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Ryan McVeigh @roasty88.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

This encouragement to read small press comics is the Dark Pool by Barry Keegan. I read in one sitting and really enjoyed it. Can be bought from Sub City comics Dublin's website. Presumably with UK and Ireland postage. Although I bought it in HD Comics in Cork. www.subcitycomics.ie/products/the...

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Ryan McVeigh @roasty88.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

A bit different for this encouragement to read small press. Not an Irish one this time. This is CHK comic's anthology AHA. Great anthology full of new creators doing horror stories. I picked it up from KS but I'm sure the editor @longboxpunk.substack.com could tell you where to get a copy now.

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Ryan McVeigh @roasty88.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Missed an encouragmenf to read small press 2 weeks ago but back on it now. This time it is Hostile Architecture form @10cupscomics.bsky.social. Great book with fantastic art. You can still purchase the book from the Kickstarter page as we speak. www.kickstarter.com/projects/10c...

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Ryan McVeigh @roasty88.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

All set up at @dublincomicarts.bsky.social with my stuff, @sector13comics.bsky.social and Patrick Brown's books. Let's do this.

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Ryan McVeigh @roasty88.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

This encouragement to read small press is Dave Metcalfe-Carr. I read his two books below. They feel like the good small press comics from the 2000s. No online stop but check out his FB & KS where he regularly has campaigns. www.kickstarter.com/profile/dave... www.facebook.com/mrdavemetcalfe

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Ryan McVeigh @roasty88.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

More self promotion for this encouragement to read indie comics. So after a successful Enniskillen Comic Fest my new book Tales of Monster Mayhem is now available on my big cartel sit along with my other books too. Go to ryan-mcveigh.bigcartel.com to scratch that itch for Irish Indie Comics

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Ryan McVeigh @roasty88.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Some self promotion for this encouragement to read small press books. @sector13comics.bsky.social will have three new books available at Enniskillen Comicfest. I have a story drawn by Patrick Brown in it. Paddy also has own book available and a new book from the fantastic and hilarious Davy Francis

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Ryan McVeigh @roasty88.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Time for another encouragement to read small press. I can't seem to find this 1 anywhere online & managed to get when I was down in Waterstonesin Cork. Heirgloom is fantastic. I know Charlie & Emmet so a bit biased but I read in 1 sitting & loved it. Amazing art by @coireallkent.bsky.social

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Ryan McVeigh @roasty88.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Time for another encouragement to read Irish small press this time is Fionn of The Fianna by Rob Curley, Furlough Delaney and Kevin Keane. Great book based on classic Irish mythology. Can be bought via Sub city comics website: www.subcitycomics.ie/products/fio...

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Ryan McVeigh @roasty88.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Another encouragement to read Irish small press comics. This time its Cormac from Studio Slam & his take on Cu Chulainn. Find out more on Studio Slam's Instagram below. www.instagram.com/thestudioslam They also do animated shorts which you can find on their YouTube. youtube.com/@studio_slam...

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Ryan McVeigh @roasty88.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

My encouragement to read local this time is Kevin McHugh who's made some great books. My personal favourite is the kids books Timothy the dead boy. website below. kevinmchughart.com/shop/ He and his wife Jolene also run Hollow Hill Apparel which does some cool clothing. hollowhillapparel.com

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Ryan McVeigh @roasty88.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Another encouragement to read Irish comics. @alnolan.bsky.social turn. I have his book Little Bram which is an enjoyable take on Bram Stoker. Cant find it to buy online anywhere but Alan's latest work an adaptation of the novel 17 Martin Street is available on Amazon www.amazon.co.uk/17-Martin-St...

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Ryan McVeigh @roasty88.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

For this encouragement to read small press comics I am going to highlight @zarjaz.bsky.social which is a 2000ad fanzine which recently restarted. It has plenty of creators from around the UK and Ireland involved. You can buy copies of all the volume 3 progs from zarjazvol3.blogspot.com?m=1

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Ryan McVeigh @roasty88.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Some nostalgia for this encouragement to read small press comics. The cork comic creators have link where you can download some of their anthologies from years ago. (Including the 1 I was in) All worth a read. Also go to their Instagram to check out what they are up to now. corkcomiccreators.itch.io

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Cork Comic Creators

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Ryan McVeigh @roasty88.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

Another shout out to a great creator from the Irish Small Press scene. This time for @jameskillian96.bsky.social who's book Kill your Idols I picked up at @dublincomicarts.bsky.social and is a really good read and has amazing art. Check out his website jameskillian.myportfolio.com

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Ryan McVeigh @roasty88.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Another shout out for an Irish Small Press Artist. This time for @bozmugabe.bsky.social who I bought a book from at @dublincomicarts.bsky.social. Really enjoyed The Incinerator and found it really funny. Really like the art style too. Check this book and his other out on his website bozgallery.com

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Ryan McVeigh @roasty88.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

All set up for @dublincomicarts.bsky.social with my stuff plus Patrick Brown's and @sector13comics.bsky.social. let's do this!!!

