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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.

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Comic Book UK @comicbookuk.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Isn't it wonderful to see an icon of British Comics, Dennis the Menace, celebrating 75 years since he first appeared in DC Thomson's Beano with a special coin. The Royal Mint has unveiled a collectable 50p coin featuring Dennis and Gnasher. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #comic #Beano
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Dennis the Menace celebrates 75 years with Royal Mint 50p coin
The new coin has been made with with Beano, Britain's longest-running weekly comic, first published in 1938
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2000 AD Comics @2000ad.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
2000 AD Prog 2471 is out on 25th February - featuring JUDGE DREDD: CLIMATE CRISIS, Part One by: 📝 Script: @robwilliams71.bsky.social & @nedhartley.com ✏️ Art: @pauljholden.com 🎨 Colours: Jack Davies 💬 Letters: Annie Parkhouse Subscribe now and get zarjaz free gifts ➡️ bit.ly/2Ws04uc
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Avery Hill Publishing @averyhill.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Love this page from Infinite Wheatpaste Vol 2 by @pidgecomics.bsky.social. Sign up for notifications when the Kickstarter goes live here! www.kickstarter.com/projects/ave...
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Markosia @markosia.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Life Is Good: Book 2: Women’s War - OUT NOW! markosia.com/2026/02/16/l...
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Life Is Good: Book 2: Women’s War – OUT NOW!
48 pages | Full ColourISBN: 978-1-918052-11-4 Writer: Emilio BalcarceArtist: Diego Garavano The war for water continues and now includes a confrontation between two women: the Argentine c…
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Comic Book UK @comicbookuk.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Excited to see this beautiful book gaining support - late pledges still open.
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Marc Laming all singing, all dancing comics guy. @marclaming.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
Our Dan Dare Kickstarter is now launching 1 March 26 - visit the page to register your interest!
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Markosia @markosia.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Markosia continues Free Comics digital giveaway downthetubes.net/markosia-con...
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Markosia continues Free Comics digital giveaway
Free Comics! Check them out now
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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
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
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John Freeman @johnfreeman.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
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...
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Exploring Comics and More on the Web since 1998
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Comic Book UK @comicbookuk.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
"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...
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BRITISH COMIC COMPANIES LAUNCH BLUEPRINT TO UNLOCK £500M INDUSTRY AS THE “R&D LAB” FOR GLOBAL ENTERTAINMENT FRANCHISES - Comic Book UK
The UK comic book industry is today unveiling a bold new strategy to transform the sector into a £500 million economic powerhouse, positioning itself as the primary engine for the UK’s wider creative ...
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Comic Book UK @comicbookuk.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
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...
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Arts Council England - an independent review by Baroness Margaret Hodge
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Comic Book UK @comicbookuk.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
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
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Why are kids getting into comics and is their timing spot on?
What is driving a surge in enthusiasm for comics among children and how may it benefit their future?
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Comic Book UK @comicbookuk.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
'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.
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Why are kids getting into comics and is their timing spot on?
What is driving a surge in enthusiasm for comics among children and how may it benefit their future?
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Comic Book UK @comicbookuk.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
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/...
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Future Of Literacy | National Literacy Trust
What is the future of literacy? How can we equip and empower children to adapt to an evolving literacy landscape in the face of AI, digital advancements and with a view of critical literacy?
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Comic Book UK @comicbookuk.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
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...
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Escape Studios and Comic Book UK partner and create comics degree
Escape Studios and Comic Book UK establish strategic partnership and develop a ground-breaking comics undergraduate degree for September 2027 entry.
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The Bookseller @thebookseller.com · 16/11/2025
ICYMI: The Diamond Comics UK management team has purchased the business after the comic book distributor’s US parent company filed for bankruptcy 👇 #BookSky
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Diamond Comics UK facilitates buyout following US parent company liquidation
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2000 AD Comics @2000ad.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
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.
Four people in a line at a convention panel
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The Bookseller @thebookseller.com · 16/11/2025
ICYMI: Hachette Children’s Group has acquired War, a new graphic novel from Eoin Colfer, Andrew Donkin and Giovanni Rigano 👇 #BookSky
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Hachette Children’s Group snaps up 'powerful' graphic novel about the impact of war
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Comic Book UK @comicbookuk.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
'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-...
