How I feel about libraries! ❤️ 🫶🏾🙏🏽

Comic book author, graphic novelist and UK Comics Laureate Bobby Joseph has written a Commando story on sale from 6th November 2025 in TG Jones and other outlets, including digital platform Magzter.

Read "The Lions Of Ypres" in this week's batch of COMMANDOs - Story by Comics Laureate Bobby Joseph, Art by legend Mike Dorey. Really enjoyed it - felt like it could've almost been a lost chapter from CHARLEY'S WAR

It's so good to see a story foregrounding the Indian troops who fought to defend Britain and its Empire in the Great War of 1914-18. DC Thomson's Commando Comics 'The Lions of Ypres' - great stuff.

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...

DC Thomson gave the lead story to its latest set of Commando comics, “The Lions of Ypres” a huge promotion at the weekend with a two-page feature in The Sunday Post. The story is a powerful tale… https://downthetubes.net/oft-forgotten-heroes-of-world-war-one-remembered-in-latest-new-commando-tales/

Going into TJ Jones to see if my comic, Commando - The Lions of Ypres is on the shelves! The book is only available till Thursday. So go and pick up a copy from your nearest store before it goes! #comics #postcolonial #diverseauthors youtube.com/shorts/0MD9S...

A rudeboy rolls into @todbookfest for two great events. A diversity and representation presentation on Sunday, and then on Monday, teaching over 170 secondary school kids how to create their own comic strip narratives. Todmorden, I got you! Let's go! Let's do this, see you soon! ;)

Today, my first ever Commando story hits the shelves and tells the tale of Indian soldiers in the muddy trenches of Belgium during WW1. I am very proud of this story. It is available from TG Jones or online from Magsdirect.co.uk and is only available for a week, so get it before it's gone!!

The Lions of Ypres: Bobby Joseph's Powerful Commando Debut www.comicbooknews.co.uk/article/the-...

My Commando story about Indian soldiers in WW1 - The Lions of Ypres - managed to get a 2 page feature this past Sunday in the @sunday.post. Very thankful for the feature by the delightful Stephen Gallacher. Commando: The Lions of Ypres will be out this Thursday! Go pick up a copy! 😉

Unboxing my comp copies of Commando Comics: The Lions of Ypres, which is out this week (08/11/25). In this story, I wrote about an almost forgotten part of WW1 history, where Indian soldiers helped the British army against the German army. Available from newsagents and TG Jones nationwide! #comics

Teaching comics to over 120 Year 8s in the morning and afternoon? #noproblem #letsgo @mcrcityoflit.bsky.social

First of all, apologies. Just to clarify, it has to be an already published book and not a forthcoming title released in 2025/2026. Best wishes!

The Comics Laureate UK Graphic Novel list for 2025-2026 will be looking for graphic novels to be promoted to libraries. If you wish to be considered for the list, then inbox me a link to your work via Dropbox. Must have a valid UK publisher/ISBN number. Cut off DATE: 3rd Nov 2025. PLEASE SHARE! Ta!

Now can we do these kinds of numbers the next time I post championing an exciting emerging new comics artist? That would be nice.

Thank you Kit for attending! Appreciated. ❤️

I will be doing a talk tonight about Diversity & Representation - a 100-year journey. All proceeds going to @cartoonmuseum.bsky.social. Come down & support this amazing place & the great work they do for young people in the community. Tickets can be bought here! www.cartoonmuseum.org/whats-on-eve...

I am raising money for the Cartoon Museum as they do amazing work with young people in the community (among many other things). I am giving a talk about Comics History -one that may surprise you! Plus, exclusive readings! Come down, support @cartoonmuseum.bsky.social downthetubes.net/cartoon-muse...

What the actual!! We are now published in America!!! My Dad Fights Demons!, is now officially released in America. #comics #graphicnovel #diversevoices #diverseperspectives #poc #america #areyouready @abbiebsart.bsky.social @selfmadehero.bsky.social

As I have grown older, I have become increasingly passionate about ensuring that marginalised histories and stories, especially those of people of colour, are told truthfully and creatively in comics. That said, I wrote a story about Indian troops in WW1. downthetubes.net/uk-comics-la...

Laureate vibes, empowering young people through comics and obviously promoting My Dad Fights Demons on the BBC! downthetubes.net/cLaureate

Get this exclusive limited edition signed bookplate when you purchase 'MY DAD FIGHTS DEMONS' @goshcomics.bsky.social - the best comic shop in London! As voted by the UK Comics Laureate! 😉 Get your copy before they run out! #diversecomics #comics @selfmadehero.bsky.social @abbiebsart.bsky.social

Discussing on BBC Radio London the role of Comics Laureate, the importance of representation, empowering young people through comics and the new graphic novel, 'MY DAD FIGHTS DEMONS'. youtu.be/RDJHn6ALKbU?... #comics #graphicnovels #diversevoices

Celebrated yesterdays book launch with a made to order masterpiece of a cake by donutkillmyvibesss on instagram! Super yummy and cool to see my art on a cake! @bobbyjosephcomics.bsky.social @selfmadehero.bsky.social

Brand new interview where I discuss Laureate stuff and the brand new graphic novel 'MY DAD FIGHTS DEMONS!' 😈 downthetubes.net/creating-com... #comics #graphicnovels #diverse #diversevoices #diversebooks #diversevoices #representation

Today is the publication date of MY DAD FIGHTS DEMONS. It is a social satire about vapes, social media, streetwise sorcerers, ghetto goblins, zero hour contracts & bubble tea! Get your copy here! I am very proud! www.selfmadehero.com/books/my-dad... @abbiebsart.bsky.social @selfmadehero.bsky.social

