, don't forget to book your FREE place! ✏️ Jolt Studios, Gloucester ✏️ 15-21 March ✏️ Free entry Find out more and book your place: 👉 afterlife-inc-volume-7.eventbrite.com

Are you ready for a near life experience? To celebrate the completion of Afterlife Inc. Volume 7, you're invited to a FREE exhibition showcasing artwork from the new book! ✏️ Jolt Studios, Gloucester ✏️ 15-21 March ✏️ Free entry Grab your free tickets: 👉 afterlife-inc-volume-7.eventbrite.com

Hey folks! Afterlife Inc. is coming to life with a FREE exhibition showcasing artwork from our new book - and some truly amazing comic creators! #ACESupported ✏️ Jolt Studios, Gloucester ✏️ 15-21 March ✏️ Free entry Find out more and book your place: 👉 afterlife-inc-volume-7.eventbrite.com

To celebrate the completion of Afterlife Inc. Volume 7, you're invited to a FREE exhibition showcasing artwork from the new book and an amazing team of comic creators! ✏️ Jolt Studios, Gloucester ✏️ 15-21 March ✏️ Free entry Find out more and book your place: 👉 afterlife-inc-volume-7.eventbrite.com

Ridiculously happy with how my colours on Raffa's art turned out for the cover. I think we've made a damn good book!

To celebrate the completion of Afterlife Inc. Volume 7, you're invited to a FREE exhibition showcasing artwork from the new book and an amazing team of comic creators! ✏️ Jolt Studios, Gloucester ✏️ 15-21 March ✏️ Free entry Find out more and book your place: 👉 afterlife-inc-volume-7.eventbrite.com

Having a great time!

Completing the consultation. Feeling sarky.

Many thanks to the Illustration department at @uniofglos.bsky.social for having me in to meet the students and talk all things comics. A lot covered - from Big Punch Studios to my @artscouncilengland.bsky.social funding to bringing TINY HERCULES to @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social - but I hope the (1/2)

A brilliant day out in London with Cate, Louisa and Becky, our amazing editors at @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social, to talk all things Tiny Hercules! A great opportunity to celebrate the completion of Book 1 and plan ahead for Book 2 - work on which is already underway.

I cannot stress enough how amazing JP's work on Afterlife Inc. Volume 7 has been. It's been a mad year putting this all together and JP's been a rock throughout. More news on this beast of a book very soon!

Lifechanging advice. It works. Don't take 'no' for an answer. Persist. Use screenshots to prove your point. Spent about 45 minutes on chat with Support, but it can be done.

I won't share the rest of my private correspondence with my MP regarding the Government's proposed stance on AI and copyright, but I feel this point is salient. My response:

A new page of Afterlife Inc. Volume 7 is now live on Patreon!

Afterlife Inc. is a British indie comic written by @jonlock.com, published by Big Punch Studios, and illustrated by various talented artists. I first found Afterlife Inc. in my local comic shop, Proud Lion. I read it and was hooked. It’s a concept that I hadn’t found before and I wanted more.