The Cartoonist Co-op is no longer affiliated with Affinity due to their recent integration of AI tools. You can read the Co-op's official statement on AI here: cartoonist.coop/journal/ai/ Art by Cy McQuinn (@cymechdraws.bsky.social)

I made it to MCM London despite everything going on with my foot 🙏🙏🙏 doing my best with my crutches HEHE I'm at J11 (right on the middle aisle)

My next essay, Constructed Realities Part I, will be out on Friday. In it, I talk about what it means to live inside of someone else's story through the lens of Doki Doki Literature Club and Silent Hill 2 You can subscribe now to get it in your inbox buttondown.com/magencubed

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!

I had such a blast at Inkblot Manchester today. I wasn't sure how I would cope on account of the everything but I managed to slowly walk myself around on my crutches and it went a LOT smoother than I thought it would, in no small part thanks to my partner and to @sheepdog6k.bsky.social tysm!!!!!!

Today I took my first proper steps since my surgery! I still need to put 15-20% of my body weight on the zimmer frame but it feels surreal to actually walk down the corridor again (I am so sick of zimmering and crawling! /lh) These 9 weeks have been weird and hard but it's very cool to feel progress

hey #portfolioday! i’m an illustrator storyboard/comic book artist probably best known for my work w/ Dungeons & Daddies. would be more than happy to hear about any pin-up and cover projects you might need a hand on 👀 [email protected] cargocollective.com/alexmooreill... #art #comics #dnd

Hi #PortfolioDay, I'm Alison, an artist and sometimes writer from London, UK, and I draw comics, book covers and editorial. Can't show you the sequentials I'm drawing right now but I'm open for covers (especially books), comic writing and to discuss the next thing.

Hey #PortfolioDay - It's Tango, Comics Writer/Artist. Origin story set in New York. Always invested in big action, gritty noir, and survivor stories.💛 Drop me a line to discuss Cover Art, Scripts, & Sequentials : akatango.carrd.co 💌[email protected]

Hey, it's #PortfolioDay! I'm Tara, I write & draw comics! My latest book CRY OUT LOUD from Random House Graphic is out NOW! I have a handful of YA and MG pitches ready to go, so if you're an editor or publisher hit up my agent for the details: [email protected] Taraocomics.com

I am organising direct action against Reform UK to fight against their racist misinformation. Posted more about it over on my insta, but here's the main bits! Find out more: www.instagram.com/sticker_up_f... Grab a PDF of the zine: www.shazleenkhan.shop

#DVpit #GN #A VIOLAPSE showcases the slow terror of trauma bonding in an abusive relationship. When violence becomes so normalised that it's almost unremarkable, do you trust in the promises that things will be ok in the end, or do you find a way to save yourself? A few more concepts:

#DVpit Graphic novel pitch: VIOLAPSE explores the nuances of escaping a dangerous home when violence has become the new normal. Ultimately hopeful, VIOLAPSE is both an indictment and celebration of anger. Genre: adult thriller/horror More info: schnumn.com/violapse Contact: [email protected]

#DVpit #GN #A TW: physical abuse VIOLAPSE is a kitchen sink GN thriller with abstract horror elements, depicting life in an abusive home. A nuanced #OwnVoices take on the everyday horrors of domestic violence. More info: schnumn.com/violapse Contact: [email protected] Loose thumbnails:

#DVpit #GN #A Melody works from home as an artist, but when pursuing her goals drives a wedge between her and her partner, she's torn between being a "good partner" and a "good artist." VIOLAPSE is about choosing yourself over a broken fantasy and breaking out of roles that other people give you.

(I'm gonna be reposting variations of this post several times today haha sorry if it's annoying!! I really want this to find a home, I believe in it SO MUCH)

#DVpit Graphic novel pitch: VIOLAPSE explores the nuances of escaping a dangerous home when violence has become the new normal. Ultimately hopeful, VIOLAPSE is both an indictment and celebration of anger. Genre: adult thriller/horror More info: schnumn.com/violapse Contact: [email protected]

If your hashtag searching is not working for #DVpit we created a feed for the hashtag. Please always try to search the hashtag first, but this feed includes all posts under the hashtag as well. We will update during the day as we learn more from bsky bsky.app/profile/did:...

Happy October 4th to all the Umineko fans in the chat 🥂

Book Cover Artists! QRP with your book covers 📖 I hope to be able to do more covers in 2026, it's always such a fun experience that's so different every time! I'm working on a cover right now that I'm super excited about and I can't wait to show it off in the hopefully not too distant future :>

OK all the invitations for approved members are now sent, please check your spam folders!!

Hollow Knight costume design

Book Cover Artists! QRP with your book covers 📖 I hope to be able to do more covers in 2026, it's always such a fun experience that's so different every time! I'm working on a cover right now that I'm super excited about and I can't wait to show it off in the hopefully not too distant future :>

🚨The UK Comics Creator Survey closes in a few days!

