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Simon Bowland @simon.studiobowland.com · 05/10/2026

I still need to find 7-8 regular/monthly lettering gigs to enable me to continue paying my mortgage! My experience includes: • 23 years as a full-time letterer for Marvel, DC, Image, etc • 30 years handling print/pre-press/production tasks • 20 years hitting non-stop weekly deadlines for 2000AD

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Simon Bowland @simon.studiobowland.com · 10h

Makes my already-difficult financial situation even more precarious when a client doesn’t pay me for work done. Not late by a few days. Weeks/months. It’s not good enough.

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Paul Cornell @paulcornell.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Here it is! Our definitive graphic novel #Murderbot , revised look approved by @marthawells.com ! www.kickstarter.com/projects/cos...

A page of the graphic novel, revealing Murderbot to be androgynous and of medium dark skin colour, with a buzzcut.

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Mike Collins @mikecollins99.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Simon is top tier! If you want your book to look good and *read* well, sign him up!

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Marc Laming all singing, all dancing comics guy. @marclaming.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Editors please consider Simon for you comics projects!

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Paul Cornell @paulcornell.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

At 3pm BST/7am Pacific/10am East, we'll be announcing the rather lovely exclusive reward all those who sign up before Oct 15th will get for free if they pledge for a physical item once the campaign launches. #Murderbot www.kickstarter.com/projects/cos...

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Coming soon: Murderbot: The First Graphic Novel | Multi-award-winning SF!

The official adaptation of the international bestselling multi-award-winning ALL SYSTEMS RED, part of The Murderbot Diaries series.

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Ordinary Shena @originalshena2.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Tom Tenney is dying and has a very modest GoFundMe up to try to pay for oxygen and his medication and to try to keep his family housed when he's gone. He's comics people. Please donate, share, anything helps. www.gofundme.com/f/help-marve...?

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Donate to Help Marvel Artist Tom Tenney Thru His Final Chapter, organized by Christina Durbin

Imagine spending more than 30 years bringing heroes to life on… Christina Durbin needs your support for Help Marvel Artist Tom Tenney Thru His Final Chapter

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Simon Bowland @simon.studiobowland.com · 05/10/2026

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Simon Bowland @simon.studiobowland.com · 04/10/2026

You’ll never see AI used in any of my lettering work, and I’ll never knowingly work on a project which has been created using AI. 100% guaranteed.

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Simon Bowland @simon.studiobowland.com · 04/10/2026

You’ll never see AI used in any of my lettering work, and I’ll never knowingly work on a project which has been created using AI. 100% guaranteed.

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Martha Wells @marthawells.com · 01/10/2026

Pre-sign ups for the kickstarter for the Murderbot graphic novel!

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Paul Cornell @paulcornell.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Meet the Murderbot creators! @simonbowland.bsky.social has been a letterer for 22 years, our go-to for every book, master of this art that does its job when you don’t notice it. Wise about printing, production, design… He’s Mr. Comics. www.kickstarter.com/projects/cos...

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Coming soon: Murderbot: The First Graphic Novel | Multi-award-winning SF!

The official adaptation of the international bestselling multi-award-winning ALL SYSTEMS RED, part of The Murderbot Diaries series.

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Simon Bowland @simon.studiobowland.com · 30/09/2026

The comic industry just keeps on kicking me and kicking me and kicking me some more. I know better days are ahead, but at this point I can't wait until those better days arrive.

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Cosmic Lighthouse Comics @cosmiclighthouse.co.uk · 26/09/2026

System Reliability: 93% & climbing. Murderbot—the world's favourite security unit (who'd much rather be streaming its favourite shows)—is coming in an all new graphic novel format! Sign up for details of the Kickstarter & enjoy exclusive discounts! www.kickstarter.com/projects/cos... Please share

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Simon Bowland @simon.studiobowland.com · 29/09/2026

Have heard nothing about this until today. Huge praise to Maddie for finding the strength not only to report the crime but also waiving her anonymity in order to tell her story. However, a sentence of three years - two of which are suspended - is an absolute disgrace.

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Alec Worley @agentofweird.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

My fave is this wavering line as Red sniffs the air. The letters are soft and organic, and that wavering tail conveys her probing the air.

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Alec Worley @agentofweird.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

My @2000ad.bsky.social comps arrived over the weekend and I continue to be wowed by @simonbowland.bsky.social's lettering on 'Durham Red' and 'Ghosted'… (Cover art by Lee Milmore)

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Cosmic Lighthouse Comics @cosmiclighthouse.co.uk · 24/09/2026

Coming to Kickstarter! ALL SYSTEMS RED — the official Graphic Novel adaptation of Book 1 in The Murderbot Diaries by @marthawells.com. Click here to sign up for exclusive discounts and content! www.kickstarter.com/projects/cos...