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Markosia at 20: Two Decades of Independent Publishing Innovation - Comic Book UK
Founded by Harry Markos in 2005, Markosia has grown into one of the UK’s most consistent independent publishers of comics, graphic novels, art books and children’s titles. Its guiding principle has re...
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Comic Book UK @comicbookuk.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
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!
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Comic Book UK @comicbookuk.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
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...
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Comics Forum 2025
13-14 November | Leeds Art Gallery and Central Library (UK) When David Kunzle asserted in his 1973 magnum opus The Early Comic Strip, that it was by definition ‘a mass medium,’ he pointed to comics…
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Comic Book UK @comicbookuk.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
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...
Cover of the Lions of Ypres - Commando
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Comic Book UK @comicbookuk.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Are you heading to the Lakes International Comic Festival? An amazing weekend of discovery and celebration happening right now. www.comicartfestival.com/whats-on
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What's On | Lakes International Comic Art Festival
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Comic Book UK @comicbookuk.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
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...
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Fable Comics is now Comixit!
Meet the comics app that inspires kids to fall in love with reading
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Comic Book UK @comicbookuk.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Incredibly excited about the Lakes International Comic Art Festival!
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2000 AD Comics @2000ad.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
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...
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BIG-ASS SWORD: The New OGN from Andreas Butzbach Coming This November!
Set in an unrecognisable futuristic wasteland filled with brutalist structures, struggling remnants of the natural world – oh, and a robot carrying a BIG-ASS SWORD – Rebellion are proud to publish the...
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2000 AD Comics @2000ad.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
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...
Rogue Trooper: Ghost Patrol
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Comic Book UK @comicbookuk.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
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
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100 Nights of Hero | BFI London Film Festival 2025
Julia Jackman’s second feature is a bold and beautiful fairytale based on Isabel Greenberg’s graphic novel.
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Comic Book UK @comicbookuk.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
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
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Lakes International Comic Art Festival |
LICAF will return to Bowness-on-Windermere from Friday 26th – Sunday 28th September 2025. Our events will include live draws, interviews, presentations, workshops, exhibitions, book launches, Little…
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Comic Book UK @comicbookuk.bsky.social · 31/08/2025
"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
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Comic Book UK @comicbookuk.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
“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
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Comic Book UK @comicbookuk.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
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
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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
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
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Creating, Innovating & Experimenting: Exploring the Use of Tech in the Creative Industries - a techUK X Creative UK event
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Avery Hill Publishing @averyhill.bsky.social · 27/07/2025
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.
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Comic Book UK @comicbookuk.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
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Comic Book UK @comicbookuk.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
The Chancellor has announced details of the spending review, including details of the settlement reached with the DCMS. Here is our response.
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Avery Hill Publishing @averyhill.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
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.
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John Milne MP 🔸 @johnmilnehorsham.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
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.
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Comic Book UK @comicbookuk.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
'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...
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The next British comic boom: A vision for growth in the UK’s comic book industry - Creative UK
Comic Book UK, a new association representing the UK’s most significant comic publishers, is paving the way for the next British comic boom.
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Comic Book UK @comicbookuk.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
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
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Ambitious new publishers join mission to create the ‘next great British comics boom’ - Comic Book UK
Four of the UK’s most ambitious comic publishers have joined Comic Book UK, the trade association that recently launched to drive growth in the UK’s comic book industry. The new members shine a light ...
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2000 AD Comics @2000ad.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
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
Armitage: Murder. Setting: Automated, Express, by Liam Johnson, Warren Pleece and Annie Parkhouse
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Avery Hill Publishing @averyhill.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
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...
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2000 AD Comics @2000ad.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
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
Judge Dredd: Blitzers, by Ken Niemand, Dan Cornwell, Dylan Teague and Annie Parkhouse
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Comic Book UK @comicbookuk.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
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.
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Comic Book UK response to Chancellor’s Spring Statement and OBR growth figures - Comic Book UK
Mar 26, 2025 | News
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Comic Book UK @comicbookuk.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
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
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Comic Book UK @comicbookuk.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
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
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Comic Book UK @comicbookuk.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
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
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Creative Industries Minister welcomes launch of Comic Book UK - Comic Book UK
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Lakes International Comic Art Festival @comicartfestival.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
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...
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: https://www.comicartfestival.com/news/lakes-international-comic-arts-festival-partners-comic-book-uk
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Mark Fuller @markhf.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
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!
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2000 AD Comics @2000ad.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
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
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