I've met Bex a few times at shows and had no idea our artistic mantra was so aligned!

Life changing artblock hack: Don't feel motivated to draw but want to? If teenage boys can draw dicks on their homework, on their desks and everywhere else, so can you!!! You can draw a better dick than them!! Draw the peen 🍆

📖 We have a new resource up on our website for anyone working in small press in Scotland, whether that's comics, tabletop games, zines, prose, poetry, or other non-traditional publishing. Read about the SPS Library at smallpress.scot#resources

If you're an autistic person looking for community (especially in the wake of the recent autism news coming out of the US) we got you. Our server is 5 years old and very active with over 1000 autistic members. We chat about interests, play games, make art etc. Come on in forms.gle/LvXSKD2E4zwN...

Bex has done some great stuff for the autistic community (make sure to read her anthology Sensory), and the discord server is part of that. So if you're uneasy about joining a new server, you'll be in good hands with them!

If you're an autistic person looking for community (especially in the wake of the recent autism news coming out of the US) we got you. Our server is 5 years old and very active with over 1000 autistic members. We chat about interests, play games, make art etc. Come on in forms.gle/LvXSKD2E4zwN...

Salon Saturday written by Janelle Harper and illustrated by me, is coming out the 23rd of Sep! This is my 4th picture book to date, It's a story celebrating the beauty of hair salon communities & the dynamic variety of Black hairstyles. buy the book here www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/705386...?

Some good news though, I'm out of my cast and in the boot 2 weeks early!!! I'm still non weight bearing for the next 2 weeks but this is BETTER 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 I wasn't expecting this so it's a very pleasant surprise

I've broken my mattress AND now my bed from how I've been having to haul myself onto it in a really weird way bc I can't move my leg properly and I'm just like..... fuck. I could deal with the weird fault line of springs in the mattress, whatever. But now the frame is gone I'm like Now What

The specific combination of surgery recovery and unmedicated ADHD is actually ruining my life fjhgfddddfff

APPLICATIONS OPEN SEPT 5-8: we’re looking for up to 40 artists for “Villainess,” an artbook run by Dames Prod [ @damesprod.bsky.social ] and Nova&Mali, filled to the brim with hot evil ladies. If you’re interested in creating a digital illustration and/or merch, please fill out the application!

HEY please vote for PJ for Young Comics Laureate!!! PJ is extremely cool and active in trying to improve our spaces, but also I would LOVE to see an autistic trans person in this role!!!! CMON!!!

Just a few days left before FINAL ORDER CUT OFF of MARY SUE on 9/1. I'm so proud of this book, of @lisasterle.bsky.social's amazing art, the gorgeous @dearbhlala.bsky.social colors, @longtalljodie.com 's spectacular letters, all helmed by @peachchild.bsky.social in a celebration of fandom.

Geez. Long story short, I was supposed to get my dressing changed on Monday and the hospital/GP just forgot about me LOL. Thankfully I happened to just remember that I need this and I've been chasing it like a dog and I've finally managed to get an appointment for Saturday but whoof. Feels bad!!!

#DVpit 2025 is coming up! 🎉And we have over 70 agents & editors committed to participate in this pitch event for marginalized creators!🎉 ✍️Polish up those pitches before October 8, 2025 🔗And go to dvpit.carrd.co for more info #writersky #authorsky #booksky

Najwa lost her account and so I've been trying to keep her survival fund in circulation to get her family the help they need 💜 They need our support to survive the ongoing genocide in Gaza

I made this to cure my own perfectionism 🙏

Three weeks to apply for a disability justice zine microgrant! (deadline is September 12th) docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Thanks so much to everyone who's shared this and/or filled out the form!!! I just wanted to let people know that everyone who's filled out the form so far should have an email from me! Check your spam folder 💛 thank you!!!

My surgery recovery is going OK, all things considered, but I had to buy a bunch of stuff (and still need to buy more) and it's quite expensive 😭 😭so I'm opening sketch commissions to try and recoup some costs! Please share this around 😭🙏 Examples below! forms.gle/pzkwQ2VTSVnT...

For £30 (GBP) you could get a super cool sketch like this from yours truly :3 Get yourself (or a loved one) something nice while helping me get the stuff I need to recover safely and comfortably. More info on the commission form! forms.gle/pzkwQ2VTSVnT...

HEY PLEASE BEWARE this account is NOT ME do not send them any money or click their links!!!!! bsky.app/profile/skys...

A chance to get some pretty cool art commissioned 👀👀👀

My surgery recovery is going OK, all things considered, but I had to buy a bunch of stuff (and still need to buy more) and it's quite expensive 😭 😭so I'm opening sketch commissions to try and recoup some costs! Please share this around 😭🙏 Examples below! forms.gle/pzkwQ2VTSVnT...