A heartwarming (if one-sided) reunion between parent and child! Soon you can see it for yourself - #MyDadFightsDemons arrives TOMORROW!!! @bobbyjosephcomics.bsky.social 🔗 buff.ly/3EeKP04 #selfmadehero #indiecomics #graphicnovel #publishing #YAbooks #booklaunch

You know it's bad when a guy who fights monsters finds teenagers unsettling... #MyDadFightsDemons is out in 2 DAYS! 🔗 buff.ly/3EeKP04 @bobbyjosephcomics.bsky.social #selfmadehero #indiecomics #newcomics #graphicnovel #YAbooks #publishing

Last Saturday we launched MY DAD FIGHTS DEMONS!!! I made a little video to celebrate 🥳💕 Thank you to everyone who came out!! UK-wide release THIS THURSDAY!!!! SAVE THE DATE, PREORDER YA BOOKS!!! @bobbyjosephcomics.bsky.social @selfmadehero.bsky.social @goshcomics.bsky.social

Yeah, Rye, your dad's a reality-warping sorcerer - what's not to get? #MyDadFightsDemons comes out in 3 DAYS! 🔗 buff.ly/3EeKP04 @bobbyjosephcomics.bsky.social #selfmadehero #YAbooks #newcomics #publishing #indiecomics #graphicnovels #bandedessinee #graphicnovel #indiepublishing

We launched MY DAD FIGHTS DEMONS @goshcomics this past Saturday. Thank you to Tom, Will, and the rest of the amazing peeps @goshcomics.bsky.social for being so lovely. What a fun evening! Thank you to all that came down. One love. Always. Xx @abbiebsart.bsky.social @selfmadehero.bsky.social

Remember, the #MyDadFightsDemons launch party at @goshcomics.bsky.social is TODAY at 7PM! @bobbyjosephcomics.bsky.social Remember, you can pre-order from Gosh! here: buff.ly/85nOEo3 #selfmadehero #indiecomics #graphicnovel #booklaunch #publishing #newcomics

We are launching MY DAD FIGHTS DEMONS today at @goshcomics.bsky.social between 7-9. Get a signed copy a week before it is officially released! The address to meet us is: 1 Berwick St, London W1F 0DR. See you later! @abbiebsart.bsky.social @selfmadehero.bsky.social

My Dad Fights Demons from @selfmadehero.bsky.social will launch tomorrow evening here at the shop! We’re so excited to welcome writer and Comics Laureate @bobbyjosephcomics.bsky.social, well as artist Abbigayle Bircham, for an evening of signing, drinks and celebration! Join us from 7pm on Saturday

Not long now!!

Are you coming down to @goshcomics on Saturday for the launch of My Dad Fights Demons? goshlondon.com/the-gosh-blo...

A rudeboy rolls into @bbclondon and talks about the book MY DAD FIGHTS DEMONS and Comics Laureate stuff to the amazing @sunnyandshay - Part 2... Preorder your copy here: www.selfmadehero.com/books/my-dad... #comics #graphicnovels #diversevoices #diverseheroes ##yabooks #mgbooks ##yagraphicnovels

A rudeboy rolls into @bbclondon and talks about the book MY DAD FIGHTS DEMONS and Comics Laureate stuff to the amazing @sunnyandshay - Part 2 to follow...

That Monday morning feeling!! Well, don't sweat those blues! It's only a week before you can purchase the graphic novel, MY DAD FIGHTS DEMONS! Check this link to buy your copy! www.selfmadehero.com/books/my-dad... #comics #graphicnovel #manga #comicstrip #diverseperspectives #diverseauthors

How many comic book authors out there actually get tattoos of their own characters? Well, I may be the first.. 😉 MY DAD FIGHTS DEMONS available from the 25th September 2025 in the UK and early October in the USA. PREORDER YOUR COPY HERE: www.selfmadehero.com/books/my-dad... #diverseperspectives

Of course, we've got more than one book coming out... #MyDadFightsDemons, the new YA graphic novel by Comics Laureate @bobbyjosephcomics.bsky.social and Abbigayle Bircham arrives in 3 WEEKS! (North America: October 14th!) 🔗 buff.ly/MaNvMjV #selfmadehero #indiecomics #graphicnovels #YAbooks

What was the toughest thing to write with the graphic novel, MY DAD FIGHTS DEMONS!? Well... let me tell you... Also, pre-order the book here: www.selfmadehero.com/books/my-dad... #comics #manga #graphicnovel #graphicnovels #diversevoices #poc @abbiebsart.bsky.social @selfmadehero.bsky.social

That Monday morning feeling!! Well, don't worry! It's only two weeks before you can purchase the graphic novel, MY DAD FIGHTS DEMONS! Check this link to buy your copy! www.selfmadehero.com/books/my-dad... #comics #graphicnovel #manga #comicstrip @abbiebsart.bsky.social @selfmadehero.bsky.social

Three weeks before the streetwise sorcerer drops in! ARE YOU READY? #comics #graphicnovel #manga #diversebooks #yabooks #nonbinary #SouthAsian #desi #Wizards #goblins #magic #spookythings #Demons #sorcery

Are you ready?? 3 weeks to go before the streetwise sorcerer drops in!

We haven't just got one book coming soon... #MyDadFightsDemons! is out in 3 WEEKS in the UK! (North America: October 14th!) @bobbyjosephcomics.bsky.social 🔗 buff.ly/MaNvMjV #selfmadehero #indiecomics #newcomics #publishing #YAbook #graphicnovels