I'll be at @comicartfestival.bsky.social next weekend, and @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social in November! Come and see me! I'm thinking of taking a recovery year next year so I'm not sure if I'll be applying to many / any shows.

Old Bats for Old Bats Day. #batmanday

So much good new music dropped within the last week! Crumbs, I can't listen to it all enough!

Comics people. Is there a good place to sell a whole collection? Rather just in bits on ebay?

Time to write and draw! Allez!

Also, digital version of The Eternal Mountain, now up on Gumroad & itch! (links below)

My digital comics are now available on itch.io! See here -> joelathamillustration.itch.io

JUST LAUNCHED! My new original comic "The Ecstasy of Jenny D" is now funding on Kickstarter! Cherubs, awkward girlhood, divine shenanigans - you know the vibe! We have 30 days - let's do this! ✨ Back it here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/pig...

New cover version of The Eternal Mountain Chapter 1, and restock of A Guide To Living With Lightness, now up on Etsy! joelathamcomics.etsy.com

I just posted my first paid subscriber only post on S**stack - sharing some of the gritty behind-the-scenes work that I've been chipping away at... open.substack.com/pub/jlatham/...

BOOM! Studios is HIRING!!! We're looking for a talented, organized, and detail-oriented Assistant Editor with 1-2 years in editorial or a similar field! You will most likely be working directly with me on a variety of comic titles. Please visit the link to apply! bit.ly/42ooXLq #comicjobs

Darryl Cunningham (@acmedarryl.bsky.social), author of the amazing Supercrash and Science Tales, has a brand new book where he takes on the life of South African billionaire. Elon Musk: American Oligarch is out today and we’re celebrating with a special launch party here at the shop from 7pm!

THIS THURSDAY ✨😤 Follow the KS campaign here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/pig...

Did I share this already? I posted a new episode of my podcast recently, where I talk about a new comic, relationships, identity, and resilience. Is there anything you'd like to hear being discussed? Pls do let me know! Listen here -> open.substack.com/pub/jlatham/...

Hivemind, anyone know any Leeds/Yorkshire based comic writers? It's for a fantastic project that the British Library has been working on with care experienced and looked after children in Leeds, making a comic about their experiences. I would love to get some people down to support the launch.

I just recoloured the cover for my comic, The Eternal Mountain, Chapter 1. I've been working on Chapter 2 recently too. I can't wait to share more with you soon. What do you think of this recolouring? I liked the previous design but felt it was maybe getting lost among my other comics somehow.

Recorded a new Wandering Pen episode — rambling about comics, creativity, and trying to piece my brain back together. Give it a listen: open.substack.com/pub/jlatham/...

Thank you so much for sharing this!!!!!! It means a lot to me :)

Ok, I think I broke through something today, in a good way. Time to do some drawing, and then prep for more writing.

For the first time in nearly a year, I have no more gigs lined up after the one I'm finishing right now. Which means I'm a bit scared about it but also that I'm super available for any kind of work or commission!

Right, Joe, that's it. Enough. Turn off the screen, turn on some atmospheric music and pick up that damn pen.

I'm working on a new comic, but I'm so tired and have background worries eating away at me it's so hard to concentrate. Time is limited too, which mounts the pressure. Oof. Tea is not helping today.

*looks outside*… “oh dear” *closes curtains, steps away, looks at wall.*…

Question, what is an acceptable frequency for posting Substack updates from a daft little artist like me? I try to post once a month at most, but I also started a wee podcast on there which I try to do every two weeks. Is that too much?

Lately I’ve been learning the power of saying “no.” Turns out, it’s hard when your self-worth feels tied to being useful. I’ve spent years overcommitting, often unpaid, just to feel enough. Still figuring this one out—anyone else struggle with this?

This is a “comic cover” of a Calvin & Hobbes comic by Bill Watterson, where Calvin finds a hurt baby raccoon and they try to save it. (1/2)

Any of my friends enjoy Lego? Do you look out for the Bricklink Designer Program at all? What are your thoughts on it?

I feel intensely anxious at the moment. How do you cope with bad days? I play guitar (badly) and drink tea. If I can concentrate I’ll read a comic and possibly do some writing

this iconic advertising copywriter named Kathy Hepinstall Parks died over the weekend and I wanted to share something from her website I thought Bluesky would like

I shared a new episode of my podcast last week, talking about the road from self publishing, to finding and working with an agent, and a publisher, and all the messy bits in between. Have a listen and let me know what you think --> jlatham.substack.com/p/the-wander...

I dream of being nominated for an Ignatz or Eisner, but for now I'm reminded of just how amazing all the nominees' work is, and how far behind that bar I am. This is not a call for pity, but a shout for inspiration and joy for the nominees and the hard work that got them there

Absolutely gorgeous book by @lookhappy.bsky.social - stunning artwork Blurb on the back says “perfect for young readers” but - beware! - it’s pretty spooky. Couple of chapter endings don’t make for sweet dreams bedtime stories! Now off to find the sequel 😊

📚COMICS FANS and CREATORS OF 📚 What subject would you LOVE to see a panel talk focus on? Be as niche or as broad as you want. (I usually do this earlier in the year so it might not come to fruition this year, but I'm still interested to hear)

Hey! I'm currently looking for more work. If interested, please see my website for more examples of my work: www.chrislewislee.com

Just a reminder, I love making item art for games. If you think you'd need some for your game, please get in touch.

Hey hey! Just in case anyone is interested in some Original Art, PILCUYO page spread 16-17 just became available in my ALTIPLANO saga campaign! Check it out here: 🤖 www.kickstarter.com/projects/gus...

and the latest ALTIPLANO update is up! Some OLYMPOS: NULLHUNTER news and great recommendations by @travisgibb.bsky.social @phoebehedges.bsky.social & @mikehawthorneart.bsky.social check it out!!! www.kickstarter.com/projects/gus...

Ah, come on! You know you want it!😁 The ALTIPLANO Original Cover is still available at the Kickstarter campaign!!! 😱😱😱 please share awaaayyyy!!!🙏🏽 #PeruvianCyberpunk #originalart www.kickstarter.com/projects/gus...

Argh!!!! My advanced copies of Haru 3 have arrived!!! Holy crumbs! So exciting!!!

Trying something new... I shared a longer update and started a podcast too.

Ah dang! Waited in for a delivery only for the delivery estimate to be suddenly changed from today to tomorrow. Now I need to wait in for the internet person to come and change our internet

What is your #comicbook #whitewhale? The book you’ve tried to finish but for inscrutable reasons have not been able to accomplish? #comics #reading #makecomics youtube.com/shorts/ZCyOm...

None of this will be a surprise to writers, but an interesting overview piece about writers and money (nb the way they explain earning out/royalties is a bit off but everything else seems sound). inews.co.uk/culture/book...

The bestselling, genre-defining samurai epic manga by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima is being released in a new deluxe oversized hardcover edition (like Berserk!). A groundbreaking samurai masterpiece, that all manga fans should read. Pre-order today: okcomics.co.uk/search?q=lon...

Daredevil, lots of PlayStation articles, my time with BAFTA / Place2Be, and a big ol’ scoop of project updates are in this week’s free Patreon post: www.patreon.com/posts/whats-...

A cheeky little summer sale on my Etsy joelathamcomics.etsy.com

New Substack post! jlatham.substack.com/p/among-the-...

I have an (infrequent) newsletter! If you'd like to keep up to date on my books, events, or just want to show support, please do sign up! jlatham.substack.com - #KidLitUK #booksky #kidlit #mggraphicnovels #middlegrade #middlegradebooks #mglit #middlegradelit #kidsGN