A Leeds version of Manchester Mill and its ilk would be such a boon to our decimated local journalism, support if you can.

New comic: "Back in the old rhythms" badmachinery.com/comic/2026-0...

Next time you need a list of creative prompts, why not use the episode titles of charming 1977 ovoid automaton TV cartoon "Ludwig":

We're really excited to be teaming up with Leeds Museums & Galleries for a candid, behind-the-scenes conversation about comic book retail. You can join us by booking a seat here: museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk/whats-on/so-... I'm only a little bit scared. Just a tiny bit.

New comic: "Dig your heels in" badmachinery.com/comic/2026-0...

New Patreon post: "On comedy" www.patreon.com/posts/151008...

Happy PD to all who celebrate

If you believe there's a shred of justice in the world, think again, this has 31 likes rather than one million

The comic that is up on GoComics today is a different version of the Solver page that ran in 2021. I changed the last two panels to clarify the fate of circus expert John Cloake in the print edition. www.gocomics.com/bad-machiner...

He tenido que lanzarme de cabeza, mi vida estaba falta de Nicolas Cage. 🫶🖤

Ah, the great Edward Steed.

New comic: "How have you been?" badmachinery.com/comic/2026-0...

How did medieval scribes draw a crab? Pick your favourite. You have 18 options and they're almost all spectacular bestiary.ca/beasts/beast...

I'm writing a Solver story which tells you a bit more about Claire's family, so I re-read The Case Of The Simple Soul (2011) and was very pleased with the following pages: "Be a nun, have some fun"

New comic: "Ronsonol" badmachinery.com/comic/2026-0...

If you want to know the price I pay in sanity every day, I just had to think about where Lottie's fringe goes when she takes her make-up off.

I'm pretty sure these take place in the same universe

A gem from my rough notes, some tiny funny faces but I think still recognisable

I wish there were obituaries when products die, just so you know they've gone. I just wondered if Vitbe bread was still around. To my horror it was discontinued more than thirty years ago. RIP www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvJo...

Aurelius Battaglia (1910-1984)

New comic: "Doll-faced entreats" badmachinery.com/comic/2026-0...

I have drifted in and out on TMBG over the years, as I think is healthy with long-running things. After a certain point, they're there when you need them. Their 1986 s/t album will always be one of my very favourites but the new single has hit me just right. youtu.be/Io63tR8u5_4?...

On my website I still have a link that says "email me". There are a lot of other ways for people to contact me now but I miss the good old days when someone would fire me a thought-out missive. I still get the odd one from a reader but they're rare. The friends I made, the people I met though email!

Back in stock. My Venice Greengrocer poster prints. jonathanestore.bigcartel.com/product/extr... Also available in the regular A3 size.

A repost for those who do not skeet on the Lord's day

Very cheering

Today's comic: "Stop pirouetting" badmachinery.com/comic/2026-0...

Instead of doing Hourly Comics Day this year, I have made a donation on your behalf to the Human Fund.

Unlocked post - a PDF showing everything I've published since 1998, and where you can get it (if you can get it). www.patreon.com/posts/q-38-e...

A gift to all of us in the UK from our national broadcaster www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

We only have a handful of these left! If you want 'em, best order now!

New comic: "He’s just one man" badmachinery.com/comic/2026-0...

Call for new Q&A questions (unlocked post) www.patreon.com/posts/call-f...

New comic: "A big know-it-all" badmachinery.com/comic/2026-0...

I have heard these books are really good

Call for new Q&A questions (unlocked post) www.patreon.com/posts/call-f...

Exhibitor applications for Thought Bubble Comic Convention 2026 close in just under 1 week! The deadline is 11:59pm (GMT) on Sunday 8 February 2026. Tell your friends! Find all the information, and how to apply, here: thoughtbubblefestival.com/exhibit

New comic: "The savoury segment" badmachinery.com/comic/2026-0...

UK readers, here's some good news. All books signed!

New comic: "Bye bye" badmachinery.com/comic/2026-0...

The Solver reruns on GoComics have reached the day Mildred took a turn for the worse (worst?) www.gocomics.com/bad-machiner...

New comic: "The flip chart easel" badmachinery.com/comic/2026-0...

tapas.io/series/solver Solver is now on Tapas! Enjoy it all over again, every Monday, on your telephone screen.

RIP Sal Buscema, there was no one like him, a pro's pro. I still think about his Pro File all the time. Drew 13 pages in one day, but at the end of the day, he couldn't see! It has always helped put my difficult work days into perspective.

My free masterclass is available now if you are interested

New comic: "My MUBI password" badmachinery.com/comic/2026-0...

Free post (not FREEPOST though, I will not subsidise your stamps, not at 2026 postage prices) www.patreon.com/posts/writin...

Very enjoyable look at two political cartoonists at work, talking about their process www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

I still think about this advert all the time.

New comic: "Maverick, charismatic individuals" badmachinery.com/comic/2026-0...