2025 has been a record year for engagement with the Discover Creative Careers programme and industry involvement 🎉 In November, a DCMS-led campaign helped change perceptions of creative careers among young people from working-class backgrounds, running in tandem with Discover! Creative Careers Month

Quick reminder the new ⁦‪⁦‪Commando Comics‬⁩ are on sale today | Union Jack Jackson returns to Commando – my downthetubes item includes mini reviews of the new stories: downthetubes.net/union-jack-j...

"The UK has always been a creative powerhouse, but we are letting one of our most valuable assets—our comic book industry—punch below its weight." British comic companies launch blueprint to unlock £500M industry as the 'R&D lab' for global entertainment franchises comicbookuk.com/british-comi...

The review of @artscouncilengland.bsky.social has reported with potential implications for the comics industry. UK comics could benefit by funding and support targeted to where it makes the most difference. We'll consider the proposals carefully and respond in due course. www.gov.uk/government/p...

Young readers are increasingly important to the UK's comic scene, with publications like The Beano and The Phoenix engaging children through affordable digital and print subscriptions. #ComicsForKids #UKComics

'We want the young people of today to become the creators of tomorrow.' says Mark Fuller, CEO of Comic Book UK. The UK comic market is thriving - with young people leading that growth.

Happy National Illustration Day! The @literacy-trust.bsky.social has released a study showing that in the face of a decline in reading enjoyment, comics and graphic novels continue to be popular. literacytrust.org.uk/information/...

It is vital to have a clear career pathway to enable people to grow their creativity and skills. We are incredibly proud to partner with Escape Studios to launch a game-changing undergraduate degree in Comics & Visual Storytelling, starting September 2027. www.escapestudios.ac.uk/news-and-blo...

ICYMI: The Diamond Comics UK management team has purchased the business after the comic book distributor’s US parent company filed for bankruptcy 👇 #BookSky

Congratulations to Lilith Allen, the winner of this year's 2000 AD Writer Talent Search competition at @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social! They'll get guaranteed paid work turning their "Creature Featurette" pitch into a Future Shock.

ICYMI: Hachette Children’s Group has acquired War, a new graphic novel from Eoin Colfer, Andrew Donkin and Giovanni Rigano 👇 #BookSky

'There’s huge potential here — but creators need support, not just applause.' Harry Markos on 20 years of innovation in comics at Markosia. comicbookuk.com/markosia-at-...

A quintessentially British property. Globally renowned creative talent. An ambitious new publisher. This is how we grow the UK comics industry. Huge congratulations to our member @b7comics.bsky.social on this announcement!

A big UK comics weekend with the annual Thought Bubble event! CBUK members are there in force, including @mrbensmith.bsky.social from Rebellion who'll be on the industrial strategy panel on Friday - possibly teasing our forthcoming 'Vision for Growth' white paper... comicsforum.org/comics-forum...

Comic Laureate, Bobby Joseph, has written his debut story for DC Thomson's, Commando. Bobby tells the story of 1.3 million Indian soldiers who fought as part of the British Indian Army in World War One, in 'The Lions of Ypres' www.linkedin.com/pulse/uk-com...

Are you heading to the Lakes International Comic Festival? An amazing weekend of discovery and celebration happening right now. www.comicartfestival.com/whats-on

Fable Comics is now Comixit! Excited to see that the team has created a new app to inspire young people to read and create comics in the UK. Utilising technology and comics to tackle the decline in literacy and reading. comixit.beehiiv.com/p/fable-comi...

Incredibly excited about the Lakes International Comic Art Festival!

Stand tall, be prepared... and carry a BIG-ASS SWORD! The stunning and unpredictable original graphic novel from writer/artist Andreas Butzbach is available for pre-order now! Find out more here: 2000ad.com/news/big-ass...

MEGA-INTERVIEW! Rogue Trooper's on a new mission in GHOST PATROL, part of this week's 2000 AD Prog 2450! @alexdecampi.bsky.social and @thebristolboard.bsky.social joined @ziggystarlog.bsky.social at @thecomicon.bsky.social to brief readers on their new story... ▶️ comicon.com/2025/09/12/t...