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Martha Wells @marthawells.com · 24/09/2026

Behold, the prelaunch is open for the graphic novel of The Murderbot Diaries: All Systems Red!

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Simon Bowland @simon.studiobowland.com · 23/09/2026

Ahmed is an incredible talent. Check this out.

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Benjamin Percy @benjaminpercy.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Goodbye to one of my favorite people and collaborators. I love you like a brother, Josh Cassara. See you at the Green Lagoon. I’ve posted a more elaborate goodbye on IG and FB…

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Simon Bowland @simon.studiobowland.com · 23/09/2026

Can't quite believe that Josh Cassara is gone, just like that.

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Gabriel Hardman @gabrielhardman.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Today! The hardcover of BATMAN/GREEN ARROW/THE QUESTION: ARCADIA is available in shops. Written and drawn by me. Colors by Romulo Fajardo jr. and lettered by @simonbowland.bsky.social. This was a long time dream project for me and I’m so pleased it happened.

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Simon Bowland @simon.studiobowland.com · 23/09/2026

I'd love to letter a follow up series from Gabriel!

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Gabriel Hardman @gabrielhardman.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The hardcover collection of BATMAN/GREEN ARROW/THE QUESTION: ARCADIA is in shops tomorrow 9/23! I’d love to write and draw a follow up series so think about picking this up. The collection is beautifully produced and would look great on your shelf.

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Simon Bowland @simon.studiobowland.com · 22/09/2026

No excuse in this day and age for an artist to be drawing pages for the US comic industry which don't even come close to matching US comic page specs. Know your bleed/trim/copy safe dimensions. If you're unsure, ASK. Ask your editor, ask your letterer. Ask me, even if you're not working with me!

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Simon Bowland @simon.studiobowland.com · 18/09/2026

Comics. Where too many Big Brave Men sit on the internet being publicly nasty to women. Do better, be better.

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Graphic Policy @graphicpolicy.com · 18/09/2026

If only folks were so quick to defend women and minorities when they're harassed... you need to fit a certain check box to be defended in this industry it'd seem.

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Simon Bowland @simon.studiobowland.com · 16/09/2026

Ryan is too talented (and reliable!) to be unemployed. Someone hire him ASAP!

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Simon Bowland @simon.studiobowland.com · 16/09/2026

On sale today! Featuring the first part of a JUDGE DREDD story from @gdwessel.bsky.social (script) @nickroche.bsky.social (art) @pippabowland.bsky.social (colour art) and myself (lettering)! @2000ad.bsky.social

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Simon Bowland @simon.studiobowland.com · 15/09/2026

HSSSSH!

A sample of comic book lettering, showcasing a scary character hissing at someone.

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Matt Hollingsworth @matthollingsworth.com · 15/09/2026

If you're so inclined to watch an art WIP, follow this thread for comics coloring in Clip Studio Paint. From Karman Blade, written by Darcy Van Poelgeest, drawn by Ian Bertram, and colored by me. Out soon from @imagecomics.com In this thread, I'll show you everything everything everything everyth

You in a cage cradled by your mother, who's swaddled in mummy wrappings. You, you're not doing so good. Bleeding. Maybe questioning life decisions. A disappointment to everyone around you. All of them wonder why you spend so much time reading ALT text. But they don't understand. None of them understand. You just smile so that you don't have to deal with explaining everything for the millionth time.

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Simon Bowland @simon.studiobowland.com · 14/09/2026

Quite pleased with how this burst balloon turned out this morning... #comics #lettering #NoAI

A burst balloon from comic book lettering, with the character shouting the word "MURDERER" in big, bold, red letters.

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Simon Bowland @simon.studiobowland.com · 14/09/2026

Quite pleased with how this burst balloon turned out this morning... #comics #lettering #NoAI

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Simon Bowland @simon.studiobowland.com · 11/09/2026

Epic fail for this week. No new gigs and more email silence. Maybe next week...? 🤞🙏

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Simon Bowland @simon.studiobowland.com · 07/09/2026

Be amazing if I were to be offered a new lettering gig this week! Weeks and months of “we’ll keep you in mind” or, as is usually the case, my email enquiries to editors being completely ignored, is really beginning to destroy my self-confidence.

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Simon Bowland @simon.studiobowland.com · 26/08/2026

I'm still looking for add multiple new projects to my schedule so that I can get back to paying the bills for my family. Please keep me in mind for any WFH or creator-owned projects. I can be requested via any editor at all of the main US publishers!

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Gail Simone @gailsimone.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Simon is one of the best letterers in the business.

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Leonard Sultana (An Englishman In San Diego) @englishmansdcc.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Bowland is good, Bowland is amazing. Hire Bowland, fools.

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Simon Bowland @simon.studiobowland.com · 07/09/2026

@jasoncopland.bsky.social Thanks for always signal-boosting me, Jason - I really appreciate it!

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