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Ryan McVeigh @roasty88.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Another shout out to an Irish Comic creator this time to @vimtheartist.bsky.social & Georgia Leavy for Lime & Lemons&Lemonade. Both really enjoyable books. Lime has the same vibe as peanuts to me. They also have a new book called Porter Loves Cleo. Gumroad link below. lemonsandlemonade.gumroad.com

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Ryan McVeigh @roasty88.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Got my table for @dublincomicarts.bsky.social on Sunday will be selling my stuff plus @sector13comics.bsky.social and Patrick Brown. Let's do this.

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Ryan McVeigh @roasty88.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Another shout out for Irish Small Press creators. This time @apope.bsky.social & the rest of Local Colour comics. Low Intensity is a great anthology with fantastic stories from start to end. Can be bought at localcolourcomics.bigcartel.com. Also Andrew is launching his new book this week. Info below

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Ryan McVeigh @roasty88.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

I just backed RADIO DREAD Issue #1: Hymns From The Grave on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/har... @longboxpunk.substack.com this might be something you would like perhaps?

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RADIO DREAD Issue #1: Hymns From The Grave

(yet another f#@king zombie story)

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Ryan McVeigh @roasty88.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Just another recommendation from the Irish Small Press comic scene. This time it is @detectiveken.bsky.social and it great book A sides. Really enjoyable read. Available online at his ko-fi shop (link below) along with his other books. ko-fi.com/detectiveken...

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Ryan McVeigh @roasty88.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

At Monaghan Comic con today to sell of my comics along with @sector13comics.bsky.social and Patrick Brown's. Let's do this.

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Ryan McVeigh @roasty88.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Time to recommend another Irish Small Press comic. This time it's @jishjeshjosh.bsky.social with Skull Punch which is a great book which reminds of an old comic called Darkam Vale. Can be bought from Josh's website skullpunch.bigcartel.com Or you can also get it at my LCS We Sell Heroes in Comber

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Ryan McVeigh @roasty88.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Shout out to another Irish Small Press comic is for when language fails by @colinomahoney.bsky.social & @rolinmari.bsky.social. Fantastic comic and I think Colin writing and Mari's art match each other perfectly. Only place I can see it can be bought atm is vibes and scribes' website.

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When Language Fails by Colin O' Mahoney

When Language Fails is about growing up, not fitting in, and family.

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Ryan McVeigh @roasty88.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Time for another shout out from little old me to an Irish Small Press crator. This time it is @drawboyseanie.bsky.social and his series Chump. Great little series of jokes and gags which I find very enjoyable. You can grab a copy from his Etsy store. www.etsy.com/ie/shop/Draw...

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Ryan McVeigh @roasty88.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Time to highlight another great Irish Small Press creator. This time Hugh Madden who has some great stuff which you can but from @littledeercomics.bsky.social and from the below links. hughmadden.gumroad.com hughmaddenart.mystrikingly.com

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Ryan McVeigh @roasty88.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Time highlight my second person from the Irish Small Press scene. This time it's @paulcarroll.bsky.social and everyone who has worked for @limitbreakcomics.bsky.social. They have some fantastic comics available on their website & people should check them out. Below is an example of Paul's con table.

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Ryan McVeigh @roasty88.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

I think I might use bluesky to encourage people to buy indie comics. The first thing I will encourage people to buy is from buddy's @sector13comics.bsky.social. 1 of my books is in their full moon package but honestly anything in their store is great quality. #comics #indiecomics #irishcomics

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Ryan McVeigh @roasty88.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Will be contacting Artists this week for a my third comic project.. let's hope it goes well.

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Ryan McVeigh @roasty88.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

First Bluesky post is to explain who I am. Hi I'm a small press comic book writer from NI. I have wrote two books an Adventure anthology called Tales of Return and a Horror anthology called Tales of The Chilling Kind. Both available from www.comcisy.co.uk/talesofreturn will post to UK or IE. #comics

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Sector 13 Comics @sector13comics.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

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