We're excited to see some amazing films coming up at the BFI. Particularly '100 Nights of Hero', based on Isabel Greenberg's graphic novel

We're getting excited about exploring the best of the British and international comic industry at the Lakes International Comic Book Festival on 26-28 September. www.comicartfestival.com

"For an industry to succeed, it needs to be commercially successful. You need to make things people want to read.” – Tom Fickling. The Phoenix proves what’s possible when we invest in independent creativity. bit.ly/4oJdr6Y #SupportBritishComics #Phoenix700 #CreativeIndustries #ComicBookUK

“We’re not here to please ourselves – we’re here to excite kids.” – Joe Brady, Editor @the-phoenix-comic.bsky.social That mission has fuelled 700 issues of fearless storytelling at The Phoenix. Discover how a reader-first mindset changed British comics forever. bit.ly/4oJdr6Y #BritishComics

This summer, The Phoenix hit an astonishing 700 weekly issues — redefining what comics can do for young readers, creators, and British publishing. From cliffhangers to careers, here's how The Phoenix became a creative revolution: #ThePhoenix700 #ComicsForKids #BritishComics #ComicBookUK

Join techUK, in partnership with @creativeuk.bsky.social and @adobe.com at their London Office for a free in-person event hosted by techUK exploring innovation, experimentation & collaboration across creative + tech. 🗓️ 22 Sept | 📍 London 🔗 www.techuk.org/what-we-deli... #CreativeTech #Innovation

Lovely shoutout from Calvin Bailey, the MP for Leyton and Wanstead. Make sure to give @comicbookuk.bsky.social a follow... Representing the interests of the UK Comic Industry. Making the UK the best place in the world to create, publish and sell comics and graphic novels.

The Chancellor has announced details of the spending review, including details of the settlement reached with the DCMS. Here is our response.

Last week Ricky Miller, Katriona Chapman and @lucysullivan.bsky.social attended the reception at the House of Commons to launch @comicbookuk.bsky.social - the new UK trade association for comics! comicbookuk.com Make sure to follow them to keep up to date with everything they’re working on.

It was great to join Drew from Gobsmack Comics and Adrian from Shift Publishing in Parliament last week for the launch of the new trade association, @comicbookuk.bsky.social.

'Comic books are a much-loved part of British culture but the industry that sits behind them has long gone under-appreciated'. We are delighted to be championed by bsky.app/profile/crea... www.wearecreative.uk/a-vision-for...

We are delighted that four of the UK’s most ambitious comic publishers have joined Comic Book UK. Each is a shining light in an industry that is consistently creating new opportunities. @timebombcomics.bsky.social @markosia.bsky.social @the77publications.bsky.social SHIFT publishing

Judge Dredd Megazine 479 is out on 16th April, featuring ARMITAGE: MURDER. SETTING: AUTOMATED, EXPRESS, part one by: 📝 Script: @liamjohnsontype.bsky.social ✏️ Art: Warren Pleece 💬 Letters: Annie Parkhouse Subscribe now and get zarjaz free gifts ➡️ bit.ly/2Ws04uc

Select reviews for Victory Point by Owen D. Pomery! The perfect read if you're planning to enjoy the sunshine in your garden! Available here: averyhillpublishing.bigcartel.com/category/owe...

2000 AD Prog 2428 is out on 16th April - featuring JUDGE DREDD: BLITZERS, part two by: 📝 Script: Ken Niemand ✏️ Art: Dan Cornwell 🎨 Colours: @dylanteague.bsky.social 💬 Letters: Annie Parkhouse Subscribe now and get zarjaz free gifts ➡️ bit.ly/2Ws04uc

The Chancellor's Spring Statement reminds us why the Government needs to support industries with the most growth potential. Small measures can have a dramatic impact. Comic Book UK examines how the Government can support the comic industry.

Our industry and partners, such as Rebellion, are driving social and economic success for the UK. Discover more about how Comic Book UK aims to make the UK the best place in the world to create, publish, and sell comics. comicbookuk.com?p=216

Delighted that The Independent is shining a light on the huge benefit that the comic book industry brings to the UK, and exploring some of the issues that affect creators. bit.ly/4iDlvmy

Sir Chris Bryant, the Creative Industries Minister, has highlighted the comic industry's huge impact on the UK economy. From measures needed to support growth to AI & copyright protection, Comic Book UK gives UK comics a credible voice on the issues that matter. comicbookuk.com?p=215

We're delighted to be partnering with @comicbookuk.bsky.social to promote the social value of comics and create opportunities for people from all backgrounds to engage in comic arts: www.comicartfestival.com/news/lakes-i...

I couldn't be more pleased that Comic Book UK is now fully operational! Applying my professional skills to an industry that has given me so much is a dream come true. The UK comics industry has so much untapped potential and team CBUK and I look forward to supporting it!

Today @comicbookuk.bsky.social, the new association working to make the UK the best place in the world to create, publish and sell comics, is featured in the Financial Times. We’re partnering their mission to promote our industry’s economic and social impact. on.ft.com/4ixPM6d

We're delighted the UK Government recognises our partners and the comic book industry for the enormous impact it has. We want to make the UK the best place in the world to create, publish and sell comics. Our mission is explored in the Financial Times. on.ft.com/4kOjAgp