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Selkie Comic Awards @selkieawards.org · 02/10/2026

🦭 Announcing the shortlist for our 2026 Selkie Awards!🦭 Check out the link below for the details, and for information on how to sign up to our online award ceremony: 🦭 selkieawards.org/2026 🦭

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Cecil Castellucci @misscecil.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Wowza! Issue One released Ten years ago today! I was lucky enough to begin on a joyful madness infused adventure with Marley Zarcone @kittycoffee.bsky.social and our bird gal Loma aka Shade, the Changing Girl. A true career highlight! #shadethechanginggirl #DCComics

A blonde girl in a wild coat sits on top of a hippopotamus

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Andy Oliver @andywpoliver.bsky.social · 19h

Reading about people using gen AI for Inktober and I can’t believe Sloptober is actually a thing.

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Broken Frontier @brokenfrontier.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

We didn’t post on the site Friday. And we didn’t today. First weekdays we’ve missed in nearly a decade outside of Christmas closure and the odd day where we’ve had host downtime issues. Sorry, all. I’m exhausted right now after events prep and being away at LICAF. Needed a breather! - Andy

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Broken Frontier @brokenfrontier.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Interview! “After Reading… So Many Works… from Caribbean-British Writers and African Americans… I Wanted to Create that Space for Myself in Comics”- Lara Boyle Talks to Michael D. Kennedy on the Process Behind the Making of ‘Milk White Steed’ @dandq.bsky.social www.brokenfrontier.com/lara-boyle-t...

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"After Reading... So Many Works... from Caribbean-British Writers and African Americans... I Wanted to Create that Space for Myself in Comics"- Lara Boyle Talks to Michael D. Kennedy on the Process Be...

Michael D. Kennedy talks about 'Milk White Steed', working with Drawn & Quarterly, and his literary inspirations.

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Broken Frontier @brokenfrontier.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

This is seriously excellent stuff. Perfect Halloween comics reading.

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Robert 'bele' Sienicki @rsienicki.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Last year @brokenfrontier.bsky.social reviewed both volumes of my comedy memoirs "Under Pressure". Sadly second volume didn't arrive for @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social, but I will this year! Check the wonderful review and (hopefully) update your shopping list. www.brokenfrontier.com/under-pressu...

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Under Pressure Book One and Book Two - Robert Sienicki's Laugh Out Loud Portrait of a Comic Creator's Life in Poland – Broken Frontier

Broken Frontier's Gary Usher reviews 'Under Pressure' by Polish creator Robert Sienicki ahead of Thought Bubble 2025.

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dontfoldpress.bsky.social @dontfoldpress.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Really excited to see DON'T FOLD on the @brokenfrontier.bsky.social page! @andywpoliver.bsky.social is the goat!

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Andy Oliver @andywpoliver.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Our @brokenfrontier.bsky.social Six to Watch (and friends!) drinks night at the Lakes Festival (LICAF) yesterday evening. We have a hand signal now for photos!

Andy and Six to Watch-ers including Daisy Crouch, Shane Melisse, Rein Lee and Shri Gunasekara.

Andy and Six to swatch artists including Manon Wright and Pigeon.

The Six to Watch hand signal with artists all holding up six fingers.

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Broken Frontier @brokenfrontier.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

So many brilliant events, interviews and panels at #LICAF today. If you were at any our @andywpoliver.bsky.social was moderating and have any photos do share them. And if you’re finding us through the LICAF hashtag this is who we are and what we do! www.brokenfrontier.com

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Broken Frontier - Exploring The Comics Universe

Broken Frontier is a comic book and graphic novel news site with a penchant for independent and creator-owned material.

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Andy Oliver @andywpoliver.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Anyway I won comics today at #LICAF. See you tomorrow with some actual photos I took this evening.

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Andy Oliver @andywpoliver.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

My first pint after a very busy day at #LICAF. Deserved.

The Broken Frontier Hat next to a pint of beer. As it should be.

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Andy Oliver @andywpoliver.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

I have taken pretty much zero pics at LICAF today. But finished up all my events for the weekend now with the ‘Inspirational Comics about Neurodiversity and Disability panel being the last thing I hosted. Now I am free for the rest of the w/e. What a pleasure to be a part of so many events here!

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Broken Frontier @brokenfrontier.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

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Broken Frontier - Exploring The Comics Universe

Broken Frontier is a comic book and graphic novel news site with a penchant for independent and creator-owned material.

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Andy Oliver @andywpoliver.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

As a LICAF veteran I always come prepared for the Kendal rain with a back-up hat.

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Tom Humberstone @tomhumberstone.com · 02/10/2026

I Know The Way Out by me and @chrissywilliams.bsky.social has been nominated for THREE Selkie Awards! Best Short Comic, Best Art, and Best Narrative. Ridiculously chuffed. Congratulations to all the other nominees!

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Andy Oliver @andywpoliver.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Might wear a hat at LICAF to make it more obvious who I am.

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Andy Oliver @andywpoliver.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

This is essential Halloween comics reading. C'mon, I've been doing this whole @brokenfrontier.bsky.social thing for nearly two decades now. You know my track record. I don't get these things wrong. Buy it! You will not regret it.

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Broken Frontier @brokenfrontier.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

This is seriously excellent stuff. Perfect Halloween comics reading.

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Keezy Young🌼 @keezyyoung.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

here's a review!

