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Anyway. Back to comics. They're nice aren't they?

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I mean executing people is obviously an obscenity in itself regardless of what they've done. But turning it into a grisly digital sideshow for voyeuristic, hate-wanking barbarians to knock one off to is next level gruesome. Don't worry. Sure they'll announce something even more odious next week.

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Andy Oliver @andywpoliver.bsky.social · 1h

Streaming an execution? An obscenity. We really are just a heartbeat away from The fucking Purge now aren't we?

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I wish I could fit all that into my Bluesky bio.

Andy Oliver @andywpoliver.bsky.social · 1h

Might try that as an actual answer next time.

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Andy Oliver @andywpoliver.bsky.social · 1h

Love me a good "can I speak to your manager" e-mail at Broken Frontier. No you can't. Because I am unmanageable. I am disorder incarnate. I am pandemonium and anarchy. I am the churning sea of chaos that crashes against the shores of your soul.

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Andy Oliver @andywpoliver.bsky.social · 9h

I really love this pic of @rein-lee.bsky.social and Shri Gunasekara at LICAF this past weekend. Two of *the* most exciting emerging voices in comics.

Rein Lee and Shri Gunasekara in the comics marketplace at LICAF.

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Andy Oliver @andywpoliver.bsky.social · 3h

I'll be locked into Thought Bubble coverage prep for a bit but after the festival is over let's do it. I'll add it to the spreadsheet but give me a nudge once Thought Bubble is out of the way if I forget. (Realise by then it might be more advantageous to time for the TPB but whatever works for you!)

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Andy Oliver @andywpoliver.bsky.social · 5h

I really love what Ahoy do and I've realised with great regret that we've done very little to cover their titles of late. Will need to remedy that once I recover from the Thought Bubble crush.

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Andy Oliver @andywpoliver.bsky.social · 5h

"Superior Intelligence" has just read this post and reported back to Inferior Intelligence. All these ideas being greenlit as we speak.

Andy Oliver @andywpoliver.bsky.social · 5h

Two great small press-centric events coming up in the UK. First up Sheffield Comic ARts Fair (SCARF) is tomorrow! scarf.chrismole.co.uk And then on the 17th October it's Winchester Comics Fair. www.instagram.com/winchcomics/ Support some grassroots comicking if you can!

Winchester Comics Fair poster by Small Chubby Kid.

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Andy Oliver @andywpoliver.bsky.social · 9h

Streaming an execution? An obscenity. We really are just a heartbeat away from The fucking Purge now aren't we?

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I really love this pic of @rein-lee.bsky.social and Shri Gunasekara at LICAF this past weekend. Two of *the* most exciting emerging voices in comics.

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Broken Frontier @brokenfrontier.bsky.social · 22h

And for our third round of tonight's Gosh and Broken Frontier Drink and Draw Online our final inspiration comes from Kristina Stipetic’s THE FLESH OF THE WORLD. Your theme for this round is simply 'Flesh'. You have 30 mins and then post with the hashtag #GoshBFDD

Kristina Stipetic’s comic 'The Flesh of the World'.

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Andy Oliver @andywpoliver.bsky.social · 22h

Haha! Don't tempt me...! ;-)

Broken Frontier @brokenfrontier.bsky.social · 23h

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Frederick Noland's graphic biography of Major Taylor is the inspiration for our second drawing theme on tonight's Gosh/Broken Frontier Drink and Draw Online. You have 30 mins to draw on the theme of 'I Like To Ride My Bicycle'. #GoshBFDD

The cover of Noland's MAJOR TAYLOR graphic biography.

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Aviv Or 🔜 MCM London AA H-24 @avivor.com · 26/09/2026

From last night's Drink & Draw, hosted by @goshcomics.bsky.social and @brokenfrontier.bsky.social. It was a blast to be back in person after so many years. #GoshBFDD

Ink drawing in a sketchbook, titled "Round 1: PENANCE"
A group of ants carrying a big pen.
The leader (who's not really holding the pen): "We must carry this PEN, ANTS! For our SINS!"
Another ant, to its friend: "What sins?..."
Third ant: "Shut up or they'll make us carry the whole twelve-pack."

Ink drawing in a sketchbook, titled "Round 2: Lesbian Zombie Apocalypse"
Two women kissing emotionally. One is clearly showing signs of zombification, and the other has a small shotgun aimed under her partner's chin, a tear rolling down her face.