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Keezy Young🌼 @keezyyoung.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

oh yeah I forgot IT'S HALLOWEEN SEASON which means it's finally time for It's Bitter to shine! please enjoy my 34-page horror comic about 3 teenagers on October 31st, 1994 keezyyoung.itch.io/its-bitter

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Broken Frontier @brokenfrontier.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Buy ALL these recommended comics and more from the #BF6toWatch at #LICAF! Check out the thread for details. #smallpresscomics

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Andy Oliver @andywpoliver.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

As I’m off up to Kendal for the Lakes International Comic Arts Festival tomorrow this is relevant! :-)

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Alex B. Kostiw @formerlybirds.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Really thrilled to be in this show again. :)

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Broken Frontier @brokenfrontier.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

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Michael D. Kennedy talks about 'Milk White Steed', working with Drawn & Quarterly, and his literary inspirations.

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Andy Oliver @andywpoliver.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Today I saw the term "ai aren'tists" for the first time and I rather like that.

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C.K. Carpenter 🏳️‍🌈🌻🍉 @ckcarpenter.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I'm really proud we were Ringo nominated for our disability/neurodivergent anthology unSEEN/unHEARD! It shows people do care about stories from marginalized communities. We'll start the process for a second volume soon, but in the meantime, people can get a digital copy at unseenunheard.carrd.co

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unSEEN/unHEARD: Disability & Neurodivergence

Buy the unSEEN/unHEARD: Disability & Neurodivergence Comic Book Anthology

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Neill Cameron @neillcameron.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Yeah so I was just on The One Show! Got to visit a brilliant school in Barrow and talk about the amazing LICAF-led Comic Town initiative there, and how great comics are for getting kids reading (and writing and drawing!). It’s on iPlayer here: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

My face, on the telly! Photo (and pointing) courtesy of Joe List.

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Andy Oliver @andywpoliver.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

...covering anything small press at Broken Frontier that isn't TB-related over the next six-plus weeks. Get back to us after that and we'll be able to look at things with fresh eyes. Sorry!

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Andy Oliver @andywpoliver.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Chances of anyone affected seeing this are minimal I guess but we can only try. Self-publishers... if you're not at Thought Bubble I suggest holding off on comics review submissions until after. They're just going to get lost in the TB crush right now and we can't feasibly work on...

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Andy Oliver @andywpoliver.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

And my third event at LICAF this weekend... I'll be moderating the 'Inspirational Comics on Neurodiversity & Disability' panel on Saturday afternoon speaking to Gemma Plum, Francisco de la Mora and @zaraslattery.bsky.social. That's a great line-up and some awesome books. licaf.co.uk/festival/eve...

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Inspirational Comics on Neurodiversity & Disability

LICAF will return to Kendal 2nd to 4th October 2026. Featuring the Maestro Bill Sienkiewicz.

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Lucy Sullivan @lucysullivan.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Everywhere I look lately a cis-Male comic creator is announcing a female-led project whilst my timelines are flooded with accounts of SA, both adult & minor, and I’ve never been more aware of living in a Patriarchal society.

A man walks down a road surrounded by metal fencing. A bare foot steps into panel behind him. Graffiti on the fence reads “ I don’t believe in nothing”

Taken from the comic SHELTER: Early Doors created by Lucy Sullivan
https://lucysullivanuk.com/

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Broken Frontier @brokenfrontier.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Just a reminder we are indeed behind with sending Thought Bubble Month interview questions out so don’t panic yet!

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Andy Oliver @andywpoliver.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

OWL GOES FOR A WALK by Ed Stockham. One of my all-time fave small press comics. Reviewed it many years ago here: www.brokenfrontier.com/ed-stockham-... Still seems to be available digitally here: edstockham.itch.io/owl-goes-for... it’s magic!

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owl goes for a walk by ed stockham

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Andy Oliver @andywpoliver.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Anyway, I'm doing a ton of stuff at LICAF this year. But more importantly there's a list here of some very talented #BF6toWatch artists who will be tabling and you should buy all their comics. Because I said so.

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Andy Oliver @andywpoliver.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Broken Frontier was, of course, born in Belgium 24 years ago so it seems particularly fitting that I'll be part of the 'Belgian Comics Now' strand of programming at LICAF this year. I will be in conversation with Belgian graphic novelist Joris Mertens on Saturday morning. licaf.co.uk/festival/eve...

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The Art of Joris Mertens

LICAF will return to Kendal 2nd to 4th October 2026. Featuring the Maestro Bill Sienkiewicz.

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Andy Oliver @andywpoliver.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

A year ago today in conversation with the legendary @sxbond.bsky.social in the Old Laundry Theatre at LICAF. That was a lovely event to be a part of!

Andy chatting with Shelly in the theatre as the audience looks on.

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Broken Frontier @brokenfrontier.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Last week at Broken Frontier... All the Living – Roman Muradov’s Tale of Loneliness, Existential Angst and Living with Your Own Ghost is a Memorably Eerie Affair. From Fanatgarphics. www.brokenfrontier.com/all-the-livi...

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All the Living - Roman Muradov's Tale of Loneliness, Existential Angst and Living with Your Own Ghost is a Memorably Eerie Affair – Broken Frontier

From the Fantagraphics Underground imprint comes Roman Muradov's haunting and strange graphic novel 'All the Living'.

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Nick Abadzis @nickabadzis.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

My Beloved Other is out TODAY in the UK

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Andy Oliver @andywpoliver.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

"They all wanted a piece of me..." My annual posting of these two panels from MAN OF STEEL because this is my inbox during Autumn UK comics festival season. Ha!

A dejected Clark Kent saying to Pa Kent "They wanted a piece of me Pa. They all wanted a piece of me..." from MAN OF STEEL. Art by Byrne and Giordano.

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