Ink drawing in a sketchbook, titled "Round 3: Try-out Night at the Kamikaze Circus"
In the foreground, a pirate with a wooden arm and several cuts and bandages is peeking out of a cannon, lighting its fuse. He's shouting enthusiastically "YARRR and I bring me own cannon!".
In the background there's a small judge's table with a person completely bandaged up, one in a full body cast and neck brace, and one who's just a pile of ashes. They're all holding up "10" signs.

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Broken Frontier @brokenfrontier.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Our first online Gosh/Broken Frontier Drink and Draw theme #GoshBFDD tonight is inspired by Jean Cremers' book. You have 30 mins to draw on the the theme of 'Across the Sea'.

The cover of Jean Cremers' 'Across the Widest Sea.'

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Andy Oliver @andywpoliver.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Hi. I'm Andy. And I'm too tired after the Lakes to be witty this fortnight.

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Broken Frontier @brokenfrontier.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

You have half an hour to draw on each theme and we'll announce a winner at the end of each round. Please note winners will be announced tonight from this account so make sure you're following BF! Don't forget to use the hashtag #GoshBFDD

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Broken Frontier @brokenfrontier.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Welcome to tonight's Gosh! Comics & Broken Frontier Drink and Draw Online here on Bluesky. If you're new to D&D we have 3 themed drawing rounds at 7.30, 8.15 & 9.00. PLEASE repost if you can so we reach as many people as possible! Thank you so much. :-) #GoshBFDD

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Victoria Strauss @victoriastrauss.com · 07/10/2026

Canada is refusing to issue ISBNs to books primarily generated with AI. This illustrates both the urgency of the problem of the growing flood of slop books, and also the toothlessness of addressing it on the honor system without there also being consequences for lying

Use of artificial intelligence
By registering with ISBN Canada, you declare that your book was created by a human author. You may use AI tools only for limited support tasks, such as brainstorming ideas, checking grammar, or formatting your book. You must not use AI to generate the text, create the artwork, or translate the book. ISBN Canada does not issue ISBNs for works whose content is primarily generated by AI. LAC is currently reviewing its policy regarding the use of AI content creation and our guidance is subject to change.

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Neill Cameron @neillcameron.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Do you know any kids who like drawing? I mean honestly if you know any kids then YES YOU DO. Anyway, they might enjoy my new book HOW TO MAKE AWESOME COMICS, out today! Available in all good bookshops and direct from the source: thephoenixcomic.shop/products/how...

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David Mariotte @davidmariotte.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

We've still got physical copies of Samidoon: Comics for a Free Palestine available! An anthology of stories--including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and folktales--by Palestinians and their allies, with all proceeds going to the Palestine Red Crescent Society! Comes with a bookmark & stickers too!

davidmariotte.com

David Mariotte's Portfolio

The official home of writer and editor David Mariotte online!

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Dave Cook @davecook.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

A wee snippet of the 2027 edition of Crowdfunding Comics - my complete guidebook to planning, running, marketing and fulfilling your comic campaign. What areas of crowdfunding would you like to see me tackle in this edition? Let me know :)

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Kat Chapman @katrionachapman.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

I’ve finished my new issue of Katzine - the first new one since 2017! 😱 On the first page, I recreate the first-ever page I drew in issue one, and I update everything! You can pre-order a copy here katrionachapman.com/products/kat... #zines #comics

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Andy Oliver @andywpoliver.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Yes, indeed. Symbolically they are a little redundant but aesthetically they really round out his look.

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Oh god. I just looked in my Spam folder and there are weeks of misdirected e-mails there that shouldn't be. Farrrrrrrkkkkk!!!

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Nine years ago today at Bristol Comic & Zine Fair. Hanging out with Ellice Weaver, David J. McMillan, Till Lukat and Jayde Perkin. Lovely memories of the post-Fair drinks at this event.

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DC FINEST: HAWKMAN (1961-1966) - I love the Silver Age Hawkman. Fantastic reimagining of the mythos second only to the SA Green Lantern. Part of the premise is somewhat flawed (little if any study of Earth police methods by the Hawks happens!) but the sci-fi world-building is fun. Plus Kubert!

Joe Kubert art on the Hawkman DC Finest collection's cover.

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